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12 March 2021
Introduction
The recent decision of the Registrar of Trade Marks (the “Registrar”) in Xiaomi Inc v MiChat Pte Ltd [2021] SGIPOS 2 (“Xiaomi v MiChat”) saw the battle between the mark “” against “” wherein the Registrar decided that the latter was...
[More] 09 March 2021
Understanding PDPA in a technologically advanced world
The debate around data privacy and user transparency around the world is not new. If only, it has shined an unforgiving light on the consequences of a technologically advanced world, the...
[More] 09 March 2021
What are the legal grounds for obtaining a divorce in Singapore
Getting a divorce may be a tedious process, especially if it is contested. Speaking to a divorce attorney before filing your application is advised so you always remain compliant to...
[More] 09 March 2021
A simple guide on adoption in Singapore
Governed by the Adoption of Children Act (ACA), child adoption in Singapore refers to the process where adopters are conferred parental rights over the child, during which the original parents sever their...
[More] 09 March 2021
Core legal issues impacting the technology sector in 2021
In Singapore, the technology sector is growing at a speed of light. Occupying the top spot as a potential world-leading technology hub, the country is well on track to develop to its...
[More] 24 February 2021
Since our previous note on Inward Re-domiciliation to Singapore published on 29 November 2017, and the imposition of more regulatory oversight and requirements in offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands, we have...
[More] 27 January 2021
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has revealed in its response to the Business Times on 7 December 2020, that it is looking into possibly “widening the scope of permissible fund managers to allow Single Family Offices to manage Variable Capital...
[More] 13 January 2021
White-collar crimes in Singapore to be aware of
In recent times, Singapore’s authorities have stepped up their efforts to reduce white-collar crimes by increasing the scale of investigations and the number of funds seized. Although there is no...
[More] 13 January 2021
COVID-19 impact on commercial leases: what we can learn
COVID-19 has brought about a range of unprecedented issues for businesses in Singapore pertaining to commercial leases. With the pandemic causing a dramatic downturn in trade for countless...
[More] 31 December 2020
Proposed Amendments to the Payment Services Act
In this client update, we highlight the proposed amendments to the Payment Services Act (“PS Act”) further to the Payment Services (Amendment) Bill which was first read on 2 November 2020....
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