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22nd Mar 2019

Singapore Court of Appeal Reverses High Court Decision on Patent Revocation Jurisdiction

Earlier this year, the Singapore Court of Appeal reversed a High Court decision that held Singapore legislation, including the Singapore Patents Act, did not afford the High Court with...

Earlier this year, the Singapore Court of Appeal reversed a High Court decision that held Singapore legislation, including the...

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13th Mar 2019

Say Hello To Myanmar’s New Trademark Law (Part 1)

Years of international anticipation for Myanmar’s enactment of its first specialized trademark law culminated in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Combined House of Parliament)’s Law No. 3 of 2019 (hereinafter “the...

Years of international anticipation for Myanmar’s enactment of its first specialized trademark law culminated in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Combined...

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7th Mar 2019

Celebrating International Women’s Day: perspectives from our Singapore team

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Principals Choo Chiou Yu and Serene Ong from our Singapore office share the thoughts on being a successful leader and managing work-life balance.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Principals Choo Chiou Yu and Serene Ong from our Singapore office share the thoughts...

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26th Feb 2019

Singapore Update: Appeal Confirms That a Monster Can Indeed Be Sweet

The case, Monster Energy Company v. Glamco Co, Ltd. SGHC 238, was an appeal to the Singapore High Court by Monster Energy Company (the appellant) against the decision...

The case, Monster Energy Company v. Glamco Co, Ltd. SGHC 238, was an appeal to the Singapore High...

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20th Feb 2019

Mergers during Renewal Grace Period or A Chicken and Egg Problem

Since the Thai Trademark Act (No.3) came into force on 28 July 2016, it has been possible for trademark owners to file applications to renew their registrations within six...

Since the Thai Trademark Act (No.3) came into force on 28 July 2016, it has been possible for trademark...

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14th Feb 2019

Malaysia Update: Business Cessation Does Not Necessarily Mean Abandonment of Trademark

In Kong Kin Loong & Anor v. Kong Sou Keet & Ors, 1 LNS 1203, Aug. 21, 2018, the originating summons concerned a decision by the Registrar of...

In Kong Kin Loong & Anor v. Kong Sou Keet & Ors, 1 LNS 1203, Aug. 21, 2018,...

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13th Feb 2019

Indonesia Update: Pay Outstanding Annuities or New Patent Applications will be Refused

The Indonesia Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) issued a circular dated 17 February 2019 indicating that the initial six months deadline has been extended by another six months...

The Indonesia Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) issued a circular dated 17 February 2019 indicating that the initial...

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13th Feb 2019

Spruson & Ferguson receives multiple rankings in WTR 1000 – 2019

We are pleased to announce that Spruson and Ferguson has been recognised in the 2019 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 for several countries across the Asia-Pacific. Australia...

We are pleased to announce that Spruson and Ferguson has been recognised in the 2019 edition of the World...

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30th Jan 2019

Myanmar Update: New Trade Mark Law To Be Promulgated (Part 2)

Following our recent Myanmar Update on the New Trade Mark Law, we are pleased to report that the Assembly of the Union of Myanmar has finally approved the New...

Following our recent Myanmar Update on the New Trade Mark Law, we are pleased to report that the Assembly...

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17th Jan 2019

Myanmar Update: New Trade Mark Law To Be Promulgated

Myanmar’s legislative process requires that a Bill be passed by both houses of the Legislative Assembly and given assent by the President of the Union. The law will come...

Myanmar’s legislative process requires that a Bill be passed by both houses of the Legislative Assembly and given assent...

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11th Jan 2019

Spruson & Ferguson Practitioners Recognised as MIP Rising Stars

We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson practitioners Sarah McKeith, Daniel Wilson, Jonathan Loh and Grace Wong have been recognised as MIP (Managing Intellectually Property) Rising Stars...

We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson practitioners Sarah McKeith, Daniel Wilson, Jonathan Loh and Grace Wong...

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19th Dec 2018

Taiwan Update: Use of Mark on English-language Website Sufficient to Defend Revocation Claim

The Taiwan IP Court has maintained the Taiwan Trade Marks Office’s decision and held that Double Dynasty Co., Ltd. (“Proprietor”) was able to rely on use on a website...

The Taiwan IP Court has maintained the Taiwan Trade Marks Office’s decision and held that Double Dynasty Co., Ltd....

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