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Copyright/Intellectual property

Taylor Swift asks US government to block ‘Swift Home’ trademark

The filing by Taylor Swift's company said she owns federal trademarks covering the use of her name on bed linens, clothing and other products.
The filing by Taylor Swift's company said she owns federal trademarks covering the use of her name on bed linens, clothing and other products.

Singapore’s Daren Tang nominated for second term as director-general of UN’s WIPO

Mr Daren Tang was the first Singaporean to head a UN agency, when he was appointed WIPO chief in 2025.
Mr Daren Tang was the first Singaporean to head a UN agency, when he was appointed WIPO chief in 2025.

Figure skating-Spaniard Guarino Sabate delights fans with Minions routine after music rights dispute but misses the cut

Feb 10, 2026; Milan, Italy; Tomas Guarino Sabate of Spain competes in men's singles short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Feb 10, 2026; Milan, Italy; Tomas Guarino Sabate of Spain competes in men's singles short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Access to 47 illegal Premier League streaming sites given the boot in Singapore

Two of the domains that will be blocked are variants of Spanish streaming site RojaDirecta, one of the most popular illegal streaming aggregators globally.
Two of the domains that will be blocked are variants of Spanish streaming site RojaDirecta, one of the most popular illegal streaming aggregators globally.

Figure skating-Guarino Sabate given green light to use Minions music

Figure Skating - ISU World Championships - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - March 29, 2025 Spain's Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the men's free skating REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Figure Skating - ISU World Championships - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - March 29, 2025 Spain's Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the men's free skating REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

Spanish figure skater says 'Minions' music barred due to copyright issue

Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating European Championships - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Britain - January 17, 2026 Spain's Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the Men's Free Skating Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating European Championships - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Britain - January 17, 2026 Spain's Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the Men's Free Skating Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Jail for Sim Lim Square seller of illicit streaming devices showing EPL games

The State Courts of Singapore.
The State Courts of Singapore.

Beckham family tensions put spotlight on celebrity trademark disputes

FILE PHOTO: Former football player David Beckham arrives with his family to the premiere of a Netflix documentary called 'Beckham' in London, Britain October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former football player David Beckham arrives with his family to the premiere of a Netflix documentary called 'Beckham' in London, Britain October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo

Actor Matthew McConaughey seeks to patent image to protect from AI

Matthew McConaughey has filed recordings of his image and voice with US patent authorities to protect them from unauthorised usage by AI platforms.
Matthew McConaughey has filed recordings of his image and voice with US patent authorities to protect them from unauthorised usage by AI platforms.

Every cent you take: Sting, The Police’s former band mates fight in court over royalties

(From right) Former Police drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Andy Summers are taking legal action against Sting.
(From right) Former Police drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Andy Summers are taking legal action against Sting.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.