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Legal Consequences of an Unregistered Franchisor in Malaysia: Hasjay Group Sdn Bhd & Anor v Eco Passions Sdn Bhd & Ors [2022] MLJU 433

By Yeshanthan Nair Introduction: In the dynamic world of Franchise Industry, where opportunity meets ambition, it’s easy to get caught up in the exciting prospect of franchising your business. Yet, there’s a crucial legal requirement in Malaysia that often escapes the attention of many business owners. It’s the law stipulated under S.6 Franchise Act 1998 […]

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Fan Art and Derivative Works: Legal and Cultural Dynamics in the Haikyu!! Fandom

By Pinravee Maranetra   The world of fan art and derivative works is a vibrant and integral part of modern fandoms, particularly in the anime community. For a popular series like “Haikyu!!”, these creations play a significant role in fan engagement and community building. However, they also sit at a complex intersection of intellectual property

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A Legal Analysis on Misinterpreted Agreements: Dr Premananthan a/l Vasuthevan v Permai Polyclinics Sdn Bhd [2015] 5 MLJcon 127

By Yeshanthan Nair Introduction The case of Dr. Premananthan a/l Vasuthevan v Permai Polyclinics Sdn Bhd revolves around the issue on unlawful termination of a management agreement entered between the Plaintiff, a medical doctor operating a private clinic, and the Defendant, a company providing management services to medical practices. However, the Plaintiff raised an argument

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[Series 1] Critical Insights on Vietnamese IP Law Cases

By Linh Nguyen The study of IP court judgments serves as an indispensable tool for practitioners and businesses to shape their intellectual property strategies. Further, lessons can be taken, and broader implications can be drawn therefrom. These facilitate a deeper comprehension of legal principles, and potential challenge anticipation, and ultimately contribute to the protection and

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The Meat of the Matter

By Tiwaysyya Segaran In 2016, a company named Impossible Foods introduced a truly impossible food: a vegetarian burger that bleeds. Gimmicky as it was, the proof of the pudding, as they say, is in the eating, and people were amazed at how closely the vegetarian burger simulated a beef burger.

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Budding Innovations: Patent Trends in Thailand’s Medical Cannabis Sector

By Whipaphat S. Trossel In Thailand, cannabis is legal for personal use in private areas but prohibited in public areas. Recreational use of cannabis has been decriminalized since 2022. Since legalization, over 1.1 million Thai people have registered for licenses to grow cannabis and the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM) has issued

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[Indonesia Updates] New Trademark Requirements for Imported Fashion Goods

By Carola Monintja The Indonesian Government is serious about IP protection in the Republic. Promulgated on March 10, 2024, through the Revision of Regulation of the Ministry of Industry No. 5 of the Year 2024, the Indonesian Government now mandates a trademark registration certificate for all importers when they submit an import permit, particularly the

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