With demonstrable experience across the biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, software, and entertainment sectors, Allen & Gledhill LLP’s sizeable practice handles the full range of IP disputes, in addition to patent registration and protection, key areas of expertise bolstered by the firm’s dedicated in-house patent team, which is led by Low Pei Lin. At the forefront of regional IP developments, the team is led by Stanley Lai, a highly regarded IP litigator, who co-heads the firm’s cybersecurity and data protection team. Other integral members of the group include head of the technology and corporate IP practice Tham Kok Leong, Toh Jia Yi, who handles a broad range of patent, trade mark and copyright disputes, and Leong Yi-Ming, who advises on trade mark enforcement cases.
Intellectual property: Local firms in Singapore
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Stanley Lai
Autres avocats clés:
Low Pei Lin; Tham Kok Leong; Toh Jia Yi; Leong Yi-Ming; Gloria Goh
Principaux dossiers
- Retained by defendants (GENERAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD & Anor v THE WAVE STUDIO PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors) to conduct an appeal to the Appellate Division of the High Court in relation to a claim for breach of copyright.
- Defending Pfizer in patent linkage proceedings, whereby Chugai commenced an action in the High Court of Singapore against Pfizer pursuant to the patent linkage regime under Regulation 23 of the Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations 2016.
- Representing Tiger Pictures Entertainment Ltd who commenced an action in the High Court of Singapore against film distributor Encore Films Pte Ltd for alleged infringement of copyright in the film “Moon Man”.
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow
Praised for its ‘professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results’, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow houses a wide-ranging practice and is well-placed to advise on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters across a range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, retail, technology and media. The team's workload includes portfolio management, patent and trade mark mandates, in addition to high-profile anti-counterfeiting and enforcement cases. The practice is led by Andy Leck, who also spearheads the firm’s Myanmar IP practice group. Commended as ‘highly skilled, sharp and business-minded’, Ren Jun Lim advises on IP issues arising out of the healthcare and life science sectors and is another key contact in the group.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andy Leck
Autres avocats clés:
Ren Jun Lim; Sanil Khatri; Natalie Huang; Vivien Teo; Abe Sun
Les références
‘My overall impression of Baker McKenzie is exceptionally positive. Throughout my experience working with them, I have been consistently impressed by their professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results.’
‘Andy Leck is a valuable partner, with a strong ethics and understanding of his clients’ work and stakes.’
‘Ren Jun Lim is highly skilled, sharp and business-minded. He is also effective, efficient and responsive.’
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP covers the full spectrum of IP services, advising on copyright and trade mark disputes, patent protection mandates, anti-counterfeiting cases, and brand management issues. The team represents an impressive range of clients across the hotel and tourism, technology, food and beverage, and media sectors, and remains at the forefront of IP developments in the region. The practice is led by Lorraine Tay, who demonstrable experience advising on non-contentious IP and advisory mandates, often involving brand management issues, while Anan Sivananthan is noted for his expertise in patent litigation and anti-counterfeiting cases. Oh Pin-Ping, who handles infringement litigation, patent revocation and trade mark oppositions, is another key contact in the group, as is of counsel Alban Kang.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lorraine Tay
Autres avocats clés:
Anan Sivananthan; Oh Pin-Ping; Gene Kwek; Audrey Lim; Alban Kang
Les références
‘B&B is our go-to firm for all things IP. They are friendly and easy to work with, and are able to use knowledge of the company gained over the years to provide relevant advice.’
‘Lorraine Tay is a joy to work with. She is excellent at resourcing and as a source of trusted counsel.’
‘The entire team is excellent.’
Principaux clients
Copyright Licensing and Administration Society of Singapore
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Consortium
Consortium for Prosecco DOC Wines
Merck KGaA
Monster Energy Company
Coalition Against Piracy (CAP)
Hungry Panda SG
Fanco Fans Marketing Pte Ltd
Banyan Tree Holdings Limited
Kao Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted the Copyright Licensing and Administration Society of Singapore in preparing and submitting a response to a public consultation launched by the Ministry of Law on draft regulations for collective management organisations.
- Assisting Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Consortium to oppose a request for the qualification of rights in relation to the Registered Geographical Indication, “Parmigiano Reggiano”.
- Assisting the Consortium for Prosecco DOC Wines to resist an opposition to the registration of the client’s “Prosecco” designation as a Geographical Indication in Singapore.
Drew & Napier LLC
Praised as ‘one of the biggest and best IP practices in Singapore’, Drew & Napier LLC is a regional leader in trade marks, patents and design filings, advising on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, with demonstrable experience in IP litigation, copyright issues, licensing, franchising, related transactions, and IP monetisation. ‘A seasoned IP litigator’, Tony Yeo leads the department alongside directors Yvonne Tang, a trade marks and copyright infringement specialist, Siau Wen Lim, who advises on IP-related transactions and regulatory mandates, and IP litigator Meryl Koh. Other key contacts in the group include Javier Yeo and Teo Xuan Lang.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tony Yeo; Yvonne Tang; Lim Siau Wen; Meryl Koh
Autres avocats clés:
Javier Yeo; Teo Xuan Lang
Les références
‘Lim Siau Wen and her team are professional and go out of their way to ensure that our work is done, completed in a timely manner and ensure that timelines and deadlines are not missed. Their attention to detail, on top of their value-added services, stand them miles ahead of their contemporaries when it comes to the work that are entrusted to them.’
‘The team is very prompt and efficient.’
‘Meryl Koh has been consistently supportive and helpful no matter what we need. She manages our relationship very effectively.’
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully represented IIa Technologies Pte Ltd in a patent infringement suit commenced by Element Six Technologies Ltd, a subsidiary of the De Beers Group, in Singapore High Court Suit No. 26 of 2016 and the appeals.
- Acting for Riot Games Inc and Riot Games Services Pte Ltd in respect of disputes against a US & HK listed Chinese video game developer and publisher, NetEase Group, concerning copyright infringements and the passing off of Riot’s first-person shooter video game Valorant.
- Acting for Novartis AG and Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd in a patent linkage matter involving Novartis’ pharmaceutical product Entresto in Singapore High Court Suit No. 206/2022.
Amica Law LLC
Amica Law LLC handles a broad range of IP matters, including portfolio management, patent drafting, licensing, commercialisation, and disputes, with recent mandates arising out of the healthcare and pharmaceuticals, alongside growth in advisory matters within the cutting-edge arenas of digital payments, blockchain and AI. The team is led by Jo-Ann See, who focuses on IP management and protection cases, while Jason Chan spearheads the litigation practice and has demonstrable experience in handling patent infringement mandates. Winnie Tham is noted for her expertise in domestic and cross-border IP protection and management matters, and Anna Toh 'goes the extra mile' for clients when advising on IP protection issues, licensing, and technology transfer agreements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jo-Ann See
Autres avocats clés:
Jason Chan; Winnie Tham; Anna Toh; Aaron Thng
Les références
‘Amica’s team is always responsive and their work is complete with clear advice.’
‘Anna Toh is a standout partner. She is always responsive to our inquiries and provides a productive advice.’
‘Amica Law is what you would expect of a true professional team, they don’t disappoint.’
Principaux clients
Amazon.com, Inc.
Philip Morris International
Razer Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Carousell Pte. Ltd.
ExxonMobil Corporation
Banking Computer Services Pte Ltd
SISTIC.com Pte Ltd
Sembcorp Marine
Vivo Diagnostics Pte Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Twitter, Inc. in successfully opposing a trade mark application for a bird device.
- Advised Vivo Diagnostics on patent protection and technology licensing.
- Advised on and managed the worldwide trade mark portfolio of Wilmar International.
Dentons Rodyk
Dentons Rodyk's well-established team is noted for its expertise in IP disputes and patent litigation, acting for clients across the technology, AI, robotics, utilities, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors. Boasting a robust contentious practice, the firm also assists on acquisitions, commercialisation and the exploitation of IP assets. The 'super responsive' team is jointly led by experienced IP litigator Gilbert Leong and Catherine Lee, who is noted for her advisory work on trade marks and portfolio management and exploitation. Other key contacts in the group include senior consultant Ai Ming Lee, has experience in handling patent infringement cases, Maw Jiun Foo and Desmond Chew.
Responsables de la pratique:
Catherine Lee; Gilbert Leong
Autres avocats clés:
Ai Ming Lee; Maw Jiun Foo; Desmond Chew
Les références
‘The team is super responsive and listens to the issues, deeply looking at clients’ concerns without displaying.’
‘A very approachable team.’
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Towa Corporation in a patent infringement suit and succeeded on both the claim for infringement and defence against the counterclaim for revocation.
- Acting for Lundbeck in a patent infringement dispute against Zyfas to restrain the act for which Zyfas’ registration of the product is sought.
- Acting for Swinkels Family Brewers in its opposition to the Singapore trade mark application for “BAVARIAN BEER”.
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP’s IP team handles a broad range of transactional and brand protection matters, with demonstrable experience in IP litigation, notably handling trade mark and copyright infringement cases. The team excels in the technology, media and food and beverages sectors, in addition to the gaming industry, evidenced by its recent advice to video game publisher NetEase in a dispute involving Riot Games Inc. The practice is spearheaded by 'outstanding' Lau Kok Keng, who has considerable experience in IP litigation, particularly in the sports, media, and gaming arenas. Tng Sheng Rong, who focuses on copyright and trade mark infringement claims, is another key contact in the group.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lau Kok Keng
Autres avocats clés:
Tng Sheng Rong
Les références
‘The team is adaptive and proactive.’
‘Lau Kok Keng is an outstanding and “out-of-the-box” practical individual.’
Principaux clients
NetEase Interactive Entertainment Pte Ltd
Greenwood F&B Pte Ltd
Maxim’s Caterers Limited
Bloctech Investment Group
Lazada South East Asia Pte Ltd
Fokda Popo Pte. Ltd.
Ecospec Noveltech Pte. Ltd. and Entropy Singapore NovelTech Pte. Ltd.
JustCo
The Bible Society of Singapore
Chew Khiam Siong Private Limited (Siong Hoe Biscuit & Confectionery Factory Sdn. Bhd.)
Bank of China
Alila International Services Corporation
Nanyang Technological University
MediaCorp Pte. Ltd.
Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Netease Interactive Entertainment Pte Ltd in a copyright infringement and passing off dispute with a fellow giant in the online games industry.
- Representing Greenwood F&B Pte Ltd in enforcement against restaurant in Xiamen for trade mark infringement, misrepresentation and false advertising.
- Successfully defended employees of a financial institution and online trading provider against allegations of complicit, wide-ranging infringement of copyright in materials for investment and financial professionals.
WongPartnership LLP
Fielding a broad practice, WongPartnership LLP is noted for its expertise in transactional and commercial IP mandates, in addition to advising on advisory and enforcement matters, as demonstrated by its advice to the Football Association Premier League Limited in its IP protection and enforcement across the region. A testament to the firm’s ‘broad range of capabilities’, the team continues to advise multinational clients across a plethora of industries, including technology, media and entertainment, and pharmaceuticals. With experience covering transactional, enforcement and advisory work, ‘attentive, responsive and knowledgeable IP practitioner’ Lam Chung Nian leads the practice and Kylie Peh brings further expertise in IP portfolio management, alongside privacy and data protection matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lam Chung Nian
Autres avocats clés:
Kylie Peh
Les références
‘The team is very responsive, efficient and never fails to provide quality service. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Lam Chung Nian and Kylie Peh have tremendous expertise in their area of practice and are held in high regard for their excellent advice, responsiveness to the clients’ needs and attention to detail. Lam Chung Nian is one of the finest legal practitioners in Singapore and our go-to lawyer for our IP needs in Singapore.’
‘Strong, all-round practice, broad range of capabilities, high-quality work which can be relied upon and strong leadership from Lam Chung Nian.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised The Football Association Premier League Limited on the enforcement strategy for the protection of their IP rights, including the application for and execution of the search warrant for the seizure of illegal streaming devices at retail shops in Singapore.
- Acted for Temasek-backed tech venture, minden.ai in the launch of yuu Rewards Club, a free rewards platform created by the firm’s tech venture, minden.ai.
- Advised OCBC on its proposed expansion into the metaverse, including advising on a leasing arrangement for virtual land and ensuring protection of our client’s IP rights in connection therewith.
CMS Holborn Asia
CMS Holborn Asia’s ‘professional and well-coordinated’ IP practice handles a broad range of transactions, registrations, and disputes surrounding trade marks and patents, with demonstrable experience in the technology, life sciences, media, consumer products, and energy sectors. Tri-qualified in New York, England and Wales, and Singapore, Sheena Jacob leads the team and is noted for her capability in handling trade mark and patent prosecution cases. Babita Ambekar is another key contact in the group.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sheena Jacob
Autres avocats clés:
Babita Ambekar
Les références
‘They are professional and well-coordinated in their advice.’
‘Sheena Jacob is commercial and sensible in her advice.’
‘The team are always looking for a business-friendly solution, whether that’s settlement or litigation. Their communications are excellent, and more importantly, prompt and responsive. I really enjoy working with them.’
Principaux clients
Hegen
Teradyne Inc
GETS Global Pte Ltd
FinLync
Aim Biotech
V3 Energy Pte Ltd
HardHat
ITV Studios
Teva Pharmaceuticals
EFG Bank
TikTok
Discovery Inc
CoinSwitch
JKE (UK) Limited
Singapore International Foundation
Crimsonlogic Pte. Ltd.
Boston Dynamics, Inc
UrbanClap Technologies
Global Engineers/Titan Cranes
Ocean 14 Capital (O14C)
Rothy’s Inc.
Dentsu Aegis Network
Motion Picture Licensing Company
Bank of England
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Hegen as its global IP counsel and strategic manager of their international patent, trade mark, copyright and design portfolios.
- Advising Teva Pharmaceuticals on various trade mark matters, including managing their trade mark portfolio in Singapore and in other countries in Southeast Asia.
- Advising FinLync in its deals with their customers (financial institutions), including advising on its customer agreements and intellectual property-related matters.
Gateway Law Corporation
Gateway Law Corporation’s practice focuses on protection, enforcement and anti-counterfeiting, and IP commercialisation mandates, with demonstrable experience in trade marks, patents and licensing, copyright issues, portfolio management and litigation. The team advises domestic and multinational clients in the technology and communications arenas, in addition to the consumer goods and biotech industries. Managing director Max Ng leads the Singapore-based team and is noted for his experience in trade marks, patents and copyright litigation cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Max Ng; Gregory Marimuthu
Ghows LLC
Praised for its ‘meticulous attention to detail’ and ‘outstanding services’, Ghows LLC handles both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, assisting clients on trade mark protection mandates, portfolio management, and patents work, with notable expertise in the healthcare and food and beverage sectors. Bryan Ghows, who stands out for his experience in IP litigation and arbitration, jointly leads the team alongside Teresa O’Connor, who advises on trade mark protection mandates, and Patsy Koh, who focuses on matters concerning patent portfolios, designs, and trade marks.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bryan Ghows; Teresa O’Connor; Patsy Koh
Les références
‘An experienced team who are not only adept and skilled at what they do, but are also efficient and professional in getting IP issues resolved.’
‘Beyond their expertise and innovative thinking, what truly sets Ghows LLC apart is their commitment to client service. Their swift response times and transparent communication make working with them a seamless experience.’
‘The team is very systematic and organised.’
Principaux clients
Alibaba Group Holding Limited / Alibaba Singapore Holding Private Limited / Alibaba|Cloud (Singapore) Private Limited
Micromass UK Limited (Waters Corporation)
Sivantos Group
Menicon
Nippon Steel Corporation
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Mos Food Services, Inc.
Kyowa Kirin
The Patissier LLP
Michat Pte Ltd
Biologique Recherche
Sysmex Corporation
Singapore Casket Company (Private Limited)
Shing Lee Publishers Pte Ltd
EAC Holding Co Ltd
Back Corporation / Akira Back LLC
The Orientalist Spirits Pte Ltd
Aqua Concepts Ltd
Advocado Pte Ltd
Epitex International Pte Ltd
Vox Hibernicis Ltd
Axiom IT Solutions Pte Ltd / Axiom Hub Pte Ltd
Ivanti Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for a businesswoman in an opposition against a local trade mark application on the grounds of bad faith.
- Acted for MiChat Pte Ltd in successfully defending against opposition claims brought by a well-known global consumer electronics manufacturer.
- Acted for B.R. (Biologique Recherche) in successfully opposing against a trade mark application filed by a local competitor.
Ravindran Associates
Led by well-regarded IP expert M. Ravindran, the ‘extremely approachable, straightforward and responsive’ team at Ravindran Associates handles IP enforcement and advisory matters, acting for domestic and multinational clients across a range of sectors, including food and beverage, fashion, and technology. Ravindran is noted for his experience in IP filing, commercialisation, enforcement strategies, and trade mark mandates. Jon Chan Wenqiang is another key contact in the group.
Responsables de la pratique:
M. Ravindran
Autres avocats clés:
Jon Chan Wenqiang
Les références
‘Ravindran Associates is knowledgeable of IP matters.’
‘M. Ravindran is always in the loop on all matters and is responsive.’
‘M. Ravindran is extremely approachable, straightforward and responsive. I appreciate his honesty and practical advice in IP disputes.’
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated in opposing an application by an Italian consortium to register “Prosecco” as a geographical indication denoting wines only originating from a specified region in Italy.
- Acting for Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte. Ltd in requesting the qualification of rights accorded to the registered “Parmigiano Reggiano” geographical indication.
- Acted for Louis Vuitton Malletier in a hearing before the Singapore Trade Marks Registry and succeeded in persuading the Hearing Officer to waive a blanket distinctiveness objection raised against our client’s trade mark application.
RHTLaw Asia LLP
RHTLaw Asia LLP’s IP practice is led by Rizwi Wun, who has demonstrable experience in handling matters concerning trade marks and related prosecutions. The team is well-suited to advise on portfolio management cases, patent protection matters and copyright issues, and is noted for its expertise in the technology, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and media and entertainment sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rizwi Wun
Autres avocats clés:
Lester Lin
Les références
‘Rizwi Wun ensures that all inquiries are properly and timely addressed.’
Principaux clients
Critical Facility Group Pte. Ltd
PVP Labs Pte. Ltd
Climate Alpha Global Pte Ltd
Pu Tien Holdings Pte Ltd
Bynd Artisan Pte Ltd
Business China
Belive Technology Pte Ltd
Gushcloud International Pte Ltd
The Esplanade Co Ltd
DigiFinex Limited
ST Engineering Land Systems Limited
Motel One GmbH
ABB Schweiz AG and ABB AG
Zipstorm Inc
Fitstop Australia Pty Ltd
Four Wheels Singapore
Jaguar Land Rover Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Etcetera Design & Communications Pte Ltd
Phoska Biopharma Pte Ltd
Zhao Wei Films Pte Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advising PVP Labs Pte Ltd on global IP strategy, and engaged to file, prosecution and management of their extensive portfolio of patents and trade marks applications and registrations for key product brands worldwide.
- Engaged by Zhao Wei Films Pte Ltd to provide legal and IP clearance for various international television and film productions.
- Advised and represented ED&C in negotiations and in the drafting of transactional documentation relating to regional brand campaigns featuring several well-known South Korean celebrities.
Withers KhattarWong LLP
Withers KhattarWong LLP’s ‘reliable, responsible and professional’ IP practice advises on transactions, portfolio management, and litigation, with demonstrable experience in the technology, media, entertainment, and the arts arenas. Jonathan Kok leads the team and advises on IP-related transactions, while Alvin Lim focuses on patent litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jonathan Kok
Autres avocats clés:
Alvin Lim
Les références
‘The team is reliable, responsible and professional.’
‘They are punctual, accountable and are familiar with multi-jurisdictional IP procedures and matters.’
Principaux clients
Wipro Unza Group
Shaik Mohideen / Suvai Foods Pte Ltd
Fonterra Brands Pte Ltd
National Gallery Singapore
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Honor Device Co., Ltd
Lintec & Linnhoff Holdings Pte. Ltd.
LG Electronics
We Are Perspective
Polybit Industries Far East Sdn Bhd
JCS Echigo Pte Ltd
Skygrilles Pte Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Managing the worldwide trade mark portfolio of the Wipro Unza Group, a leading FMCG company in Southeast Asia with household name brands including Eversoft, Venus, Yardley, Veet, Lifebuoy, Lux, Dove and Axe.
- Acted for Shaik Mohideen in a successful application by Shaik filed in the Singapore High Court for leave to commence a derivative action in the name of Suvai Foods against fellow shareholder Wavoo Shahul Hameed in relation to breach of trust relating to rights of Suvai Food’s right in the Suvai Foods trade mark and using confidential information, recipes, and funds to establish two foreign companies.
- Acted for Fonterra Brands (instructed by AJ Park) who filed a request for qualification of the registered geographical indication (GI) for “Parmigiano Reggiano” for cheese filed in the name of Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano.