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The ABCs of Position Marks

Tay & Partners | June 29, 2025

Introduction The Trademarks Act 2019 (“TMA 2019”) came into force in Malaysia on 27 December 2019, repealing the Trade Marks Act 1976. TMA 2019 aligns Malaysia with advanced jurisdictions and supports the country’s efforts in fostering the Madrid Protocol, an international system for trademark registration to which Malaysia became a member on 27 December 2019.

Navigating Partial Revocation of Trademarks: Lessons from Transferwise Ltd v Public Bank Berhad

Tay & Partners | May 28, 2025

Introduction The recent Court of Appeal decision in Transferwise Ltd v Public Bank Bhd offers valuable insights into Malaysian trademark law, particularly the application of partial revocation of registered trademarks due to non-use under Section 46(1) (read with Section 46(4)) of the Trademarks Act 2019 (“Act”). This case underscores the importance of genuine trademark use …

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Equitable Remedy of Account

Tay & Partners | May 28, 2025

Introduction Have you ever faced a situation where your company funds seemed to vanish unexpectedly, only to discover that the loss was tied to the actions of a former director who was in charge of the operation of the company and has since resigned? You were left in the dark, with no clarity on what …

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Bridging Borders: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and its Transformative Impact on Regional Growth

Tay & Partners | May 28, 2025

Introduction Special Economic Zones (“SEZs”) are designated areas within a country that offer a more favourable regulatory framework to encourage both local and international investment. Over the decades, SEZs have played a crucial role in driving economic growth, attracting foreign direct investment, and fostering industrial development. These zones typically provide investment-friendly incentives, such as tax …

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ESG Legal Framework in Malaysia: What Companies Need to Know

Tay & Partners | January 6, 2025

Introduction In today’s business landscape, it is no longer possible to ignore the role Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) principles play in businesses.

Countdown to Compliance Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 in Force Starting 1 January 2025

Tay & Partners | January 6, 2025

Introduction The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“Amendment Act”), which represents the first legislative update to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) since it became effective on 15 November 2013,

The Unsettling Law On Housing Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) After Ang Ming Lee Has Finally Been Resolved

Tay & Partners | January 6, 2025

Introduction In November 2019, when Ang Ming Lee & Ors v Menteri Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan & Anor and other appeals [2020] 1 MLJ 281 (“Ang Ming Lee”) was first delivered by the apex court, the decision caused ripples in the housing industry.

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