McCurry – Fighting That Spice, Come What McMay
From Malaysia to the rest of the world, McDonald’s has long and zealously guarded its famous “Mc-” trademarks, and few countries have seen as many…
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Reflections on the APAA 2025 Conference in Kuala Lumpur
The 21st General Assembly and 77th-78th Council Meetings of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), 2025 in Kuala Lumpur this November brought together intellectual property…
Henry Goh at INTA 2025 – San Diego, California
From 17 to 21 May 2025, the vibrant coastal city of San Diego, California played host to the 147th International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting,…
Singapore’s Rise in Global Innovation Index (GII): A Testament to Strong IP Protection
Understanding the Global Innovation Landscape The Global Innovation Index (GII), published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), serves as the world’s most comprehensive…
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore’s (IPOS’s) New Patent Prosecution Highway Fee Refund Initiative
When applicants need patent protection across multiple countries, they may face a costly and time-consuming challenge that often overwhelms even well-resourced businesses. To understand why…
Mediation Techniques and IP Dispute Resolution: Insights from a Singapore Case Study
Contemporary intellectual property disputes increasingly demonstrate the limitations of traditional litigation approaches, particularly when commercial relationships underpin legal conflicts. Recent experience from a Singapore patent…