Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under the Ministry of Health has proposed the implementation of a formal patent linkage framework for pharmaceutical products. Driven by Malaysia’s obligations under Article 18.53 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership…
The Growth of E-Commerce and Online Counterfeiting Malaysia’s digital economy has expanded rapidly over the past decade, with e-commerce becoming an integral part of consumer purchasing behaviour. The convenience of online shopping, coupled with the growing popularity of mobile commerce and…
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…