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SOUTHEAST ASIA

11th Mar 2021

Indonesia update: no longer possible to postpone working of patented invention

The Indonesian government has recently issued a new regulation (Regulation No. 14 of year 2021) to remove the opportunity for patent owners to postpone working of their patented invention. Under...

The Indonesian government has recently issued a new regulation (Regulation No. 14 of year 2021) to remove the opportunity...

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AUSTRALASIA

17th Feb 2021

Spruson & Ferguson awarded multiple rankings in WTR 1000

Spruson & Ferguson has once again been highly recommended in the 2020 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR). 

Spruson & Ferguson has once again been highly recommended in the 2020 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

24th Nov 2020

Malaysia: Court of Appeal grants pre-emptive non infringement declaration under the “own name doctrine”

This article looks at the recent decision by the Court of Appeal (“COA”) Malaysia in Diesel S.P.A v Bontton Sdn Bhd (Civil Appeal No: W-02-(IPCV)(A)-1594-08/2016). Background The Appellant, Diesel S.P.A. is...

This article looks at the recent decision by the Court of Appeal (“COA”) Malaysia in Diesel S.P.A v Bontton...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

24th Nov 2020

Singapore: Where “Champengwine” is not a misuse of geographical indication, but is still blocked by “Champagne”

This article looks at the recent decision by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) in the Matter of a Trade Mark Application by Keep Waddling International Pte. Ltd....

This article looks at the recent decision by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) in the Matter of...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

24th Nov 2020

Indonesia: GS Yuasa wins trade mark dispute in Supreme Court (MA)

In a Supreme Court decision, Japanese ACCU battery manufacturer, GS Yuasa Corporation (GS Yuasa), prevailed in a trade mark dispute involving a GSJ mark belonging to PT Golden Surya Jaya. In the trial that took place in June 2020, the Supreme Court upheld the Commercial Court's decision to...

In a Supreme Court decision, Japanese ACCU battery manufacturer, GS Yuasa Corporation (GS Yuasa), prevailed in a trade mark dispute involving a GSJ mark belonging to PT Golden Surya Jaya. In the trial that took...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

12th Nov 2020

Key changes to Indonesian patent and trademark laws

Indonesia officially enacted Law No. 11 of year 2020, commonly known as the Omnibus Law, on 2 November 2020. The Omnibus Law contains revisions to multiple laws, including patent...

Indonesia officially enacted Law No. 11 of year 2020, commonly known as the Omnibus Law, on 2 November 2020....

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

27th Oct 2020

Revised Patent Rules in India effective from 19 October, 2020

The India Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification that the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, was released and enforced on 19 October, 2020. In summary, the key amendments...

The India Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification that the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, was released...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

9th Sep 2020

Myanmar’s new trade mark registration system: soft opening period to commence on 1 October, 2020

The Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar issued Order 63/2020 on 28 August 2020 announcing that the new Myanmar Office of Intellectual Property (“OIP”) is ready to start operations on...

The Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar issued Order 63/2020 on 28 August 2020 announcing that the new Myanmar Office...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

8th Sep 2020

Singapore Fast Track Programme to include trade mark and registered design applications

The Intellectual Property of Singapore (IPOS) has announced that the SG Patent Fast Track programme will be expanded to encompass trade mark and registered design applications and renamed “SG...

The Intellectual Property of Singapore (IPOS) has announced that the SG Patent Fast Track programme will be expanded to...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

1st Sep 2020

IPOS expands cooperation with the Republic of Korea and Lao People’s Democratic Republic for PCT applications

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has expanded its international cooperation with the Republic of Korea and Lao People’s Democratic Republic for applications filed under the Patent Cooperation...

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has expanded its international cooperation with the Republic of Korea and Lao...

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AUSTRALASIA

14th Aug 2020

Spruson & Ferguson appoints four new Principals

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Principals across the firm as part of the 2020 promotions. The appointments have been made in the firm’s...

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Principals across the firm as part of...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

6th Aug 2020

Court of Appeal reverses High Court’s decision and allows the expungement of “Huan Zhai Jin” trade marks

This article looks at the recent decision by the Court of Appeal (“COA”) Malaysia in Ooi Siew Bee (Trading under the Name And Style Syarikat Perniagaan Eng Leong)  &...

This article looks at the recent decision by the Court of Appeal (“COA”) Malaysia in Ooi Siew Bee (Trading...

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