KJ Intellectual Property

27/01/2025

09/04/2024

Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Be safe on the road and have an enjoyable Raya!

07/04/2024

After much hardwork and tenacity (and failed once 😆), finally obtained 2 more licenses, as Patent Agent and Industrial Design Agent, officially registered with the MyIPO.

Thanks to all the people who have been supporting me and my IP business. Special thanks to my wife and buddies. 😉

31/12/2023

Happy New Year 2024! Wishing you a year filled with joy, laughter, and endless possibilities!

10/11/2023

Celebrate the festival of lights! Happy Diwali

07/07/2023

I am humbled and grateful to be registered as Franchise Consultant by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living. Its an honour to be recognized for my expertise in this field.

Thank you to all the people who have been supporting me and my business 😉🙏 !

22/04/2023

Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Eid Mubarak!

05/02/2023

May this Thaipusam bring you great joy and fulfilment!

30/01/2023

Can the word "Sultan" be registered as a trademark in Malaysia?

Sultera Malaysia has to rebrand to "Sultera" as the word "Sultan" (to be used in business) has been rejected by both the local authority and the intellectual property office (MyIPO). Under the Malaysian trademark laws, regulation 4(1)(c) of the Trademarks Regulations 2019 reads: words referring to YDPA, Ruler of a State shall be refused for trademark registration. Moreover, confusion may also arise as to whether the "Sultan business" is indeed associated with or endorsed by the Ruler / royal or not.

The word "Sultan" may often feel "premium" or "atas" to certain consumers due to its meaning in Malaysia. It is only natural that such a word is preferred and being used in trade.

Nevertheless, it is interesting to find that some companies have actually successfully registered the word "Sultan" for their products with the MyIPO. The question would be whether these companies are allowed to use their registered trademark freely? and whether these registered trademarks would be susceptible to challenge, by local authority or MyIPO or court?

22/01/2023

Happy Chinese New Year 恭喜发财 !!