Closure of the “Foreign Route”
The Singapore patent system has been to date a relatively liberal patent system, in that applicants can choose to place reliance on the allowance or grant of a corresponding...
The Singapore patent system has been to date a relatively liberal patent system, in that applicants can choose to...
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Examination Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions in India
In August 2015, the Indian Patent Office clarified the Indian Patents Act provision relating to computer related inventions (CRIs), providing patent practioners with much needed guidance and examples of...
In August 2015, the Indian Patent Office clarified the Indian Patents Act provision relating to computer related inventions (CRIs),...
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Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Announced
Last night, finalisation of the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US and Vietnam was announced...
Last night, finalisation of the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico,...
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Singapore: Positive Patentability Indication in Supplementary Examination
Following the move from a self-assessment system to a positive-grant system in 2014, a Singapore patent application can only proceed to grant if the relevant requirements are fulfilled, including...
Following the move from a self-assessment system to a positive-grant system in 2014, a Singapore patent application can only...
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Enhanced Intellectual Property Collaboration Between Singapore and UK
Closer cooperation between the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was enhanced by a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Monday,...
Closer cooperation between the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was enhanced...
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Benefits of Enhanced IP Cooperation Between Singapore and Cambodia
Earlier this year, we reported on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry and Handicraft (MIH).
Earlier this year, we reported on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and...
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Why should I file a PCT patent application?
One question we often get asked by clients looking to protect their inventions overseas is why they should file a Patent Co-Operation Treaty (PCT) patent application. It’s a good question:...
One question we often get asked by clients looking to protect their inventions overseas is why they should file...
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Singapore: NUS/SABIC Collaboration Boosts Sustainable Energy Research
To meet demand for sustainable energy efficient processes for chemical and material production, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) executed a master research agreement (MRA) with National University of...
To meet demand for sustainable energy efficient processes for chemical and material production, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)...
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Indonesian Trade Mark Law Update
The trade mark outlook across Asia is rapidly changing. The large developing economic markets in Asia are generally great untapped resources in the trade mark landscape. These markets are...
The trade mark outlook across Asia is rapidly changing. The large developing economic markets in Asia are generally great...
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Patent Practice Update – Brunei
Prior to 1 January 2012, patent protection in Brunei was obtained through the re-registration of a patent granted in the United Kingdom, Malaysia or Singapore. On 1 January...
Prior to 1 January 2012, patent protection in Brunei was obtained through the re-registration of a patent granted in...
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