[The Petri Dish] Employing Software in Life Science Products
[Nanyang Siang Pau] Safeguarding Intellectual Property
[New Sunday Times] You too could have an idea that generates millions
Bulletproofing Ideas?
“Beneath this mask there is more than flesh; beneath this mask there is an idea; and ideas are bulletproof,” said the masked vigilante in the movie “V for Vendetta” before snapping the neck of a corrupt politician. I was acting out the final fight sequence the other day (note to self: must get a life!), […]
Amendments To Diovan Patent Claims Allowed
A recent decision in the High Court of Singapore involved yet another dispute in the pharmaceutical industry between an innovator giant and a generic manufacturer. This time, the case refers to a patent litigation battle between Switzerland-based Novartis and its exclusive licensee in Singapore (the Plaintiffs), and Ranbaxy (M) Sdn Bhd (the Defendant). On the […]
[The Petri Dish] Exploiting Products Derived From Traditional Knowledge
By KASS International Traditional knowledge is one of humanity’s oldest assets. Passed down through generations by indigenous and local communities across the world, it encompasses centuries of accumulated wisdom about medicinal plants, agricultural practices, food preparation, and natural resource management. It is, in many respects, the original research and development. Yet for all its depth […]
[Malaysia SME] From good to great – Tips for SMEs on the strategic use of IPRs
[The Petri Dish] Are Human Genes Patentable?
[MGCC Quarterly] Speedy Patent Examination System for Green Technologies
By KASS International The global urgency around climate change has prompted governments and intellectual property offices around the world to ask a simple but important question: if green technology is a priority for the planet, should it also be a priority for the patent system? The answer, in a growing number of jurisdictions, is an […]
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 […]