19 Mar 2025
Maiden Heritage Empire Sdn Bhd 1. ) Tungku Herba Mathika Enterprise 2. ) Nurr Ayu Athika Binti Mohd Rodzi 3. ) Mahani Binti Manab
- Citation
- PA-22IP-2-12/2020 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- PA-22IP-2-12/2020 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
On the balance of probabilities (1) plaintiff failed to prove design infringement because side-by-side visual comparison showed material differences (round base vs rectangular base) and ordinary users would not be confused; (2) plaintiff's patent MY-181520-A is valid (no disqualifying prior art for the novel animal-skin fabric claim) but not infringed because defendants' product did not use animal-skin fabric and electrical heating is common general knowledge; (3) conspiracy tort failed for lack of evidence of agreement and intent; (4) defendants proved plaintiff published defamatory social m…