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| 09 May, 2026
Happy Mother's Day
On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and resilience of mothers everywhere. At Alpha & Omega Law Corporation, we honour the dedication that nurtures families, inspires communities, and empowers... Read more.jpg)
| 30 Apr, 2026
Happy Labour Day
At Alpha & Omega Law Corporation, we celebrate the strength of workers and empower them to flourish in a changing world. May this Labour Day bring pride, rest, and fulfilment.... Read more.jpg)
| 25 Apr, 2026
World Intellectual Property Day
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation invites everyone to join us on World Intellectual Property Day 2026. “Innovation transforms sports to greater excellence — Protect It.” Let’s celebrate creativity, safeguard originality,... Read more.jpg)
| 21 Apr, 2026
Earth Day
This Earth Day, we celebrate “Our Power, Our Planet.” At Alpha & Omega Law Corporation, we recognize that sustainability is not optional—it’s essential. By acting together, we can transform responsibility... Read more.jpg)
| 04 Apr, 2026
Blessed Easter
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| 19 Mar, 2026
Happy Eid Mubarak
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes everyone celebrating a blessed Eid Mubarak! May your homes be filled with peace, joy, and endless blessings on this special day. ... Read more.jpg)
| 07 Mar, 2026
International Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, Alpha & Omega Law Corporation honours the women who inspire us every day—our colleagues, clients, families, and friends. This year’s theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL... Read more.jpg)
| 19 Feb, 2026
World Social Justice Day
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation Honours World Day of Social Justice as a reminder that true justice means belonging for all. Breaking down barriers that divide us Lifting voices that... Read more.jpg)
| 16 Feb, 2026
Happy Lunar New Year
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation extends our heartfelt wishes of “Gong Xi Fa Cai” to all celebrating the Lunar New Year. In this Year of the Horse, may you gallop... Read more.jpg)
| 19 Dec, 2025
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes everyone a Christmas filled with love, a season blessed with peace, and a new year rich in happiness. Merry Christmas & A Happy New... Read more.jpg)
| 19 Oct, 2025
Happy Diwali
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes everyone a Happy Diwali. May this festival of lights brighten up your life with happiness, joy and peace. Have a great Diwali with family... Read more.jpg)
| 10 Oct, 2025
World Mental Health Day
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation invites everyone on World Mental Health Day, following the theme "Mental health in humanitarian emergencies" to emphasize the life-saving importance of mental health support during... Read more.jpg)
| 05 Oct, 2025
Happy Mid - Autumn Festival
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| 30 Sep, 2025
International Day Of Older Persons
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation invites everyone on International Day of Older Persons, following the theme by United Nations “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our... Read more.jpg)
| 20 Sep, 2025
International Day Of Peace
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation firmly believes that peace is not just a vision - it’s a call to action that each of us can answer by promoting understanding, respect,... Read more
| 12 Sep, 2025
SINGAPORE IP STRATEGY 2030 APPRECIATION AWARD
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation is recognised for its contribution to Singapore IP Strategy 2030 (SIPS 2030), a national strategy launched in 2020 to strengthen Singapore’s IA/IP (intangible asset /... Read more.jpg)
| 08 Aug, 2025
Singapore National Day
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation extends our warmest wishes to all Singaporeans on National Day! As 2025 marks Singapore’s 60th year of independence — a milestone to honour our journey,... Read more.jpg)
| 13 Jun, 2025
Happy Father's Day
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| 06 Jun, 2025
Eid Al- Adha
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes all Muslims a joyful and blessed Eid Al-Adha. May this holy occasion bring happiness to you and your family. ... Read more.jpg)
| 14 May, 2025
International Family Day
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes everyone a Happy International Family Day! May your family be a circle of strength, founded on faith, joined in love, and kept by God.... Read more.jpg)
| 11 May, 2025
Happy Mother's Day
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in the world. Your sacrifice, compassion and care deserves to be celebrated and honoured every day!... Read more.jpg)
| 11 May, 2025
Happy Vesak Day
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| 30 Apr, 2025
Happy Labour Day
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes a Happy Labour Day to all the devoted, talented, and passionate individuals who work tirelessly to improve our economy and develop our nation. Read more.jpg)
| 26 Apr, 2025
World Intellectual Property Day
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation invites everyone on World Intellectual Property Day to explore how “Music is sweetest when you know the IP rights to your OWN music is protected.... Read more.jpg)
| 21 Apr, 2025
Earth Day
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation supports renewable energy to save and protect Mother Earth. Happy Earth Day! Read more.jpg)
| 18 Apr, 2025
Happy Easter
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| 28 Mar, 2025
Happy Eid Mubarak
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| 07 Mar, 2025
International Women’s Day
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| 19 Feb, 2025
World Day Of Social Justice
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation wishes to emphasize the importance of human rights and the need to address injustice. Let’s promote the values of fairness, equality, and respect for diversity! ... Read more
| 04 Feb, 2025
From the Experts: Tackling the top IP challenges for businesses
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tech-in-asia_from-the-experts-tackling-the-top-ip-challenges-activity-7292376512224210944-Mucy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Read more
| 27 Jan, 2025
Happy Lunar New Year
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes everyone a year filled with success, prosperity, good health and joy. Xin Nian Kuai Le! Read more.jpg)
| 23 Dec, 2024
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes everyone “ The gift of love. The gift of peace. The gift of happiness” and may good health and prosperity be yours in the... Read more.jpg)
| 30 Oct, 2024
Happy Diwali
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation (Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines) wishes everyone a Happy Diwali. May this season bring you joy that's bright and may you together with family and friends... Read more
| 09 Oct, 2024
World Mental Health Day
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation Singapore wishes everyone success in practicing “Connection, Coping, Calmness, Care, and Compassion” - the 5C’s of a workplace Read more
| 09 Aug, 2024
Happy National Day
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation extends our warmest wishes to all Singaporeans on National Day! We celebrate the strength, resilience and unity that defines Singapore. May we as a nation... Read more
| 17 Jun, 2024
Blessed Eid Al-Adha
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation in Singapore wishes all Muslims a joyful and blessed Eid Al-Adha. Read more
| 16 Jun, 2024
Happy Father's Day
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation in Singapore wishes a Happy Father's Day to all the men who have inspired and nurtured the next generation! Read more
| 22 May, 2024
Happy Vesak Day from Alpha & Omega Law Corporation
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes a Happy Vesak Day to all Buddhists celebrating this day. Read more
| 15 May, 2024
Happy International Family Day from Alpha & Omega Law Corporation
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| 11 May, 2024
Happy Mother's Day from Alpha & Omega Law Corporation
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| 01 May, 2024
Happy Labour Day from Alpha & Omega Law Corporation
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation wishes you a Labour Day filled with pride in your work and appreciation for your fellow workers. May you have a well-deserved day of rest! Read more
| 26 Apr, 2024
Happy World Intellectual Property Day
Happy World Intellectual Property Day! Today we celebrate the critical role of intellectual property in driving innovation and creativity for every business as we build a better future ahead! Read more
| 22 Apr, 2024
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation wishes you Happy Earth Day!
Wishing you a happy Earth Day filled with appreciation for the natural world. Let’s commit to reducing waste, conserving water, and promoting eco-friendly choices in our daily lives. Read more
| 10 Apr, 2024
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation wishes you and family a Happy Eid Mubarak!
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation wishes you and family a Happy Eid Mubarak! Read more
| 29 Mar, 2024
May the blessings of Easter bring happiness, renewal, and abundant grace to your life.
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| 07 Mar, 2024
Alpha and Omega Law Corporation wishes all our Clients and Friends Happy International Women's Day!
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| 22 Jan, 2024
Can any evidence be used to establish the likelihood of confusion between similar marks?
Case: Outschool INC v Allschools PTE LTD [2023] SGIPOS 12 Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office Of Singapore Type: Trade mark Applicant: ALLSCHOOLS PTE LTD provides online courses for... Read more
| 15 Dec, 2023
Fair Isaac Corporation is unsuccessful in its opposition claim that the “CloudFalcon” mark by LAC Co., Ltd. is similar to its earlier registered “Falcon” mark
Case: Fair Isaac Corporation v LAC Co., Ltd. [2022] SGIPOS 19 Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore Type: Trade mark Applicant: LAC Co., Ltd. Is an industry... Read more
| 17 Nov, 2023
Trade mark Revocation Due to Non-Use
Case: Nidec Control Techniques Limited v Uni-Drive Systems (S) Pte Ltd [2023] SGIPOS 8 Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore Type: Trade mark Proprietor: Uni-Drive Systems... Read more
| 16 Oct, 2023
Sufficiency of disclosure stands as a foundational pillar within patent law
Case: IIa Technologies Pte Ltd v Element Six Technologies Ltd [2023] SGCA 5 Tribunal/Court: Court of Appeal Type: Patent Appellant: IIa Technologies Pte Ltd is a major... Read more
| 18 Sep, 2023
COINBASE successful in invalidating its rival’s identical mark on grounds of bad faith
Case: In The Matter of a Protected Trade Mark In The Name Of bitFlyer Inc. And An Application For A Declaration Of Invalidity By Coinbase, Inc. [2023] SGIPOS 9 ... Read more
| 17 Aug, 2023
LV appeals against a trade mark examiner’s decision that its application mark should be construed and therefore examined as a repeating pattern
Restricted trade mark protection accorded to Louis Vuitton Malletier for its Flower Quatrefoil Marks following a careful consideration by the Registrar on whether the said mark is inherently distinctive in... Read more
| 14 Jul, 2023
The Singapore High Court’s first decision on a Claimant’s invocation of the Simplified Process for Intellectual Property Claims as an alternative and quicker route to resolve IP disputes
The Singapore High Court’s first decision on a Claimant’s invocation of the Simplified Process for Intellectual Property Claims as an alternative and quicker route to resolve IP disputes Case:... Read more.jpg)
| 20 Jun, 2023
ZERODENSITY YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI successful in opposing registration of an identical trade mark involving similar products.
ZERODENSITY YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI (the Opponent) is successful in opposing the registration of an identical trade mark involving similar products even though the trade channels and price point of each... Read more
| 01 Jun, 2023
INTA 2023 - LNI Dinner
INTA 2023 was extra special for us - We had the privilege of organizing a dinner event, first by IP group members, to welcome our LNI members to Singapore. It... Read more
| 31 May, 2023
INTA 2023 - Alpha & Omega Law Corporation Welcome Reception on 15 May 2023
On 15 May 2023 and in conjunction with INTA 2023, we held our first ever reception (Welcome Drinks Event) to celebrate Alpha & Omega Law Corporation's significant milestone (we turn... Read more
| 18 Apr, 2023
An easy “catwalk” to victory for Vetements Group AG in its application for a declaration of invalidity against the VETEMENTS registered mark that was filed in bad faith in Singapore
Case: Vetements Group AG v Xiamen VETEMENTS Brand Management co, LTD. [2023] SGIPOS 6 Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) Type: Trade Mark Invalidation Applicant: Vetements... Read more.jpg)
| 18 Apr, 2023
An easy “catwalk” to victory for Vetements Group AG in its application for a declaration of invalidity against the VETEMENTS registered mark that was filed in bad faith in Singapore
Case: Vetements Group AG v Xiamen VETEMENTS Brand Management co, LTD. [2023] SGIPOS 6 Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) Type: Trade Mark Invalidation Applicant: Vetements... Read more
| 15 Mar, 2023
NCL Corporation Partially Successful In Opposing Protection of Marks by Norwegian Brand Ltd
Case: NCL Corporation v Norwegian Brand Ltd. [2023] SGIPOS 5 Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) Type: Trade Mark Opposition Applicant: Norwegian Brand Ltd. (“the Applicant”)... Read more.jpg)
| 16 Feb, 2023
Aramara successful in invalidating a registered trade mark on grounds of similarity and admission by the other party
Case: Aramara Beauty LLC (dba Glow Recipe) v Sinchen Group Pte. Ltd. [2022] SGIPOS 18 Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) Type: Opposition Applicant: Aramara Beauty... Read more
| 18 Jan, 2023
INTA 2023 Singapore [Hotel Information] - Alpha & Omega Law Corporation
Dear friends, “SELAMAT DATANG KE SINGAPURA!”. This is how we welcome guests to Singapore in our national language. It means “WELCOME TO SINGAPORE!!”. We from Alpha & Omega Law Corporation... Read more Poster.jpeg)
| 16 Jan, 2023
Daimler unsuccessful in its opposition claim that VIVO is similar to VITO
Daimler unsuccessful in its opposition claim that VIVO is similar to VITO. Case: Daimler AG v Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. [2022] SGIPOS 1 Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office... Read more
| 11 Nov, 2022
Swatch AG (Swatch SA) (Swatch Ltd.) v Apple Inc. [2022] SGIPOS 13
Case: Swatch AG (Swatch SA) (Swatch Ltd.) v Apple Inc. [2022] SGIPOS 13 THINK DIFFERENT Tribunal/Court: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) Type: Opposition Opponent: Swatch... Read more
| 13 Jun, 2022
BEABA v Biba (Zhejiang) Nursing Products Co., Ltd [2022] SGIPOS 5 – Trade Mark Opposition Hearing for Trade Mark Nos. 40401909817Y and 40201909820Q
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Opposition Applicant’s Mark (Application Mark): Singapore Trade Mark Application No. 40201909817Y and 40201909820Q for “” in the following classes: Class 5 [Lacteal flour for babies;... Read more
| 09 May, 2022
Sociedad Anonima Damm v Hijos de Rivera, S.A. [2022] SGIPOS 6
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Opposition Applicant’s Mark: Singapore Trade Mark Application No. 40201910153U (IR No. 1166479) for “” in: Class 32 [Beer]. Opponent’s Registered Mark: Singapore Trade Mark... Read more
| 11 Apr, 2022
Twitter, Inc. v V V Technology Pte Ltd [2022] SGIPOS 4
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Opposition Applicant’s Mark ("Application Mark"): Singapore Trade Mark Application No. 40201818292X for “” in Class 42: “Information services relating to information technology; Maintenance of computer... Read more
| 14 Feb, 2022
Monster Energy Company v Health and Happiness (H&H) Hong Kong Limited [2021] SGIPOS 14
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Opposition Applicant’s Mark ("Application Mark"): Singapore Trade Mark Application No. 40201810156W for “” in Class 35 [Sales promotion for others; Provision of an on-line marketplace... Read more
| 14 Feb, 2022
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. v Off-White LLC [2021] SGIPOS 16
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Invalidation Registered Proprietor’s Registered Mark: Singapore Trade Mark No. 40201908644W for “” in Classes 3, 9, 14 and 18 registered on 22 April 2019 (“Subject Mark”).... Read more
| 10 Jan, 2022
Weider Global Nutrition, LLC v Morinaga & Co., Ltd [2021] SGIPOS 15
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Invalidation Registered Proprietor’s Registered Mark (“Registered Mark”): Singapore Trade Mark No. 40201711769U for “” in Class 5 [Dietary supplements for human; Nutritional supplements; Dietary supplemental... Read more
| 29 Nov, 2021
Singapore Trade Marks - Louis Vuitton Malletier v Human Horizons Holding (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. [2021] SGIPOS 13
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Opposition Applicant’s Mark ("Application Mark"): Singapore Trade Mark Application No. 40201821074P-02 for "” in the following classes: Class 18 [Leather laces; Walking sticks; Backpacks; Travelling... Read more
| 25 Oct, 2021
Formalised Third Party Observations and Post-Grant Examination Processes available in Singapore from 1st October 2021
Pursuant to the Intellectual Property (Dispute Resolution) Act 2019, the Singapore Patent Rules have been amended to give effect to the following (effective 1st October 2021): Formalised Pre-Grant Third Party... Read more
| 25 Oct, 2021
Singapore Trade Marks - Combe International Ltd v Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel [2021] SGIPOS 10
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Opposition Applicant’s Mark (Application Mark): Singapore Trade Mark Application No. 40201816895W in the following classes: Class 3 [Toiletries, namely non-medicated cleansers for intimate personal hygiene... Read more
| 25 Oct, 2021
Singapore Trade Marks - Technopharma Limited v Unilever PLC [2021] SGIPOS 11
Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Revocation Registered Proprietor’s Registered Marks (“Registered Marks”): 1. Singapore Trade Mark No. T8802249B in Class 3 [Soaps, cosmetics, skin creams and lotions, non-medicated toilet preparations.] (“The... Read more
| 27 Sep, 2021
Singapore’s Copyright Act Is Set To Be Overhauled (Part 2)
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... Read more
| 30 Aug, 2021
Singapore Trade Marks - Baidu Europe B.V. v Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. [2021] SGIPOS 8
China’s Baidu Loses Its Mark In Singapore Due To Non-Use Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Revocation Registered Proprietor’s Registered Mark: Classes: 38 and 42 Procedural History: This trade... Read more
| 30 Aug, 2021
Singapore Trade Marks - Warrior Pte Ltd v Nippon Paint (Singapore) Co. Pte. Ltd. [2021] SGIPOS 7
Nippon Paint Succeeds In Defending Its Trade Mark Application In Singapore In Opposition Proceedings Tribunal/Court: IPOS Type: Opposition Applicant’s Mark (Application Mark): 1. Class: 01 Opponent’s... Read more
| 20 Jul, 2020
Trademarks V. Brands: An Asia Perspective Part 3
In Part 3 of our trademarks series, ‘Trademarks V. Brands: An Asia Perspective’, the Speakers explain the various steps TM owners can take to enforce their rights in cases of... Read more
| 08 Jul, 2020
Trademarks V. Brands: An Asia Perspective Part 2
Part 2 of our trademarks series, ‘Trademarks V. Brands: An Asia Perspective’ sheds some light on the steps that precede trademark registration, the various stages of the registration process and... Read more
| 27 Jun, 2020
Trademarks V. Brands: An Asia Perspective Part 1
Part 1 of our trademarks series ‘Trademarks V. Brands: An Asia Perspective’ covers all the fundamentals you need to know for protecting your brands in Singapore, Malaysia, India and China... Read more.jpg)
| 26 Jun, 2020
Singapore Trade Marks – Rolex S.A. succeeds in Opposing Application Mark on two grounds – FMTM Distribution Ltd and Rolex S.A. SGIPOS 6.
In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that the Opponent had succeeded on the following grounds: that the mark and the goods... Read more.jpg)
| 24 Apr, 2020
Harvard University successful in appeal against two grounds of opposition - Harvard Club of Singapore vs. President and Fellows of Harvard College [2020] SGHC 77
In a decision rendered by the by the High Court of Singapore, the respondent successfully defended against the grounds of opposition in relation to the two trade marks which the... Read more
| 17 Apr, 2020
Singapore Court of Appeal modifies the three-element approach required in succeeding in a breach of confidence case - I-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Hong Ying Ting and others [2020] SGCA 32.
The notable change in this landmark decision takes into account the risks that owners suffer on losing confidential information with the current and constantly evolving modern technology. (A) Who are... Read more
| 09 Apr, 2020
Singapore Trade Marks – Precedent that unregistered marks may oppose registration of mark - Florian Mack v Golden Cala Trading EST [2020] SGIPOS 5
In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that the Opponent had succeeded on the following grounds on the law of passing off,... Read more.jpg)
| 25 Mar, 2020
Singapore Trade Marks - The underdog wins it all in its attempt to register its trade mark – Discovery Communications, LLC v A-Star Education Discovery Camps Pte. Ltd. [2020] SGIPOS 4.
In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that the Opponent had failed on all of the following grounds of opposition for the... Read more
| 06 Mar, 2020
Singapore Trade Marks - Combe International Ltd Succeeds on 3 Opposing Grounds - Combe International Ltd v Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel [2020] SGIPOS 3
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that Combe International Ltd (“Applicant”) was successful in invalidating Dr. August Wolff... Read more
| 07 Feb, 2020
Singapore Trade Marks - Seek Limited Succeeds on Opposing the Registration of the Applicant's Mark - Seek Limited v Seek Asia Pte Ltd [2020] SGIPOS 2
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that the Opponent had succeeded on the grounds that the Applicant’s... Read more.jpg)
| 24 Jan, 2020
Singapore Trade Marks - Teraoka Seiko Co., Ltd Succeeds on 3 out of 4 Opposing Grounds - Digi International Inc. v Teraoka Seiko Co., [2020] SGIPOS 1
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that the Opponent had succeeded on the following grounds: that the mark... Read more.jpg)
| 17 Apr, 2019
Singapore Trade Marks – Opposition on the sole ground of bad faith failed – CTBAT International Co. Limited v N.V. Sumatra Tobacco Trading Company [2019] SGIPOS 8
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that CTBAT International Co. Limited had failed in its opposition against N.V.... Read more.jpg)
| 18 Jan, 2019
Singapore Trade Marks – Apple succeeds in defending their “IWATCH” trade mark – SWATCH AG (SWATCH SA) (SWATCH LTD) V APPLE INC. [2019] SGIPOS 1
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), IPOS has held that Swatch AG failed on all grounds of its opposition against Apple... Read more.jpg)
| 27 Dec, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Opposition dismissed as the word “LOVE” should be free for all traders to incorporate into their trade marks – Cartier International AG v MoneyMax Jewellery Pte. Ltd [2018] SGIPOS 22
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held reaffirmed that common words such as “LOVE” cannot be monopolised by a... Read more
| 24 Dec, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Successful Invalidation – BITwave Pte Ltd v Fung Shing Company Limited [2018] SGIPOS 21
intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that the “UCLEAR” trade mark registered by Fung Shing Company Limited is... Read more
| 10 Dec, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Intercontinental Exchange Holdings Loses Registration Of Two Trade Marks After Successful Invalidation By Chicago Mercantile Exchange – Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. v Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. [2018] SGIPOS 20
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that the “BRENT” and “BRENT INDEX” trade marks registered by Intercontinental Exchange... Read more
| 22 Nov, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – United U-Li Projects Pte Ltd Succeeds On 2 Out Of 4 Invalidation Grounds – United U-Li Projects Pte Ltd v Tan Buck Hai [2018] SGIPOS 19
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that United U-Li Projects Pte Ltd’s application for invalidation succeeded on two... Read more
| 14 Sep, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Monster Energy Company Failed Yet Another Opposition – Monster Energy Company v NBA Properties Inc. [2018] SGIPOS 16
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that Monster Energy Company had failed in its opposition against NBA Properties... Read more
| 05 Sep, 2018
Singapore Patents – Court of Appeal Makes Clear of Singapore's Position on Patent Entitlement – Cicada Cube Pte Ltd v National University Hospital (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2018] SGCA 52
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by Singapore’s Court of Appeal, the highest court in Singapore clarified the position for joint ownership in contested patents. (A) Who are the... Read more
| 17 Aug, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Settling Differences? US Tech Giant Apple Inc Fails to Prevent Swiss Watchmaker Swatch AG from Trade Mark Registration – APPLE INC. V SWATCH AG (SWATCH SA) (SWATCH LTD) [2018] SGIPOS 15
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), IPOS has thought different from Apple Inc as it allowed Swatch AG to proceed with their "Tick different"... Read more
| 24 Apr, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – USA Pro IP Limited’s Applications for Invalidation and Revocation of Montfort Services were successfully made out – Montfort Services Sdn. Bhd. v USA Pro IP Limited [2018] SGIPOS 3
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore ("IPOS"), it has held that USA PRO IP Limited’s applications for invalidation and revocation succeeded on... Read more
| 10 Apr, 2018
POST KEPPEL O&M: DON’T BE NEXT!
Intellectual Property News Singapore has long been known for low levels of corruption. In 2017, Singapore was ranked the 6th least corrupted country in the world based on the Corruption... Read more
| 03 Apr, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Not A Family! Bridgestone Failed To Prevent Deestone From Registration – Bridgestone Corporation And Bridgestone Licensing Services, Inc. v Deestone Limited [2018] SGIPOS 5
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), Bridgestone Corporation and Bridgestone Licensing Services, Inc. failed to show, amongst other things, that they... Read more
| 22 Mar, 2018
Deferred Prosecution Agreements in Singapore
Intellectual Property News (A) DPA in Singapore? In a 16 January 2018 Business Times article, it was reported that Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam announced that... Read more
| 08 Mar, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Clarins Fragrance Group’s Opposition Against BenQ Materials Corp’s Trade Mark Application Failed on All Pleaded Grounds – Clarins Fragrance Group F.K.A Thierry Mugler Parfums S.A.S v BenQ Materials Corp. [2018] SGIPOS 2
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it was held that Clarins Fragrance Group’s opposition against BenQ Materials Corp.’s trade mark application... Read more
| 01 Mar, 2018
Singapore Patents – High Court Upholds Validity of Patent and Grants Declaration of Validity and Declaration of Infringement of Asserted Claims – Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Holdings, Inc (Formerly Known as Rodel Holdings, Inc) v Nexplanar Corp
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by George Wei J of the Singapore High Court dated 8 December 2017, the High Court upheld the validity of the Rohm and... Read more
| 21 Feb, 2018
Singapore Patents – High Courts disallows Correction to Patent Register with regard to Error in Priority Application Number due to Undue Delay and there being no Exceptional Grounds to rely upon for Bristol-Myers in seeking correction – Norvatis (Singapor
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by Singapore’s High Court on 20 December 2017, the High Court allowed an application by Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd (commenced under Section 44(1)... Read more
| 14 Feb, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Guccio Gucci S.P.A succeeds in Opposition Proceedings against Guccitech Industries (Private Ltd)’s Similar Trade Mark – Guccio Gucci S.P.A v Guccitech Industries (Private Ltd) [2018] SGIPOS 1
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), IPOS held that Guccio Gucci S.p.A’s opposition against Guccitech Industries (Private Ltd)’s trade mark application... Read more
| 16 Jan, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – The Polo/Lauren Company, L.P.’s Application for Declaration of Invalidity against Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club Ltd.’s Trade Mark fails on all grounds – The Polo/Lauren Company, L.P. v Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club Ltd
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by an Assistant Registrar at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), IPOS held that an application for declaration of invalidity of Royal... Read more
| 05 Jan, 2018
Singapore Trade Marks – Shipper not liable of Trade Mark Infringement (Louis Vuitton Malletier v Megastar Shipping Pte Ltd) (PT Alvenindo Sukses Ekspress, Third Party) and Other Suits
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by George Wei J, the Singapore High Court held that a freight forwarder was not liable for trade mark infringement in respect of... Read more
| 19 Dec, 2017
Singapore Trade Mark Opposition – Starbucks Corporation v Morinaga Nyugyo Kabushiki Kaisha [2017] SGIPOS 18
Intellectual Property News SINGAPORE TRADE MARKS – STARBUCKS FAILS ON ALL OPPOSITION GROUNDS LODGED AGAINST MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’S ALLEGEDLY “SIMILAR” TRADE MARK – STARBUCKS CORPORATION V MORINAGA NYUGYO... Read more
| 06 Dec, 2017
Amendments to Granted Patent Claims dismissed by Singapore Court of Appeal due to Obvious Invalidity and Undue Delay in making amendments - Warner-Lambert Company LLC v Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd 2017 SGCA 45
Intellectual Property News SINGAPORE PATENTS – COURT OF APPEAL DISALLOWS AMENDMENTS TO GRANTED CLAIMS DUE TO OBVIOUS INVALIDITY AND UNDUE DELAY BY PLAINTIFF IN SEEKING AMENDMENTS – WARNER-LAMBERT COMPANY LLC... Read more
| 08 Nov, 2017
Singapore Trade Marks - New Yorker S.H.K Jeans GmbH & Co. KG Succeeds On Partial Revocation Against Daidoh Limited's Registered Mark - New Yorker S.H.K Jeans GbmH & Co. KG v Daidoh Limited [2017] SGIPOS 16
Intellectual Property News In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), IPOS ordered for partial revocation against Daidoh Limited’s registered trade mark. (A) Who are... Read more
| 31 Oct, 2017
Singapore Registered Trade Mark Invalidated due to Lack of Distinctiveness - Eley Trading Sdn Bhd v Kwek Soo Chuan [2017] SGIPOS 15
Intellectual Property News SINGAPORE TRADE MARKS - IPOS INVALIDATES REGISTERED TRADE MARK FOR LACK OF DISTINCTIVENESS – ELEY TRADING SDN BHD V KWEK SOO CHUAN [2017] SGIPOS 15 In a... Read more
| 10 Oct, 2017
Patent Revocation Proceedings - Singapore High Court has no jurisdiction - Sun Electric Pte Ltd v Sunseap Group Pte Ltd and others [2017] SGHC 232
Intellectual Property News SINGAPORE PATENTS - SINGAPORE HIGH COURT RULES THAT IT HAS NO JURISDICTION TO REVOKE PATENTS – SUN ELECTRIC PTE LTD V SUNSEAP GROUP PTE LTD AND... Read more
| 05 Aug, 2016
The Alpha & Omega Team Celebrates our Nation's 51st Birthday with a Singapore Breakfast and sharing of stories on how proud we are to be part of Singapore.
The Alpha & Omega team celebrates our nation's 51st birthday with a Singapore breakfast and sharing of stories on how proud we are to be part of Singapore. The variety... Read more
| 21 Jun, 2016
"The Invisible Edge" A Power Luncheon Talk by Alpha & Omega Law Corporation & Broc Consulting
Organisation/Invitee: Alpha & Omega Law Corporation and Broc Consulting Event Name: "The Invisible Edge" Topics: Overview of the importance of intangible assets, corporate branding and related laws to promote brand portfolio and generate... Read more
| 22 Jan, 2016
Seminar on IP Law
Date: Tentative 22/01/2016 Organisation/Invitee: POLWEL Co-operative Society Limited Event Name: POLWEL Co-operative Society Limited Seminar on IP Law Topics: IP Law Read more
| 13 Nov, 2015
APAA 2015
Date: 13-17/11/2015 Organisers: Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) Event Name: APAA 2015 Remarks: Attending Read more
| 11 Nov, 2015
ALB Japan IP Conference 2015
Date: 11/11/2015 Organisation/Invitee: Thomson Reuters Event Name: ALB Japan IP Conference 2015 Topics: Overview of the IP environment in Asia Pacific Sponsor and Speaker (Alpha & Omega is a sponsor of the event. Our... Read more
| 08 Nov, 2015
IPBC Asia 2015
Date: 08-10/11/2015 Organisers: IPBC Asia 2015 Event Name: IPBC Asia 2015 Host Sponsor (Alpha & Omega is a host sponsor of the event.) Read more
| 29 Oct, 2015
FLAsia (Franchising & Licensing Asia) 2015
Date: 29/10/2015 Organisation/Invitee: Bizlink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd Event Name: FLAsia (Franchising & Licensing Asia) 2015 Topics: Intellectual Property Rights in Franchising Speaker (Our founder Renee will be speaking at the conference.) Read more
| 15 Oct, 2015
IP Career Consult at SIM
Date: 15/10/2015 Organisation/Invitee: Intellectual Propoerty Office of Singapore Event Name: IP Career Consult at SIM Topics: IPM consultancy profession with focus on branding Read more
| 24 Aug, 2015
5th Global Forum on Intellectual Property 2015
Date: 24-28/08/2015 Organisers: Intellectual Propoerty Office of Singapore & IP Academy Singapore Event Name: 5th Global Forum on Intellectual Property 2015 Remarks: Attended Read more
| 24 Aug, 2015
5th Global Forum on Intellectual Property 2015
Date: 24-28/08/2015 Organisers: Intellectual Propoerty Office of Singapore & IP Academy Singapore Event Name: 5th Global Forum on Intellectual Property 2015 Read more
| 02 May, 2015
INTA Annual Meeting 2015
Date: 02-06/05/2015 Organisers: International Trademark Association (INTA) Event Name: INTA Annual Meeting 2015 Remarks: Attended Read more
| 29 Oct, 2014
IP Consult - Managing your IP
Date: 29/10/2014 Organisation/Invitee: Intellectual Propoerty Office of Singapore Event Name: IP Consult - Managing your IP Topics: IP Strategy for SMEs Read more
| 30 Jun, 2016
Announcement: Upgrading of IT Systems from 1st to 5th of July
Dear clients and colleagues, Please take note that we are upgrading our IT systems. Upgrading will commence from Friday, 1st July from 2359 hours to Tuesday, 5th July at 2359... Read more.jpg)
| 30 Apr, 2019
