[BFM] The Next Normal: E-Commerce Exploitation
E-commerce has experienced a boom thanks to the pandemic, but what are the risks? In this BFM 89.9 podcast on “THE NEXT NORMAL: E-COMMERCE EXPLOITATION”, KASS Director Geetha Kandiah joins Freda Liu to discuss counterfeits and how to tackle the issue, take a look at trends in the internet economy, and review the impact of […]
Photographers vs Celebrities: Do Celebs Need Permission To Post Photos of Themselves on Social Media?
By Thein Thein Win Copyright protects the legal right of original creators to publish, reproduce, or sell their literary and artistic works. Others who intend to reproduce those works need to get permission from the owners. The great thing about copyright over other IP rights is that it is not compulsory to register to get protection […]
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 […]
Another “Chicken War” Story from Indonesia
By Carla Monintja Indonesians love chicken. Delicious traditional or fusion chicken dishes can be found easily and everywhere in Indonesia. Many of these dishes are very affordable so everyone can enjoy them. Interestingly, even fast-food giant McDonald’s has claimed that sales of its fried chicken exceeded its burger sales in Indonesia. Indeed, the popularity of […]
The sweet flavour of Chupa Chups’ success
By Saowanee Leewijitsin “Stop smoking, start sucking” is a well-known slogan of “Chupa Chups”, a popular lollipop and confectionery brand originally founded by Enric Bernat in 1958 and presently owned by Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A. The trademark “Chupa Chups” has been used and registered in many countries around the world. In Thailand, however, Enrique Bernat […]
[MGCC Perspectives] From Tatooine To Naboo, IP Protection In The Star Wars Franchise
Is COVID-19 Your New Fortune?
By Alisa Rajamalar The whole world currently faces great uncertainty with an economic, social and political downturn resulting from the global pandemic wreaked by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). However, some parties are seizing personal and economic opportunities that come with the terms related to the virus. The million-dollar question here is: Can “COVID” and “CORONAVIRUS” […]
How IP could save your business in the time of COVID-19
By Saowanee Leewijitsin Over the past several months, the whole world has been experiencing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. This virus is not only capable of causing severe effects to our physical health and possibly drastic long-term changes to how we live and work, but also could cripple the world economy and the stock market. […]
[MGCC Perspectives] Wherefore Art Thou Spider-Man?
Non-Traditional Trademarks
By Harley Rose It is a great time to stand out and be different. Thanks to our new Trademarks Act 2019, individuals and companies can now register “other source identifiers” as their trademarks, such as the shape of goods or their packaging, sound, scent, colour, holograms, positioning and sequence of motions. This is a marked […]