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ELLA CHEONG REPORTER

Intellectual Property Considerations for the Emerging Designer and Freelancer

Introduction As part of the National Design Centre’s “Next Gen” programme 2020, the DesignSingapore Council recently org…
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Indonesia Omnibus Law Counterbalances Covid19 Woes with Compulsory Licensing Relief

There is finally light at the end of the tunnel for patent rights holders who were previously concerned about the obliga…
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Myanmar IP Update: Soft Opening Window Opens for Applications under New Trade Mark Law

After an extended hiatus since the initial enactment of Myanmar’s new Trade Mark Law on 30 January 2019, the Department …
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Leveraging on Intangible Assets in a Post-Pandemic World – Strategic Acquisition of IP

Introduction As countries around the world prepare to open up their economies following months of lockdown, businesses l…
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The Importance of a Properly Drafted Patent Specification

Introduction Are you a business owner looking to file your first patent application? Are you interested in learning more…
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It’s A Wrap! Well-known Manufacturer Fails in bid to obtain Trade Mark Protection for Chocolate Product Shape and Wrapper.

In the matter of a trade mark application by Ferrero S.p.A. [2019] SGIPOS 19, the Intellectual Property Office of Singap…
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EC Circular: UPDATES ON THE PROCESSING TIME FOR RENEWALS OF MALAYSIAN TRADEMARK REGISTRATION 

EC Circular: UPDATES ON THE PROCESSING TIME FOR RENEWALS OF MALAYSIAN TRADEMARK REGISTRATION You may be aware that the s…
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Death by Genericide: How Trademarks Become the Victims of Their Own Fame

Death by Genericide: How Trademarks Become the Victims of Their Own Fame Jacuzzi. Escalator. Hovercraft. Bubble wrap. Ba…
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Leveraging on Intangible Assets in a Post-Pandemic World

Leveraging on Intangible Assets in a Post-Pandemic World Introduction As countries around the world prepare to open up t…
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