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Franchising in Singapore, in a nutshell

(Written by: Rachel Woo) Franchising is a method of distributing products or services involving a franchisor, who establ…
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Keeping trade secrets secret is no secret!

(Written by: Rachel Woo) Trade secrets can be the most important form of intellectual property rights to their owners. T…
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Navigating copyright perils in this age of social media

(Written by Rachel Woo) In Singapore, as well as in many other countries, there is automatic copyright protection. This …
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Contributed to the Lexology GTDT – Trademarks 2023 (Singapore Chapter)

We are pleased to contribute to the Singapore Chapter of Lexology Getting the Deal Through (GTDT) – Trademarks 2023. Thi…
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The Brand-as-a-Trade Mark Spectrum

(Written by: Rachel Woo) A trade mark serves as an identifier of where the goods and services originate from, in that it…
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A Summary of the Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill

(Written by: Priti Kaur Saini) With the recent passing of the Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill, proposed changes t…
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The Importance of a Trade Mark Clearance Search

(Written by: Priti Kaur Saini) Trade marks are “badges of origin” for a business. They are valuable intellectual propert…
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Why is Protection of Intellectual Property Important for Startups?

(Written by: Priti Kaur Saini) Intellectual Property (“IP”) is the lifeblood of a business and in the context of a start…
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Things You Should Know Before Filing A Patent: Confidentiality and Inventorship

(Written by: Huang Liangshu) Introduction As an individual or start-up who is well on the way to inventing the next big …
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