Tag: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia

  • Proposed Trade Marks And Patents (Including Utility Innovations) Fees Revision

    The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) is proposing to increase the filing fees of numerous applications in respect of trade mark and patents (including utility innovations) applications. The reason for the increase is due to “The escalating costs of upgrading the ICT system“. The revision introduces the waiver of certain patents searching fees (online)…

  • Bread & Kaya: Choosing a good trademark for your startup

    Choosing a good trademark for your startup Foong Cheng Leong Aug 16, 2013 – A descriptive name has its advantages, but can be very hard to protect legally – Register your mark, or you might find yourself in court when you go to market Bread & Kaya by Foong Cheng Leong WHEN George Eastman, founder…

  • Bread & Kaya: Start-ups, get your house in order

    My 4th Bread & Kaya’s column was published on Digital News Asia on 3 April 2013. Bread & Kaya: Start-ups, get your house in order – There are a number of things you need to get done before potential investors do due diligence on your start-up – Seek advice from others, ensure any legal advice…