[Malaysia SME] Can Your Recipes Be Protected? How?
Panthera Tigris Malayensis (Malayan Tigers) in Court
The Malayan tiger is a ubiquitous national icon. A symbol of bravery, charm and regality, it is deservedly honored and depicted on the Malaysian Coat of Arms. Malaysia’s first national car, PROTON, adopted the abstract tiger-head as its emblem and badge-mark for its cars. The leading bank in Malaysia, Malayan Banking Berhad or Maybank, and […]
HTC Fights HTC in Indonesia
A well-known trademark is just like a magnet, in that the goodwill associated with it attracts a lot of people who want to exploit it for their own interests. Of course, this use is done on bad faith as their main purpose is to mislead consumers and create the wrong perception. This was precisely what […]
Are Trademark Searches Worthwhile?
In this globalised world we live in today, finding a brand name that is apt for one’s product and services is a challenge each business faces. With a borderless market provided by the ease of communication and transportation, businesses need to consider the availability of the mark not only in their local market, but also […]
Reasons You Should Avoid Using Descriptive And Generic Marks
Owning a registered trademark gives the owner exclusive rights to do the following: use the mark on its goods and services; and exclude others from using the same or very similar mark on same or related goods and services. However, this monopoly of rights is given – by Trademark Offices worldwide – only to owners […]
[Business Today] The Missing Link Between Trademark Ownership and Product Importer
[Malaysia SME] Addressing Trademark Issues
[Oriental Daily News] KASS Leads Roundtable Discussion on Malaysia’s Future Entry into the Madrid Protocol
[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
By KASS International 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 […]