IP - Patents

SINGAPORE TRADE MARKS – THE POLO/LAUREN COMPANY, L.P.’S APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF INVALIDITY AGAINST ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE POLO CLUB LTD’S TRADE MARK FAILS ON ALL GROUNDS – THE POLO/LAUREN COMPANY, L.P. v ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE POLO CLUB LTD [

In a decision rendered by an Assistant Registrar at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), IPOS held that an application for declaration of invalidity of Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club Ltd’s trade mark failed on all grounds. (A) Who are the parties involved in this case?   The Polo/Lauren Company, L.P. (Applicant) A […]

Singapore Trade Marks – Starbucks fails on all Opposition Grounds Lodged Against Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.’s allegedly “Similar” Trade Mark – Starbucks Corporation v Morinaga Nyugyo Kabushiki Kaisha [2017] SGIPOS 18

In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), IPOS held that Starbucks’ opposition against Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd’s trade mark application failed on all grounds.   (A) Who are the parties involved in this case?   Morinaga Nyugyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.) (Applicant)   Japanese manufacturer of […]

Amendments to Granted Patent Claims dismissed by Singapore Court of Appeal due to Obvious Invalidity and Undue Delay in making amendments – Warner-Lambert Company LLC v Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd 2017 SGCA 45

In a decision rendered by Singapore’s Court of Appeal on 1 August 2017, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal to make various amendments to patent claims, reasoning that the granted claims were obviously invalid to begin with and that there was undue delay by the plaintiff in seeking amendments.   (A) Who are the […]

Howard IP Law Group, PC joins IR as the exclusive IP Patents member in US – Pennsylvania

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Edward J. Howard, ESQ. of Howard IP Law Group, PC. Edward has joined IR as our exclusive IP Patents member in US – Pennsylvania. Mr. Howard’s practice covers the full range of intellectual property procurement and counseling, including advising on Intellectual property […]

Howard IP Law Group, PC joins IR as the exclusive IP Patents member in US – Pennsylvania

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Robert E. Rosenthal, ESQ. of Howard IP Law Group, PC. Robert has joined IR as our exclusive IP Patents member in US – Pennsylvania. Mr. Rosenthal practices in domestic and international patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights. Mr. Rosenthal’s practice includes […]

Singapore Report – Sun Electric Pte Ltd v Sunseap Group Pte Ltd and others [2017] SGHC 232

FACTS OF THE CASE Name of the Case: Sun Electric Pte Ltd v Sunseap Group Pte Ltd and others [2017] SGHC 232 Tribunal/forum: High Court   PARTIES Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Singapore-incorporated company which retails solar energy to consumers in Singapore. It is the registered proprietor of Singapore Patent Application No. 10201405341Y (“the Patent”), […]

Changing Tides? How Investor Conservatism and Discipline Are Impacting Venture Financing Deal Terms

Most of the prevailing core legal terms in seed and early-stage venture capital transactions have remained relatively stable throughout the current decade. As we survey the most recent transactions, however, we are seeing some evidence of changing tides, as investor conservatism and increased discipline seem to be finding their way into more deal terms. For […]

Timothy J. KellyPartner, TJ Kelly Intellectual Property Law, PC

McCarter Adds Two Prominent Product Liability Partners

Amy Vanni Brings Life Sciences, Healthcare Experience to Philadelphia Office; Wilfred Coronato, 1st Chair in Successful Fen-Phen Defense, Joins In Newark Two prominent products liability defense litigators – one from Reed Smith and one from Hughes Hubbard & Reed, and both with significant experience in health care matters – have joined McCarter & English as […]

Timothy J. KellyPartner, TJ Kelly Intellectual Property Law, PC

Houlihan² joins IR as the exclusive IP – Patents Member in Australia

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dr. Elizabeth Houlihan of Houlihan². Elizabeth has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Patents Member in Australia. “Our Philosophy At Houlihan², our role is to advise you on how to best and most appropriately protect your creativity and to turn your Intellectual Property […]

Dr. Elizabeth HoulihanCo-Founder, Houlihan²