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 […]

Giordano on Sunglasses = Giordano on Clothes?

The GIORDANO saga continues! This case highlights that goodwill and reputation in a trademark do not extend merely to goods which are in the same class that the mark is used for, but also to goods having the “same description”. The case involved Walton International Ltd (the appellant), one of the companies owned by Giordano […]