Copyrights
Copyrights is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 77 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Copyrights, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Allen & Gledhill LLP63.64% success rate | 11 cases14.3% of area |
| Infinitus Law Corporation54.55% success rate | 11 cases14.3% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC70.00% success rate | 10 cases13.0% of area |
| Attorney-General’s Chambers40.00% success rate | 6 cases7.8% of area |
| Lee & Lee0.00% success rate | 5 cases6.5% of area |
| Rodyk & Davidson LLP0.00% success rate | 5 cases6.5% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP0.00% success rate | 5 cases6.5% of area |
| OC Queen Street LLC25.00% success rate | 4 cases5.2% of area |
| Rajah & Tann0.00% success rate | 4 cases5.2% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases3.9% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Copyrights, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Wong Siew Hong47.06% success rate | 11 cases14.3% of area |
| Tan Tee Jim12.50% success rate | 8 cases10.4% of area |
| Koh Chia Ling50.00% success rate | 7 cases9.1% of area |
| Low Chai Chong14.29% success rate | 5 cases6.5% of area |
| G Radakrishnan50.00% success rate | 4 cases5.2% of area |
| Lee Eng Beng0.00% success rate | 4 cases5.2% of area |
| Dedar Singh Gill50.00% success rate | 4 cases5.2% of area |
| Kirpal Singh0.00% success rate | 4 cases5.2% of area |
| Lai Tze Chang Stanley0.00% success rate | 3 cases3.9% of area |
| Chew Xiang0.00% success rate | 3 cases3.9% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 77 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 10 Oct 2024 | Unknown | |
| 2 | Tiger Pictures v Encore Films: Copyright Infringement & Contract Formation Dispute over 'Moon Man' Film | General Division of the High Court | 08 Feb 2024 | Judgment for the claimant. |
| 3 | Tiger Pictures v Encore Films: Copyright Infringement & Exclusive Licensing Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 10 Sep 2023 | Defendant's striking out application dismissed. |
| 4 | Tiger Pictures Entertainment v Encore Films: Copyright Infringement Dispute under Simplified Process | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 14 May 2023 | Application dismissed; the case will proceed under the simplified process. |
| 5 | General Hotel Management v The Wave Studio: Copyright Ownership & Offer to Settle | Appellate Division of the High Court | 03 Apr 2023 | Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part. |
| 6 | Siemens v Inzign: Copyright Infringement, Vicarious Liability, and Damages for Unauthorized Software Use | General Division of the High Court | 28 Feb 2023 | Judgment for Plaintiff; Defendant found vicariously liable for copyright infringement. |
| 7 | The Wave Studio v. General Hotel Management: Copyright Infringement & Hotel Photography | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 15 Jun 2022 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 8 | FUJIFILM v PTC Business Systems: Trade Mark, Copyright, Passing Off | General Division of the High Court | 29 Nov 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 9 | Composers and Authors Society of Singapore Ltd v Fox Networks Group Singapore Pte Ltd: Copyright Infringement & Standing to Sue | General Division of the High Court | 25 Oct 2021 | HC dismisses claim for primary infringement of copyright under O 14 r 12 of the Rules of Court and strikes out claim for authorising primary infringement under O 18 r 19(1)(b). |
| 10 | COMPASS v SingNet: Copyright Tribunal's Power to Grant Retrospective Orders | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 12 Oct 2020 | The court answered the question in the negative, holding that the Copyright Tribunal does not have the power to grant retrospective orders under Sections 163(2) and 163(6)(b) of the Copyright Act. |
| 11 | I-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Hong Ying Ting: Copyright Infringement and Breach of Confidence Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 05 Apr 2020 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 12 | Tuitiongenius Pte Ltd v Toh Yew Keat: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Passing Off | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 04 Nov 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Counterclaims dismissed |
| 13 | I-Admin v Hong Ying Ting: Copyright Infringement, Breach of Confidence, and Contract Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 13 May 2019 | The plaintiff’s claims in the Suits were dismissed, save an award for nominal damages for breach of contract against Mr Hong Ying Ting in Suit 585/2013. |
| 14 | Disney v M1: Copyright Infringement & Blocking Orders for Online Film Piracy | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Sep 2018 | Blocking orders granted to the plaintiffs, including a dynamic injunction with modified terms. |
| 15 | Nanofilm v Semivac: Copyright Infringement, Breach of Contract & Confidence | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 25 Jul 2018 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 16 | PCCW Media v M1 Ltd: Copyright Infringement & Site Blocking under Section 193DDA of the Copyright Act | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 23 Apr 2018 | Application dismissed; plaintiff had no locus standi to seek the remedy in section 193DDA of the Copyright Act. |
| 17 | PropertyGuru v 99 Pte Ltd: Breach of Contract, Tort of Inducement, Copyright Infringement in Online Property Classifieds | High Court of Singapore | 08 Mar 2018 | I allow the plaintiff’s claim for breach of the Settlement Agreement in part, in that the defendant is liable for the breach of cl 2.1(a) of the Settlement Agreement by substantially reproducing one listing with the nine photographs from the PG website to the 99 website. |
| 18 | Lee Wei Ling v Attorney-General: Copyright, Contractual Terms & Ownership of Lee Kuan Yew's Interview Transcripts | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 16 Aug 2017 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 19 | Global Yellow Pages v Promedia: Copyright Infringement in Telephone Directories | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Apr 2017 | Appeal allowed in part and otherwise dismissed. |
| 20 | Lee Wei Ling v Attorney-General: Contractual Terms & Copyright Ownership Dispute | High Court | 20 Oct 2016 | Plaintiffs' application withdrawn with no order as to costs; each party to bear its own costs for Summons No 5810/2015 and the Originating Summons. |
| 21 | Lee Wei Ling v Attorney-General: Interpretation of Interview Agreement & Copyright of Lee Kuan Yew's Transcripts | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Sep 2016 | Plaintiff's application dismissed. |
| 22 | Singsung Pte Ltd v LG 26 Electronics: Passing Off, Copyright Infringement, Groundless Threats | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 22 May 2016 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 23 | Storey v Planet Arkadia: Substituted Service via Social Media in Virtual World Copyright Dispute | High Court | 22 May 2016 | Application for substituted service through email, Skype, Facebook and arkadiaforum.com allowed. |
| 24 | Cordlife Group v. Cryoviva Singapore: Trademark, Copyright Infringement & Passing Off Assessment | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 14 Apr 2016 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 25 | Global Yellow Pages v Promedia: Copyright Infringement, Telephone Directories, Originality | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Jan 2016 | Judgment for Defendant |
| 26 | Rovio v Kimanis: Trade Mark Dispute over 'Angry Bite' & 'Angry Birds' Marks | High Court | 20 Aug 2015 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 27 | I-Admin v Hong Ying Ting: Copyright Breach & Confidential Information Misuse | High Court | 10 Jun 2015 | Application dismissed with costs reserved to the trial judge. |
| 28 | - | 28 May 2015 | Unknown | |
| 29 | Wang Choong Li v Wong Wan Chin: Copyright Ownership of Wedding Photographs Dispute | High Court | 11 May 2015 | Appeal dismissed in part. Copyright in pre-wedding photographs vested in the Respondent. Copyright in wedding photographs not vested in the Respondent. Injunction discharged. |
| 30 | - | 08 Feb 2015 | Unknown | |
| 31 | Goik Soon Guan v PP: Trade Mark & Copyright Infringement Sentence Appeal | High Court | 29 Jan 2015 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 32 | - | 27 Nov 2014 | Unknown | |
| 33 | Motherhood Pte Ltd v Lau Elaine: Passing Off & Trade Marks Act Dispute | High Court | 24 Nov 2013 | Claim Dismissed |
| 34 | Alterm Consortech v Public Prosecutor: Copyright Infringement in Termite Control Specifications | High Court | 26 Sep 2013 | Appeals allowed and convictions dismissed. |
| 35 | Total English Learning v Kids Counsel: Trademark & Copyright Infringement Dispute | High Court | 11 Sep 2013 | The court declined to strike out the entire Statement of Claim but ordered the Plaintiffs to amend specific portions to provide better particulars regarding copyright and trademark infringement claims. |
| 36 | Global Yellow Pages v Promedia & Streetdirectory: Electronic Discovery & Copyright Infringement | High Court | 21 May 2013 | Appeals dismissed with minor variations to the Assistant Registrar’s orders. |
| 37 | Chew Choon Ling Michael v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Copyright Act Conviction After Death | High Court | 23 Oct 2012 | Leave granted for Chew’s appeal to continue as if he were alive. |
| 38 | PH Hydraulics v Intrepid Offshore: Copyright Infringement, Breach of Confidence, and Non-Competition Clause Dispute | High Court | 26 Jun 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part. |
| 39 | Wong Wan Chin v Wang Choong Li: Copyright Infringement & Wedding Photographs Dispute | High Court | 31 Jan 2012 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 40 | Yu Peng Hsueh-Shu v Public Prosecutor: Copyright Infringement & Interpretation of 'Article' under Copyright Act | High Court | 24 Aug 2011 | Appeal Allowed |
| 41 | Asia Pacific Publishing v Pioneers & Leaders: Copyright Infringement and Passing Off Dispute | Court of Appeal | 26 Jul 2011 | Appeal Allowed |
| 42 | Robert Bosch GmbH v YSH Pte Ltd: Trademark, Copyright Infringement & Settlement Agreement Dispute | High Court | 07 Jun 2011 | Appeal Allowed |
| 43 | Vicplas v Allfit: Copyright Infringement, Passing Off, Conspiracy in Solvent Cement Market | High Court | 23 Dec 2010 | Appeal Allowed |
| 44 | RecordTV v MediaCorp: Copyright Infringement, Groundless Threats, and Time-Shifting Technology | Court of Appeal | 30 Nov 2010 | Appeal Allowed |
| 45 | Pioneers & Leaders v Asia Pacific: Copyright Infringement & Passing Off in Horse-Racing Publication | High Court | 29 Jul 2010 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 46 | Global Yellow Pages v Promedia: Copyright Infringement & Fair Dealing in Directory Publishing | High Court | 29 Mar 2010 | Plaintiff's application allowed in part; Defendant's oral application to amend paragraph 9(v) allowed. |
| 47 | RecordTV v MediaCorp: Copyright Infringement, Groundless Threats, and Time-Shifting | High Court | 20 Dec 2009 | Interlocutory judgment granted to the defendants with damages to be assessed by the registrar. The plaintiff's claim against the defendants for groundless threats of copyright infringement fails. |
| 48 | Chua Chian Ya v Music & Movements: Breach of Contract & Restraint of Trade in Music Publishing Agreement | Court of Appeal | 05 Nov 2009 | Appeal allowed with costs and the usual consequential orders. |
| 49 | Recordtv v MediaCorp: Groundless Threats & Conspiracy in Copyright Dispute | High Court | 23 Jun 2009 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 50 | Mitac v SingTel: Trade Mark Infringement Dispute over 'Mio' Marks | High Court | 04 Jun 2009 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed |