Malaysia, which adopts the Nice Classification as the basis for trademark examination and registration, has through the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) implemented the 13th edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services with effect from 01 January…
Patent In an era where innovation drives economic growth and global competitiveness, legal systems that support and protect intellectual property are more important than ever. Malaysia, an emerging force in the global technological landscape, has recently embarked on a significant…
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,…