This legal update explores the Singapore Court of Appeal case confirming “Prosecco” to be registered as a geographical indication in Singapore.
SINGAPORE’S HIGHEST COURT CONFIRMS “PROSECCO” MAY BE REGISTERED AS A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
This case note discusses the United Kingdom Supreme Court’s ruling that only a natural person could be an inventor for the purposes of obtaining a patent in the United Kingdom, and the likely scenario in Singapore.
IMPACT OF AI ON INVENTORSHIP – LIKELY SCENARIO IN SINGAPORE?
This legal update covers the key features of the Online Criminal Harms Bill that was recently passed by the Singapore Parliament.
Online Criminal Harms Bill Passed in Parliament
This client note highlights: (a) the key takeaways of the MetaBirkins case, Hermes Int’l v. Rothschild, (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 2, 2023); and (b) a recent circular published by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore that provided timely guidance on the topic of registering trademarks for NFTs and metaverse-related goods and services.
Singapore – Trademark Protection for NFTs and Goods in the Metaverse
We are pleased to announce that Lee & Lee has received the Legal Aid Bureau (“LAB”) Appreciation Award – Gold 2022 for Outstanding Contribution by a Law Firm. The award recognises the contributions of law firms to the Legal Aid Scheme, through actively encouraging their lawyers to volunteer with LAB, and supporting their lawyers’ work as LAB’s Assigned Solicitors. The award also recognises the efforts of these Assigned Solicitors on non case-related matters, such as promoting the Legal Aid Scheme […]
The firm is pleased to announce that Mr. Phang Cunzheng has joined as a Partner of the Firm with effect from 22 August 2022.
Cunzheng joins the Firm as a Partner in the Banking and Finance Department. His experience includes practising in the Banking and Finance practice group of another Singapore law firm and working as an in-house legal counsel at an Asian-based conglomerate, where he primarily supported the group’s banking and financing transactions.
Cunzheng’s full profile can be viewed here.
This case note discusses a recent District Court judgment in which the Court dismissed a defamation claim brought by an ex-Chairman of a Management Corporation’s Management Council against his fellow council members.
District Court Considers Defamation Claim In Respect Of A Letter Written By The Defendants’ Lawyers
On 1 July 2022, changes to the disciplinary process for doctors came into effect. Some of these changes are set out in the Medical Registration (Disciplinary Commission and Disciplinary Tribunal) Rules 2022, while other changes are set out in the new Medical Registration Act.
This article provides a comparative review of the changes to the disciplinary process for doctors, and an assessment of whether these changes will make a practical difference to doctors who are subject to a complaint.
Which changes […]
We are pleased to inform that our Mr. Adrian Chan (Head of Corporate) and Mr. Zech Chan (Intellectual Property) have received Public Service Medals (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) at this year’s National Day Awards.
The National Day Awards recognise various forms of merit and service to Singapore. These awards include the Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat), which is awarded to people who have rendered commendable public service in Singapore or for their achievement in the field of arts and letters, sports, […]
This client note discusses a recent Strata Titles Board application in which the Strata Titles Board ordered payment of costs by a Respondent which conceded the application prior to arbitration hearing.
Strata Titles Board Orders MCST To Pay $6,000 In Costs After It Concedes To An Application For Safety Awning