The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) recently saw a sticky situation of two trademark disputes involving the same parties: artisanal bakery The Patissier LLP (“The Patissier”) and chocolate maker Aalst Chocolate Pte Ltd (“Aalst Chocolate”). The Patissier was successful in both disputes, where its mark was upheld as valid whereas the opponent Aalst Chocolate’s mark was revoked.

The Patissier is a local boutique bakery specialising in French-style baked goods, with two outlets here. Aalst Chocolate is a Singapore-based company that manufactures and sells chocolates and chocolate-based products.

Source: www.ipos.gov.sg