This case note discusses a recent District Court judgment in which the Court dismissed a defamation claim brought by an ex-Chairman of a Management Corporation’s Management Council against his fellow council members.
District Court Considers Defamation Claim In Respect Of A Letter Written By The Defendants’ Lawyers
On 1 July 2022, changes to the disciplinary process for doctors came into effect. Some of these changes are set out in the Medical Registration (Disciplinary Commission and Disciplinary Tribunal) Rules 2022, while other changes are set out in the new Medical Registration Act.
This article provides a comparative review of the changes to the disciplinary process for doctors, and an assessment of whether these changes will make a practical difference to doctors who are subject to a complaint.
Which changes […]
We are pleased to inform that our Mr. Adrian Chan (Head of Corporate) and Mr. Zech Chan (Intellectual Property) have received Public Service Medals (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) at this year’s National Day Awards.
The National Day Awards recognise various forms of merit and service to Singapore. These awards include the Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat), which is awarded to people who have rendered commendable public service in Singapore or for their achievement in the field of arts and letters, sports, […]
This client note discusses a recent Strata Titles Board application in which the Strata Titles Board ordered payment of costs by a Respondent which conceded the application prior to arbitration hearing.
Strata Titles Board Orders MCST To Pay $6,000 In Costs After It Concedes To An Application For Safety Awning
In March 2022, the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien, commemorated the 1st anniversary of the launch of Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 (the “Green Plan 2030”). The Green Plan contains initiatives to strengthen Singapore’s commitment to international environmental treaties, such as the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the Paris Agreement, and is one of the many “green” initiatives and regulations in Singapore. In this article, we briefly outline a number of the initiatives […]
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) recently announced a series of process changes and fee revisions for patents “to improve business-friendly and operational efficiency”. The changes and revisions are expected to be implemented in May 2022. This article provides an overview on the key process changes.
Singapore: Patents Form and Fee Updates
On 1 February 2022, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) updated its guidelines on the Section 34 and Section 47 Prohibitions (“New Guidelines”). In this article, we will briefly introduce the Section 34 and 47 prohibitions, discuss CCCS’ clarification on network effects in relation to these prohibitions as well as the impact of the clarification on your business.
Connecting the Dots – Integrating Network Effects in Singapore Competition Law
The new Supreme Court of Judicature (Intellectual Property) Rules 2022 came into force on 1 April 2022. It introduces a new streamlined track for resolving intellectual property disputes in the High Court known as the Simplified Process for Certain Intellectual Property Claims
This article will discuss the key features of the Simplified Process and the requirements for the Simplified Process to apply. The Simplified Process is a useful alternative pathway for litigants with limited means in less complex cases.
Simplified Process for […]
Please be informed that our office will be closed from Monday, 31 January 2022 to Wednesday, 2 February 2022.
We shall resume business on Thursday, 3 February 2022.
We take this opportunity to wish you a happy Chinese New Year holiday!
The firm is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as Partners of the Firm with effect from 1 January 2022:
Ms April Cheah (Litigation Department)
Mr Jasper Lim (Intellectual Property Department)
Ms Tong Miin (Real Estate & Property Department)
We take this opportunity to congratulate our Partners on their new appointments.