By Nadia Syakirah What’s worse than having a rival noodle shop opening across the street? Having the same name! In a recent Singapore decision in the case of Eng’s Wantan Noodle Pte Ltd vs Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte Ltd [2023] SGHCR 17, it may seem like an interim pre-trial decision in respect of […]
Wait, is this Eng the Same as that Eng? – Confusingly Similar Trademarks Read More »
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
By Shevithra Selva Mohan In the franchise industry, one misstep can lead to big trouble, especially when it comes to breaching the franchise. For example, the case of SP MULTITECH INTELLIGENT HOMES SDN BHD v HOME SDN BHD, which involve an unlawful Franchise Agreement. When court ruled that failing to register a business as a
KASS began the year 2024 celebrating its win in the Malaysian High Court in a patent invalidation and patent infringement suit for its long-standing client Kendek Products Sdn. Bhd (“Kendek”). KASS obtained a patent titled “Improvement to Holder of a Former used in Dripped Latex Manufacturing Process” under patent No. MY145342-A. KASS had earlier advised
High Court Win: KASS and KENDEK Secure Victory in Patent Infringement Case Read More »
By Shevithra Selva Mohan Introduction Unjustly ending a franchise agreement is a complex issue, often stirring up a whirlwind of accusations. This can include claims that the franchisor violated the terms of the agreement, infringed on the rights of the franchisee, and even suspicions of the franchisor acting in bad faith or with shady intentions.
The KASS team recently welcomed Kavinarasi, an enthusiastic and resourceful intern from Malaysia!
[The Intern Interview] Kavinarasi Thavanendran Read More »
RM300,000 (USD65,000) worth of unregistered medical devices were seized by the Medical Device Authority of Malaysia recently. Among the unregistered medical devices were face masks, pregnancy test kits, first aid kits, blood lancets and gauze. The medical devices had not been registered under the Medical Devices Act 2012. The Ministry of Health is to take
Malaysia Cracks Down on Unregistered Medical Devices and Counterfeit Shoes Read More »
By Kavinarasi Thavanendran An amendment to Section 2 of the Promotion and Investment Act 1986 (“PIA 1986”) altered the definition of “Contract R&D Company” and “R&D Company” in Malaysia. According to PIA 1986: Contract R&D Company means, “a company which provides R&D services in Malaysia only to companies other than its related companies and approved
Conducting R&D in Malaysia? Find out all about your benefits and how to claim them! Read More »
