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,…