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08 Oct2023You won’t usually think about this, but we think in a language. For most, that language is most likely their mother tongue. For others, it is the language that they grew up with (t...
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15 Sep2023Budding business owners know that registering their trademark is an essential move in order to protect their brand. But they shouldn’t get complacent, because nothing is permanent! In the case o...
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08 Jun2023Can infringement of a registered trademark occur if consent was given for the use of the trademark by the registered owner? According to Section 40(1)(dd) of the Trade Marks Act 1976 ("TMA")...
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Ever watched the movie Ready Player One and wonder to yourself if someday that would become a reality? Well guys, that someday is much closer than you think. In fact, it’s already h...
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Before 1950, shot put athletes would stand sideways in the throwing circle, rock back on one leg, swing the other to the front and use the momentum to throw the shot. When Olympic gold medallist Willi...
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Can you confirm which of the following is the correct spelling for the brands? Kit-Kat vs KitKat White-Out vs Wite-Out Febreeze vs Febreze Fruit Loops vs Froot Loops ...
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Watching “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” recently, I couldn’t help but notice the depiction of intellectual property (IP) theft wherein a worker in Willy Wonka’s factory st...
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20 Jan2023Ng 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 ...
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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, an...
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07 Nov2022Ubisoft 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 (...
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08 Oct2022Introduction Licensing is a business arrangement commonly regarded as an alternative to franchising. Under a licensing arrangement, the beneficial owner of the relevant intellectual property rights (...
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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 – fri...
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Malaysia is a common law country and is governed by the doctrine of judicial precedent (stare decisis). The intellectual property rights that apply in Malaysia today are similar to those of other Comm...
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02 Aug2022Brands 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 sal...
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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...
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01 Jun2022A logo is an important aspect of a business’s makeup and plays a critical role in promoting public recognition and visual awareness of a company. Whilst designing a logo may not initially be a t...
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Remember the days when we ignored our cravings for our favorite meal because of the thought of having to face bad traffic, unfavourable weather, the need to dress up, limited parking slots, and long q...
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11 Feb2022A franchisee can make or break your business. This has become even more applicable in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the franchisee who will be pivotal in your business’s recovery...
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The COVID-19 vaccines have arrived on our shores. If effectively rolled out and deployed on schedule, this is expected to lead to favourable economic recovery, boosting trade and commercial activity. ...
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Cover songs have always been a major part of music culture, with both famous and amateur singers across the world regularly adapting other artists work, and adding a new flavour to it. Over the years,...