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Digital Defamation: Why Deleting a Post Doesn’t Delete the Damage

In a gripping Malaysian High Court decision, the line between online venting and legal liability was sharply drawn. A former cybersecurity engineer, Lai Zhen Yean, published an 18-minute read on Medi...

16

Oct

A New Era for Malaysian Patents: Introducing Formal Opposition Proceedings

The Malaysian Intellectual Property Office has ushered in a significant update to its patent framework with the publication of the Patents (Amendment) Regulations 2025 [P.U. (A) 362]. Scheduled to c...

13

Oct

#IPLaw Alert: Court Recognises Researcher's Moral Rights, But Dismisses Claim. Here's Why Your Collaboration Terms Matter

In the Malaysian High Court case of Veronica Sainik v. Meluha Life Sciences is a masterclass in how promising university-industry collaborations can unravel when intellectual property (IP) rights are...

7

Oct

Founder vs. Company: An Interesting Case on Who Truly Owns a Trademark

In a High Court case in Malaysia, Palmgold Leisure Sdn Bhd v. Palmgold Corporation Sdn Bhd, offers a powerful and cautionary tale for founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders about the critical d...

29

Aug

Your Patent Expired. Now What? A Court Case Shows Why Your IP Strategy Can't Stop There.

A recent Malaysian High Court case, Termguard Pty Ltd v. Rapidkill Pest Control (KL) Sdn Bhd [2025] 4 CLJ 952, is a masterclass in intellectual property strategy—or more precisely, a stark lesso...

20

Aug

Employer Beware: Strict Liability in Copyright Infringement – Lessons from Siemens v. KB Engineering [2025] 5 CLJ 856

Introduction In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal of Malaysia recently underscored the strict liability nature of copyright infringement, holding employers accountable for unauthorized software...

1

Aug

Ferrari Loses Trademark Battle in Malaysia: A Deep Dive into the Court’s Decision on Brand Protection Limits

The Case at a Glance Ferrari SpA, owner of the iconic prancing horse logo, recently lost its appeal in Malaysia’s High Court to block local company Sunrise-Mark Sdn Bhd from registering its &ld...

1

Jul

The Evolution of Partial Revocation in Malaysia’s Trademark Law – A Landmark Ruling in Transferwise Ltd (now Wise Payments Ltd) v. Public Bank Bhd

Introduction The case of Transferwise Ltd v. Public Bank Bhd [2025] 2 CLJ 765 marks a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s trademark jurisprudence, particularly concerning the doctrine of partial revo...

5

Jun

THE END OF POPEYE?

As of January 1, 2025, the beloved spinach-loving sailor, Popeye, has officially entered the public domain. This milestone marks the end of the copyright protection that has shielded the original Po...

17

Jan

Unlocking Industrial Design Protection in Malaysia: Beyond Cars and Furniture

When people think of protecting a design in Malaysia, their minds often jump to big-ticket items like cars or stylish furniture. But industrial design rights offer so much more—providing prote...

30

Oct