Region: Singapore

Temu takes on Shein; Unilever accused of greenwashing; Oatly wins milk challenge – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at China Mobile launching an NFT marketplace, Diageo identifying five major trends shaping consumer behaviour, and much more. 

19 December 2023

‘Prosecco’ to be registered as GI following landmark Court of Appeal decision

This is the first time that the Court of Appeal has considered the operation and interpretation of various provisions under the Geographical Indications Act.

27 November 2023

Connections: the making of a memorable and effective IP conference

In this week’s Saturday opinion, WTR reflects on the opportunities that the APAA conference and INTA Annual Meeting have provided Asia-based IP practitioners this year.

25 November 2023

Friends, diversity and intimate discussions: four days with the APAA

Key takeaways and highlights from APAA’s 2023 annual meeting in Singapore, which saw nearly 1,400 attendees from 65 jurisdictions. 

08 November 2023

10 years of filing activity in ASEAN

We delve into filing data over the past decade to reveal trademark filing trends across the 10 countries.

19 October 2023

PETRONAS named most valuable ASEAN brand, but banking industry steals the show

Brand Finance’s first ASEAN rankings reveal the most valuable brands in the region.

18 October 2023

Top trademark filers across ASEAN unveiled

Data analysis reveals the companies with the largest trademark portfolios in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – and evolving trends among the most active filers.

16 October 2023

Singapore launches world’s first intangibles disclosure framework

The first-of-its-kind framework enables businesses to disclose their intangible assets systematically and comprehensively, but will require a “collective effort from private-public partnerships”.

11 September 2023

Singapore: Initiatives to Fast-track IP Disputes Coincide with Increased Focus on Distinctiveness

The national IP regime’s efforts to modernise rely on the fast-track option to provide efficient, respected decisions that account for evolving approaches to trademark law, particularly acquired distinctiveness and inherent technical distinctiveness.

25 August 2023

NFTs, the Metaverse and Blockchain Technology Create New Risks to Brand Protection in Singapore

While brand owners look to expand their IP portfolios to include digital goods and services, there remains considerable uncertainty arising from the lack of infringement remedies for tackling bad actors in the digital Wild West.

25 August 2023

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