[MGCC Perspective] From Tatooine To Naboo, Intellectual Property Protection In The Star Wars Franchise
#IPChallenge(s) from TikTok
By Saowanee Leewijitsin
With dance challenges ranging from “Mi Gente” to “Roxanne” and “Say So”, Chinese mobile phone application Douyin (aka TikTok) owned by Bytedance Ltd has rapidly risen in popularity among social media fans around the world. According to the latest update from leading mobile app market intelligence company Sensor Tower, TikTok was the most downloaded application worldwide on both Google Play and App Store in May of this year.
Is COVID-19 Your New Fortune?
By Alisa Rajamalar
The whole world currently faces great uncertainty with an economic, social and political downturn resulting from the global pandemic wreaked by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). However, some parties are seizing personal and economic opportunities that come with the terms related to the virus. The million-dollar question here is: Can “COVID” and “CORONAVIRUS” or any related terms be registered as a trademark? If the answer to this question is affirmative, which entity would be able to claim commercial benefits from the mark?
One Step Closer: Myanmar IP Law Update
On 3 June 2020, Myanmar’s Central Committee for Intellectual Property (CCIP) convened for the first time at the Ministry of Commerce in Nay Pyi Taw, with Vice President Henry Van Thio as committee chairman.
As you know, Myanmar’s new Intellectual Property Laws – Trademark Law, Patent Law, Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law – were enacted in 2019. Initially, under the purview of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Commerce is now the focal ministry to implement the IP laws.
COVID-19 Vaccines & Treatments: Who Owns the Rights?
By P. Kandiah and Geetha Kandiah
Moderna Inc., Sanofi, AstraZeneca plc, Roche, Gilead Sciences and Novartis are just some of the many pharmaceutical companies working to fast-track the development of a coronavirus vaccine. Many companies and research institutions from various countries are racing to develop the vaccine for COVID-19.
How IP could save your business in the time of COVID-19
By Saowanee Leewijitsin
Over the past several months, the whole world has been experiencing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. This virus is not only capable of causing severe effects to our physical health and possibly drastic long-term changes to how we live and work, but also could cripple the world economy and the stock market. Many businesses around the world have to close their doors either temporarily or permanently because of the impact of this virus.
Buying technology – is this the right time?
By P. Kandiah
At this period of economic hardship owing to the coronavirus pandemic, oil and gas downfall, and poor performance of the stock market, some companies may want to quit their business altogether, whilst other companies may see this as a golden opportunity to expand their business by acquiring technology or acquiring a company that has the desired technology.
Patents on Coronavirus
By P. Kandiah
Did you know that as early as 23 July 2014, a patent application for coronavirus was filed?
This patent was filed in the UK and subsequently, a corresponding patent was granted in the US on 20 November 2018 under patent grant no. US 10,130701 B2. The Patentee of the US Patent is The Pirbright Institute, a British research institute located in Woking, England.
[MGCC Perspective] Wherefore Art Thou Spider-Man?
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