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8th Apr 2020

We are aware that a phishing email impersonating Spruson & Ferguson is currently circulating. The email claiming to be from Spruson & Ferguson uses CDC-info@cdc-info.com as the sending address...

We are aware that a phishing email impersonating Spruson & Ferguson is currently circulating. The email claiming to be...

8th Apr 2020

Spruson & Ferguson receives recognition from MIP IP Stars 2020 for Trade Marks across the Asia-Pacific

We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson has received multiple recognition in the Managing IP rankings this year, including being named a top tier firm for Patent Prosecution...

We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson has received multiple recognition in the Managing IP rankings this year,...

7th Apr 2020

Coronavirus the global pandemic: a guide to patenting

COVID-19 (short for coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), more commonly referred to as coronavirus. Coronavirus has dominated world headlines in 2020, leading to nationwide...

COVID-19 (short for coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), more commonly referred to...

2nd Apr 2020

Singapore reforms local IP dispute resolution

In a reform to the intellectual property (IP) dispute resolution landscape in Singapore, the Intellectual Property (Dispute Resolution) Act 2019 (“the Act”) came into operation on 12 November 2019...

In a reform to the intellectual property (IP) dispute resolution landscape in Singapore, the Intellectual Property (Dispute Resolution) Act...

1st Apr 2020

Re Hilton Worldwide Holding LLP [2020] ATMO 20.

The word “TAPESTRY” has been held to not be, to any extent, inherently adapted to distinguish “arranging and conducting of live exhibitions, functions, conferences, conventions, seminars and meetings in the fields of...

The word “TAPESTRY” has been held to not be, to any extent, inherently adapted to distinguish “arranging and conducting of live...

1st Apr 2020

Penfolds and Ben Fu – Chinese language trade marks and what they mean for you

China is Australia’s largest trading partner. As trade with China grows, more and more Australian businesses are including China in their business strategies. An important issue for any business...

China is Australia’s largest trading partner. As trade with China grows, more and more Australian businesses are including China...

1st Apr 2020

MBIP Nominees Pty Ltd as trustee for the Mecca Brands IP Unit Trust v Meeka Pty Ltd [2020] ATMO 13

A registration for has failed to prevent the registration of the trade mark for goods in class 3. MBIP Nominees, the owner of the trade mark filed an...

A registration for has failed to prevent the registration of the trade mark for goods in class...

1st Apr 2020

Ramsay Health Care Investments Pty Limited [2020] ATMO 11 (30 January 2020)

Ramsay Health Care Investments Pty Limited (“Ramsay”) applied under Australian Trade Mark Application No. 1790252 to register the RAMSAY PHARMACY trade mark in respect of retailing services in Class 35 and pharmacy...

Ramsay Health Care Investments Pty Limited (“Ramsay”) applied under Australian Trade Mark Application No. 1790252 to register the RAMSAY PHARMACY trade...

1st Apr 2020

Ending with a peace agreement, Sushi Tei buys all the shares of former President Director

As an update to our article covering the IDR 3.5 trillion dispute behind Sushi Tei Indonesia, the convoluted legal case between Sushi-Tei and former President Director Kusnadi Rahardja ended...

As an update to our article covering the IDR 3.5 trillion dispute behind Sushi Tei Indonesia, the convoluted legal...

1st Apr 2020

A Win for the Underdog – A case note on A-STAR-Education Discovery Camps Pte. Ltd. v Discovery Communications, LLC [2020] SGIPOS 4

The case of A-STAR-Education Discovery Camps Pte. Ltd. v Discovery Communications, LLC concerned an opposition brought by a corporate giant in the media world against a small Singapore incorporated...

The case of A-STAR-Education Discovery Camps Pte. Ltd. v Discovery Communications, LLC concerned an opposition brought by a corporate...

1st Apr 2020

Indonesia’s DGCE Implemented Recordation System to Prevent Trade Mark and Copyright Infringement

Indonesia has encouraged trade mark and copyright holders to record their IP assets with the Indonesian Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE). This system is part of the Indonesian government’s efforts...

Indonesia has encouraged trade mark and copyright holders to record their IP assets with the Indonesian Directorate General of Customs and...

1st Apr 2020

Malaysia update: a “royal” appeal – court of appeal reverses high court’s decision on infringement of “royal expert white”

In Nor Yanni bt Adom & Anor v Ortus Expert White 1 MLJ 101, the Appellants (the Defendants in the High Court proceeding) appealed against the decision of the High Court in...

In Nor Yanni bt Adom & Anor v Ortus Expert White 1 MLJ 101, the Appellants (the Defendants in the High...

24th Mar 2020

Co-pack causes patent term extension problems for Patentee

Pharma Mar S.A. applied for a patent term extension (PTE) for their Australian patent 754073 on the basis of the listing on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) of the...

Pharma Mar S.A. applied for a patent term extension (PTE) for their Australian patent 754073 on the basis of the...

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