[Malaysia SME] “I Thought Of That First!”
By Joel Cheong Ever had that momentary flash of genius where you had an idea so bright and radiant that it lit up the space above the latrine you were sitting on and you couldn’t help but exclaim “Aha!”, to the horror of the occupants of nearby cubicles? What if that idea was related to […]
Spotting Seiko in Seiki?

While SEIKO may be the pioneer in “exquisite workmanship” when it comes to timepieces, living up to its name and establishing itself as a famous brand to half the world, it certainly did not enjoy much success in its battle in opposing the trademark “SEIKI” from securing a place in the trademark registry of Singapore.
The Non-Use of PARLIAMENT in Malaysia

Ever wondered how the English word “Parliament” was coined to represent the legislative body in various countries? The root of the word, interestingly and rather aptly, is derived from the French word “parler”, which means “to talk” or “to discuss”. What may be a generic word in the political and legislative arena has surprisingly become […]
[The Petri Dish] “I Thought Of That First!”
[Business Today] “I Thought Of That First!”
[Malaysia SME] Smash Hits in Tennis Patents
[BFM] Are Apps Patentable?
Listen in to this podcast to find out what what Geetha K. has to say about the protection of apps in terms of IP. Should they be protected under Patents? Copyright? Or both? Your browser does not support native audio, but you can download this MP3 to listen on your device.
[BFM] 2016: Updates On Intellectual Property
In this Resource Centre segment, Geetha K. talks about whether you can protect an idea, how Malaysia performed in the 2015 Global IP Index, what Malaysian companies need to look into when it comes to their IP, and throws in a couple of noteworthy trademark cases for good measure! Your browser does not support native […]
“I Thought Of That First!” – Can You Patent That Bright Idea?
By Joel Cheong Ever had that momentary flash of genius where you had an idea so bright and radiant that it lit up the space above the latrine you were sitting on and you couldn’t help but exclaim “Aha!”, to the horror of the occupants of nearby cubicles? What if that idea was related to […]