Subair Mark Expunged From Singapore Register
This case concerns an application before the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) by SubAir Systems, LLC for a declaration of invalidity against the registered mark, “SubAir & device” in Class 7 under the Registered Proprietors, SubAir Systems Asia Limited (“SubAir Asia”). As the parties in this case had contractual dealings in the past, the […]
[Asia IP] Sebamed Strikes Again
[Asia IP] Ever Notice the “Roof” Device in Marlboro’s Packaging?
Ever Noticed the “Roof” Device in Malboro’s Packaging?
Thanks to the ingenious advertising and marketing strategies of Phillip Morris Products SA (“Phillip Morris”), the “MALBORO” brand is not only well-known in most countries (to smokers and non-smokers alike) around the world, it also ranked at number 8 out of 100 on Forbes’ list of valuable brands this year. Phillip Morris however, claims that […]
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Review: Updates in the Malaysian Trademarks Act 1976
The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has recently announced that the Malaysian Trademarks Act 1976 will be amended to bring the Act into substantive conformity with international practices. Our attorneys attended a brief discussion with MyIPO and representatives from various local organizations in relation to the amendments, which will be presented at the House […]