In today’s world of too much information across a plethora of social media platforms, most businesses need to compete for consumers’ attention and ensure that the goods or services they offer would be the one chosen. When other circumstances or…
Introduction Innovation has always been the driving force behind economic growth and development in any country. In recent years, Malaysia has emerged as a hotbed of technological advancement and creativity, as evidenced by the increasing number of patents granted across…
1. What is the Buzz?With the advent of Industry 4.0, there have been many trending words being thrown around that the ordinary IP or business owner on the Malaysian street might be swept away by the hype without a clear…
Blockchain technology is here to stay and is evolving at a breakneck pace. The reason for this is primarily due to the fundamental features and functions of blockchain itself: A blockchain is a decentralized database used to record transactions across…
The second anniversary of the Malaysian Trademarks Act 2019, on December 27 2021, came and went without much fanfare. By the time the new year of 2022 had announced itself, the general perception was that the relevant stakeholders and the…
An applicant or an inventor may wish to first-file a patent application in a foreign country other than their country of residence. In such instances, many countries have a first filing requirement under which patent applications must be first-filed in…