The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) launched the SG TRADE MARKS FAST programme on 20 May 2025 to speed up trade mark processing. This, along with SG Patents Fast, replaces the earlier SG IP FAST pilot which ended on…
Singapore’s Intellectual Property Office (IPOS) has introduced Patents Acceleration programmes beginning 20 May, 2025. This initiative is designed to expedite office actions for applicants, providing faster processing times for patents. Evolution from Previous Programmes The newly launched SG Patents Fast…
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…
An insight into the latest ruling regarding non-use of trademarks in Malaysia Imagine you are a brand owner looking to enter the Malaysian market, only to find that your trademark has been registered by someone else! This is exactly what…
When people hear the term “patent agent,” they often imagine someone buried under heaps of paperwork, deciphering endless streams of legal jargon. However, the reality is far more vibrant and dynamic, especially here at Henry Goh, where I have been…