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Singapore — 20 August 2024 — Cantab IP Pte Ltd, a leading patent and trade mark attorney firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Magdelene Ong to its team. This strategic hire reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and enhancing its capabilities in drafting, prosecution, litigation, and strategic intellectual property management.
Magdelene brings over 20 years of experience in patent and registered design law, with a distinguished career that includes being a Partner for 10 years in a leading global firm of patent and trade mark attorneys. She has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in the semiconductor, telecommunications, software, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, providing expert advice on patent strategy, and navigating the complexities of patent litigation.
“Magdelene’s extensive knowledge and experience in patent and design law make her an invaluable addition to our team,” said Dr Khoo Chong Yee of Cantab IP Pte Ltd. “Magdelene’s expertise in the chemical and tech industries complements our traditional focus on life sciences and will further enhance our ability to serve our clients with the high standards they expect from us. We are really excited to have Magdelene on board.”
We are pleased to announce that Dr Khoo Chong Yee is now an ISTMA Registered Trade Mark Agent.
The Institute of Singapore Trade Mark Agents (ISTMA) maintains a “Register of Trade Mark Agents”, comprising members of the Institute. Provided they maintain their membership of the Institute, ISTMA members may use the designation of “ISTMA Registered Trade Mark Agent”.
ISTMA members are required to continue to practice trade mark agency and maintain their continuing professional education in trade mark matters. They are also required to comply with a Code of Conduct issued by ISTMA.
As well as practising trade mark law, Dr Khoo is also a European Patent Attorney and a Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney, as well as a Registered Singapore Patent Agent.
Chong-Yee Khoo will give a talk on patent enablement in Singapore at a webinar on 22 July 2024. He will give an overview of the law and practice regarding patent enablement and sufficiency in Singapore, and will focus on the Singapore Court of Appeal judgement on IIa Technologies Pte Ltd v Element Six Technologies Ltd.
The webinar is jointly organised by The Association of Singapore Patent Attorneys (ASPA) and the Capital Intellectual Property Services Association (Beijing, China).
During the webinar, speakers from the two professional organisations will talk on patent prosecution and patent litigation in their respective jurisdictions.
You’re cordially invited to the Small Firm Breakfast during the Annual Meeting of the International Trade Mark Association 2024 in Atlanta.
Details of the INTA 2024 Small Firm Breakfast are as follow:
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Date: 22 May 2024 (Wednesday)
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Time: 8 am to 10 am
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Venue: Corner Bakery, 270 W Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
As in years past, just roll up, choose your food and drink, pay for it and join the rest of the group for some chat and networking.
There is no need to register for the event, but please be aware that this is a “pay your own way” do (and is not an INTA reception as such).
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Chong-Yee Khoo will give a talk on patent prosecution in Singapore at a webinar organised by the patent attorney associations of Singapore, France and Australia on 8 April 2024.
The webinar is jointly organised by The Association of Singapore Patent Attorneys (ASPA), CNCPI - Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle and the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA).
During the webinar, speakers from the three professional organisations will talk on patent prosecution and patent litigation in their respective jurisdictions.
For more information, please see the event listing on the ASPA website.