Trademark

In today’s commercial environment, many Malaysian businesses operate as licensees of foreign brands rather than as brand owners. In particular, licensees frequently overlook whether the licence provides sufficiently wide and enforceable rights to justify their investment in local marketing, distribution, retail infrastructure and brand development. This gap commonly becomes critical when trademark infringement arise and […]

In Malaysia, the issue of when “use” of another company’s brand, logo, or trademark amounts to infringement has now been clarified by the courts. A recent High Court landmark case, decided under the Trademarks Act 2019, confirmed that mere “use” of a sign in the course of trade without the owner’s consent, even if not

Many businesses in Malaysia buy genuine branded goods from overseas and resell them locally, often at lower prices. This practice is called parallel importation or the grey market. It happens when genuine products are brought into Malaysia without the consent of the trademark owner. While the goods are authentic, the question remains: is importing branded goods

We often see ‘TM’ and ‘R’ symbols on products and logos, but do you know what they mean and the trouble they can cause when used incorrectly? In this article, we’ll explain the difference between ‘TM’ and ‘R’ and the consequences of misusing them under the Trademark Act 2019. Understanding ‘TM’ and ‘R’ ‘TM’ –

In a world fueled by innovation and collaboration, intellectual property (IP) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding creators’ rights and fostering growth. The WIPO-Singapore ASEAN Mediation Programme (AMP) emerges as a groundbreaking initiative, bringing together the worlds of intellectual property and alternative dispute resolution. This program offers a unique platform for parties involved in IP

Myth 1: Registering a trademark provides worldwide protection. Fact: Registering a trademark typically provides protection only in the country or region where it is registered. If you want protection in multiple countries, you need to apply for trademark registration in each of those jurisdictions separately. Trademark registration and protection is territorial based, with the government