The date 23 September 2014 would seem to be like just another day on the calendar.
However, this date is particularly significant for our valued client, e-Lock Corporation Sdn. Bhd. as it marks the happy conclusion of a long journey in pursuit of a U.S. patent for their invention.
e-Lock Corporation Sdn. ... Read More
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The legislative amendments to the Trade Marks Rules, Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules, Registered Designs Rules and Registered Designs (International Registration) Rules came into effect on 13 November 2014. A brief summary of the changes are as follows:
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Counter-statement in invalidation proceedings
Previously there was no detrimental effects to non-filing of ... Read More
Effective 01 October 2014, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) have commenced a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program. The program will initially run for a trial period of three years, followed by an evaluation to determine whether and how the program should ... Read More
The Plaintiff’s monthly printed “Motherhood Magazine” relating to parenting issues had been published in Singapore since 1983. An application to register the trade mark “Motherhood” was made on 23 May 2012 and was granted on 04 July 2013 on the basis of acquired distinctiveness through use. The Defendants’ started publication ... Read More
The pendency of a Malaysian application normally lasts 3-4 years before it proceeds to grant where much of it is spent waiting for its examination.
The pendency period is not shortened even if substantive examination is requested early. With the exception of an expedited examination request, which provides access to skip ... Read More