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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.