On 7th October 2015, the company YITAI (SHANGHAI) PLASTIC CO., LTD. (“the Applicant”) filed an International Registration no. 1292448 for the mark   designating Singapore, in classes 17, 19, and 20. The subject mark was opposed by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company (“the Opponent”) further...

Australian fashion designer, Katie Jane Taylor, who sells clothing under her maiden name Katie Perry, sued pop star Katy Perry for trademark infringement in October 2019. This was done on the basis that Katy Perry was selling clothes in Australia bearing a name that was...

Singapore’s Geographical Indications (GI) Rules 2019 was enforced on 1st April 2019 to implement the Geographical Indications Act of 2014 and launch a new Registry of GIs within the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS).

One of the main challenges in securing the registration of 3D trademarks lies in the recognition of its distinctive character. These marks are rarely considered distinctive on their own and face many objections based on this ground. While it is possible to prove that a...

You must have come across various classic trademarks, but what about the non-traditional ones? Businesses are increasingly turning to non-conventional marks in the hope of making their brand memorable. 3D shapes are one such. This article provides you with information on the registration of 3D...