Kim Kardashian is making headlines again. This time for attempting to trademark the word “Kimono” for her new line of shapewear. Reality TV star and social media influencer Kim Kardashian sparked controversy when she announced her shapewear brand, KIMONO, in June 2019. Although Kardashian intended to launch a new fashion line, the name quickly attracted […]
Supreme Italia Loses China Trademark Registration
If you follow streetwear fashion, you have probably heard of Supreme. James Jebbia founded Supreme in the United States in 1994 as a skateboarding brand. Since then, the brand has grown into a global fashion phenomenon. Moreover, Supreme has collaborated with luxury fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and COMME des GARÇONS. However, […]
What is Patent Search?
Should you conduct patent search prior to filing and how to do so? Patent search is basically a research/study of an invention, not limited to Registrar’s database. It is a process identifying prior art and to know what are the odds of approval for your own invention. To search or not to search Very often, […]
What is a Trademark Search?
Before registering a brand name or logo, it is advisable to check whether similar trademarks already exist. A trademark search helps identify potential conflicts that may affect your trademark registration in Malaysia. What Is a Trademark Search? A trade mark search is a process of checking existing trademark applications and registrations to identify identical or […]