Tag: Malaysia

Definitive Decision Delivered in Degem Dispute

Here in Malaysia, we practice the “first-to-use” principle, meaning the first user of a trademark is generally considered the true owner of the mark. Therefore owners of trademarks who have failed to register their trademarks, or applied to register them at a later date, would still possess limited unregistered rights over their trademarks in Malaysia. […]

B. Braun Obtains Interlocutory Injunction Against Med8

It is well known that German medical device manufacturer, B. Braun Melsungen AG, has been in Malaysia for the past 40 years and has earned a reputation over the years for their safety IV catheters. In fact, they have a huge production facility in Penang, a northern state in Peninsular Malaysia. A huge amount of […]

Putting the Brakes on Trademark Infringement

If you find that your registered trademark is identical or similar to another mark, or vice versa, you may want to read this article. Even if you don’t find yourself in this situation, you may still find the following story interesting. A trademark is a sign that indicates the origin of particular goods and services, […]

Microsoft Presses on in Copyright Infringement Dispute

Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) is a company that needs no introduction, being globally renowned for designing, producing, marketing and supporting a broad range of computer-related products. The company recently brought a civil action against Act Integrated System Sdn Bhd, alleging them of infringing Microsoft’s copyright in their computer programmes by reproducing and marketing pirated copies without […]