Introduction There’s a saying that many famous inventors died poor and penniless. One example was Nikola Tesla, who despite being a genius, was forced to work for other, more savvy inventors. You’ve probably head about his rivalry with Thomas Edison: Nikola Tesla ended up penniless and broke, while Thomas Edison became a rich old man. […]
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Blockchain: Questions and Answers on LinkedIn
I have a friend who’s doing IT. Recently he’s become interested in Blockchain, and so, he asked on LinkedIn about Blockchain. And then he tagged me and asked for my take on it. Since I wrote at length to answer his queries, I would like to post my answers here, as a record of my […]
Patent Invalidation in Malaysia
Introduction In Malaysia, as in many other jurisdictions of the world, there is a procedure known as patent invalidation. What it is, is a procedure to remove the protection of law given to a patent holder, and to declare that the patent in fact is invalid. Hence, the word “invalidation”. The effect of invalidation is […]
The challenges in getting a trademark
Getting a trademark can be challenging. If you are starting a business, it’s probably common to receive advice that you should register your trademark. Registering a trademark comes with benefits, such as proof of when you first registered it, and making it clear how you use the trademarks. Having a registered trademark is also an […]
When Bitcoin is accepted by street vendors
Street Vendors Get In On Bitcoin The above photo became viral on the Malaysian social media networks recently. It shows a lady called “Jijah” who was selling food at her stall. If you look at the basket, it’s probably some kind of nasi lemak, the usual fare for breakfast. The lady in the photo isn’t […]