Foong Cheng Leong

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I am an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya and a registered trade mark, industrial designs and patent agent. I am also the author of the books, Compendium of Malaysian Intellectual Property Cases consisting of two (2) volumes, namely, trade marks and copyright and industrial designs, and Foong’s Malaysia Cyber, Electronic Evidence and Information Technology Law.

  • What the hack happened?

    The Star quoted me in the following article on 19 August 2012:- Sunday August 19, 2012 What the hack happened? By LISA GOH lisagoh@thestar.com.my Losing your personal particulars to hackers can lead to financial losses, heartaches, loss of reputation – and sometimes friends, too. IT starts out so innocently. A simple vote request by an…

  • ‘Guilty until proven innocent’ law applies to Umno Youth in Facebook probe

    I was quoted by Malaysia Insider on this article regarding the applicability of S. 114A of the Evidence act 1950 on the incident regarding UMNO Youth’s Facebook page. ‘Guilty until proven innocent’ law applies to Umno Youth in Facebook probe By Ida Lim August 22, 2012 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The burden of proof…

  • Engage with social media, businesses advised

    I was quoted in The Star on 27 September 2012 over my presentation on “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t: Social media add a new dimension to online advertising, marketing and brand integrity”. Engage with social media, businesses advised KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses must engage with the social media to remain relevant, a conference…

  • Damned if you do, damned if you don’t

    My presentation slides for the topic “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t” at the International Malaysia Law Conference 2012 can be by clicking here.

  • Event: International Malaysia Law Conference 2012

    I will be speaking at the International Malaysia Law Conference 2012 on 26 September 2012 on the topic “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t: Social media add a new dimension to online advertising, marketing and brand integrity“. The other speakers are: 1. Lau Kok Keng, Partner, Rajah & Tann LLP, Singapore, 2. Sharon…

  • Amendment to the Malaysian Franchise Act 1998

    The new Franchise (Amendment) Bill 2012 (“Bill“) was tabled in the Malaysian Parliament in June 2012. At the time of writing, the Bill is not in force. [Postscript: Franchise (Amendment) Act 2012 is in operation as of 1-1-2013 [P.U. (B) 387/2012]] The Bill amends the Malaysian Franchise Act 1998 (“Act“) to ensure that the Act…

  • Tweetjacked

    This article appeared on Rage following my interview with The Star. Tweetjacked By KEVIN TAN and PHYLLIS HO alltherage@thestar.com.my ONE fine day, Chee Yun Sam, a 22-year-old model, started getting a barrage of angry tweets and messages from his friends. Apparently, Chee had posted something rather racist on his Twitter account, and a lot of…

  • Let’s Get hIP 2012

    I will be moderating this talk on recent substantive changes in the arena of Intellectual Property (“IP”) legislation and case law, which include “Safe Harbour” provisions, registration of works and its impact on protection and enforcement, expedited registration process, new mechanisms in enforcing a Trade Description Order (“TDO”), introduction/revisions to procedural steps in protection of…

  • Govt stealthily gazettes Evidence Act amendment, law is now in operation

    I was quoted by Digital News Asia on what internet users and website owners should do in view that the Evidence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2012 is in force. A. Asohan Aug 08, 2012 Controversial law has been in effect since July 31 after ‘stealth’ move by Govt Civil society continues its struggle to see…

  • Saifuddin backs repealing law that could curb Net freedom

    Following the Stop 114A forum, the Malaysian Insider reported the following:- Saifuddin backs repealing law that could curb Net freedom UPDATED @ 11:28:17 PM 11-08-2012 By Ida Lim August 11, 2012 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 ? Deputy Minister of Higher Education Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah today said he supports repealing the controversial Section 114A of the…