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Singapore Shipping Association and Association of Singapore Marine Industries v Hitachi, Ltd [2018] SGIPOS 14
In Singapore Shipping Association and Association of Singapore Marine Industries v Hitachi, Ltd, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and inventions — Revocation.
Dextra Asia Co Ltd and Another v Mariwu Industrial Co (S) Pte Ltd and Another Suit [2006] SGHC 7
A patent for a manufacturing process involving cold forging of rebars is valid and inventive where it overcomes known technical limitations and achieves a significant advance in the industry.
Main-Line Corporate Holdings Ltd v United Overseas Bank Ltd and Another (First Currency Choice Pte Ltd, Third Party) [2006] SGHC 233
In Main-Line Corporate Holdings Ltd v UOB [2006] SGHC 233, the High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, confirming patent validity and infringement. The court denied a grace period for the defendants, emphasizing that relying on third-party indemnities does not negate knowledge of infringement.
Nguyen Michael Anh v Serial System Ltd [2004] SGHC 264
The court held that the plaintiff did not have full title to the invention or patent application assigned to the defendant because the invention was developed or substantially developed during his prior employment with Omni, and thus belonged to Omni under his service agreement.
Ng Kok Cheng v Chua Say Tiong [2001] SGHC 143
The court held that the patent was valid and infringed, applying a purposive construction to the claims and finding that the defendant's product contained all essential integers of the patent.
Flexon (Pte) Ltd v Bean Innovations Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 219
In Flexon (Pte) Ltd v Bean Innovations Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 219, the High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, finding no patent infringement. The court declared the defendants' threats of legal action unjustifiable, granted an injunction, and ordered an inquiry into damages and costs.
Warner-Lambert Company LLC v Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 106
In Warner-Lambert Company LLC v Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions — Industrial application, Patents and Inventions — Novelty.
Towa Corp v ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and another [2015] SGHCR 4
In Towa Corp v ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Discovery, Patents and Inventions — Infringement.
Towa Corporation v ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and anor [2014] SGHCR 16
In Towa Corporation v ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and anor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Inspection of Property, Patents and Inventions — Infringement.
SUN ELECTRIC PTE. LTD. v SUNSEAP GROUP PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors
The High Court ruled that it lacks original jurisdiction to hear patent revocation proceedings or grant revocation orders via counterclaims in infringement suits. This decision clarifies procedural boundaries between the High Court and the Registrar of Patents.
AstraZeneca AB (SE) v Sanofi-Aventis Singapore Pte Ltd [2013] SGHCR 7
In AstraZeneca AB (SE) v Sanofi-Aventis Singapore Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions — Infringement, Civil Procedure — Pleadings.
Energenics Pte Ltd v Musse Singapore Pte Ltd and another suit [2013] SGHCR 21
In Energenics Pte Ltd v Musse Singapore Pte Ltd and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions — Assignment, Civil Procedure — Pleadings.
Astrazeneca AB v Ranbaxy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd [2012] SGHC 7
In Astrazeneca AB v Ranbaxy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions — Validity, Patents and Inventions — Revocation.
Martek Biosciences Corporation v Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd [2012] SGHC 35
In Martek Biosciences Corporation v Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions.
Novartis AG and another v Ranbaxy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd [2012] SGHC 253
In Novartis AG and another v Ranbaxy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and inventions.
AstraZeneca AB (SE) v Sanofi-Aventis Singapore Pte Ltd [2012] SGHC 16
In AstraZeneca AB v Sanofi-Aventis, the Singapore High Court ruled that patentees need not plead specific product composition details in section 12A Medicines Act actions. The court dismissed the striking-out application, prioritizing the legislative intent for discovery over initial pleading.
Main-Line Corporate Holdings Ltd v DBS Bank Ltd [2012] SGHC 147
In Main-Line Corporate Holdings Ltd v DBS Bank Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions.
Martek Biosciences Corporation v Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd [2011] SGHC 71
In Martek Biosciences Corporation v Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions.
Dien Ghin Electronic (S) Pte Ltd v Khek Tai Ting (trading as Soon Heng Digitax) [2011] SGHC 36
In Dien Ghin Electronic (S) Pte Ltd v Khek Tai Ting (trading as Soon Heng Digitax), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions.
Muhlbauer AG v Manufacturing Integration Technology Ltd [2009] SGHC 45
In Muhlbauer AG v Manufacturing Integration Technology Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions.
Zyfas Medical Co (Sued as a firm) v Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Process patents fall within the scope of 'a patent under the Patents Act' for the purposes of the patent linkage scheme under the Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations 2016.
Main-Line Corporate Holdings Ltd v United Overseas Bank Ltd and Another (First Currency Choice Pte Ltd, Third Party) [2009] SGHC 232
In Main-Line Corporate Holdings Ltd v United Overseas Bank Ltd and Another (First Currency Choice Pte Ltd, Third Party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages — Election of remedies, Patents and Inventions.
ASM Assembly Automation Ltd v Aurigin Technology Pte Ltd and Others [2009] SGHC 206
In ASM Assembly Automation Ltd v Aurigin Technology Pte Ltd, the High Court revoked the plaintiff's patent for lack of novelty and inventiveness. Consequently, the court ruled the plaintiff's cease-and-desist demands were groundless threats, awarding the defendant an injunction and damages.
National University Hospital (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Cicada Cube Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 53
In National University Hospital (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Cicada Cube Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and Inventions — ownership, Patents and Inventions — employee's invention.