This decision, which was published on January 26, 2023, shows that to cross the high threshold of proving a claim in bad faith, an opponent must properly substantiate its arguments. Chuan Hong Seng Pte Ltd (applicant) is a company involved in the importation, distribution, and wholesaling of food products. Yap Fei Fei (opponent) was the […]
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SINGAPORE: Visual Similarity Wins High Court Judgment for Twitter
This decision from the High Court in Singapore, issued on November 23, 2022, illustrates the delicate balance a tribunal must undertake when assessing the similarity between two device marks. The High Court in Singapore set out the proper approach to understanding and applying the concepts of distinctiveness, and visual and conceptual similarity. VV Technology appealed […]
SINGAPORE: No Use Crying Over Spilled Milk
This decision recaps and applies the case law surrounding the marks-similarity enquiry. A2 filed a consolidated opposition against Nestlé’s trademarks (Trademark Application No. 40201926155W) and (Trademark Application No. 40201907176S) (collectively, the Application Marks), relying on A2’s own registered trademarks for . A2 unsuccessfully argued that a likelihood of confusion would arise between A2’s trademarks and the Application Marks, […]