IPOS Issues Two Circulars Promoting the Patent Prosecution Highway
On 10 June 2026, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore issued two circulars aimed at making the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) and Global Patent Prosecution…
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The 13th Nice Classification Could Affect Your Brand in Malaysia
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…
Emerging Trends in Malaysian Patent and Design Practice: Adapting to Global Standards
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.…
Two Horses, No Confusion: The Ferrari vs Wee Power Trademark Dispute in Malaysia
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…
McCurry – Fighting That Spice, Come What McMay
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…
Reflections on the APAA 2025 Conference in Kuala Lumpur
The 21st General Assembly and 77th-78th Council Meetings of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), 2025 in Kuala Lumpur this November brought together intellectual property…