[Business Today] Building Blocks for Business Expansion
[Malaysia SME] What you need to know about patent marking
“5-Star EHS” Fails to be Registered in Singapore
A trademark applicant in Singapore sought to register the mark “5-STAR EHS” under Classes 42 and 45 but was turned down by the IP Office of Singapore (IPOS) on grounds that the mark lacked distinctiveness and was rather descriptive of the applicant’s services, in a decision dated 4 October 2010. The applicant was in the […]
[Business Today] Risky or Wrong? Using a Foreign Brand as your Business Name
Missed Your Deadline in Singapore?
This was certainly a “killer” case in Singapore (couldn’t resist the pun!). The unfortunate party here is KPR Singapore Pte Ltd, the Applicants of the mark “KPR & Device”. The filing of an extension of time to file a Counter Statement in an opposition proceeding in Singaporeafter the expiry of the 4-month deadline given by the […]
[BFM] Intellectual Property Law Updates – What to expect in 2011 (Pt 2)
[Trademart] Using IP Rights to Protect Green Technology
By KASS International The green economy is no longer a niche concern for environmental advocates. It is a mainstream commercial reality, and one that is reshaping investment priorities, regulatory frameworks, and competitive dynamics across virtually every industry. As businesses race to develop cleaner processes, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable products, the intellectual property rights that […]
[MGCC Quarterly] Should Green Technology Be Shared?
By KASS International It is one of the most uncomfortable tensions in modern intellectual property law. The planet is warming, sea levels are rising, and the window for meaningful climate action is narrowing with every passing year. The technologies that could help address these challenges exist, or are being developed, largely in the laboratories and […]