COVID-19 ASEAN Update: Malaysia
Dear friends and colleagues, We would like to provide you the following update on the COVID-19 situation in ASEAN: Malaysia: In an attempt to flatten the COVID-19 curve, the government has announced the extension of the nation-wide lockdown (Movement Control Order (MCO) period) to 14 April 2020. In accordance with this directive, the Malaysian Intellectual […]
COVID-19 ASEAN Update: Indonesia
Dear friends and colleagues, We would like to provide you the following update on the COVID-19 situation in ASEAN: Indonesia: On 20 March 2020, the governor of Jakarta declared a state of emergency in the capital city for the next two weeks, as part of measures to deal with the worsening COVID-19 situation in the […]
COVID-19 ASEAN Update: The Philippines
Dear friends and colleagues, We would like to provide you the following update on the COVID-19 situation in ASEAN: The Philippines: In an effort to curb a widespread COVID-19 outbreak, the government has declared an enhanced community quarantine for Metro Manila from 15 March – 14 April 2020 involving the closure of private business premises. […]
Business Continuity Update from Ella Cheong – 18 March 2020
Dear friends and colleagues, Like other regions of the world, ASEAN is facing the issue of an escalating COVID-19 pandemic. Our sincere thoughts go out to you in these trying times. We earnestly hope for an expeditious easing of this serious global health concern. Singapore update: Since early January, Singapore has responded swiftly to […]
An evening at CHIJMES with Ella Cheong
Join us for an evening at CHIJMES ! We welcome you to Singapore for INTA’s 2020 Annual Meeting and invite you to join us at our reception at a historical and special landmark. Date : Saturday 25 April 2020 Time : 5:00 pm to 9.00 pm Venue : 30 Victoria Street, Singapore 187996 ENQUIRY […]
THE TRADEMARKS ACT 2019
Out with the Old, in with the New
Malaysia’s long-anticipated Trademarks Act 2019 came into force effective 27 December 2019, replacing the old Trade Marks Act 1976. The new Act is a much-needed overhaul and a fresh breath of air for Malaysian trademark practice, and is expected to bring Malaysia’s IP practice into the 21st century and in line with the rest of […]
“Soft Opening” Launch To Finally Kick-start Applications under Myanmar’s New Trade Mark Law
After almost a year’s hiatus since the initial enactment of Myanmar’s new Trade Mark Law on 30 January 2019, the Department of Science and Technology under the Ministry of Commerce has finally scheduled the start of actual operations of the Trade Mark Office in Yangon and Naypyidaw, with January 2020 earmarked for commencement of a […]
Seminar Protecting Innovation through Patents (September 2019)
Join us for EC Seminar ! Does the thought of your competitors stealing your innovations keep you up all night? Patent protection may be the answer you are seeking. Find out more about patents at our seminar! 1. Introduction to Patents and Other Forms of Intellectual Property Rights 2. Why […]
Seminar Know Your Trademark Rights (August 2019)
Join us for EC Seminar ! As a business owner, you have invested time, effort and money into your brand’s reputation, trademark your brand to safeguards this investment and stop competitor from using your brand’s logo or name. You may be forced to abandon your current brand if the competitor registered the mark and […]
Applications For Geographical Indications Now Available In Singapore
Within the first three weeks of its commencement, the newly established Registry of Geographical Indications (GI Registry) has recorded more than 40 new applications for registration of geographical indications (GIs) in Singapore. They include an application for ‘Prosciutto di Parma’ from Province of Parma, Italy, as well as ‘Scotch Whisky’ from Scotland, United Kingdom. GIs […]