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trade marks in malaysia 2015 round up

Trade Marks in Malaysia: 2015 Round Up

TM Application and Registration Trade mark protection in Malaysia enjoyed one of its most buoyant years in 2015. With a record high of nearly 36,000…

a sticky situation

A Sticky Situation

‘Dodol’ is a thick, sticky and sweet toffee-like confection made from coconut milk, jaggery, and rice flour. It is popular in many parts of South…

the impact of the tppa on trade marks in malaysia

The Impact of the TPPA on Trade Marks in Malaysia

After seven years of (some claim secretive) negotiations, on 05 October 2015 Malaysia together with eleven other countries (Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, Canada,…

polo saga round 1

Polo Saga – Round 1

The Opponent, Polo/Lauren Company, L.P., filed an opposition in the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore against the trade mark application made by United States Polo…

dial tm for an ambulance

Dial TM for an Ambulance

The deep-seated need for every brand owner to secure exclusive rights to use a trade mark does not discriminate when it comes to the source…