Can patent term be extended in ASEAN countries?
In this article, patent attorney Vivian Wei Cheng discusses patent term extension in the association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN), a globally important group.
How to salvage a patent in view of disclosure-grace periods in Asia Pacific countries
The grant of a 20-year exclusive monopoly on a patented invention to a patent proprietor is done so in exchange for a full disclosure of the novel and inventive invention and how it may be worked.
Greenwashing in Singapore
Greenwashing, the act of making false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of products or services, is not a new phenomenon in Singapore.
Singapore: Key IP statutes changes – Intellectual Property (Amendment) Act 2022
The Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill is expected to come into effect in May 2022, introducing amendments to a host of current IP acts. We outline the various changes, detailing what these could mean for improving operational efficiency, and legislative and procedural clarity, for business registering IP assets in Singapore
Key IP statutes changes – Intellectual Property (Amendment) Act 2022
On 12 January 2022, the Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament and is expected to come into effect in May 2022.
Medical use claims in Asia Pacific region – The key differences you need to know
The Asia Pacific region is a significant emerging patent market for pharma companies. Our latest article explores the key differences to note in how medical use claims may be construed in various jurisdictions in the region.
Singapore patent law updates: Pre-grant third party observations of patent applications and post-grant re-examination of patents
In Singapore, amendments have been introduced to the Singapore Patent Rules from 1 October 2021 to formalise pre-grant third party observations and to introduce post-grant re-examination, with an aim to enhance dispute resolution processes.
