Archives for August 2013
[MGCC Perspectives] Does IP have a place in the F&B industry
Bulletproofing Ideas: Protecting Your Inventions – What, Why, When, How?
Trademark Guardians Or Trademark Trolls – It’s The Way That You Do It
I recently attended a colleague’s wedding, which, despite my inherent detestation of attending weddings, I found quite delightful. I was particularly touched by the lovely speech given by the bride’s father. Speaking from experience, the man had this to say to his new son-in-law, “a man who gives in when he is in the wrong is a wise man; a man who gives in when he is in the right is married.” True enough, we like to get our own way, especially if it is within our rights to do so. Many companies do this too, they zealously guard their rights and their possessions from being infringed or appropriated by others. But sometimes, a company’s troll-like possessiveness and over-the-top aggressiveness in pursuing the infringer may put the company in a bad light and ultimately its actions may affect the image of the company and the goodwill of its brand.