Resolving Your IP Dispute Under Singapore's "Simplified Process" For IP Litigation

The Simplified Process for Certain Intellectual Property Claims ("Simplified Process") was introduced in April 2022 under Singapore's Supreme Court of Judicature (Intellectual Property) Rules 2022 as an optional track for intellectual property litigation. A recent decision by the High Court of Singapore has clarified how the Simplified Process plays out in practice.

What is the Simplified Process for Singapore IP litigation?

The Simplified Process has three key features designed to enable quicker and more cost-effective resolution of intellectual property disputes, namely:

1. parties would receive all directions at a single case conference, if practicable;
2. directions are given with the aim of concluding the trial within two days, if practicable; and