As an International Trademark Association (INTA)‘s “The Lifecycle of a Trademark” International Certificate Program instructor, becoming the teacher instead of a student was equally a learning experience.

The program focuses on registration processes and protection measures to secure trademarks through searches, practical applications and real-world case studies in various countries and regions. Topics include Preliminary clearance, Full searches, Costs, Regional Treaties, Usage, Overcoming Objections, Renewals, Protection and Licensees/Registered users.

Certainly learnt much from fellow instructors and members from different jurisdictions.

Feel free to reach out regarding the issue of trademark registrations and protection with a worldwide perspective. Details of the program are at https://lnkd.in/eF6_msmE

It was a pleasure being back in the Lion City to speak about Intellectual Properties & E-commerce at the Temasek Polytechnic IP Forum. Many thanks to Annie Perumpoykail Gomez, Daniel Ng and Aaron Ong for organising the Forum with such dedication and inviting me.

The other Artificial Intelligence, Non-Fungible Tokens and the Metaverse sessions as well as Q&A panel discussion with my fellow speakers Benjamin Ang, Ankur Gupta and Pin-Ping Oh raised intriguing questions like “Who owns the IP?” and “Who is liable for infringement?” under these emerging technologies. It also invites much needed regulatory and case law developments not only in the ASEAN region, but also worldwide.

Eager to continue keeping up with and exchanging views on such current issues. Do reach out to share thoughts or opportunities of collaborating in this space. Till next time again, Singapore…

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Across the straits for an International Trademark Association (INTA) Unreal Campaign presentation in conjunction with the INTA Annual Meeting 2023 in Singapore!

Thanks to Temasek Polytechnic and Annie Perumpoykail Gomez for having me as well as our committee members Pui Keng Lim, Roberta Calazans, Aprajita Nigam and Yoshi Masutani.

Broadened my horizons by garnering a Singaporean perspective on counterfeits and why trademarks matter to the audience. Also shared a brief Malaysian legal perspective and experiences in cases involving international and South East Asian counterfeit “black market” syndicates including Singapore for a cross-border comparison.

Trust that it helped to raise awareness among the audience while I delved into the minds of overseas consumers. Excited for more future opportunities to exchange views.

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Pui Keng Lim and I had the opportunity to conduct an International Trademark Association (INTA) Unreal Campaign presentation at my alma mater, Victoria Institution.

As an alumnus or Old Boy, I was honoured to share about the importance of trademarks, risks of purchasing counterfeits and an insight into the legal profession with my fellow younger Victorians. It was also a nostalgic walk down memory lane for me as I recalled being just like the students in the audience and same hall that I used to sit in during simpler times which now seems aeons ago.

I sincerely hope that the advice and information that we had imparted helps them to, as our school motto goes, “Be Yet Wiser”. Feel free to reach out if you have ideas and more opportunities of giving back or collaborating.

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Great to be back at my HELP University law school to conduct an International Trademark Association (INTA) Unreal Campaign presentation with Pui Keng Lim.

It was thought provoking while exchanging views regarding the significance of trademarks and negative social impact arising from the illicit trade in counterfeits with the students and future lawyers.

Looking forward to more opportunities of giving back to the community and spreading the word about protecting intellectual property rights.

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It was a pleasure moderating the ‘Online Brand Protection: Protecting Brands and Consumers Over Multiple Online Channels’ panel session at the ASIA Security High Security Printing, Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection Conference & Exhibition.

Shoutout to the panellists Andy Chua , Alvin Chua , Desmond Tan , Weiwei Yang and Ray Patrick GTS for sharing their insights on e-commerce IP enforcement and being such good sports.

Huge thanks to Asia Security Group: High Security Printing & Brand Protection and Ibrahim Hazemm, MBA for the support and organising the event well. Till next time.

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