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 various industries. We witnessed firsthand the impressive strides Malaysia has made ... Read More

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 understanding of the impact and implications. Four of the big terms ... Read More

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 computers that are linked in a peer-to-peer network. Along with the ... Read More

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 national regulatory agency (“MyIPO”) had grown accustomed to the new ... Read More