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Mc belongs to McDonald's

US burger chain McDonald's has been involved in a number of lawsuits and other legal cases involving trade mark issues in its 66-year history. In Malaysia, they have now successfully protected their interests and obtained the exclusive use of the Mc prefix following a five-year legal tussle with McCurry Restaurant (KL). The Malaysian High Court has ruled that McDonalds has an exclusive right to "Mc" and it is the trade mark of the US fast food company.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2006
Aesthetic functionality on the retreat

Some US courts have embraced the aesthetic functionality doctrine to the detriment of trade mark owners. But recent court decisions limiting the applicability of the doctrine should provide some comfort to trade mark owners. Tywanda Lord considers the latest legal developments

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2007
China's controversial amendment plans

Proposed amendments to China's patent and trade mark laws have caused much debate over the past month. Peter Ollier analyzes what is at stake

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2007
When can you call a product Swiss-made?

Using country names or emblems can lend authority to a marketing strategy. Jean-Michel Jost examines what is permitted in Switzerland, the UK and EU

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2007
Introduction: Two reasons to visit Germany this year

Germany, the EU's largest member state, plays host to two major IP-related conferences over the next few months. James Nurton provides a guide for visitors

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008
Ravicher attacks Myriad over BRCA patents

Dan Ravicher of the Public Patent Foundation this week claimed his actions “help the patent system maintain credibility for society” in a debate over his pending patent dispute with Myriad Genetics

September 23 2010
New gTLD public-order test proposed

An Icann working group has proposed removing references to morality and public order in the Applicant Guidebook for new gTLDs

Managing IP Correspondent, September 22 2010
Michel: US 101 law is a mess

Retired Federal Circuit chief judge Paul Michel said on Monday that US law on patentability is a mess, and his decision in Bilski was misunderstood

September 21 2010
Singapore joins international design system

Singapore is due to accede to the Geneva Act (1999) of the Hague Agreement during the first half of 2005, in line with the Registered Designs (Amendment) Act 2004 which came into force on January 1 2005. This will allow Singapore to meet its obligations under the European Free Trade Association-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (ESFTA).

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2005
Why CTM fees can be cut again

CTM application and renewal fees should be further reduced, and about €400 million returned to trade mark owners, says the outgoing president of OHIM

September 20 2010

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