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The Titus Low debacle regarding his explicit content on OnlyFans has caused much buzz amongst Singaporean netizens. Specifically, many have questioned why it is an offence to send nudes even if there is consent between parties. Moreover, why is it an offence when only paid subscribers have access to such obscene photos? Our Executive Director, Mark Teng, shares his insights on the matter.
Read MoreOur team is taking a moment to recharge our batteries and to spend some quality time with our loved ones. We will be back on our desks on 4 January 2022, energised and ready to address your concerns and solve your problems. If you need to reach us urgently, Jonathan (+65 9092 3018) and Mark (+65 9631 8291) are just one WhatsApp message away. In the meantime, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and a fruitful new year.
Read MoreRecently, there has been so much commotion concerning the KAWS: HOLIDAY public exhibition at Marina Bay. Long story short, the exhibition was cut short when ARR was served an interim injunction that mandated that the exhibition stop taking place. The injunction has since been set aside, but here's our view on what, where, when and why...
Read MoreWe saved 40% in rent by transitioning to a hybrid remote working model – couldn’t have done it without Tessaract.io. Adopting legal technology has supercharged our workflows and given our employees more flexibility. #LegalTechnology #THATistheway #LetsTalkAboutYourChallenge #SGDigital
Read MoreAt long last, the saga is over, and the race is won (pun intended). It has been a gruelling 2-and-a-half-year legal battle, but the final victor has been decided – our client, Dr. Ashley Liew, has triumphed. This article is a summary of the legal proceedings related to DC/DC 1784/2019, the defamation dispute between two Singaporean marathon runners, Ashley Liew (“Liew”), the Plaintiff, and Soh Rui Yong (“Soh”), the Defendant.
Read MoreWhen it comes to protecting your brand, taking the necessary steps to register your trade mark is a no-brainer. But before thinking about the specification of goods/services to be protected under your trade mark registration, a key consideration is the distinctiveness of your trade mark.
Read MoreIn 2019, That.Legal LLC was involved in the first-ever successful mediation under the EMPS (that was cross-border to boot). We represented Mr Suravit Kongmebhol in a trade mark related dispute against Aftershokz LLC, a New York-based company (Case reference [2019] SGIPOS MED 1), and the result of the mediation was very satisfying to all parties.
Read MoreThat we as a firm were able to expand in spite of the pandemic was in no way a coincidence. Lucas and Zachery’s grit over the past 6 months has given us the confidence that they can and will be assets to That.Legal. And so we earned another badge this year: a 100% retention rate – certainty for our trainees in this unpredictable climate.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that our very own Executive Director, Mark Teng, will be moderating a panel discussion jointly organised by MinLaw and LawSoc on the importance of digitisation in ensuring business continuity for the legal industry on Friday, 13 August 2021. The panel will consist of distinguished speakers, namely, Mr Edwin Tong SC, Mr Gregory Vijayendran SC, Mr Lim Seng Siew, and Ms June Lim.
Read MoreWe are looking for a Practice Trainee to join our firm from 3 January 2022 and another in 2024 to join our growing team. The trainee should have a personal interest in general knowledge, be motivated, proactive, hard-working, but most importantly willing to learn. The practice trainee will work closely with directors Jonathan Foong, Mark Teng, as well as lawyers in other ranks (see Our Team).
Read More“This arrangement minimises the decisions that I have to make if I were to be working from the office, such as when and where to pick my baby up… not having to worry about all these little things leaves me with the right headspace for quality work,” Gillian says.
Read MoreCommentary on Model and Artist’s Legal Tussle: Are my image rights as a model in a photograph protected from commercial use in Singapore? This article explores the possibilities and limitations of controlling the use of an image by a model in copyright infringement and passing off.
Read MoreSingapore’s very own local-brew, Tiger Beer, was recently featured in the pilot episode of Marvel’s “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” series... Being featured in a multi-billion-dollar franchise without having to spend a single cent is a testament to the power of the “Tiger Beer” brand, and their efforts to build and protect their intellectual property.
Read MoreThe MRA Grant offers Singaporean SMEs the opportunity to expand and build their international IP footprint. Successful applicants would enjoy government funding that can help secure their overseas market access and procure a valuable intangible asset – an international intellectual property footprint.
Read MoreEver filed a trade mark only to find out that someone else has already filed it in their own name overseas? Here’s the cautionary tale of #WangLei, the “Fish Selling Bro”, a Singaporean singer-actor who made the news on @todayonline for having his own trade mark “snatched away before my eyes”.
Read MoreThe collaboration has encouraged both fans and non-fans of BTS to buy the meal and has been a tremendous success. Whatever the reasons for the purchase may be, the main message here is that a collaboration between two eminent brands is one that inevitably creates commercial value.
Read MoreIn March 2021, many Singaporeans caught wind of a video that depicted what looked like students in India singing the familiar melodic tune of “Count On Me Singapore” on the Internet. Not only was the song (“We Can Achieve”) identical in melody, but the lyrics were also substantially similar.
Read MoreTJ is That.® junior counsel who had been assisting in this iconic case since the starting line. Having gained Ashley’s trust as a strategic thinker, a detailed oriented lawyer, and an extremely hard worker, he earned the opportunity to conduct his 1st ever cross-examination.
Read MoreAs seen from the present case, a recusal application is a highly contextual inquiry which necessitates voluminous amounts of trial transcripts to be furnished. It inevitably incurs a considerable amount of costs, time and resources.
Read MoreIronically, regrettable as her actions may have been, the lady in MBS does pose an interesting legal question: Who do SDAs represent, and what powers do they have in enforcing safe distancing measures? Do SDAs really need a badge?
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