SINGAPORE: THE ELECTRIFIED STORM WAR BETWEEN SEIKO AND SEIKI
A recent case decided by Intellectual Property of Singapore (IPOS) in relation to dispute concerning a trade mark application filed by Choice Fortune Holdings Limited and opposition by Seiko Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha(trading as Seiko Holdings Corporation).
Choice Fortune Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Applicant’’) applied to register a trade mark for ‘‘SEIKI’’ on 6 January...
SINGAPORE: DELAY DEFEATS LITERAL APPROACH OF STATUTORY RULES
In the case of V Hotel Pte. Ltd. v Jelco Properties Pte. Ltd., Intellectual Property of Singapore (IPOS) after having all grounds of opposition examined followed by a proceeding of jurisdiction consequently held in favor of Jelco Properties Pte Ltd.
On 5 August 2010, V Hotel Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Applicant’’) applied to register a trade mark for ‘‘V Hotel’’ in Class 43...
SINGAPORE: MARTINI ON THE ROCK
A recent case decided by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) that relates to a dispute concerning trade mark registration by Barcardi & Company Limited and application for revocation and invalidation by G3 Enterprises. Inc.
G3 Enterprises, Inc. (hereinafter referred as “the ‘Applicant’’) had applied to register a multi-class trade mark application for the mark...
SINGAPORE: STARWOOD VS STAYWELL
In the case of Staywell Hospitality Group Pty Ltd v Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and another and another appeal, after going through a lengthy process of jurisdiction, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) held that Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. succeeded in the opposition proceeding on grounds of all evidence submitted.
Staywell Hospitality...
SINGAPORE: A ACE MARK HELD VALID
The case of Sin Fatt Industrial Co. Sdn. Bhd. v Star Industrial Company Limited had illustrated some important dictum to be appreciated in Singapore in the future.
Sin Fatt Industrial Co. Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian company (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Applicant’’) had file two applications to register the two sided stylized mark A ACE in Class 21 specifically toothbrush on 31 July 2009...
MALAYSIA: TRADE MARK BATTLE BETWEEN MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR
This is an interesting case about trade mark registration involving a manufacturer based in Germany and its’ distributor in Malaysia.
Wieland Electric GmbH (hereinafter referred to as “the Plaintiff”) filed an originating summons in the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur seeking several declaratory orders against the Industrial Automation (M) Sdn. Bhd., (hereinafter referred as “the 1st...
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...