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 …
Trademark Tensions on the Track: Analyzing New Balance’s Lawsuit Against Decathlon
On September 15, 2026, New Balance filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Decathlon in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The dispute revolves around Decathlon’s KIPRUN …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Understanding IPOS Fee Adjustments for 2025: A Detailed Look
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced upcoming revisions to its official fees, effective from 1 September 2025. These adjustments, detailed in its most recent circular, aim to …
Singapore IP Office Launches Patent and Trademarks Acceleration Program
18 June 2025 On May 8, 2025, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced the official implementation of two new acceleration programs, SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks …
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