A registered trademark is not a set-and-forget asset. If you’re asking what to do after your trademark is registered, start with practical steps:...
Category: Intellectual Property Rights
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🇦🇪🇶🇦 GCC IP Update: UAE & Qatar issue temporary POA submission extensions! 📜⚡
To mitigate ongoing regional logistical challenges and international courier service disruptions across the Middle East, the trademark offices of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar have introduced temporary administrative relief measures for submitting legalized Power of Attorney (POA) documents. Under these updated guidelines, the UAE Trademark Office now permits an extendable deadline for submitting...
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Malaysia Patent Infringement: 2026 Assessment & Response
A close resemblance is not proof of patent infringement. A product may look different yet still raise concerns, or appear similar without falling...
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In Loving Memory of Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali (1926 – 2026) 🕊️🇲🇾
A pioneer female doctor, champion of public health, and a figure of timeless grace and humility. Malaysia grieves the loss of a national icon whose lifetime of service touched millions. Deepest condolences to Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and family. Al-Fatihah. 🤍 #TunSitiHasmah #SalamTakziah #Belasungkawa #Malaysia
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🚨 Landmark China IP Ruling: Louis Vuitton wins $1.4M (RMB 10.3M) trademark suit against Molly Tea! ☕👜⚖️
Can a beverage chain infringe a luxury fashion house’s trademark even if they sell entirely different products? In July 2026, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court answered with a resounding yes, ordering Chinese tea chain Molly Tea to pay RMB 10.3 million (approx. $1.4 million) in damages to Louis Vuitton Malletier. The court found that Molly...
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Licensing Agreement in Malaysia: A Business Guide for 2026
A licensing agreement Malaysia businesses rely on should grant permission without putting ownership or commercial plans at risk. The key is to define...
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Intellectual Property for Startups: Malaysia Guide 2026
The first intellectual property right your startup pursues may not be the one that matters most. In Malaysia, the better question is what your...
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How to Monetize a Patent in Malaysia: A 2026 Business Guide
A patent can protect an invention, but protection alone doesn’t create a commercial return. Searching “how to monetize a patent Malaysia” is often...
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🇨🇳 China IP Update: Amended Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL) strengthens digital enforcement! 📜⚡
On June 27, 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress approved comprehensive revisions to the PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL), effective October 15, 2025. Featuring 41 articles, this statutory update modernizes China’s competition landscape by directly targeting digital platform abuses, unauthorized data scraping, commercial bribery, and expanded digital brand confusion. Key Highlights &...
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Full moon, full heart, full plate. 🌕✨ Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
Celebrating tradition, unity, and bright beginnings. Warmest wishes to you and your family on this Mooncake Festival! 🏮🥮