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Jethanand Harkishindas Bhojwani v Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani (alias Mrs Lakshmi Jethanand Bhojwani) and others [2021] SGHC 256

In Jethanand Harkishindas Bhojwani v Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani (alias Mrs Lakshmi Jethanand Bhojwani) and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Intellectual Property — Law of confidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Composers and Authors Society of Singapore Ltd v Fox Networks Group Singapore Pte Ltd [2021] SGHC 241

In Composers and Authors Society of Singapore Ltd v Fox Networks Group Singapore Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Intellectual Property — Copyright.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Angliss Singapore Pte Ltd v Yee Heng Khay (alias Roger) [2021] SGHC 168

In Angliss Singapore Pte Ltd v Yee Heng Khay (alias Roger), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Employment Law — Employees’ duties, Intellectual Property — Law of confidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Digi International Inc v Teraoka Seiko Co, Ltd [2021] SGHC 165

In Digi International Inc v Teraoka Seiko Co, Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Intellectual Property — Trade marks and trade names.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

TMRG Pte Ltd and another v Caerus Holding Pte Ltd and another [2021] SGHC 163

In TMRG Pte Ltd and another v Caerus Holding Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Intellectual Property — Trade marks and trade names.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

FirstCom Academy Pte Ltd v Oom Academy Pte Ltd & 3 Ors

The court dismissed the claim for breach of restraint of trade, breach of confidence, copyright infringement, inducement of breach of contract, and conspiracy, finding that the restraint of trade clause was unenforceable due to lack of legitimate proprietary interest and that the

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd v Towa Corporation [2018] SGCA 1

In ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd v Towa Corporation, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Intellectual Property — Patents.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Singsung Pte Ltd v LG 26 Electronics Pte Ltd (trading as L S Electrical Trading) [2016] SGCA 33

In Singsung Pte Ltd v LG 26 Electronics Pte Ltd [2016] SGCA 33, the Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Singsung regarding passing off and copyright infringement. The case clarifies the discretionary nature of relief for groundless threats under the Copyright Act and emphasizes proportionality in IP l

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
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Intellectual Property as a Caste Atrocity: A Legal Breakthrough in Social Justice

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that intellectual property loss qualifies for compensation under the SC/ST Act. This landmark decision expands the definition of property, ensuring greater protection for marginalized scholars facing caste-based discrimination.

Anish Sinha
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Jan 31
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