Trademarks in the Metaverse: Do You Need It?

Image source: Wunderman Thompson By Intellect Worldwide What is a Metaverse? The easiest way to understand what the Metaverse is: Imagine a video game like The Sims through virtual reality goggles. The Sims + VR = an idea of what the Metaverse is. Source: Game Developer and WikipediaYou play as a character (called an avatar) […]

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Understanding Patent Rights in Malaysia and The Role of Intellectual Property

Source: PINTAS-IP In the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia emerges as a beacon of innovation, where dynamic strides in science, technology, and creative enterprises contribute significantly to its economic growth. At the core of this innovation lies the need to safeguard intellectual property, and the protection of patent rights plays an instrumental role. As Malaysia […]

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Usain Bolt Trademarks His Signature Victory Pose

Bolt striking his signature pose on the tracks Source: NPRHere’s another idea for your next potential trademark. Jamaica’s retired 100-metre sprint Olympic champion has filed applications for his famous celebration pose. In this article, let’s explore Usain Bolt’s filing, the overall topic of trademarking signature poses, the complexities involved, and other examples of trademarked poses. […]

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Trademark Best Practices and Strategies in Malaysia: Safeguarding Your Brand Identity

In today’s competitive business landscape, protecting your brand identity is crucial for long-term success. Trademarks play a vital role in distinguishing your products or services from competitors and building consumer trust. In Malaysia, a well-defined trademark strategy can help you navigate the legal framework effectively while safeguarding your brand. Trademark protection grants businesses exclusive rights […]

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Patents That Changed Humanity Forever

In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different. Plus, it pays to be unique. That’s why these inventors decided to patent their creations – to profit off their own ideas and pay for research and development costs. Did you know that the first patent was awarded in year 1421? It belonged to an […]

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Offensive Trademarks that are Non-Registrable

Traditionally, the main purpose of trademarks was to simply indicate where products and services came from. However, some companies increasingly use trademarks for different reasons, such as putting harsh terms in the mark to capitalise on their “shock value” and draw clients. In response, legislators everywhere have passed rules prohibiting the registration of insulting trademarks, […]

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Nike Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Bape

In a significant development within the fashion industry, renowned sportswear giant Nike has recently taken legal action against Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (Bape) for alleged trademark infringement. The lawsuit, filed in a New York court, accuses Bape of imitating Nike’s iconic designs in their footwear business. This move represents the culmination of nearly […]

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Learn From Top Patent Holders in the World

By Intellect WorldwideIf you believe your invention has potential, someone must have already advised you to patent your product. That’s because there are many possible advantages of patents. So, why are you still hesitating to do it? Last year, in 2021, as much as 327,798 patents were grantedin The United States alone (The Patent 300®). […]

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An Invention By Artificial Intelligence Granted A Patent

Patents for Non-human Inventors? Artificial Intelligence has proven time and time again that it can, not only assist, but replace the human mind, and it just keeps getting more and more sophisticated. AI can write books, diagnose and treat diseases, drive cars, unravel stories hidden within documents, and be a grandmaster at chess, to name […]

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