Changes to Singapore patents law which came into effect on 14 February 2014 introduced a new procedure called Supplementary Examination (SPE). Under Section 29(1)(d) of the Singapore Patents Act, applicants may rely on the final results of search and examination of certain foreign or international applications for SPE of a ... Read More
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Intellectual Property (IP) is increasingly becoming a crucial catalyst of business growth in globalised and developing economies such as Malaysia. We have seen a steady growth of patent applications filed in Malaysia in the last decade which is a testament to the nation’s growing and evolving IP industry. Patent prosecution ... Read More
On 06 July 2006, a trade mark application was filed for the mark OILUM by Galenium Pharmasia Laborotories, an Indonesian pharmaceutical company and the application was accorded Trade Mark Number 06011831. Subsequent to a smooth search and examination process by the Malaysian IP office, the subject mark was advertised for ... Read More
The date 23 September 2014 would seem to be like just another day on the calendar.
However, this date is particularly significant for our valued client, e-Lock Corporation Sdn. Bhd. as it marks the happy conclusion of a long journey in pursuit of a U.S. patent for their invention.
e-Lock Corporation Sdn. ... Read More
The legislative amendments to the Trade Marks Rules, Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules, Registered Designs Rules and Registered Designs (International Registration) Rules came into effect on 13 November 2014. A brief summary of the changes are as follows:
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Counter-statement in invalidation proceedings
Previously there was no detrimental effects to non-filing of ... Read More