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Biotech Bikers Singapore Inaugural Ride

1 December 2024

We are very pleased to organise the first Biotech Bikers ride in Singapore on Sunday 8 December 2024.

BiotechBikers brings together “bike-minded” biopharma and life science professionals in a unique, networked community, connected through group rides, meetups and other social events.

Join us for a morning ride around the central area of Singapore (a 50km loop with 500m elevation) at conversation pace.

After the cycling, we’ll enjoy food and drinks at a pleasant rest stop, kindly provided by the Biotech Bikers sponsors.

See the full post for details of the ride, meeting place and how to sign up.

Biotech Bikers Singapore

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CIPA Life Sciences Conference 2024

16 November 2024

Dr Chong-Yee Khoo will attend the annual CIPA Life Sciences Conference on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 November 2024.

The conference is organised by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and will be held at De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.

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CIPA Webinar on Patent Term Extensions (PTE) for Pharmaceutical Patents in South East Asia

28 August 2024

Chong-Yee Khoo will give a talk on “Patent Term Extensions (PTEs) for Pharmaceutical Products in South East Asia” as part of the “Understanding SPCs in Different Countries” webinar series, organised by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys of the United Kingdom.

Chong-Yee will undertake a survey of the patent laws in various South East Asian Countries, including ASEAN territories: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. He will discuss whether it is possible to obtain extensions of the term of a patent covering a pharmaceutical or biologic, where there had been a delay in obtaining regulatory approval.

The webinar will be held on 2 September 2024 at 1230 hours BST.

More information and registration at the event listing page on the CIPA website.


IPWeek @ SG 2024

28 August 2024

Chong-Yee Khoo, Magdelene Ong and Irene Low will be attending IPWeek on 27 and 28 August 2024, held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

We look forward to seeing our friends, colleagues and clients during the conference. If you’d like to arrange to meet with us, please drop us a line.


Cantab IP Pte Ltd Welcomes Esteemed Senior Patent Attorney to Its Legal Team

20 August 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Singapore — 20 August 2024 — Cantab IP Pte Ltd, a leading patent and trade mark attorney firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Magdelene Ong to its team. This strategic hire reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and enhancing its capabilities in drafting, prosecution, litigation, and strategic intellectual property management.

Magdelene brings over 20 years of experience in patent and registered design law, with a distinguished career that includes being a Partner for 10 years in a leading global firm of patent and trade mark attorneys. She has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in the semiconductor, telecommunications, software, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, providing expert advice on patent strategy, and navigating the complexities of patent litigation.

“Magdelene’s extensive knowledge and experience in patent and design law make her an invaluable addition to our team,” said Dr Khoo Chong Yee of Cantab IP Pte Ltd. “Magdelene’s expertise in the chemical and tech industries complements our traditional focus on life sciences and will further enhance our ability to serve our clients with the high standards they expect from us. We are really excited to have Magdelene on board.”

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