SINGAPORE: The Mental Property Workplace of Singapore (IPOS) mentioned on Tuesday (Sep 9) that it supplied help to Singapore style model Aupen amid a potential trademark dispute with American retail giant Target.
In response to CNA’s queries, IPOS mentioned that it initiated contact with Aupen and met with them on Sep 1 after studying of the matter, including that it “will not be conscious that the matter has now turn into a lawsuit”.
“IPOS offered data to Aupen on Singapore’s commerce mark registration and opposition procedures. IPOS defined to Aupen that our commerce mark utility course of included a window for any events to oppose the registration of a trademark,” it added.
The statutory board mentioned it assured Aupen that its present trademark on the IPOS register stays legitimate, and that it suggested Aupen to hunt impartial authorized counsel on the matter.
“IPOS maintains a registration regime that ensures equal and truthful entry for all corporations in search of trademark safety in Singapore.”
