Trade mark registration is important to protect your brand from being misused by a third party. Once a mark has been registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), the registered proprietor of the mark will be granted various…
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) in collaboration with the SME Corporation of Malaysia organized the 4th FMM SME Conference 2018 with the theme, “Embrace Change, Invent the Future” on 12 November 2018 at Dewan Mahkota, SME Corp Malaysia, Platinum…
Sawadeekap! In conjunction with the recent long Merdeka weekend, Henry Goh treated its precious assets – the people of HG – to a fun filled 3D2N trip in bustling Bangkok, Thailand. After a short flight on Friday, 31 August 2018,…
The 18th General Assembly & 68th and 69th Council Meetings of APAA were successfully held at the Pullman Hotel in New Delhi, India from 17 – 21 November 2018. New Delhi best represents India’s glorious past and thriving present where…
We are pleased to announce that the Singapore Office of Henry Goh & Co. has moved into our own new premise at the Vision Exchange building on 12 October 2018. This is indeed a joyous occasion for the People of…
This year, there was a departure from the usual when Henry Goh went all sporty and decided that GO FOR GOLD would be the theme for its annual company dinner. Taking a leaf from the Olympics Games, staff were divided…
The PPH is an available option to expedite prosecution of Malaysian patent applications. The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) currently has PPH agreements with 5 foreign patent offices, namely, the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the European Patent Office (EPO),…
In line with the announcement made by the Malaysian Government, Sales and Services Tax (SST) has been implemented with effect from 01 September 2018. The current rate imposed on all consumption of taxable services is 6%. We wish to inform…
IPOS has launched an initiative designed to accelerate file-to-grant process for patents relating to financial technology (FinTech) and support growth of FinTech innovations in Singapore. It is also in line with Singapore’s move to become a Smart Nation and its…
Following the well-known SKB Shutters case another local patent dispute has reached Malaysia’s Federal Court, this time to answer questions of law on the proper approach to be taken for the assessment of inventive step. The Federal Court’s judgement is reported as Spind…
For several years, the ASEAN region has been touted as the next economic powerhouse possibly overtaking the European Union. With a combined population of approximately 620 million which is larger than the whole of European Union or North America, the…
It is with great pride that we announce our Executive Director and Head of Patent and Industrial Design, Mr Dave A Wyatt together with our Senior Legal Counsel, Ms Azlina Aisyah Khalid have once again made the cut in the…
Hari Raya Aidil Fitri or the Eidul Fitri celebration is one of the more important holidays for the country. It marks the end of the fasting month for Muslims and Malaysians, the festivities last just as long. The Firm organised…
Almost 10,800 registrants from over 150 countries streamed to the sleepless city of Seattle, Washington for the 140th International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Annual Meeting from 19 to 23 May 2018, making it the largest ever so far. With the increasing…
Famous personalities refer to people who have gained fame and public attention. They may be a singer, actor, comedian, television host, sport personality, model or even a business person. These famous personalities are often treated as role models by the…
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) has once again announced that Henry Goh is ranked in Tier 1 for both Patent and Trademark Prosecution in Malaysia for the tenth consecutive year. This significant milestone celebrates Henry Goh as being one of the…
Our #FamilyHG recently celebrated Chinese New Year as one big family ushering in the new Lunar Year of the Dog, the eleventh sign in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac. As is the norm, Chinese New Year festivities are…
In 2017 we celebrated our 40th anniversary, and today I am happy to share with you the latest milestone in Henry Goh’s journey. Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) has just announced the results of its 2018 IP Stars Firm Survey. I…
On 06 March 2018, the Malaysian IP Office (MyIPO) and Japan Institute for Promoting Invention and Innovation (JIPII) jointly organised a seminar on National Effort for Public Awareness and Education of Intellectual Property (IP) at MyIPO’s office in Bangsar. Speakers…
The Malaysia National Group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI Malaysia) had conducted a seminar on 18 January 2018 in Kuala Lumpur. The event was attended by members of AIPPI Malaysia together with patent and…
We, at Henry Goh, would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Dato’ Sri Haji Abdul Manan bin Ismail, Chairman of MyIPO as well as the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of MyIPO on…
Christmas came early this year when Henry Goh hosted its annual Christmas feast on 04 December 2017 for the staff at its spanking new premises. Opening with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, various carols were sung and following a…
Legislative changes to Singapore’s registered designs law were made by the enforcement of the Registered Designs (Amendment) Act 2017 (“RDAA 2017”) on 30 October 2017. The salient changes are as follows: (I) BROADENING SCOPE OF REGISTRABLE DESIGNSScope of registrable designs…
The processes for allowance and grant of patents in Malaysia differ significantly from those in many other jurisdictions. They are a common source of confusion and uncertainty. So, here are ten pointers that should help clarify the local practice. 1.…
What are parallel imports? The court in Tien Ying Hong Enterprise Sdn Bhd v Beenion Sdn Bhd [2010] 8 MLJ 550 stated that parallel imports refer to goods, which are lawfully manufactured overseas but imported and distributed in Malaysia by a person…