Malaysia: It’s A SWISS success
In the case of Chocosuisse Union Des Fabricants Suisses De Chocolat & Ors v. Maestro Swiss Chocolate Sdn Bhd & Ors, the Court of Appeal reversed the High Court’s decision of dismissing Chocosuisse Union Des Fabricants Suisses De Chocolat & Ors claim against Maestro Swiss Chocolate Sdn Bhd & Ors for the tort of extended passing off and their claim under the Geographical...
Malaysia: It’s tough to SOCIALize
In the case of Tan Mei Li & Ors v Golden Regal Restaurant Sdn. Bhd., the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur adjudged Golden Regal Restaurant Sdn. Bhd. to have committed the tort of passing-off their business as that of Tan Mei Li & Ors.
Tan Mei Li & Ors (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Plaintiffs’) are the proprietors of restaurants and manage and operate the business of...
Singapore: Patent can be amended when its validity is being challenged
In the case of Novartis AG and another v Ranbaxy (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., the High Court of Singapore allowed Novartis AG the leave to amend the claims of its patent although the validity of the patent is being challenged by Ranbaxy (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Novartis AG (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Plaintiff’) is the registered proprietor of the Singapore Patent No SG 120119 (hereinafter referred...
Malaysia: A case on wrongful dismissal and copyright benefits
In the case of John Kenneth Carpenter v Naim Land Sdn. Bhd., the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak at Kuching, Malaysia dismissed John Kenneth Carpenter’s claim for wrongful dismissal and copyright benefits.
John Kenneth Carpenter, an Australian (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Plaintiff’) was an employee of Naim Land Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Defendant’), having started the...
Message From The Managing Director
Dear Friends,
I am sure that 2012 has been a fantastic year for all of us and I hope 2013 will be better than previous years.
Due to its success, ADIPVEN (M) Sdn. Bhd. has had to expand its operations and a few attorneys have joined us recently and I expect a few more to join us in January 2013.
To effectively manage the growth, we will be moving to more spacious offices on 31 December...
Malaysia: WIPO Copyright And Performances and Phonograms Treaties will enter into force in Malaysia on 27 December 2012
We are pleased to inform that Malaysia has deposited its instruments of accession to the WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaties and the Treaties will enter into force in Malaysia on 27 December 2012.
The deposit of the instruments affirms Malaysia’s commitments in ensuring intellectual property rights are protected in accordance with the international practices.
If you require...
Singapore: Coffee Anyone?
In the case of Sarika Connoisseur Cafe Pte. Ltd. v Ferrero SpA, the Singapore Court of Appeal upheld the Singapore High Court’s decision and adjudged Sarika Connoisseur Cafe Pte. Ltd. to have infringed the Ferrero SpA’s trademark and committed the tort of passing off.
Sarika Connoisseur Cafe Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Appellant’) is a company incorporated in Singapore which...
Malaysia: A Pet Story
In the case of Network Pet Product (M) Sdn. Bhd. v Royal Canin SAS and Anor, the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur dismissed Network Pet Product’s appeal claiming injunction against Royal Canin SAS.
Network Pet Product (M) Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Plaintiff’) is a company incorporated in Malaysia carrying on the business of trading and manufacturing of pet products. Royal...
Malaysia: Don’t Be Too Overexcited
In the case of MMP Communications Sdn. Bhd. v Flyfirefly Sdn Bhd, the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur rejected MMP Communication’s claim for monetary damages arising as a result of a non-concluded collaborative agreement with Flyfirefly Sdn Bhd.
MMP Communications Sdn Bhd (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Plaintiff’) is in the publication business. Flyfirefly Sdn Bhd (hereinafter referred...
Singapore: There is no confusion between “Park Regis” and “St. Regis”
In the case of Staywell Hospitality Group Pty. Ltd. v Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and another, the High Court of Singapore allowed Staywell’s appeal and rejected Starwood’s cross appeal in relation to a trademark application filed by Staywell.
Staywell Hospitality Group Pty. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) is an Australian hotel...