What in the name…!: A tale of two AMCs
In a recent Singaporean case, AMC Live Group China Pte Ltd (“AMC Live”) successfully used the “Own Name Defence” in response to infringement proceedings. The plaintiff, The Audience Motivation Company Asia Pte Ltd (“AMC Asia”) claimed that the defendant, AMC Live, had infringed two of its registered trademarks and also brought a claim against them […]
[Business Today] The Music Business
By Rebecca Chong “Seems like everybody’s got a price, I wonder how they sleep at night when the sale comes first and the truth comes second…” – Jessie J quite aptly describes the music industry in the 21st century in that opening line from her massive hit, “Price Tag”. Traditionally, artists assign the copyright of their […]
Beware of Domain Name Scams!
Is someone claiming that another company is registering your domain name in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan? Here at KASS, many clients have reported receiving e-mails from Registrars in China stating that their trademark or company name is being used as part of a Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong or other domain name application and unless […]
Generics vs. Patented Drugs
By Samini Thiruchelvam & P. Kandiah India’s incredible advancement in various fields of technology (including launching its own first ever Mars mission!) has attracted other nations to establish a trading relationship with India. This is further exemplified by President Obama’s recent visit to India in pursuant of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the fast-developing […]
[The Petri Dish] Generics vs Patented Drugs
Inventions That Changed How We Experience Music
By Joel Cheong Imagine Darth Vader appearing onscreen without “The Imperial March” or Mario jumping around without his musical theme. Life would be a lot less colourful without music. In keeping with this year’s World IP Day theme of “Get Up, Stand Up. For Music,” let’s take a look at how three inventions changed the […]
IP in Music: Shake Your Money Maker
By Rebecca Chong “Seems like everybody’s got a price, I wonder how they sleep at night when the sale comes first and the truth comes second…” – Jessie J quite aptly describes the music industry in the 21st century in that opening line from her massive hit, “Price Tag”. Traditionally, artists assign the copyright of their […]
[BFM] Marketing Mojo: How to Select an Awesome Trademark
Trademarks, as we know, are the face of any brand. Naturally, something so prominent needs to be chosen carefully, lest the brand or business be stuck with an unfortunate trademark. On this BFM89.9 Marketing Mojo podcast, Vincent Teh, Assistant Manager of the Trademarks & Designs Division at KASS, shares the art of selecting the best […]