AirAsia’s Use of Street Art Raises Questions About Artist’s Rights
By Suchitrra Salva & Geetha Kandiah Late last year, Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic expressed concern over AirAsia’s use of his iconic mural, Children on a Bicycle, on one of its aircraft. The artwork, painted in 2012 in Penang, Malaysia, was prominently displayed on the airline’s aircraft without Zacharevic’s prior consent. The artist took to social […]
Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and AirAsia: Unravelling The Complexities of Trademark Infringement
By Subithara Ramasamy This article of riveting case in Malaysia has thrust an issue into the spotlight, offering a dramatic exploration of trademark law’s boundaries and the protection of well-known marks. At the centre of this high-stakes legal drama is Malaysia Airlines Sdn Bhd, a titan of the aviation industry and FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd (collectively […]
Describing the specifications of goods or services for Trademark Registration in Thailand is much more important than you think
By Saowanee Leewijitsin One of the significant requirements for filing an application for trademark registration in Thailand is that the applicant must clearly specify the list of goods or services for which the protection is sought. From the author’s experience, it seems that many entrepreneurs do not recognize the importance of describing the specifications of […]
[Malaysia SME] The Curious Case of KYOORIUS mark
[Business Today] Trademarks as a competitive advantage
Trademarks indicate the source of the product or service to a customer. That is the primary role of a trademark. However, trademarks have come to play a very important role in today’s business world. How is a manufacturer of products to attract the attention of a customer whose attention is drawn by hundreds of similar […]
Domain Names Regulations in Indonesia
By Carla Monintja Using the internet is an inseparable activity in our modern life. Internet offers us so many things like information, online social life, and also online shopping in the simplest way. Speaking about online shopping, most of us must have experienced some online shopping for fashionable clothing, electronical products, foods, collectible stuffs and […]
[Malaysia SME] Post Grant Amendments in Singapore
The Curious Case of KYOORIUS Mark
By Rebecca Chong Would past dealings tantamount to bad faith and consequently lead to invalidation of a trademark? Just as it is difficult to ascertain what is fair and what is not owing to the subjectivity of one’s view, accusation of bad faith is a very difficult claim to prove albeit we often think it […]
Using Trademarks as your Competitive Advantage
By P. Kandiah Trademarks indicate the source of the product or service to a customer. That is the primary role of a trademark. However, trademarks have come to play a very important role in today’s business world. How is a manufacturer of products to attract the attention of a customer whose attention is drawn by hundreds […]
[Business Today] Post-Grant Amendments in Singapore
Eddy Sun is an owner of a Singapore patent for a lightbulb which simulates the morning sun by emitting controlled UV radiation to provide purported health benefits for people who are averse to going outdoors. The patent discloses two ways to achieve this; firstly, using mercury vapour and secondly, through use of wavelength filters. The […]