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TRADE MARK LAW AS A NORMATIVE PROJECT by Dinwoodie, Graeme B

“…Trade mark law is motivated in part by the goal of protecting certain consumer understandings. But courts typically treat such consumer understanding as a…”
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TRADE MARK OWNFRINGEMENT by Fromer, Jeanne C

“…Trade mark owners have increasingly been acting similarly to those they accuse of infringement or dilution of their marks. They are acting as "ownfringers"…”
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EFFECT OF AMENDED CLAIM ON A WARRANT OF ARREST IN AN ADMIRALTY ACTION IN REM by En, Tor Ming

“…En discusses the effect of amended claim on a warrant of arrest in an admirality in rem. In The Jeil Crystal, the Singapore Court of Appeal reversed the High…”
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ALGORITHMIC ENFORCEMENT OF COPYRIGHT: APPROACHES TO TACKLING CHALLENGES POSED BY UPLOAD FILTERS by Homar, Philipp

“…It is a widespread phenomenon that online platforms which enable users to upload copyright-protected content use software-based tools that automatically…”
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TOWARDS A RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RULE AGAINST PENALTIES USING THE 'JUST COMPENSATION' CRITERION by Abdussalam, Moshood, Ogidi, Oladapo

“…This article postulates a two-step hybrid approach in the control of remedial clauses-eg, liquidated damages, forfeiture clauses, deposits, accelerated…”
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CONSTRUCTING A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK FOR A RULES-BASED APPROACH IN BRI DISPUTE RESOLUTION by Kirkwood, Jamieson

“…This article constructs a theoretical framework that sets out the basis for instituting a rules-based approach in BRI dispute resolution. This article is a…”
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COPYRIGHT'S MAKING AVAILABLE RIGHT: DISTINGUISHING DOWNLOADS AND STREAMS UNDER THE WIPO INTERNET TREATIES by Foong, Cheryl

“…In SOCAN v ESA, the Supreme Court of Canada carved out the making available of durable downloads from the scope of Canada's communication right, deeming the…”
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TAN YOCK LIN (1953–2023) by Tan, Kevin Y L

“…An obituary for Tan Yock Lin, who died on July 7, 2023, is presented. Lin joined the NUS Law Faculty as a Senior Tutor in 1982. Lin infused every lesson with…”
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GETTING THERE 'DIRECTLY': CLOSING THE BELLINGHAM LOOP ON S 48O PDPA by Wong, Eleanor, Yeo, Stephen

“…Wong and Yeo discuss section 480 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012, which governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal data by organizations…”
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ON REVISING THE AMOUNT OF STATUTORY BEREAVEMENT AWARDS IN SINGAPORE by Hon, Felix Chan Wai, Sum, Chan Wai

“…This comment reviews the amount of damages for bereavement under the Civil Law Act 1909 in Singapore. It is argued that the current award is inappropriately…”
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COPYRIGHT IN THE AGE OF DISRUPTION by Tan, David

“…On 14 November 2022, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”), Mr Daren Tang, delivered the keynote address at the Asian…”
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NO-ORAL-VARIATION CLAUSES AND OUR POWERS TO VARY CONTRACTS by Liau, Timothy

“…In Charles Lim v Hong Choon Hau [2021] SGCA 43, the Singapore Court of Appeal delivered an important judgment on no-oral-variation clauses, and their legal…”
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WHAT IS A RESTRAINT OF TRADE? by Booysen, Sandra

“…The appropriate test for identifying a restraint of trade has long troubled the courts. In Peninsula Securities Ltd v Dunnes Stores, the United Kingdom ("UK")…”
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ONLINE FALSEHOODS, CONSTITUTIONAL FREE SPEECH AND ITS LIMITS by Chan, Gary K Y

“…The Singapore Court of Appeal has for the first time in The Online Citizen v The Attorney-General (8 October 2021) adjudicated on the constitutionality of…”
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"O SAY CAN YOU SEE...": THE COURT OF APPEAL SINGS A DIFFERENT TUNE WITH THE FIRST AMENDMENT by Tan, David

“…Constitutional law scholars in Singapore often wait for years in eager anticipation of a landmark decision from the Court of Appeal concerning the ambit of…”
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CHOICE OF LAWFOR FORMATION OF CONTRACTS: Solomon Lew v Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala by Chong, Adeline

“…The appropriate choice of law rule for the formation of a contract is an intractable question. Various solutions have been offered, with none enjoying…”
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A case for proportionality review in Singaporean constitutional adjudication by Teo, Marcus

“…Singapore's courts have long refused to adopt proportionality review in constitutional adjudication. However, their instinct to reject proportionality, while…”
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Three shades of data: Australia, Philippines, Thailand by Smith, Robert Brian, Perry, Mark, Smith, Nucharee Nuchkoom

“…Unauthorised access to data has raised concern amongst business, citizens and legislators globally. However, different jurisdictions have taken various…”
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Privacy, confidence and data protection in the 21st century by Tan, David

“…On 5 and 6 December 2019, the Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore ("NUS Law") hosted about 100 participants at the 8th Asian Privacy…”
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INTIMATIONS OF PROPORTIONALITY? RIGHTS PROTECTION AND THE SINGAPORE CONSTITUTION by Sweet, Alec Stone

“…Wham Kwok Han Jolovan v Public Prosecutor is potentially the most important constitutional decision ever rendered by the Singapore Court of Appeal, insofar as…”
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