2023years11month9day, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) —Singapore ASEAN Mediation Scheme (AMP) The first mediation case was successfully completed.

The mediation in Singapore revolves around3Several trademarks used by a Singapore business are developed, this3There is a family relationship between the companies, The conciliatory party isChew's Optics, The other side isChew's Optics (Bishan) andChew's Optics (Kovan) . in2022Before the trademark registration, Chew's OpticsSince the1988Began to use the trademark in the course of business, Merge with2000License the trademark toChew's Optics (Bishan) . The latter followed2021Year createdChew's Optics (Kovan) , And in no fromChew's OpticsThe Department has used these trademarks with the necessary permission.

inWIPOArbitration and Mediation Center under the auspices, Mediation was conducted by lawyers in Singapore, this3The home optometry company reached a settlement within a day. In addition to cost savings by subsidizing mediation costs, The mediation programme also saves the parties a great deal of time, Because traditional litigation usually requires1to2Time of years.

WIPOIgnacio, director of the Arbitration and Mediation Center．DE．Castro (Ignacio de Castro) expression: "We are very happy withIPOSThe cooperation has achieved initial success, Another mediation case is already under way. As more and more enterprises expand their operations into ASEAN, AMPWill act as an effective mediation catalyst, Provide good support to these enterprises, This is not only a cost - and time-saving intellectual property dispute resolution solution, And there are beneficial business results. "

In addition to providing business support, AMPA surname "shadow" The mediator provides an opportunity to sit in and observe the process, Help Singapore develop mediation talent. 23annualShannen ChuaisIPOSA young intellectual property mediator, She wrote summaries of the case based on first-hand observations, Learned how a mediator can help identify the root cause of a dispute, And mediate the needs of all parties with tact and sensitivity.

AMPIt is designed to help companies resolve disputes over intellectual property or technology, For parties involving at least the ASEAN party inWIPOArbitration and Mediation centers offer the highest level of mediation in disputes or commercial contract negotiations8000Singapore Dollar grant. AMPisWIPOSingapore Office (WSO) andIPOSOn the basis ofWIPO-An initiative in the Memorandum of Understanding of the Government of Singapore. Interested applicants can submit atWIPOWhen or after the application for mediationWIPONotice issued by the Arbitration and Mediation Center, To apply forAMPsubsidize. More details about the program, addressableWIPOorIPOSOfficial website. (Be compiled fromwww. ipos. gov. sg)

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