VEURO Vs EURO-R: A Lawsuit Against The Trademark Appeal Commission
Do “VEURO” and “EURO-R” look or sound similar to you? Well, the Indonesian Trademark Office believed so, and thus began the case between Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd (“Sumitomo”) and the Trademark Appeal Commission. Sumitomo, a tire manufacturing company from Japan, filed an application for the “VEURO” trademark for goods in class 12. By the time […]
No Other “Regis” But “St.Regis” Allowed for Hotels in Singapore
In this rather interesting opposition proceeding, the Applicant, Staywell Hospitality Group Pty Ltd had applied to protect the trademark “Park Regis” in Classes 35 and 43, claiming, amongst others, business management, business administration, hotel services, hospitality services and etc. The Applicant, who originated from Australia, is the owner of a chain of 3- or 4-star […]
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Our Very Own Curry War!
The feud between two different parties claiming to be owners of the trademark SRI PAANDI was highlighted to the public sometime in 2005 when the parties opened their South Indian restaurants near each other in the same block of shop lots in Petaling Jaya (PJ). Confusion arose among customers as not only did the restaurants […]
No Bones About It – Why Artril is Too Similar to Viartril
As pharmaceutical companies constantly work to develop new products, there are sure to be multiple drugs – either already available or in various stages of trials and testing – to alleviate any given ailment or the symptoms thereof. These companies rely heavily on IP law to ensure that their product and reputation remain unharmed by […]
[BFM] Lights, Camera, IP Protection
By KASS International The Malaysian creative industry has never been more visible. From internationally recognised film productions and award-winning animation studios to a music scene that is finding audiences well beyond the region and a growing ecosystem of digital content creators whose work reaches millions of viewers daily, the output of Malaysian creative talent is […]
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Lights, Camera, IP Protection!
Celebrities are famed for their very name and personality – in many instances becoming brands in themselves – making it all the more crucial to protect their names, as well as the names they use as trademarks. Being public figures, they are usually sought after for endorsements, and their lavish livelihood is often more dependent […]