Good news from Indonesia! Calling all artists, content creators, writers, composers, software developers and other artistic and creative workers – if you’ve ever had any doubts on how to prove copyright ownership of your work, then doubt no more as having your artistic creations legally recorded with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) is now a simple and straightforward process!
When Elephants Fight, It Is The Grass That Suffers
By Audrey Pring
Ng Kim Fong v Menang Corporation (M) Berhad (Breach of Confidentiality) – Civil Suit No.: W–02(W)–727–04/2019
The Court of Appeal in this case discussed what information is confidential and what can override the duty of confidence, and delivered a judgment in February 2020.
Robotic Birds In The Sky
By Elana Szabo
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are at the frontier of emerging technologies. While drones are most commonly known for their innovation within the intelligence, surveillance, and entertainment spheres, they are capable of so much more.
The Battle Of “MI”
By Kaarthic Balakrishnan
When it comes to business owners protecting their brand or business name, it is definitely not cool when they come across a brand that is identical or substantially similar to their brand.
NFTs: What Are They And Who Are The Key Players Filing Patents For Them?
By Shanthen Jegatheesan
Ubisoft becomes first major gaming company to launch in-game NFTs… Post Malone buys two Bored Apes for USD735k… Gary Vee launches his own series of NFTs… The Wolf of Wall Street (Jordan Belfort) buys a CryptoPunk NFT for USD420k…
Domain Names: Easy Come, Easy Go
By Linh Nguyen
In today’s digital world, domain names are vital for businesses to compete and thrive. While a trademark is rightfully obtained via registration at the Intellectual Property (IP) office, the same process does not apply when it comes to owning domain names even though it is arguably an equally important asset for online branding. If a business can easily set up and own a domain name that is similar to a third party’s trademark, wouldn’t it trigger an IP dispute? This article discusses this issue and touches on:
The Eagle Has Landed, into a Dispute
By Jamieson McKinnon
Guangzhou Light Industry & Ors v Lintas Superstore – Civil Suit No.: BKI-22NCVC-139/12-2016
Background & Facts
In the Malaysian High Court Case of Guangzhou Light Industry & Ors v Lintas Superstore, the Plaintiffs – Guangzhou Light Industry & Trade Group Ltd (the 1st Plaintiff; a leading China-based canned food manufacturer), Guangzhou Eaglecoin Enterprises Group Corporation (the 2nd Plaintiff; subsidiary company, involved in the manufacturing, importation and [Read more…]
Product Placement in Films: To Place or Not to Place?
By Georgina Scott
Brands and products can be strategically incorporated into films as a subtle form of advertising. This marketing strategy is a great way to leverage your trademarks to increase brand awareness and sales revenue. Some examples of notable product placements in films include:
Practical Patents for Pets?
By Jasmine Lim
Who doesn’t love animals? Whether it’s the common “kucing” (cat) or the rare reptile, most humans have a connection with their furry – or not-so-furry – friends. That said, many inventions have been designed for us to conveniently spend more time with our pets, ease their maintenance and relieve our pets from pain, discomfort, or illnesses. These inventions range from the medicines we give our pets to the toys we buy for them; but today, we’ll look at a few arguably unique inventions for our pets.
International Design Registration Designating Vietnam
By Linh Nguyen
Pursuant to international norms, the protection of industrial design is jurisdictional, meaning it is limited within the boundary of the territory where the application for protection is submitted and granted. To obtain protection in various jurisdictions, each industrial design application must conform with the specific rules and procedures of each country.
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