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Singnet Pte Ltd v Composers and Authors Society of Singapore Ltd [2021] SGCRT 1

Tribunal/Court: Copyright Tribunal of the Republic of Singapore (“Tribunal”)   Type: Application for the Tribunal to decide on the reasonableness of the License Rate imposed by a Collective Management Organisation (“CMO”)... Read more
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Singapore’s Copyright Act Is Set To Be Overhauled (Part 1)

Singapore’s current Copyright Act is set to be overhauled with sweeping changes expected to come into effect in November 2021. With the changes, rights-owners and users can expect new and enhanced rights. This... Read more
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Singapore Geographical Indication - Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated v Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco [2021] SGIPOS 4

Tribunal/Court: IPOS   Type: Opposition   Applicant's Mark (Application GI): Class/Category of Goods: Wines Geographical Area Claimed: North East region of Italy, and includes the entire territory of Belluno, Gorizia, Padova,... Read more
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Singapore Trade Marks - Application for Extension of Time to File Evidence in a Trade Mark Opposition by BEABA and Objection Thereto by Biba (Zhejiang) Nursing Products Co., Ltd [2021] SGIPOS 1

Tribunal/Court: IPOS   Type: Trade Mark Opposition – Interlocutory Hearing application by BAEBA (Opponent) to file a late request for an extension of time to file evidence. This was objected... Read more
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Singapore Trade Marks - B.R. v Elements Cosmeceuticals Pte. Ltd. [2021] SGIPOS 3

Tribunal/Court: IPOS   Type: Opposition   Applicant’s Marks (Application Marks): Classes: 3 and 44   Opponent’s Marks: Class: 3   Procedural History: This trade mark opposition was commenced by the... Read more
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Singapore Trade Marks - Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company v YITAI (SHANGHAI) PLASTIC CO., LTD. [2020] SGIPOS 14

Tribunal/Court: IPOS   Type: Opposition   Applicant’s Mark (Application Mark): Classes: 17, 19 and 20   Opponent’s Registered Mark: Class: 6   Opponent’s Unregistered Mark (Owner at Common Law): 1.  Classes:... Read more
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Singapore Trade Marks - GCIH Trademarks Limited v Hardwood Pte Ltd [2021] SGIPOS 6

Tribunal/Court: IPOS   Type: Opposition   Applicant's Marks (Application Marks): 1.  Class: 30   2.  Class: 30   Opponent's Marks: 1.  Class: 30   2.  Class: 30   Procedural History:... Read more
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Singapore Trade Marks - Skins IP Limited v Symphony Holdings Limited and [2021] SGIPOS 5

Tribunal/Court: IPOS   Type: Trade Mark Revocation – Interlocutory Hearing Objection by Skins IP Limited (Applicant for Revocation) on the Application to File a Late Request for Extension of Time... Read more
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Singapore Trade Marks - Xiaomi Inc. v MiChat Pte Ltd [2021] SGIPOS 2

Tribunal/Court: IPOS   Type: Opposition   Applicant’s Marks (Application Marks): 1.  Classes: 9 and 42   2.  Classes: 38 and 45   Opponent’s Marks: 1.  Classes: 9, 35 and 42  ... Read more
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Singapore report - High Court has Yellow Pages’ number in copyright dispute over telephone directories

Facts Global Yellow Pages Ltd and Promedia Directories Pte Ltd both produced telephone directories. Yellow Pages produced print editions of Business Listings, Yellow Pages Business and Yellow Pages Consumer, as... Read more
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Singapore report - Appeal court rules on AMC v AMC

Audience Motivation Company Asia Pte Ltd was an events management company that was incorporated in Singapore in 2000. Its main area of business involves the management of marketing events such... Read more
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Singapore report - Applying visual similarity principles to marks with dominant textual components

Specialist pet products supplier B2K Pet Products Pte Ltd was founded in 2008, while independent pet food company Pets Global Pte Ltd was incorporated in 2006. Both own trademarks relating... Read more