Bigfoot tramples on Apple’s Trademark in Singapore

By Alisa Rajamalar [one-half-first] Have you ever wondered if your registered trademark is absolutely safe? Is registration of your trademark sufficient enough to fortify your rights on that trademark? Though registration of a trademark gifts the proprietor exclusive rights, this does not provide them with absolute rights under all circumstances to secure their registered trademark.  […]

Factually Fraudulent – The effect of fraud on the assignment of trademarks

By Daniella Fiocco The recent Malaysia High Court case of Doretti Resources Sdn Bhd v Fitters Marketing Sdn Bhd & Ors (2015) has been the subject of discussion in IP circles because of its controversial decision that permits manufacturing companies to get away with infringement of a trademark provided they don’t sell the product directly […]

Why Register Your Trademark?

By Geetha Kandiah Why should I register my trademark? This is a question that we are often faced with, and a valid one too.   Key Takeaways Legal protection – Registered trademarks offer stronger legal rights and simplify court action compared to unregistered marks. Cost and time efficiency – Trademark infringement cases are quicker and cheaper […]