Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under the Ministry of Health has proposed the implementation of a formal patent linkage framework for pharmaceutical products. Driven by Malaysia’s obligations under Article 18.53 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership…
The Growth of E-Commerce and Online Counterfeiting Malaysia’s digital economy has expanded rapidly over the past decade, with e-commerce becoming an integral part of consumer purchasing behaviour. The convenience of online shopping, coupled with the growing popularity of mobile commerce and…
Malaysia, which adopts the Nice Classification as the basis for trademark examination and registration, has through the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) implemented the 13th edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services with effect from 01 January…
Patent In an era where innovation drives economic growth and global competitiveness, legal systems that support and protect intellectual property are more important than ever. Malaysia, an emerging force in the global technological landscape, has recently embarked on a significant…
Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari S.p.A., world-renowned for its iconic prancing horse emblem and the immense goodwill attached to its brand, unfortunately failed in its attempt to block a Malaysian energy drink company from registering a twin-horse logo. Our…
From Malaysia to the rest of the world, McDonald’s has long and zealously guarded its famous “Mc-” trademarks, and few countries have seen as many colourful battles as Malaysia. Nearly every foodie or restauranteur here remembers “that McCurry case”. Although…
Bluetooth technology dates back to 1989, when engineers at Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson began developing a short-range wireless communication method to replace RS-232 data cables. The name “Bluetooth” was inspired by King Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson of Denmark, who united the…
Trademark registration in some countries is often seen as a slow, complex, and paperwork-intensive process. However, in Malaysia, the landscape has significantly improved. Thanks to the Trademarks Act 2019 (the “Act”), the trademark application process has become more efficient, accessible,…
The theme for World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April 2025 is “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP” and in celebration of such an important aspect of copyright, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) says: From the rhythms…
The Patents (Amendment) Act 2022 together with the Patents (Amendment) Regulations 2022 brought a wave of changes to patent practice in Malaysia as it introduced various new provisions such as restoration of right of priority, publication of (direct) patent applications,…
Cosmetic products are a necessity in a modern world where everyone would like to look their best. As a consumer, we always want to be assured that the products are safe to use. If you are an entrepreneur and would…
With the evolution and advancement of computer technologies, particularly the rise of smart device applications, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) have become increasingly essential. This growing importance has sparked a demand for increased protection of GUI designs. GUI design refers to…