Key Changes in Vietnam’s Amended IP Law (2022)

By Linh Nguyen and Ngan Pham The Vietnamese National Assembly finally ratified the Amended IP Law on 16 June 2022. The Amended IP Law will take effect from 1 January 2023, except for certain provisions on the protection of sound marks and protection of test data for agrochemicals, which come into effect respectively on 14 […]
Key Changes in Malaysia’s Patents Amendment Act 2022

By Nur Asmaa, Tharishini Manalan, Jasmine Lim and Sry Farhany We are all living in the digital era where everything is just within our fingertips. Want to pay bills? Do it online. Want to shop? Online. Want to buy food? Also online. At one point, you could even have your IP rights protected online. However, […]
AI: The Game Changer

By Jagannathan Arumugam Before 1950, shot put athletes would stand sideways in the throwing circle, rock back on one leg, swing the other to the front and use the momentum to throw the shot. When Olympic gold medallist William Patrick “Parry” O’Brien faced the back of the circle before putting the shot, the measurer […]
More updates from IPOS: Extension of the IP Fast Track Program

By Shanthen Jegatheesan The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced an extension of the SG IP FAST Track Programme (“SG IP FAST”). What’s that you ask? Check out our previous article on it here: https://kass.com.my/articles/singapore-levels-up-its-ip-fast-track-programme/ This highly advantageous program will be extended for two years from 30 April 2022 to 30 April 2024!
Thailand’s Target Patent Fast-Track Program for Medical Innovations

By Saowanee Leewijitsin In order to help solve the public health problems that we currently face, as well as drive Thailand to be a developed country through advancements in innovation and technology as per the national strategy plan, the Department of Intellectual Property, Thailand (DIP) has launched the “Target Patent Fast-Track Program” with the aim […]
[Singapore Update] New IP Filing System, Amendments of IP Legislation and New Official Fees: From the Trademark Perspective

By Amir Murshidi As highlighted in previous updates, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) issued a circular on 11 March 2022 with regard to a new IP filing system, amendments of legislation and changes in official fees. We’ve looked at what this holds for patent procedures in Singapore – now let’s take this in […]
Vietnamese Youth-led Innovations

By Linh Nguyen To improve and raise awareness on IP rights, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates World IP Day every 26 April. This year, the theme was “Intellectual Property and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future” showing the link between IP and youth with the recognition of the huge potential of young innovators, […]
How to Prevent and Investigate Intellectual Property Theft

By Hemanisha Baskaran Watching “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” recently, I couldn’t help but notice the depiction of intellectual property (IP) theft wherein a worker in Willy Wonka’s factory steals his chocolate’s secret recipe and sells it to rivals in the candy industry in an attempt to bring down Willy Wonka’s business.
Does “Publish First, Patent Later” Always Ruin Your Chances Of Obtaining A Patent?

By Saowanee Leewijitsin We are always told that new inventions or designs need to be kept confidential prior to applying for patent protection. This is because, to be granted a valid patent, “novelty” is the most necessary requirement for all kinds of patents (i.e., invention patent, product design patent and petty patent). Disclosure in any […]
Standout Tech Startups: When Creativity Leads The Way

By Linh Nguyen The shopping habits of consumers have shifted significantly from offline to online in recent years due to the explosion of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Quick to catch on to the changing consumer landscape, F99, a Vietnamese tech startup has achieved brilliant success benefitting not only the enterprise itself but also the fruit […]