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...
Singapore: Mainfreight v. Mainfreight. Guess who is the winner?
In the case of Mainfreight (S) Pte. Ltd. v Mainfreight International Logistics Pte. Ltd., the High Court of Singapore adjudged in favor of Mainfreight (S) Pte. Ltd. granting injunction restraining Mainfreight International Logistics Pte. Ltd. from passing-off its business as that of Mainfreight (S) Pte. Ltd.’s.
Mainfreight (S) Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the...
Malaysia: A Gem of a Story
In the case of Degem Berhad & Anor v De Gem Goldsmith & Jewellery Sdn. Bhd. & Ors, the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur adjudged De Gem Goldsmith & Jewellery Sdn Bhd & Ors to have committed the tort of passing-off their business as that of Degem Berhad & Anor.
Degem Berhad (hereinafter referred to as “the 1st Plaintiff”) was incorporated in Malaysia in...
Singapore: An interesting decision on copyright, breach of confidence and non- competition issues
In the case of PH Hydraulics & Engineering Pte. Ltd. v. Intrepid Offshore Construction Pte Ltd. and another, the Singapore High Court held Interpid Offshore Construction responsible for copyright infringement and breach of confidentially obligations.
PH Hydraulics & Engineering Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Plaintiff’) is a Singapore incorporated company which...
Malaysia: Microsoft emerges victorious
In the case of Microsoft Corporation v Act Integrated System Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian Court of Appeal revoked the High Court’s decision of dismissing Microsoft’s action against Act Integrated System for infringement of copyright.
Act Integrated System (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Defendant’) is a company incorporated in Malaysia and deals with computer and computer...