Trademark or Copyright A Logo? The Right IP for You
‘Can I copyright my logo?’ …is an extremely common question for those who are seeking to protect their logo. Seeking IP protection for a creative …
Category: Intellectual Property
Oatly and Its Many Trademark Battles
In early August, Swedish oat milk brand Oatly lost out in a high profile trademark battle against U.K. based Glebe Farm Foods. Now, Oatly has …
Madrid Protocol: How Do I Register a Trademark Internationally?
One of the primary questions we receive from clients boils down to this: if my trademark is registered locally, does that mean my trademark is …
Registering your IP Overseas? Get Financial Support with MATRADE’s Market Development Grant
Are you looking to expand your business internationally? Are you experiencing budget constraints due to the pandemic? The newly launched Market Development Grant by MATRADE …
Singapore’s Ministry of Law Proposes New Bill to Revise Copyright Law
Singapore’s Ministry of Law has put forward the new Copyright Bill to repeal and replace the existing Copyright Act. The aim of the new Bill …
Business and Branding: Trademark Coexistence
What is Trademark Coexistence? A trademark coexistence agreement is born in a situation whereby two trademark owners agree to use marks identical or similar to …
YouTube Clinches Win For User Copyright Battle in EU Court
The European Court of Justice ruled on June 22 that Google-owned YouTube and other similar platforms are not liable for users’ posting of copyrighted media …
Banksy’s Intellectual Property Wins and Losses
source: PA Media, BBC Is Intellectual Property Banksy’s friend or foe? In September last year, we reported Banksy’s failure in securing his trademarks in a …
Patent Inventorship vs Ownership: Who Owns the Rights?
Understanding the distinction between patent inventorship and ownership is essential for individuals and collaborators who are looking to file a patent application for their invention …
How to Budget for Intellectual Property
Intellectual property protection is a non-negotiable, but a high budget for IP is not. Acquiring and maintaing protection for your intellectual property is key in …