The Chinese New Year Edition

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

The LJ Vernus team took some time off on Wednesday, 25 February 2015 for a hearty CNY lunch and lo hei session.

Also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, this major festival is celebrated by all Chinese around the world to mark the turn of a new year in the Chinese calendar. It is usually accompanied by a lo hei session, which is the tradition of ‘tossing up good fortune’ using Yu Sheng or Raw Fish Salad. Families and friends gather to toss the salad while saying auspicious well wishes out loud to usher in good luck. It is also believed the higher you toss the ingredients in the salad, the greater your fortunes will be.

This year, the team decided to have a lo hei session with a modern twist and held it at Fish and Co instead of the traditional Chinese restaurants.

Check out the snippets below which were taken during our team lunch!

Happy CNY from LJ Vernus!

The usual few and a warm welcome to our newest team member, Elynn, who is our in-house paralegal.

A typical lo hei salad consists of; white and green radish, carrots, capsicum, turnips, red pickled ginger, slices of raw salmon, prawns, crackers, topped with fragrant dressing of plum sauce, five spice powder and sesame oil.

The CSR Edition

What goes around, comes around.

In view of the upcoming festive season, LJ Vernus has taken some time off to slow down and do our part for charity. But this time, we have also engaged the participation of 2 other local companies to join us.

Together with Silver Negative Studios and Global Project Services, we have managed to purchase and deliver 24 cartons of basic commodities which included Milo, condensed milk and assorted jams for the residents of an old folks home. 

On the 9th December 2014, various members from each company headed down to the home with the commodities in tow. We also had the pleasure of touring the premises and meeting some of the residents there.

A banded effort

This year, LJ Vernus had decided to take CSR to another level. As a SME, we realize that we want to make a bigger impact on society, but due to the lack of resources, it is difficult for us to organize an elaborate CSR plan. This is where the Inter Business CSR Initiative comes into the picture. 

We aim to get more SMEs on board so that we can plan and execute bigger CSR initiatives such as fundraising days, donation drives, excursion trips and many more. Also, considering that most SMEs do not have a dedicated CSR department, we also aim to provide the infrastructure to save time and energy.

A stepping stone

We've decided on a simple donation drive as our first step. At the moment, there are 3 companies on board, being, LJ Vernus, Silver Negative Studios and Global Projects Services. As the new year approaches, we hope to add more companies via word of mouth and future marketing plans.

Here are some pictures from our December 9 charity drive!

PRESS RELEASE: Local SMEs team up for joint CSR initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

9 December 2014

Contact: Azimah Jailani, Marcom Executive

Phone: +65 6746 2858

Email: azimah@ljvernus.com

LOCAL SMES TEAM UP FOR JOINT CSR INITIATIVE

9 December 2014, SINGAPORE – LJ Vernus has teamed up with 2 local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Silver Negative Studios Pte Ltd and Global Projects Services Pte Ltd in their inaugural joint Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Initiated by LJ Vernus, the main aim of the movement is to not only contribute back to the society, but to also form a business network amongst SMEs in Singapore. The banding of multiple companies also provides more opportunities to carry out extensive charitable activities.

Earlier today, members from each company had made a trip to Ju Eng Home for the Senior Citizens to deliver some basic commodities. LJ Vernus hopes this this will be a good stepping stone to encourage more SMEs in Singapore to join in future charity initiatives.

Director of LJ Vernus, Mr Edward Jui, mentioned that, “I believe that many SMEs are already giving back to the society, but they want to make a bigger impact. By centralizing this, we save time spent on planning but still manage to execute bigger charity activities.”

LJ Vernus is an Intellectual Property firm specializing on trademark, providing expertise on trademark registration and prosecution services as well as integrated IPR solutions to businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Asia and around the world. For further information, please contact Azimah Jailani at +65 6746 2858.

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SMExpo 2014 Roundup!

The LJ Vernus team held our first booth exhibition during the SMExpo 2014 last week. A regular face to the expo every year, the team has decided to take it a step further this time in order to reach out and educate more companies regarding the importance of trademarking and brand protection.

The expo proved to be a successful venture and we got to meet up with many old and new partners. As we’ve gotten good feedbacks from the team and the turnout, LJ Vernus is looking at attending more of such conventions and we’ll be back again next year!

Check out some of our on-site photos below!

Do drop us a note to say hi if we met you at the SMExpo! Hope to see you at our next neworking event!

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Press release: LJ VERNUS WILL BE ATTENDING THE ASIAN DOMAIN SUMMIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

7 August 2014                                                                                                                     

Contact: Azimah Jailani, Marcom Executive

Phone: +65 6746 2858

Email: azimah@ljvernus.com

LJ VERNUS WILL BE ATTENDING THE ASIAN DOMAIN SUMMIT

7 August 2014, SINGAPORE- LJ Vernus will be attending the Singapore version of the Asian Domain Summit on the 14^th August 2014.

Held at the Raffles Hotel, the Singapore leg of this event is a full day conference that primarily revolves around the domain registry industry. With 4 different summits taking places in Singapore, Xiamen, Hong Kong and Taiwan respectively, the organizers, WebNIC and RegAsia, aims to educate businesses, trademark and brand owners about managing one's brand on the Internet.

With more companies going digital, business owners must understand that the protection of intellectual property rights of a brand has to encompass both online and offline venues.

Director of LJ Vernus, Edward Jui, remarked that, “While most organizations realize the importance of trademarking their brand, many business owners do not have a holistic protection strategy set in place. In many cases, they fail to monitor their online assets which may result in the dilution of their trademark rights.”

For more information on LJ Vernus’s participation in this event, do visit http://bit.ly/1m4DvlU

LJ Vernus is an Intellectual Property firm specializing on trademark, providing expertise on trademark registration and prosecution services as well as integrated IPR solutions to businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Asia and around the world. For further information, please contact Azimah Jailani at +65 6746 2858.

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Asian Domain Summit 2014

LJ Vernus will be attending the upcoming Asian Domain Summit (Singapore) on the 14th August this year. With 4 conferences taking place in Singapore, Xiaman, Hong Kong and Taiwan, LJ Vernus is proud to be part of this summit to learn more about the burgeoning domain registry industry and explore business opportunities of brand protection.

If you are participating in this event, we would love to have a chat with you. Contact us now to schedule a meeting.

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Press Release: IP WEEK@SG 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

16 July 2014

Contact: Azimah Jailani, Marcom Executive

Phone: +65 6746 2858

Email: azimah@ljvernus.com

LJ VERNUS IS ATTENDING IP WEEK@SG

16 July 2014, SINGAPORE – LJ Vernus will be attending the IP Week@SG, an annual event where Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) industry members from all over the world come to share and discuss the latest developments in the IPR industry.

Hosted by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) for its third year running, the event will be taking place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from the 25^th to 27^th August 2014. This year’s event promises a myriad of in-depth conferences, open workshops and exhibitions that tackles all topics related to the IPR industry.

Mr Edward Jui, director of LJ Vernus, commented that “Our government is committed to establishing Singapore as the Intellectual Property Hub of Asia.  With the in-depth conferences and networking opportunities lined up in the upcoming IP Week@SG, it provides an excellent platform for Attorneys, in-house counsels and trademark owners to keep abreast of latest developments and best practices in the IPR industry and also forge new professional partnerships.”

For more information on the LJ Vernus’s participation in this event, do visit http://bit.ly/1m9DcoZ

LJ Vernus is an Intellectual Property firm specializing on trademark, providing expertise on trademark registration and prosecution services as well as integrated IPR solutions to businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Asia and around the world. For further information, please contact Azimah Jailani at +65 6746 2858.

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Press Release: LJ VERNUS WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE SME EXPO 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

30 June 2014

Contact: Azimah Jailani, Marcom Executive
Phone: +65 6746 2858
Email: azimah@ljvernus.com

LJ VERNUS WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE SME EXPO 2014

30 June 2014, SINGAPORE – LJ Vernus will be exhibiting at the upcoming SMExpo 2014 in an effort to educate and reach out to more businesses regarding their specialization on trademark services.

The SMExpo 2014, which is organized by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, will be LJ Vernus’s first exhibition. Taking place at the Marina Bay Sands on both 20th and 21st August 2014, LJ Vernus will be on site to explain to business owners the importance of intellectual property rights and eliminate any misconceptions that most business owners have regarding the trademark process.

Director of LJ Vernus, Mr Edward Jui, commented that, “Most business owners, especially SMEs, do not realize the importance of trademarking their brand until it is too late. We want to let them know that it is not an expensive nor a complicated process.”

The SMExpo 2014 is organized in conjunction with the Annual SMEs Conference and Infocomm Commerce Conference. Other than private business owners, 12 different governmental bodies will also be there to showcase the different schemes and grants opened to SMEs owners.

LJ Vernus is an Intellectual Property firm specializing on trademark, providing expertise on trademark registration and prosecution services as well as integrated IPR solutions to businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Asia and around the world. For further information, please contact Azimah Jailani at +65 6746 2858.

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IP Week @ SG

LJ Vernus will be attending the annual IP Week @ SG which is being organized by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). Already in its third year running, this year's event promises a vibrant networking platform consisting of in-depth conferences, open workshops and exhibition with the industry leaders, top names in IP and C-level executives from across the world.

LJ Vernus looks forward to catching up with our current partners and making more meaningful connections with potential partners at this upcoming event.

Click on the image for more information on IP Week @ SG.

Feel free to reach us at info@ljvernus.com for more information or book an appointment with us if you're participating.

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SAF Day and Rededication Ceremony

On 1 July 2014, LJ Vernus was given the kind opportunity to pledge our support for the Singapore Armed Forces.

As a gesture of appreciation to all our regulars, NSFs, and NSmen for their dedication to our nation, it has been a LJ Vernus tradition to participate in the yearly re-dedication ceremony organized by ASME. This year's ceremony was held at ITE Central and was graced by guest of honour, Mr Ng Eng Hen, Minister of Defence.

 

Once in a while, it is refreshing to take a step back and be thankful for the safety and stability that we enjoy in Singapore. To all our servicemen and women, thank you for all your hard work and dedication that you have put in to keep this nation safe. Happy SAF Day!

LJ Vernus will be attending the SMExpo 2014

LJ Vernus will be exhibiting at the SMExpo this year. Come by our booth to learn more about the trademark process and how it affects you and your business.

The event is organized by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry and it runs in conjunction with the Annual SMEs Conference and the Infocomm Commerce Conference. Registration for the conference is free. You may click on the link below to register yourself via the online portal.

We hope to see you at our booth!

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LJ Vernus supports our Singapore Armed Forces