SINGAPORE: MARTY’S IS NOT SIMILAR TO SMARTIES
In the case of Liwayway Marketing Corporation v Societe Des Produits Nestle S. A., the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) held that Societe des Produits Nestle S. A. failed in proving their grounds both written and oral.
Liwayway Marketing Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) had applied for a multi-class trade mark application for a stylized mark MARTY’S in...
SINGAPORE: L.12.12 TRADE MARK SURVIVED OPPOSITION PROCEEDINGS
In a trade mark case of Lacoste v Carolina Herrera, Ltd, the hearings and mediation group of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore ruled in favour of Lacoste.
Lacoste (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) filed a trade mark application for the mark “L.12.12” on 2 December 2010 under International Registration No. 1061750 in Classes 3, 18 and 25 and the corresponding Singapore...
Singapore: Objections to Counter-Statements
In the case of BRG Brilliant Rubber Goods (M) Sdn. Bhd. v The Polo/ Lauren Company, L. P., the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) refused Applicant’s application to restore its’ trade mark applications and to apply for an extension of time to file and serve counter–statements.
BRG Brilliant Rubber Goods (M) Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) applied to...
Singapore: KU DE TA Trade Marks Were Held Valid
The High Court of Singapore recently dismissed a suit involving trade mark invalidation in a dispute between Guy Neale and others and Nine Squares Pty. Ltd.
Arthur Chondros, who is an Australian businessman, founded Ku De Ta Bali, a posh beachfront restaurant in Bali in 1997, and roped in together with other co-founders, namely Made Wiranatha, Guy Neale, Aki Kotzmichalis, White Horses Trading...
Singapore: Motherhood Becomes An Issue
A recent High Court case decided in Singapore relates to a dispute concerning passing off and well-known trade marks between Motherhood Pte. Ltd. and Lau Elaine & others.
Motherhood Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Plaintiff”) owns a magazine, namely, “Motherhood Magazine,” which deals with issues such as motherhood, parenting, pregnancy and childcare, or collective known as...
Singapore: Application For Amendment of Notice of Opposition
This is a trade mark opposition involving J.-E. Borie SA (hereinafter referred to as the “Applicant”) and MHCS (hereinafter referred to as the “Opponent”).
The Applicant had filed international trade mark application number 1058310 on 18 October 2010 for the mark “THE YELLOW LABEL” in Class 33 claiming AOC (Appellation d’originine controlee) wines (wines with protected...
Singapore: Not a TOTAL failure
Total English Learning Global Pte Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the First Plaintiff”) and Total English Learning International Pte Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the Second Plaintiff”). The First and Second Plaintiffs are the franchisors of the “I Can Read!” (“ICR”) system, which consists of an educational programme and educational materials developed to address all aspects of English...
Singapore: Request For Trademark Restoration Refused
In the case of Tilaknagar Industries Ltd v Distileerderij en Likburstokerij Herman Jansen BV, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) refused Tilaknagar Industries Ltd’s application for restoration of trademark applications and for request of extension of time to file statutory declaration.
Tilaknagar Industries Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) had applied for...
Singapore: Kenzo v Kenzo
In the case of Tsujimoto Kenzo v Kenzo, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) held Kenzo’s opposition to Tsujimoto Kenzo’s trademark applications as failing on all grounds and consequently, upheld the registration of the trademarks.
Tsujimoto Kenzo (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) is the proprietor and founder of a winery called “Kenzo Estate” in the United States,...
Singapore: Autozone Automotive v Autozone Parts
In the case of Autozone Automotive Enterprise v Autozone Parts Inc., the Principal Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks in Singapore revoked two trade marks registered in the name of Autozone Parts Inc. on the application by Autozone Automotive Enterprise.
Autozone Automotive Enterprise (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) is a partnership firm registered in Singapore in 1995 and since...