Intellectual Property

11 cases · March 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Intellectual Property appeared in 11 reported decisions between March 2025 and February 2026, with the High Court (General Division) handling 12 case appearances. Breach of confidence was the most common sub-topic with 4 cases. Trade mark and trade name disputes featured prominently, covering infringement, passing off, remedies including account of profits and statutory damages, and relative grounds for refusal. Patent invalidity and infringement each appeared in 1 case, as did copyright infringement.

Judge Dedar Singh Gill decided the most IP cases with 3 decisions. Ravindran Associates LLP appeared in 2 cases. Lawyer Chan Wenqiang appeared in 2 IP cases during this period.

Data coverage: between March 2025 and February 2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Law of confidence — Breach of confidence 4

Trade marks and trade names — Infringement — Internet usage 1

Trade marks and trade names — Passing off — Remedies — Account of profits 1

Trade marks and trade names — Remedies — Damages — Account of profits 1

Trade marks and trade names — Remedies — Statutory damages 1

Trade marks and trade names — Passing off 1

Patents and inventions — Invalidity 1

Patents and inventions — Infringement 1

Trade marks and trade names — Passing off — Misrepresentation 1

Law of confidence — Remedies 1

Trade mark and trade names — Relative ground for refusal — Passing off 1

Trade mark and trade names— Relative ground for refusal — Similarity to earlier registered trade mark 1

Court Distribution

SGHC 12 SGHCR 2 SGHC(A) 1 SGCA 1

What are the most common IP disputes in Singapore courts?

Among 11 intellectual property cases between March 2025 and February 2026, breach of confidence (4 cases) was the most litigated issue, followed by trade mark infringement and passing off disputes, patent invalidity and infringement, and copyright infringement.

Which judges handle intellectual property cases in Singapore?

Judge Dedar Singh Gill decided the most intellectual property cases with 3 decisions between March 2025 and February 2026. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, Judge Steven Chong, Judge Kannan Ramesh, and Judge Andrew Phang each decided 1 IP case.