TLDR: Enterprise Singapore’s Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant, along with the EDG and PSG grants, stops taking new applications on 29 September 2026. From 30 September, one new grant replaces …
Securing EV Battery Infrastructure in Southeast Asia: From Market Leaders to Regulatory Sandboxes
Electric vehicle adoption across Southeast Asia has reached an undeniable turning point. Fueled by ambitious government electrification mandates and a surge of high-tech, accessible Chinese imports—spearheaded by market giants like …
How Singapore Became the Brains Behind Dyson’s S$699 Smart Toothbrush
Most media coverage treats the Dyson CameraJet™ as a UK engineering story: James Dyson’s team taking on the humble toothbrush. That angle misses the most important part of the product’s …
Unlocking Real Capital: What the New Global IP Valuation Standards Mean for Startups and SMEs
In today’s innovation-driven economy, up to 80% or more of an enterprise’s total value is bound up in intangible assets—patents, trade secrets, proprietary software, data assets, and brand trademarks. Yet, …
IP Update: IPOS Extends 18-Month Extension of Time Pilot for Patent Search & Examination
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has officially announced via Circular No. 4/2026 that its Extension of Time (EOT) Pilot Initiative for patent search and/or examination (S&E) report requests …
The Louis Vuitton vs. Molly Tea Verdict: Cross-Class Trademark Protection, Reputational Risk, and the Public View
Case Background In our previous discussions on trademark strategy, we explored the complexities of cross-industry brand protection and the importance of safeguarding intellectual property (IP) assets across different commercial classes. …
Red, White, and Rights: A Look at Intellectual Property in Singapore
It’s that time of the year again when Singapore is decked out in red and white. Yes, August is when the country celebrates its National Day – not only on …
IPOS Resumes Acceleration Programmes for Patents and Trademarks
From 1 September 2026, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is officially resuming acceptance of new requests under the SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks Fast acceleration schemes. …
From Patent to Practice: How Grab’s AI Architecture Powers a 24/7 Virtual COO for SMEs
TLDR: Grab’s newly patented AI platform acts as a virtual COO/CFO/CMO for SMEs—enabling instant operational changes via chat, proactively boosting sales, and automating supply and micro-lending needs. At Auriga IP, …
Who owns VAR? The IP Stack behind Football’s most Controversial Technology
TLDR: Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has become every football fan’s favourite villain: blamed for ruined celebrations, rescued results, and the occasional five-minute pause that feels longer than extra time. Yet …
More incentives to leverage on Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programs in Singapore
Planning your patent strategy requires a global outlook and several multifaceted considerations. When looking to file a patent application in Singapore, Auriga’s clients often benefit from leveraging on the PPH …
The Cost of “Free-Riding”: How Trademark Registration Protects Registered Marks Across Unrelated Industries
TLDR: A recent court decision in China awarding Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) against beverage chain Molly Tea underscores the growing judicial intolerance for cross-industry trademark infringement. Operating …
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