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Henry Goh Intellectual Property Updates
Henry Goh Intellectual Property Updates discusses recent developments in the IP industry and how they will affect business and enterprise. It includes the insights, analysis and opinions of Henry Goh’s highly-regarded team of professionals.
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IN THE CURRENT ISSUE:
Reliance On “Corresponding” Applications/Patents
Under Section 2 of the Singapore Patents Act and Rule 41 of the Singapore Patents Rules, a “corresponding patent application” or a ”corresponding patent” is defined as one that is filed in a recognized country or Patent Office that is linked to a Singapore patent application through a priority claim. A corresponding application must be one that forms the basis for a priority claim or is subject to a priority claim based on the application in suit. By Ameen Kalani.
Originals VS. Generics
The battle between original pharmaceuticals and their generic counterparts has always been about balancing public interest against a robust Intellectual Property regime. This balancing act is particularly important and challenging for developing countries such as Malaysia.
By Oon Yen Yen.
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The Swiss Bliss Is Dismissed
Recently the Malaysian IP Court was called upon to decide on the following issues:-
• Whether the term “SWISS” used on chocolates had any goodwill protected by a passing-off action in its extended form; and
• Whether the use of the words “Maestro SWISS” on the Defendant’s chocolates led the public to believe them to be made in Switzerland.
By Lim Eng Leong.
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