[New!] Ways Businesses Can Protect Copyrights & IP Rights



Many companies are not aware if there is a breach of copyright law, or their intellectual property has been infringed. Is downloading from the internet or copying from another website, does it violate the intellectual property rights or not.

If their intellectual property rights have been infringed what they can do, can they sue the company and or leave it as it is.

The focus of the seminar will be on companies can protect their rights, and also ensure they understand what amount to intellectual property infringement.

Objective

Participants would have developed the necessary skills when handling such issues by the end of the course. How to protect intellectual property rights and how to use other intellectual property rights of other users in a legal manner. How to handle domain name disputes and settle such legal issues.  Many practical examples will be used and key points will be discussed.

Programme Outline

The basic framework of Intellectual Property Laws in Singapore
- The key legislation in Singapore with regards to intellectual property rights
- The key definition of Intellectual Property Rights

The definition of Copyright laws in Singapore
- What are the rights, remedies available for copyright infringement

The definition of trademark and how it operates
- How are trademark classified ?
- What is the process of registering a trademark
- What constitutes infringement of a trademark
- How to bring action if there is a trademark infringement 

The definition of patents and how it operates in Singapore 
- How to register a patent and the process involved 
- How to bring about legal proceeding if there is a patent infringement 

How to protect your confidential information
- Definition as to what constitutes confidential information
- How to protect company confidential information

The legal rules relating to the use of domain names 
- Definition of domain names 
- How should you protect your rights when using domain names 
- The legal issues involved when using domain names 

Using of copyrighted materials in a legalised manner 
- How to download materials from the internet
- How should you approach the copyright owners and what must be done 

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for Marketing professionals, Media & PR professionals, Business owners and all who are involved in communication related work or industries.


Trainer’s Profile

David Shanmugam holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London and Master of Business Administration degree from Victoria University. He has many years of legal practice in the private sector and is presently working in a legal firm. David is also an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore

He regularly conducts legal seminars and workshops for directors, HR and finance professionals on business and company law as well as various practical legal issues faced by corporate individuals. His forte is in the field of corporate and commercial drafting of contracts, including commercial company matters.


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30 April 2019 (Tue)
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

160 Robinson Road #06-01, SBF Center
Singapore 068914
SBF Member - $428
Non-Member - $535

Fee include course materials, lunch & tea breaks
Upon completion of the workshop, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance

   


Administrative Details

- Please log on to https://login.sbf.org.sg/SBFPortal/Sign_In.aspx with your Username and Password to register. Please create an account for registration if you do not have an existing account with Singapore Business Federation (SBF)
- Upon registration, please make payment using credit card via the online payment platform. An auto e-acknowledgement and invoice will be sent to your registered email.
- No cancellation will be allowed upon registration, but attendance by a replacement delegate from your company is welcomed. Please notify SBF of the change at least 3 days’ notice prior to event to enable logistical arrangements for the replacement.
- Payments are required with registration and must be received prior the workshop to guarantee your place.
- Participants will only be admitted if payment/proof of payment has been received prior to the event or on event day.
- You will still be liable for the payment in the event of no-show on actual day of the event.
- SBF reserves the right to cancel or make any adjustments to the event.

Payment Details

1) Electronic Payment
Internet banking services with UOB or DBS via Billing Organization.

2) VISA/MASTERCARD Terminal
Payment can be made via our VISA/MasterCard terminal in our office

3) Cheque Payment
Please cross your cheque payable to Singapore Business Federation and mail it to 160 Robinson Rd #06-01, SBF Center, Singapore 068914
Indicate the Invoice number, Company and Participant name at the back of the cheque.


If you have registered less than 5 working days before the event date, please bring along the cheque on the day of workshop.

For more information, contact Josephine Lin at [email protected]    l    6701 1131

Note : To safeguard the well-being of all participants, we advise members who are feeling unwell to refrain from attending the workshop.


DISCLAIMER
All information, materials and related graphics contained herein and/or provided in the course of the training session(s) (hereinafter referred to as “Information and Materials”) are intended for informational and/or educational purposes only. The Singapore Business Federation does not claim ownership of any of the Information and Materials provided by the external training vendor(s). The information and Materials may from time to time include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors, and changes may be added periodically as may be necessary. Please note that photography, audio and video recording may occur during these events. All photography, audio and video recording may be used by Singapore Business Federation for education, marketing, promotional and/or publication purposes. If you do not wish to have your image recorded or published, for compelling and legitimate grounds relating to your particular situation, please inform our staff.
When
4/30/2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where
160 Robinson Road #06-01 SBF Center Singapore 068914

Program


Friday, 19 September 2014

Description
9/19/2014

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