The High Court of Singapore recently decided a dispute involving the marks ST. REGIS and PARK REGIS & Design used for services in Class 43 by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and StayWell Hospitality Group Pty Ltd, respectively. The matter came to the Court on an appeal filed by StayWell against the decision of […]
"Corrupted Creativity" – Landmark Singapore Decision against Trademark Copycat
Introduction The dramatic growth of electronic healthcare products in Singapore over the past 5 years created a fertile ground for copycat companies to spring up and wage guerilla warfare against established companies (and IP owners) for market share. The recent Singapore High Court decision of OTO Bodycare Pte Ltd v Hiew Keat Foong [2005] SGHC […]
Review of Decision on Expungement of Trade Mark and Rectification of Trade Mark Register in Malaysia
Bata Limited v Sim Ah Ba @ Sim Teng Khor and Ors [2006] MLJU 237 Court of Appeal, Malaysia On 26th June 2006, a decision by the Court of Appeal of Malaysia has further clarified the grounds that should be relied upon for seeking the removal of a trademark and rectification of the Trade Mark […]
'Mc' belongs to McDonald’s – McDonald’s wins damages in Malaysia
As a result of a five-year legal tussle between the U.S. Burger chain, McDonald's Corp. (Plaintiff) and McCurry Restaurant (KL) Sdn Bhd (Defendant), the Malaysian High Court has ruled that "Mc" is the exclusive right and trade mark of fast food giant McDonald's Corporation. In the statement of claim filed on June 6, 2001, McDonald's […]