Have you ever wondered how property developers choose names for their projects? Consider these familiar property development names in Malaysia: These names help establish a project’s identity and attract potential buyers. However, choosing the right name involves more than creativity. Developers must also consider trademark protection to safeguard their brand identity. Importantly, not all trademarks […]
Photography Copyright Protection: Can Photos Be Copyrighted?
What is Copyright? Can Photos Be Copyrighted? By definition, Copyright is; the exclusive and assignable legal right, given to the originator for a fixed number of years, to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material. As a photographer, where do your right lie? Photographs are parked under artistic works, and you […]
Malaysia gets updated Trade Marks Act in December 2019
Come December 2019, Malaysian entrepreneurs will be able to trademark their Intellectual Property under the newly-amended Trade Marks Act 2019 The new Trade Marks Act 2019 will allow the registration of traditional and non-traditional trademarks. Example of non-traditional trademarks are; sounds, motion, holograms, shapes, colours, smells, position and patterns. Traditional trademarks are logos, brands, names, […]
Ariana Grande sues Forever 21 for $10 million
Pop giant Ariana Grande is suing fast-fashion giant Forever 21 for $10 million. This comes after Forever 21 contacted Ariana Grande’s representatives about an endorsement deal, but no agreement was ever made. Grande filed the lawsuit in California federal court on Monday. Claiming the company is making it look like she is collaborating with the […]