What to consider when assessing trademark similarity: Daimler AG v Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd [2022] SGIPOS 1
By Lauren Bennardo
Knowing when to raise an opposition or if your trademark is considered similar to another mark can be a difficult task. Owners are encouraged to assess the total impression of the mark, particularly from a consumer perspective. This was demonstrated in the recent case of Daimler AG v Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd [2022] SGIPOS 1 where the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) rejected an opposition for two marks which appeared to be similar.
[Vietnam] Lack of Inventive Step? Don’t Worry, Get a Utility Solution Patent Instead
By Linh Nguyen
Numerous resources – time, money and effort – are invested when creating an invention, in the hopes of getting a successful patent and thereafter using it as springboard for further innovation and growth. But when your patent application is rejected because the invention is found to lack the inventive step criteria upon substantive examination by the National Intellectual Property office, what happens then?
Wonton Tussle: Who is the Real Owner Post-Mortem?
By Danush Sinnan
Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte. Ltd. v Pauline New Ping Ping [2022] SGIPOS 10
Awareness of the ownership of trademarks is important, especially if relationships between business partners sour or if the main shareholder of the business passes away. In the recent case of Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte. Ltd. v Pauline New Ping Ping [2022] SGIPOS 10, this principle was exemplified. The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) rejected an opposition to three marks that were claimed to be existing marks owned by another party in the Register.
[12 October 2022] UTP: Intellectual Property Rights In The Era Of Industry 4.0
[The Intern Interview] Danush Sinnan
The KASS team recently welcomed Danush Sinnan, an outgoing intern from New York!
Trademark Protection – A Long Way To Go?
By Ngan Pham
Your trademark has been granted a trademark registration certificate after two years of effortful prosecution – is this the happy ending you’ve been waiting for? Congratulations, but NOT yet.
A2 v Atwo: Can These Two “Similar” Marks Co-exist?
By Danush Sinnan
It can be difficult to ascertain whether your trademark rights are being encroached upon or not. When is another mark considered too similar? Owners are encouraged to assess the total impression of the mark, particularly from the perspective of the average customer. This was demonstrated in the recent case of Société des produits Nestlé S.A. v The A2 Milk Company Limited [2022] SGIPOS 12 where the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore rejected an opposition in which two marks appeared similar.
Thinking Of Using Your Surname As A Trademark?
By P. Kandiah
Did you know that many well-known brands are the names of the original founders of the business? Yes, you can use your name as a trademark for the products you manufacture, or for the services you provide (subject to certain conditions that we’ll discuss below).
[13 September 2022] Connext: Bagaimana Menciptakan Merek Yang Menarik
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