SINGAPORE: THE ELONGATED “P” MEETS ITS TWIN
A recent case of Tao, Hsiu-Chih v Pirelli & C. S.P.A, involved a dispute between two parties whereby Tao, Hsiu-Chih filed an application for trade mark registration and opposition thereto by Pirelli & C. S.P.A.
Tao, Hsiu-Chih (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Applicant’’) applied to register a trade mark device ‘‘Ts.Project’’ in Classes 20 and 24 in Singapore on 25 November 2010...
SINGAPORE: THE ELECTRIFIED STORM WAR BETWEEN SEIKO AND SEIKI
A recent case decided by Intellectual Property of Singapore (IPOS) in relation to dispute concerning a trade mark application filed by Choice Fortune Holdings Limited and opposition by Seiko Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha(trading as Seiko Holdings Corporation).
Choice Fortune Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Applicant’’) applied to register a trade mark for ‘‘SEIKI’’ on 6 January...
SINGAPORE: DELAY DEFEATS LITERAL APPROACH OF STATUTORY RULES
In the case of V Hotel Pte. Ltd. v Jelco Properties Pte. Ltd., Intellectual Property of Singapore (IPOS) after having all grounds of opposition examined followed by a proceeding of jurisdiction consequently held in favor of Jelco Properties Pte Ltd.
On 5 August 2010, V Hotel Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Applicant’’) applied to register a trade mark for ‘‘V Hotel’’ in Class 43...
SINGAPORE: MARTINI ON THE ROCK
A recent case decided by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) that relates to a dispute concerning trade mark registration by Barcardi & Company Limited and application for revocation and invalidation by G3 Enterprises. Inc.
G3 Enterprises, Inc. (hereinafter referred as “the ‘Applicant’’) had applied to register a multi-class trade mark application for the mark...
SINGAPORE: STARWOOD VS STAYWELL
In the case of Staywell Hospitality Group Pty Ltd v Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and another and another appeal, after going through a lengthy process of jurisdiction, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) held that Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. succeeded in the opposition proceeding on grounds of all evidence submitted.
Staywell Hospitality...
SINGAPORE: A ACE MARK HELD VALID
The case of Sin Fatt Industrial Co. Sdn. Bhd. v Star Industrial Company Limited had illustrated some important dictum to be appreciated in Singapore in the future.
Sin Fatt Industrial Co. Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian company (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Applicant’’) had file two applications to register the two sided stylized mark A ACE in Class 21 specifically toothbrush on 31 July 2009...
MALAYSIA: TRADE MARK BATTLE BETWEEN MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR
This is an interesting case about trade mark registration involving a manufacturer based in Germany and its’ distributor in Malaysia.
Wieland Electric GmbH (hereinafter referred to as “the Plaintiff”) filed an originating summons in the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur seeking several declaratory orders against the Industrial Automation (M) Sdn. Bhd., (hereinafter referred as “the 1st...
MALAYSIA: COURT OF APPEALS HELD THAT ROLLING DOOR PATENT NOT INFRINGED
This is an appeal against the decision of High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur in relation to a patent infringement action between SKB Shutters Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. and Seng Kong Shutter Industries Sdn. Bhd. and one Mr. Kooi Lam Tan. The High Court held that patent no. MY-128431-A valid and that Seng Kong Shutter Industries and Mr. Tan to be infringing the patent. Seng Kong Shutter...
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: IPR MARKETPLACE PORTAL HAS BEEN LAUNCHED
Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) on 27 June 2014 launched the IPR Marketplace portal as an initiative to connect individuals, investors and businesses in commercialisation of their intellectual property (IP) rights.
MyIPO said that the IPR Marketplace portal is a pioneer platform to provide opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs to list their IP rights for...