MALAYSIA: “THE WORKS” COPYRIGHT
In the case of Microsoft Corporation v Conquest Computer Centre Sdn. Bhd., the High Court of Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur ordered an injunction against Conquest Computer Centre preventing it from infringing Microsoft Corporation’s copyright in artistic works involving computer programs Microsoft Office Starter 2010 and Microsoft Window 7 Home Premium (“hereinafter referred to as “the Works”)....
Malaysia: Court of Appeal Dismissed Appellant’s Appliation for an Injunction Order
In the case of AV Asia Sdn. Bhd. v MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian Court of Appeal affirmed the High Court’s decision in dismissing the Appellant’s application for an injunction.
AV Asia Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Appellant’) is in the business of providing television support equipment such as satellite. MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd....
Malaysia: Water Dispute Takes Centre Stage
This is an interesting case involving the Federal Government of Malaysia, Selangor State Government and a Trade Union.
In the Court of Appeal, the appellants filed an application to appeal against the decision of the High Court of 28 June 2010. By way of judicial review, the respondents were granted the following orders in their judicial review application before learned Judicial...
Malaysia: Conditions for Statutory Declaration For Copyright To Be Acceptable
This is an appeal case against a Malaysian High Court decision pertaining to copyright infringement involving Lee Chye Yen & Lee Boon Hui and EoneNet. Com Sdn. Bhd.
EoneNet. Com Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Respondent”) is one of the pioneers in Internet Marketing Seminar and Internet Marketing Coaching in Malaysia and Hong Kong and was also an expert in search engine...
MALAYSIA: IT’S A WAR GAME
A recent case of dispute in the Intellectual Property Court of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia concerning copyright matters saw an escalation of its appeal to the High Court of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The case was between the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) and an individual named Chun Tat Chan.
Mr. Chan runs an internet café business under the name Internet De Net. He was charged on the account of...
Malaysia: Amsteel’s case is strong as steel
In a passing-off case of Amsteel Mills Sdn. Bhd. v Lifomax Woodbuild Sdn. Bhd., the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ruled in favour of Amsteel Mills Sdn. Bhd.
Amsteel Mills Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Plaintiff”) is a steel manufacturer. Its business is in manufacturing and marketing of steel bars and wire rods.
Lifomax Woodbuild Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to...
Malaysia: Philip Morris v Goodness
In the case of Philip Morris Brands Sari v Goodness For Import and Export & Ors, the High Court of Malaysia sided with Goodness For Import and Export & Ors by discharging the injunction order and ordering the release of containers owned by Goodness For Import and Export & Ors.
Philip Morris Brands Sari (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Plaintiff’) is the registered proprietor and...
Malaysia: Spell It Right
In the case of The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd & Anor v Admal Sdn. Bhd, the Malaysian Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the High Court and declared The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. & Anor to be free from the alleged copyright infringement.
The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. & Anor (hereinafter referred to as “the Appellants”)...
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...
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.
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