Passing Off

Passing Off is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 70 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Passing Off, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Infinitus Law Corporation66.67% success rate9 cases12.9% of area
Lee & Lee25.00% success rate8 cases11.4% of area
Drew & Napier LLC80.00% success rate5 cases7.1% of area
Gateway Law Corporation40.00% success rate5 cases7.1% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP60.00% success rate5 cases7.1% of area
Drew & Napier50.00% success rate4 cases5.7% of area
Amica Law LLC50.00% success rate4 cases5.7% of area
Eldan Law LLP0.00% success rate3 cases4.3% of area
Rodyk & Davidson LLP33.33% success rate3 cases4.3% of area
Alban Tay Mahtani & de Silva66.67% success rate3 cases4.3% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Passing Off, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Tan Tee Jim36.36% success rate10 cases14.3% of area
G Radakrishnan38.46% success rate10 cases14.3% of area
Wong Siew Hong12.50% success rate6 cases8.6% of area
Alban Kang55.56% success rate6 cases8.6% of area
Christopher de Souza40.00% success rate5 cases7.1% of area
Wun Rizwi50.00% success rate4 cases5.7% of area
Low Chai Chong50.00% success rate4 cases5.7% of area
Koh Chia Ling100.00% success rate3 cases4.3% of area
Leo Cheng Suan88.89% success rate3 cases4.3% of area
Ong Pei Ching0.00% success rate3 cases4.3% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 70 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Nalli Pte Ltd v Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti: Trademark, Passing Off & Contract DisputeAppellate Division of the High Court26 May 2024
Appeal Allowed
2East Coast Podiatry Centre Pte Ltd v Family Podiatry Centre Pte Ltd: Trade Mark Infringement and Passing Off DisputeGeneral Division of the High Court16 Apr 2024
Claims for trade mark infringement and for passing off fail.
3Eng's Wantan Noodle v Eng's Char Siew Wantan Mee: Production of Documents, Security for Costs, Trademark, Passing OffGeneral Division of the High Court25 Oct 2023
Both the claimants’ and the defendant’s Single Application Pending Trials are dismissed.
4Dr. Who Waterworks v. Dr. Who (M) Sdn Bhd: Trademark Infringement & Passing Off DisputeGeneral Division of the High Court25 May 2023
Judgment for Plaintiffs on trademark infringement and passing off claims; Counterclaims dismissed except for debt owed to First Defendant.
5-22 Nov 2022
Unknown
6TMRG Pte Ltd v Caerus Holding Pte Ltd: Trade Mark Infringement and Passing Off Dispute over 'Luke's' Restaurant NameAppellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Feb 2022
Appeal Dismissed
7All India Supermart v Indian Supermarket: Trade Mark Infringement & Passing OffGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore30 Dec 2021
Suit and Originating Summons dismissed.
8New Ping Ping Pauline v Eng’s Noodles House: Common Law Derivative Action & Fiduciary DutyAppellate Division of the High Court18 Jul 2021
Appeal Dismissed
9TMRG Pte Ltd v Caerus Holding Pte Ltd: Trade Mark Infringement, Passing Off & Invalidity of Luke's Lobster Trade MarksGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore12 Jul 2021
Plaintiffs' claims for trade mark infringement, passing off, and invalidation of the Luke's Lobster trade marks are dismissed.
10Dr. August Wolff v. Combe: Trade Mark Invalidity & Likelihood of ConfusionGeneral Division of the High Court24 Feb 2021
Appeal Dismissed
11New Ping Ping Pauline v Eng’s Noodles House: Common Law Derivative Action, Conspiracy, Fiduciary Duty BreachHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore21 Dec 2020
Claim and counterclaim dismissed.
12Tuitiongenius Pte Ltd v Toh Yew Keat: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty & Passing OffCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore18 Oct 2020
Appeal dismissed.
13Harvard Club of Singapore v President and Fellows of Harvard College: Trade Mark Passing Off & Ownership DisputeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore19 Apr 2020
Appeal Dismissed
14Tuitiongenius Pte Ltd v Toh Yew Keat: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Passing OffHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore04 Nov 2019
Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Counterclaims dismissed
15Allergan v Ferlandz Nutra: Trade Mark Infringement, Passing Off & Malicious Falsehood in Eyelash Growth ProductsHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore19 Jul 2016
Judgment for Plaintiffs on trade mark infringement and passing off claims; Defendant's counterclaim and malicious falsehood claim dismissed.
16Singsung Pte Ltd v LG 26 Electronics: Passing Off, Copyright Infringement, Groundless ThreatsCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore22 May 2016
Appeal allowed in part.
17The Audience Motivation Company Asia Pte Ltd v AMC Live Group China (S) Pte Ltd: Trade Mark Infringement, Passing Off & Own Name DefenceCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore20 Apr 2016
Appeal allowed. The Court of Appeal found the Respondent liable for trade mark infringement and passing off.
18Cordlife Group v. Cryoviva Singapore: Trademark, Copyright Infringement & Passing Off AssessmentHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore14 Apr 2016
Judgment for Plaintiff
19-28 May 2015
Unknown
20Guy Neale v Ku De Ta: Trade Mark Infringement, Exclusive Licence, and Beneficial Ownership DisputeCourt of Appeal25 May 2015
Appeal Allowed
21Han's (F & B) Pte Ltd v Gusttimo World Pte Ltd: Trademark Infringement and Passing Off in Food & Beverage IndustryHigh Court09 Feb 2015
Plaintiff's claim dismissed. Defendant's counterclaim dismissed.
22Allergan, Inc v Ferlandz Nutra: Trademark Infringement, Passing Off, Injurious FalsehoodHigh Court12 Jan 2015
Defendant's application for leave for its officer to act on its behalf dismissed.
23Converse Inc v Ramesh Ramchandani: Trade Mark Infringement & Statutory Damages for Counterfeit GoodsHigh Court22 May 2014
Judgment for Plaintiff
24Motherhood Pte Ltd v Lau Elaine: Passing Off & Trade Marks Act DisputeHigh Court24 Nov 2013
Claim Dismissed
25Guy Neale v Ku de Ta SG Pte Ltd: Trade Mark Infringement and Passing Off DisputeHigh Court17 Nov 2013
Action dismissed.
26Diamond Exchange of Singapore v Singapore Diamond Exchange: Security for Costs under Societies ActHigh Court02 Apr 2013
Application for security for costs dismissed.
27-14 Mar 2013
Unknown
28Singapore Professional Golfers’ Association v Chen Eng Waye: Passing Off & Trademark InfringementCourt of Appeal19 Feb 2013
Appeal Allowed in Part
29Sarika v Ferrero: Trade Mark Infringement & Passing Off DisputeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore15 Oct 2012
Appeal Dismissed
30Staywell v Starwood: Trademark Dispute over 'Park Regis' and 'St. Regis' BrandsHigh Court08 Oct 2012
Staywell's appeal allowed and the Opponents’ cross-appeal dismissed.
31Mainfreight (S) Pte Ltd v Mainfreight International Logistics Pte Ltd: Passing Off of Trade Name and Service MarkHigh Court14 Aug 2012
Judgment for Plaintiff
32Singapore Professional Golfers’ Association v Chen Eng Waye: Passing Off & Unauthorised Use of 'Singapore Senior PGA' NameHigh Court23 May 2012
Plaintiff's action dismissed with costs.
33Hai Tong Co v Ventree Singapore: Trade Mark Infringement of 'Lady Rose' MarkHigh Court10 May 2012
Judgment for Plaintiff
34Doctor's Associates Inc v Lim Eng Wah: Trademark Infringement & Passing Off DisputeHigh Court17 Apr 2012
Plaintiff's claims dismissed with costs.
35Asia Pacific Publishing v Pioneers & Leaders: Copyright Infringement and Passing Off DisputeCourt of Appeal26 Jul 2011
Appeal Allowed
36Robert Bosch GmbH v YSH Pte Ltd: Trademark, Copyright Infringement & Settlement Agreement DisputeHigh Court07 Jun 2011
Appeal Allowed
37Doctor's Associates Inc v Lim Eng Wah: Trade Mark Infringement & Passing Off DisputeHigh Court28 Apr 2011
Defendant's appeal dismissed with costs.
38Vicplas v Allfit: Copyright Infringement, Passing Off, Conspiracy in Solvent Cement MarketHigh Court23 Dec 2010
Appeal Allowed
39Tang Chay Seng v Tung Yang Wee Arthur: Trade Mark Infringement and Passing Off DisputeHigh Court09 Aug 2010
Application to amend pleadings allowed.
40Tang Chay Seng v Tung Yang Wee Arthur: Trademark Infringement & Passing Off in Pork Noodle BusinessHigh Court09 Aug 2010
Judgment for Plaintiff in part; nominal damages awarded for passing off.
41Pioneers & Leaders v Asia Pacific: Copyright Infringement & Passing Off in Horse-Racing PublicationHigh Court29 Jul 2010
Judgment for Plaintiff
42Clinique Laboratories v Clinique Suisse: Trademark Infringement & Passing OffHigh Court01 Jul 2010
Judgment for Plaintiff
43Chong Peter v Triple 8 Enterprise: Trade Mark Infringement & Passing Off in KTV IndustryHigh Court10 Jan 2010
Plaintiff's claim dismissed
44Kickapoo v Monarch: Trade Mark Infringement & Passing Off DisputeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore10 Dec 2009
Appeal dismissed with costs and the usual consequential orders.
45City Chain v Louis Vuitton: Trade Mark Infringement, Passing Off & Well-Known Trade MarksCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore05 Nov 2009
Appeal Allowed
46Chai Chyau Ling v Racing Technology: Trade Mark Infringement & Passing OffHigh Court03 May 2009
Appeal Dismissed
47Novelty Pte Ltd v Amanresorts Ltd: Passing Off & Well-Known Trade MarksCourt of Appeal30 Mar 2009
Appeal dismissed with costs; the court upheld the High Court's decision that the Respondents' passing off claim and claim under Section 55(3)(a) of the Trade Marks Act had been made out.
48Monarch Beverage v Kickapoo: Trademark Infringement, Passing Off & ConspiracyHigh Court05 Mar 2009
Judgment for Plaintiff on trademark infringement and passing off; Judgment for Defendant on conspiracy counterclaim.
49Louis Vuitton v City Chain: Trade Mark Infringement, Passing Off & DilutionHigh Court28 Jan 2009
Judgment for Plaintiff
50Chinese Calligraphy Society v Khoo Seng Kong: Passing Off DisputeHigh Court29 Jul 2008
Judgment for Plaintiff