Category: Intellectual Property Rights

THE CASE In August 2025, the Delhi High Court officially recognized Nutella as a Well-Known Trademark in India.The decision came after Ferrero filed a lawsuit against MB Enterprises (Thane) for selling counterfeit Nutella jars — discovered in a 2021 raid by the Maharashtra FDA. The Court found that the packaging, labels, and trade dress were...

Exy Intellectual Property was honored to participate in Connect @ IP Grow, an event under SWITCH Singapore 2025, bringing together IP experts, innovators, and global businesses. The event served as a collaborative hub offering practical IP advice across multiple innovation zones — helping creators and enterprises launch, raise funds, and go global with confidence. Our...

Effective August 11, 2025, the Zanzibar Industrial Property Office (ZIPO) has rolled out a new schedule of official fees covering: 💼 Trademarks💡 Patents🎨 Industrial Designs📍 Geographical Indications🔹 Increased + new service charges🔹 Retroactive to unpaid filings before the effective date #ExyIP #ExyIntellectualProperty #IPUpdate #IntellectualProperty #TrademarkLaw #IPknowledge

Body: As Halloween creeps in with tricks and treats, it’s a good reminder that the scariest thing for creators isn’t ghosts — it’s losing their ideas! 👻 At Exy Intellectual Property, we believe every bright idea deserves protection from imitation and misuse.So this season, as you light your pumpkins and share your creativity, make sure...

Invitation from Mark Patent OrgOur Director, Mr. Yeong Boon, joins global IP leaders at the19th Annual International Conclave on IP Rights —“Innovations Without Borders: IP, AI & Global Governance.” Don’t miss the chance to connect with global IP thought leaders! Knowledge Partner: H K Acharya & Company – HKINDIA Register now and secure your seat:...

THE INVENTOR BEHIND THE GLAMOUR Long before smartphones and wireless networks, Hedy Lamarr, a celebrated Hollywood actress of the 1940s, used her intelligence and creativity to help change the world. In 1941, Lamarr co-invented a frequency-hopping communication system designed to secure radio signals for Allied torpedoes during World War II.Although the technology wasn’t adopted by...

EXY Intellectual Property is proud to announce that our Director, Yeong Boon Ooi, has been appointed as a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2026–2027 Leadership Development Committee. We’re thrilled to see Malaysia represented at this level. Yeong’s appointment reflects not only his expertise in intellectual property but also EXY IP’s ongoing commitment to...

Jordan has implemented notable changes in its IP framework effective August 16, 2025: 1️⃣ Annuity Payments:Renewals must now be completed between December and the end of January each year — a shift from the previous January–April window. 2️⃣ Plant Variety Registration:All plant varieties are now eligible for registration, except those expressly prohibited by Jordanian law....

We’re proud to share that our Managing Director, Yeong Boon Ooi, has been appointed as a member of INTA’s 2026–2027 Leadership Development Committee. We’re thrilled to see Malaysia represented at this level. INTA #EXYIP #IntellectualPropert #Leadership #MalaysiaIP #GlobalIP

When we think of Abraham Lincoln, we picture the 16th President of the United States a leader, reformer, and symbol of perseverance.But few know that Lincoln was also an inventor. In 1849, he patented a device designed to lift boats over sandbars and shallow waters making him the only U.S. president ever granted a patent....