This client note follows IPOS’ recent announcement of upcoming official fee increases. It highlights potential issues for IP owners to consider now.
IPOS fee increases will take effect soon – What IP owners should consider
This legal note discusses the successful MCST forced sale of several strata units in an industrial development, addressing the various circumstances and peculiarities present in this unique transaction.
MCST Forced Sale of Industrial Units to Recover Arrears of Contributions
This Client Note discusses the Singapore High Court’s award of S$200,000 in damages for trade mark infringement by an Instagram merchant selling ‘upcycled’ Louis Vuitton products.
SINGAPORE HIGH COURT AWARDS S$200,000 IN DAMAGES FOR TRADE MARK INFRINGEMENT BY INSTAGRAM MERCHANT SELLING UPCYCLED LOUIS VUITTON PRODUCTS
In the closing hours of 3 July 2025, the Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Finance and Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that by midnight of the following day, a new seller’s stamp duty (“SSD”) regime would be put in place (“the media release”). This comes after 8 years of the previous regime, in which the SSD holding period was pegged at three years, with rates of between 4 per cent and 12 per cent.Under the new SSD regime, implemented […]
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