Copyright/Intellectual property

Pfizer wins Singapore trademark dispute with Merck over vaccine brand

Pfizer’s ABRYSVO and Merck’s MAVENCLAD logos both feature circular motifs, but differ in wording and colour.

US rapper Ye must pay musicians for using sample without permission

A spokesman for Ye, seen in this 2022 photo, called the verdict a “failed shakedown”.

Samsung denies unauthorised use of Dua Lipa’s image on TV boxes after singer files $19m lawsuit

Samsung said the image had been cleared for use through a content partner before it appeared on TV packaging in the US.

S’pore Instagram seller must pay Louis Vuitton $510k in damages over counterfeit goods case

The fake Louis Vuitton products were passed off as genuine and sold at a fraction of the price of the real items.

Yoko says Oh no to ‘John Lemon’ beer

The Frence brewery Brasserie de l’Imprimerie has several beers which play on celebrity names. It launched “John Lemon” five years ago, because it seemed “cool”.

US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report

Vietnam’s identification in that list marked the first time in 13 years that a country was listed in that category.

US State Dept orders global warning about alleged China AI thefts by DeepSeek, others

China surpasses 5 million valid invention patents

China has become the first country in the world to surpass 5 million valid invention patents.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 22, 2026

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz - a vital conduit for oil and gas. - on April 20.

Singaporean Daren Tang gets second term as head of UN patent agency

Mr Tang will serve a new six-year term in charge of the World Intellectual Property Organisation from Oct 1.

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