The metaverse conjures up infinite possibilities of a space without limits where our physical selves move seamlessly into virtual worlds as digital avatars in altered realities to play, work, learn, create, shop, socialise and trade. But the current reality is quite a different one. This article explores some of the issues regarding the use of trade marks in the metaverse.
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He says Government is not party to contracts for a private service and cannot overstep law.
Defence argues all charges should be heard together because they share similar features.
This will be done through a Bill to amend the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act (CDSA), which five foreigners in the $3 billion money laundering case have been prosecuted under so far.
He issues ministerial statement to counter criticism of country's drug control policy.
Transport Sector (Critical Firms) Act aims to protect the country against future disruptions from “extreme scenarios”. Under the new law, designated entities will be subject to controls in ownership, management appointments, operations and resourcing.
The public consultation will seek feedback on amendments to the Energy Market Authority Act, Electricity Act and Gas Act. It will end on Jun 5, 2024.
Following several outages in 2023, DBS and POSB internet banking and payment services were down yet again on May 2.
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The latest April issue of the Civil Litigation Update examines how the courts have applied or considered O 3 r 2(2) of the Rules of Court 2021 since the Rules’ introduction three years ago.