[Nanyang Siang Pau] Taking Action Against Copycats – The First Step
[Trademart] Malaysian Innovations Abroad
[Nanyang Siang Pau] Trademarks – Why Bother to Register?
Goverment Rolls Out Comprehensive IP Commercialisation Rules
The Malaysian Government has rolled out its Intellectual Property Commercialisation Policy for Research & Development Projects funded by the Government in June 2009 (“IPCP”). To facilitate innovation with subsequent commercialisation in mind, the Government is providing funding to Universities and Public Research Institutions. The IPCP lays out who shall own the resulting IP – the […]
UBS Corporation Sdn Bhd VS UBS AG
On 21 June 2006, Justice Datuk Wahab Bin Patail ruled in favour of UBS AG (a renowned global financial group) in the Kuala Lumpur High Court, with regard to the issue of Trademarks amendments. The Respondents, UBS Corporation Sdn Bhd owned a trademark which consisted of the letters ‘UBS’, the words ‘User Business System’ and […]
[Nanyang Siang Pau] Moving Towards A Knowledge-Based Economy
[BFM] KASS Series: Trademarks Uncovered
[BFM] KASS Series: Know Your Copyright
[BFM] KASS Series: The Truth Behind Trade Secrets
McCurry Thwarts McDonald’s At The Court Of Appeal
On 27th April 2009, Justice Datuk Gopal Sri Ram delivered a favourable judgement to the owner of McCurry Restaurant at the Court of Appeal. The use of the trademark “McCurry” in relation to Indian and Malaysian food was not found to be an act of passing off of McDonald’s Corporation’s food and beverage business. Apart from […]