This client note discusses the implications of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore’s rejection of the “SKINS” mark on the ground that it was filed in bad faith.
IMPUTED KNOWLEDGE SINKS TRADE MARK APPLICATION FOR BAD FAITH
Lee & Lee is honoured to act for Kingsford Marina Development Pte. Ltd. in their new development ONE MARINA GARDENS which was launched for sale on 12 April 2025 (https://kingsford.com.sg/onemarinagardens/). This will be the first residential development in the Marina South precinct.
38% of the units were sold during the 12 April 2025 weekend launch.
Our Project Team for ONE MARINA GARDENS, led by our Mr Ow Yong Thian Soo (Head of Real Estate & Property Department), Ms Sharon Tay (Deputy Head […]
Our new article in our series on environmental, sustainability, and governance (“ESG”) matters provides a crucial overview for businesses and investors.
Discover how global legal frameworks and Singapore’s carbon tax & International Carbon Credit (ICC) framework are creating new avenues for growth and tax offsets. We explore key business opportunities in green project financing, carbon credit funds, and tech innovation.
Navigating this complex landscape, including legal risks and greenwashing concerns, demands expert insight. Early legal guidance is essential to ensure regulatory compliance, […]
We advised Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited in its initial public offering of US$12 million, at a public offering price of US$4.00 per share, on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The business carried on by Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited and its subsidiaries includes developing and commercializing health and beauty products, as well as products for managing chronic wounds. For more information, please read https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/10/3059258/0/en/Cuprina-Holdings-Cayman-Limited-Announces-Pricing-of-12-million-Initial-Public-Offering.html.
Partners Chee Leong Lun and Liane Lim advised Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited on the transaction. They were assisted by Su Zhiren.
📢 Navigating the complexities of oil spill liability in Singapore’s busy waters? Our latest article delves into the recent Marine Honour and Hellenic incidents, examining the obligations and potential legal liabilities shipowners face under Singapore law.
Singapore’s position as a top petrochemical hub and the world’s largest bunkering port makes understanding these regulations crucial. We break down the Merchant Shipping Acts and the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act, highlighting key aspects such as strict liability, compensation limits, and reporting […]
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) recently launched a fast track for patent and trade mark applications, reducing the time needed for office actions to be issued. This update summarises the main eligibility requirements to apply for the acceleration programmes, and briefly discusses the advantages this programme brings to businesses and innovators.
FAST-TRACKING INNOVATION: LAUNCH OF PATENT AND TRADE MARK ACCELERATION PROGRAMMES BY THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF SINGAPORE
Our firm acted for MilikiRumah, an Indonesian social Proptech startup founded by senior executives of PropertyGuru, in its recent equity funding round raising up to SGD 2.6 million. MilikiRumah provides rent-to-own housing solutions, enabling individuals and families to achieve homeownership through a more accessible and flexible model for them to build their home equity and credit records. This round of funding, backed by Ruifeng Wealth Management, a Singapore-based family office and Jani Rautiainen, Co-Founder of PropertyGuru, among other investors, will […]
The firm is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as Partners of the Firm with effect from 1 January 2025:
James Yap (Corporate Department)
Gayle Phua (Banking Department)
We take this opportunity to congratulate our Partners on their new appointments.
Recently, our corporate department and real estate department jointly hosted an event titled “Innovations in Trust, VCCs, and Real Estate Investments in Singapore”. The event explored the common tools used in the area of private wealth and how these tools have evolved over the years to adapt to the laws and regulations of Singapore.
In particular, our Corporate Partner, Mr. Joel Teo, briefly highlighted the innovative concepts used by companies to maximise profit extraction in light of sections 13O and 13U […]
Lee & Lee is honoured to act for Chuan Park Development Pte. Ltd. in their new development CHUAN PARK (comprising residential and commercial units) which was launched for sale on 10 November 2024.
More than 70% of the units were sold during the 10 November 2024 weekend launch.
Our Project Team for CHUAN PARK, led by our Ow Yong Thian Soo (Head of Real Estate & Property Department), Sharon Tay (Deputy Head of Real Estate & Property Department) and Rachel Ng (Senior […]