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Patent Opposition – A New Chapter in Malaysia’s Patent System
InsiderTAPS 21 October 2025 Download PDF File Download A New Chapter in Malaysia’s Patent System – Introduction of Opposition Proceedings Malaysia’s intellectual property landscape will
“Excuse me, do you mind” The Illusive Right of Privacy in Malaysia
LegalTAPS Sep 2025 Download PDF File Download Introduction The right to privacy encompasses “the right to be let alone, the right of a person to
Key Data Compliance Considerations for Chinese Gaming Companies expanding into Malaysia
InsiderTAPS May 2025 Download PDF File Download INTRODUCTIONA. Overview of Malaysia’s Gaming Industry The global gaming industry has experienced an unprecedented growth, with revenues exceeding
The ABCs of Position Marks
InsiderTAPS February 2025 Download PDF File Download Introduction The Trademarks Act 2019 (“TMA 2019”) came into force in Malaysia on 27 December 2019, repealing the
Data Sharing Bill 2024
InsiderTAPS 13 January 2025 Download PDF File Download Untitled 1 Introduction The Data Sharing Bill 2024 (“the proposed Act”) was passed by the Dewan Rakyat
The Global Web of Trademarks: Can Overseas Internet Use Constitute Trademark Use in Malaysia?
InsiderTAPS Sep 2024 Download PDF File Download INTRODUCTION In today’s interconnected world, the internet has dramatically altered the landscape of global commerce. Businesses can now
9 March 2020
Combating The Effects Of Novel Coronavirus / Covid-19 On Employment In Organizations
27 February 2020
Digital Tax- An Overview
26 February 2020
What do you need to know about the upcoming amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1967?
25 February 2020
Trade Mark or Artwork? Hakubaku Unraveled
20 February 2020
Minimum Wages to increase starting from 1 February 2020
13 January 2020
The Exclusive Jurisdiction In Ironman
8 January 2020
New Regulations On Advertising Of Medical Devices And Obligations Of Medical Device Establishments
9 December 2019
Practical Guidance on Compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 ("PDPA")
18 November 2019
Trademarks Act 2019 – Part 2
28 August 2019
What’s New on the Block: The Limitation (Amendment) Act 2018
22 July 2019
Trade Mark or Artwork? - The Hakubaku Conundrum
3 July 2019
Trademarks Act 2019 – What’s New?
17 June 2019
Licensing and securitisation under the Trade Marks Bill 2019
11 June 2019
US and China Trade War: Understanding Trade Remedies
15 April 2019
PDPA Alert: Proposed introduction of data breach notification
28 November 2018
Stopping Corporations Guilt-Washing On Corruption – Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act 2018
26 September 2018
Bulletin Board: Practice updates under Trade Descriptions Act 2011
26 April 2018
Malaysia - Personal Data Protection briefing
22 March 2018
Malaysia - Franchise briefing
12 March 2018
Local Distillery Face Off With Mexican Tequila Regulator
17 August 2017
Regulating Mobile App-based Ride Hailing Services in Malaysia
7 June 2017
Transmile - the Federal Court's decision on the making of misleading statements
15 May 2017
Court of Appeal allows striking out on appeals by Neway’s former karaoke operator and its directors
12 May 2017
Suing a sexual harasser for civil remedies? Yes
28 April 2017
Corporate Espionage: The Art of Industrial War
14 April 2017
Key Highlights on the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016
7 April 2017
PDPA Alert: Proposed changes affecting the transfer of personal data outside Malaysia
6 April 2017
The Long Read
30 March 2017
Tay & Partners successfully defends the Respondent in white collar crime
3 March 2017
BNM, MyCC: Accord Turns Sour?
April 2016
MyCC cleared Megasteel from abuse of dominance complaint
March 2016
CAT overturned MyCC’s market sharing object decision
January 2016
New Partner Appointment
28 September 2015
Assignee’s Power of Sale: Imperfection is perfectly fine
5 January 2015
Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Administration) Bill 2014
29 September 2014
Throwing a Competition Law Spanner in The Automobile Industry
15 November 2013
Enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
3 July 2013
Recent Amendments to the Industrial Designs Act 1996 & the Industrial Designs Regulations 1999
April 2013
Landmark decision on Pink Forms
8 January 2013
Changes To Franchise Law In Malaysia
December 2012
Personal Data Protection Act 2010
2 July 2012
Voluntary Notification of Copyright and Compulsory Registration of Licensing Body under the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012 in Malaysia
22 May 2012
Dominance, Abuse of Dominance and the Draft Guidelines
18 May 2012
The First Batch of Final Guidelines
March 2011
Amendments to the Trade Marks and Patent Regulations
15 April 2007
Issue 06 - Malaysia's Southern Johor Economic Region
1 April 2007
Issue 05 - Doing Away with Real Property Gains Tax in Malaysia
March 2007
Issue 04 - Amendments to the Franchise Laws in Malaysia
February 2007
Issue 03 - Malaysia - An Islamic Financial Hub
January 2007
Issue 01 - Foreigners Permitted to Buy Residential Property in Malaysia without FIC Approval
December 2006
Issue 011 - First to be charged in Malaysia for selling ringtones without a licence
November 2006
Issue 010 - Bank Negara Malaysia Relaxes Merger Rules
15 October 2006
Issue 008 - McCurry vs McDonald's - battle of the clans in Malaysia
1 October 2006
Issue 007 - Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) in Malaysia
15 September 2006
Issue 006 - A contract although illegal can still be the basis for a successful law suit in Malaysia
15 April 2019
PDPA Alert: Proposed introduction of data breach notification
1 September 2006
Issue 005 - Facility Agreement may be avoided in Malaysia due to Banker Customer Relationship
August 2006
Issue 004 - Singapore Arbitration award not enforceable in Malaysia
July 2006
Issue 003 - Malaysia's Accession to the Patent Co-operation Treaty
June 2006
Issue 001 - Beefing Up Malaysia's Listing Rules
April 2002
Issue 07 - A Further Boost to the Property Sector in Malaysia
January 2002
Issue 02 - Crackdown on Downloadable Songs for Mobile Phones
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