Region: Singapore

Singapore launches world’s first intangibles disclosure framework

The first-of-its-kind framework enables businesses to disclose their intangible assets systematically and comprehensively, but will require a “collective effort from private-public partnerships”.

11 September 2023

Singapore: Initiatives to fast-track IP disputes coincide with increased focus on distinctiveness

Featured in Asia-Pacific Trademark Litigation Review 2024

The national IP regime’s efforts to modernise rely on the fast-track option to provide efficient, respected decisions that account for evolving approaches to trademark law, particularly acquired distinctiveness and inherent technical distinctiveness.

25 August 2023

NFTs, the metaverse and blockchain technology create new risks to brand protection in Singapore

Featured in Asia-Pacific Trademark Litigation Review 2024

While brand owners look to expand their IP portfolios to include digital goods and services, there remains considerable uncertainty arising from the lack of infringement remedies for tackling bad actors in the digital Wild West.

25 August 2023

Business development, customer experience and a wider network: new INTA Asia-Pacific chief reveals plans for the future

INTA chief representative officer for Asia-Pacific Walter Chia reflects on his first six months in office and his ambitions for the role going forward.

14 August 2023

NFTs and IP: tracking the latest global case law

Meera Chature Sankhari and Sheetal Sharma at Jupiter Law Partners examine landmark judgments from around the world to reveal the precedents shaping the legal framework surrounding NFTs and intellectual property.

10 August 2023

Does use of an infringing mark on a website constitute ‘use’ in a trademark sense?

The mere fact that consumers in Singapore may access a website featuring allegedly infringing signs does not mean that these signs have been used in Singapore.

14 July 2023

How to expand your IP team to Asia

In this week’s Saturday opinion, two major brand owners offer their advice for establishing IP operations in Asia – and the pitfalls to avoid.

08 July 2023

Roundtable: setting up an IP team in Asia

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

Why Mengniu sought IP talent outside China

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

Innovation developments at Asia-Pacific IP offices

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

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