Trademark Searches – Worthwhile?
I recently attended a colleague’s wedding, which, despite my inherent detestation of attending weddings, I found quite delightful. I was particularly touched by the lovely speech given by the bride’s father. Speaking from experience, the man had this to say to his new son-in-law, “a man who gives in when he is in the wrong […]
Protection of New Plant Varieties
Malaysia’s long awaited New Plant Varieties Act 2004 (NPVA) is scheduled to come into force on 1st July 2008 after the enabling Regulations are approved by the Attorney General’s Chambers. The Act is modeled after the 1978 Act of International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) Convention, provisions of Convention on BioDiversity […]
Brand Promotion Grant
Our Government has allocated a total fund of RM 200 million aside for companies who are taking their brand global. Called the “Brand Promotion Grant”(“the Grant”), the Government launched the Grant in 2003 under the Government’s new stimulus package to boost the economy. According to Mr. Zakaria Kamarudin, the Senior Director of the Exporters Development […]
Trademark Owners & Dot Asia
The asia domain extension has been introduced and trademark owners with their marks registered anywhere in the world should highlight September 2007 in their diaries as the registration period for them opens then. There are three phases for these type of applicants:
Securing Technology/ Know-How Without Payment
SECURING TECHNOLOGY/ KNOW-HOW WITHOUT PAYMENT Industries and entrepreneurs often look for technology to solve technical problems or to start a new business. It is said technology comes with a price and nothing is free.This statement though true in some circumstances, is not applicable in all circumstances. This article will discuss the manner of obtaining valuable technology without the […]