“Handicapped” Protection For Descriptive Marks
The Singapore Court of Appeal (CA) was recently asked to decide on whether a descriptive mark could be protected against passing off if the descriptive elements of the mark were used by another party. The case was an appeal by the Singapore Professional Golfers’ Association (SPGA) against the decision of the High Court which found […]
[Business Today] Sensitive In Name
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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!), […]
[Malaysia SME] SMEs Going Abroad Urged To Register Trademarks
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[Business Today] Ignite Your Senses + Colour Wars
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The Next Generation Of Offensive Trademarks
By Lydia Rhanakumar Disclaimer: Some words in this article may offend the sensitivities of certain individuals. Please exercise discretion when reading. Callipygian. Intrigued? Well, you should be – the word means “having well-shaped buttocks” and is a registered trademark in the US! Now for those of you whose curiosity was aroused by the said word, […]
Crocodile Scramble in Court
Successful brands will undoubtedly inspire certain parties to take advantage of them, whether it is against the law or not. Companies who have created successful brands tend to be optimistic with regard to their sales, they expect it to climb steadily to consistently reach the company’s goals. They might achieve this by pushing their marketing […]