[Oriental Daily News] KASS Leads Roundtable Discussion on Malaysia’s Future Entry into the Madrid Protocol
[Franchise Asia] Franchising & IP ~ Your Questions Answered
[Press Release] INTA Roundtable on Malaysia’s Entry Into The Madrid Protocol
INTA Roundtable on Malaysia’s Entry Into The Madrid Protocol Kuala Lumpur: Home-grown boutique intellectual property firm KASS International led an International Trademark Association (INTA) Roundtable Discussion today on Malaysia’s future accession to the Madrid Protocol.
Viagra Attacks Siagra in Indonesia
Who doesn’t know VIAGRA (Sildenafil Citrate)? This brand name or trademark owned by US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., for treating erectile dysfunction, is well-known all over the world, and Indonesia is no exception. The VIAGRA trademark has been registered in Indonesia since 15 November 1996 for goods in class 05, particularly for medication of erectile […]
[Business Today] Growing A Small Business Into A Giant
[ITMA Review] 5-Star EHS denied due to its lack of distinctiveness
How Close is J.Estina to Festina?
Many a time clients have enquired whether a trademark search is necessary before they apply for a trademark registration. And many a time we have responded with a “Yes, it is highly advisable as it will ascertain whether the application will be a smooth and successful process or whether there will be a rocky road […]
Trademark Matters: A Case of Chocolate Chip Cookies
Danone Biscuits Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd V. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd FOOD manufacturers would stand to gain from paying close attention to a recent High Court decision on a case involving claims of trademark infringement and passing off. On 29 October 1990, Danone Biscuits Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd (“the Plaintiff”) applied to register their “ChipsMore” […]
[Business Today] Building Blocks for Business Expansion
“5-Star EHS” Fails to be Registered in Singapore
A trademark applicant in Singapore sought to register the mark “5-STAR EHS” under Classes 42 and 45 but was turned down by the IP Office of Singapore (IPOS) on grounds that the mark lacked distinctiveness and was rather descriptive of the applicant’s services, in a decision dated 4 October 2010. The applicant was in the […]