The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry launched a database system today, called the "Basket of Brand" (BOB), which will facilitate the listing of registered trademark owners.
Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the database would be used in detecting trademark infringements including those related to copyright, and in prosecuting the offenders.
Through the database, he said, the ministry would be able to prioritise on the investigations and seizure of items if the trademark owners agree to appear in court and help the prosecution prove copyright infringement.
Prior to this, he said, the ministry had problems in getting a conviction in such cases because trademark owners were unable to show proof of trademark ownership.
"Trademark owners should come forward to identify the infringed items and show proof of ownership," he said when opening the Intellectual Property Enforcement Convention at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, here.
source : http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=621276
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