Flooring objections to evidence of use in Singapore

12th January 2023

Lorraine Tay, Gene Kwek, and Randy Hong wrote an article for Managing IP on a decision by the Singapore Trademarks Registry that accepted evidence of use based on consumers’ online posts. The article highlights an example of where a company applying to register a mark, pointed to their corporate identity and use of the mark’s wording in their social media and online presence as evidence of use.

The full article can be read here.

Tagged with: Distinctiveness, Evidence of Use, Singapore, Trade Marks

Lorraine Tay

I am the joint managing partner of Bird & Bird ATMD and head of our Intellectual Property Group in Singapore. With more than 20 years' experience, I have honed a deep familiarity with international and cross-border issues involving IP commercialisation and brand management.

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Gene Kwek

As a managing counsel in our Intellectual Property Group in Singapore, I draw on my experience as a trade mark lawyer to help brand owners manage, protect and monetise their brands.

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Randy Hong

I am an associate in Bird & Bird's Intellectual Property team in Singapore.

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