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Neville Young in Memory

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing on of Mr. Neville Young in Australia. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Neville was a Senior Director of our Singapore Office, and Consultant with our office in Kuala Lumpur from the 1990s until he retired in 2006. He brought great distinction to his post, not hesitating to meet the challenges of a new business amidst new people. His untiring efforts and contribution towards building up our Singapore office, as well as the training and assistance he unstintingly provided for us here at the KL office, will always be remembered.

Neville was held not only in high esteem, but also in great affection, by the people of Henry Goh. He was a great mentor and teacher, generous in imparting knowledge, and tactful always. Many of our Staff will recall his quiet sense of humour, his fondness for animals, the spirited discussions, and through it all, his patience and kindness.

Fondly remembered by the People of Henry Goh.

Malaysia joins the Madrid Protocol

 

The wait is finally over! On 27 September 2019, Malaysia deposited with WIPO its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol, becoming the 106th member of the Madrid System.

The Protocol will take effect for the country on 27 December 2019. From that date, local brand owners in Malaysia can begin making use of the international registration system to protect their trademarks in over 120 territories of the System’s other 105 (currently) members by filing a single international application and paying a single set of fees.

Likewise, foreign trademark owners can take advantage of the System’s simple designation process to seek protection here.

Malaysia has made declarations to extend the refusal period to 18 months, to receive individual fees, to require a declaration of intention to use the mark and to mandate that the recording of licenses in the International Register shall have no effect in Malaysia unless recorded here.

Stay tuned for more updates from us as we close the year 2019.