By P. Kandiah
Have you ever wondered whether plain alphabets can function as trademarks for goods or for services?
Well, the quick answer is YES. A single letter alphabet can function as a trademark provided it is stylised and is made distinctive.
Poking FUN at a Trademark, and Making $$$ from That – is it Infringement?
By Harley Rose
If you’re going to make a joke about someone’s brand, you had best make sure they have a sense of humour first. Parody trademarks, being a mark that deliberately and comically imitates an existing (and usually well-known) trademark, can be highly controversial depending on who is the butt of the joke. Done well, parody marks open up a humorous market that pokes fun at serious brands and profit off the antithesis of their consumers. Done badly, you’ll find yourself liable for trademark infringement.
Singapore Levels Up Its IP Fast Track Programme
By Amir Murshidi
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) stepped up in the IP world when it introduced the SG Patent Fast Track programme on 4 May 2020. Under the programme, patent applications in all technology fields can be granted in as fast as 6 months, provided that the applications are first filed in Singapore.
When “WHAL” goes worldwide….
By Saowanee Leewijitsin
The long battle with COVID-19 does not seem to be ending soon. Millions around the world are currently unemployed and have lost their jobs since the pandemic started. Online sales naturally became the top choice for people to make money after being unemployed. Many turned themselves into “online sellers” by importing interesting products from overseas and reselling them in their countries. Even if those products are genuine, the frequently asked question is, “can we legally resell them?” – particularly, in circumstances where those products are protected under Intellectual Property (IP) Laws but are resold without the permission of the IP owners.
KASS & Kingtime Prevail in Court
By P. Kandiah
Patent descriptions and patent claims in the field of drilling wellhead platforms drafted and prosecuted successfully by KASS were held valid by the Federal Court of Malaysia.
Has COVID-19 Affected IP Filings in Indonesia?
By Carola Monintja
Most people, regardless of nationality, skin colour, religion, or even political views, will agree that this year, 2020, or the year of the metal rat, has been the most challenging year in decades.
As we already know, the root of the difficulties we face today initially reared its head somewhere in Wuhan, China, around the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, in the form of a submicroscopic infectious agent, better known as a virus. The exact source of this virus, later dubbed COVID-19, is still debatable, as experts continue to discover new findings related to the origin of the virus.
Photographers vs Celebrities: Do Celebs Need Permission To Post Photos of Themselves on Social Media?
By Thein Thein Win
Copyright protects the legal right of original creators to publish, reproduce, or sell their literary and artistic works. Others who intend to reproduce those works need to get permission from the owners.
The great thing about copyright over other IP rights is that it is not compulsory to register to get protection and the owners can automatically acquire legal protection under the copyright law upon creation, or expression of the artistic or literary work in a tangible medium.
Describing the specifications of goods or services for Trademark Registration in Thailand is much more important than you think
By Saowanee Leewijitsin
One of the significant requirements for filing an application for trademark registration in Thailand is that the applicant must clearly specify the list of goods or services for which the protection is sought. From the author’s experience, it seems that many entrepreneurs do not recognize the importance of describing the specifications of goods or services submitted for the trademark registration. We, therefore, often find many entrepreneurs, startup companies or SMEs who register their marks with only one or two items of goods or services, despite providing other goods or services under the same marks. This likely occurs because most entrepreneurs are unaware of the consequences of incomprehensive description of specifications of goods or services, which is similar marks may be registered by third parties if the applied goods or services are different.
[An Indonesian Slice of Life] MRT Jakarta
By Hapsari Dwi Astuti
Headache or stressed due to the bad traffic in Jakarta? Jakarta, a city of roughly 10 million people, has long been known for its terrible traffic jams. But for those who live in the vicinity of South Jakarta and Central Jakarta, the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (or MRT Jakarta) that was introduced in 2019 has relieved some of the burden, as a much anticipated and efficient mode of transportation.
Another “Chicken War” Story from Indonesia
By Carla Monintja
Indonesians love chicken. Delicious traditional or fusion chicken dishes can be found easily and everywhere in Indonesia. Many of these dishes are very affordable so everyone can enjoy them. Interestingly, even fast-food giant McDonald’s has claimed that sales of its fried chicken exceeded its burger sales in Indonesia.
Indeed, the popularity of chicken dishes among Indonesians is a good business indicator for entrepreneurs considering getting into the F&B business in Indonesia.
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