Contentious Trade Mark Proceedings at IPOS: Best Practices and other Practical Tips (Re-run)
New to handling contentious proceeding at IPOS? Or just looking at a refresher so that you can conduct proceedings at IPOS more efficiently and effectively?
In this practice-oriented seminar, the Hearings and Mediation Department (HMD) of IPOS will address practical issues in navigating contentious proceedings at IPOS. Participants will also receive tips on what to look out for so that you avoid some commonly made mistakes.
Whether you represent your clients in trade mark disputes, or if you or your organisation owns or uses IP and may be involved in disputes, you will learn some of the best practices in contentious trade mark proceedings at IPOS.
PARTNER ORGANISATION(S)
Programme Information
+65 6330 8686
- CPD Public Points: 3.5
- Practice Area: Intellectual Property
- Training Level: Advanced
Programme Information
+65 6330 8686
- CPD Public Points: 3.5
- Practice Area: Intellectual Property
- Training Level: Advanced
Learning Objectives
Who Should Attend
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 2.00 - 2.05 pm | Welcome & Introduction | Mr Mark lim |
| 2.05 - 2.35 pm | Pleadings | Ms Tan Mei Lin |
| 2.35 - 2.55 pm | Case Management Conference | Ms Celine Yong |
| 2.55 – 3.35 pm | Evidence | Ms Sandy Widjaja |
| 3.35 – 3.50 pm | Networking Tea Break | |
| 3.50 – 4.00 pm | Pre-Hearing Review | Ms See Tho Sok Yee |
| 4.00 – 4.30 pm | Hearings, Costs and Appeals | Mr Gabriel Ong |
| 4.30 – 4.50 pm | IPOS Digital Hub (HMD) | Ms Chee Sze Yin |
| 4.50 – 5.20 pm | Mediation |
Mr Aaron Thng Mr Caleb Goh |
| 5.20 – 5.30 pm | Panel Q&A |
All speakers, moderated by Ms See Tho Sok Yee |
| 5.30 pm |
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Hearings and Mediation Department (IPOS)
Chee Sze Yin, Gabriel Ong, See Tho Sok Yee, Tan Mei Lin, Sandy Widjaja, and Celine Yong
IPOS HMD hears disputes filed at IPOS, primarily trade mark oppositions, invalidations and revocations. HMD also manages cases by conducting case management conferences and pre-hearing reviews before a dispute reaches a full hearing, to encourage amicable settlement where possible, or to streamline disputes for efficient adjudication.
Aside from managing and adjudicating IP disputes, HMD also actively reviews legislation, policies and processes to keep them relevant and user-friendly.
In this workshop, the HMD team will share with participants some of the best practices in contentious trade mark proceedings at IPOS and other useful practice points.
Amica Law LLC
Aaron Thng
Director
Aaron, a Director at Amica Law LLC, specializes in trademark, copyright, confidential information, and domain name disputes. He's recognized for his anti-counterfeiting and brand protection work, collaborating with law enforcement and global luxury brands to investigate, restrain, and prosecute counterfeiters.
A National University of Singapore graduate, Aaron was called to the Singapore Bar in 2013. IP STARS recommends him as a "Rising Star" and "Notable Practitioner." He's also received glowing reviews in The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and World Trademark Review, which describes him as a "go-to partner for IP dispute resolution" and a "formidable force in the realm of IP law."
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Caleb Goh
Representative of the WIPO Center in Singapore
Caleb joined the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center in Singapore in 2024 as a legal officer and currently serves as the Representative of the WIPO Center in Singapore. In this role, he administers ADR cases, provides procedural guidance, conducts research to address regional needs, and develops tailored dispute resolution policies. He is also responsible for promoting WIPO’s ADR services across the ASEAN region and creating training materials to enhance regional engagement.
Before joining WIPO, Caleb was appointed a Young IP Mediator by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, during which he served as a shadow mediator in a successful IP mediation case.
He has spoken extensively about WIPO’s Arbitration and Mediation services at key events, including the ASEAN Regional Seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty and the ASEAN-Japan Good Practice Seminar on IP.
Caleb holds an LLB from the National University of Singapore and is an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
Coure Fees
Before subsidy - $588.60 (incl. GST)
After subsidy by IPOS HMD - $272.50 (incl. GST)
SILE Accreditation
SILE CPD Points: 3.5
Training Level: Advanced
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
SILE Attendance Policy
Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.
Terms and Conditions
- Full payment of course fees must be made to IPOS International upon course registration (with credit terms as stated in the invoice, if applicable).
- IPOS International reserves the right to deny admission to participants who have not made payment before course commencement, if applicable.
- Any request for withdrawal or refund is subject to approval by IPOS International’s management.
- Request for substitution has to be made in writing via email at least 3 working days before start of course date and is subject to acceptance by IPOS International.
- IPOS International reserves the right to cancel or postpone any programme due to unforeseen circumstances. A full refund will be given to registrants if the course is cancelled by IPOS International.
- IPOS International reserves the right to make any changes to the programme.
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