Dispute Over Inherited Trademark: Which Son Wins?
When a trademark is famous, disputes regarding ownership of the trademark are more likely to crop up. This is especially common in family-run businesses when family members who used to work together part ways. In a recent High Court case, two brothers, the First Plaintiff and the First Defendant, sued each other for the wrongful […]
Venturing into Foreign Countries with your own brand of products or services
The process of starting or conducting business in a foreign land is hardly an easy task, especially if a company intends to build and spread its brand in that particular country. There are many aspects that the company or enterprise should consider, from operating costs to the local practices and even the languages of the […]
[Malaysia SME] IPRs-The key to beating your competition
Jacmoli Meets YTL
Mention jewelry and what might come to mind is the famous song belted out by Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 movie “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”: “A kiss on the hand can be quite continental… But diamonds are a girl’s best friend” Yes indeed – it’s all about the “sparkle, shape and size”. That single line above became a […]
Singapore Update: Extension of Time For Notice of Opposition
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) has seen various different circumstances arising from the grey areas of the Trademarks Rules since the relevant amendments were made eleven years ago. One of the main problems arising in this regard relates to the issue of consent to late requests for Extensions of Time during Opposition proceedings. […]
[MGCC Quarterly] Intellectual Property in Social Media
[Business Today] Sports & IP Rights
By KASS International Sport is big business. From the gleaming stadiums of the Premier League to the sold-out arenas of the NBA, from Formula 1 circuits to the Olympic Games, professional sport has evolved into one of the most commercially powerful industries on the planet. Global sports market revenues are projected to exceed USD 600 […]
Singapore Update: The Subway Way
Long gone are the days where the word “Subway” only brought to mind visions of underground trains. Nowadays, more often than not, our thoughts are filled with tantalising images of fresh, tasty and succulent sandwiches, and… clothing? Well, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) surely thinks so! In this case, the proprietor of Prosperous Enterprise […]
“Fair” Outcome For PC Exhibition Organizers?
As consumer electronics giants Samsung and Apple engage in a global battle over infringement of each other’s computer tablet and smartphone patent portfolios, two Malaysian organizers of exhibitions for computer ware have engaged in a legal battle over the selection and use of a name for the trade fairs. The Association of the Computer and […]