[BFM] Are Apps Patentable?
Listen in to this podcast to find out what what Geetha K. has to say about the protection of apps in terms of IP. Should they be protected under Patents? Copyright? Or both? Your browser does not support native audio, but you can download this MP3 to listen on your device.
[BFM] 2016: Updates On Intellectual Property
In this Resource Centre segment, Geetha K. talks about whether you can protect an idea, how Malaysia performed in the 2015 Global IP Index, what Malaysian companies need to look into when it comes to their IP, and throws in a couple of noteworthy trademark cases for good measure! Your browser does not support native […]
“I Thought Of That First!” – Can You Patent That Bright Idea?
By Joel Cheong Ever had that momentary flash of genius where you had an idea so bright and radiant that it lit up the space above the latrine you were sitting on and you couldn’t help but exclaim “Aha!”, to the horror of the occupants of nearby cubicles? What if that idea was related to […]
[Business Today] Smash Hits in Tennis Patents
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Smash hits in tennis patents
By Ilangkumanan Kashaban It’s January and for die-hard sports fans worldwide, that means it’s time for the Australian Open. Yes, it’s tennis time! The first grand slam tournament of the year has kicked off, leaving tennis enthusiasts waiting with bated breath to find out if Serbian sensation, Novak Djokovic will clinch his sixth Australian Open […]
[Business Today] Moving up the IP ladder
[Malaysia SME] Southeast Asian countries’ performance in the International IP Index growing
By Geetha K. Southeast Asia has been attracting an increasing number of foreign direct investments. The emerging markets of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar have been included in the expansion plans of most multinational corporations. In the 2015 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey, a report published by the US Chamber of Commerce in collaboration […]
What does the TPPA have in store for patents?
By P. Kandiah At long last, the final draft of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) has been officially published, with Chapter 18 of the draft dealing with Intellectual Property (IP) Rights. This article will examine the provisions relating to patents, though the chapter also deals with other IP Rights such as Trademark, Industrial Design, Copyright, […]