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Allen & Gledhill LLP

Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Allen & Gledhill LLP

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Our Intellectual Property Practice is consistently voted as one of the leading intellectual property practices in Singapore. We provide advice on a broad range of intellectual property matters, both contentious and non-contentious, including prosecuting, enforcing and defending copyrights, patents, trade marks, domain names and registered designs in Singapore and Asia. We regularly develop strategies for the use, protection, and exploitation of intellectual property rights, and negotiate, review and draft commercial agreements involving the development, application and commercial exploitation of intellectual property such as intellectual property acquisitions and disposals, licensing and franchising. Our team is well-placed to advise on and assist with the necessary applications, registrations, portfolio management and coordination of intellectual property.

Our team is qualified in a diverse range of disciplines and technical expertise such as chemistry, biotechnology, computer science and engineering. We also have extensive and specialised experience in patent prosecution, advisory and litigation work including searches and drafting of specifications, patent litigation, patent validity and infringement analysis.

Industries (15)

  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Healthcare
  • Entertainment

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Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation - Singapore


What the Team is Known For

Allen & Gledhill has a leading IP law department in Singapore, which is proficient in managing an array of patent, design and trade mark issues. The team is especially adept in infringement analyses and litigation, and represents clients across the life sciences, retail, media and technology sectors. The group offers counsel to domestic and international clients such as multinational corporations and financial institutions. Allen & Gledhill also produces M&A-linked guidance on IP matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Allen & Gledhill represented Figma, producers of a web-based interface design tool, in litigation alleging copyright infringement of Figma's flagship software by competitor Motiff.

Strengths

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  • We really appreciate the depth and breadth A&G has as a firm, as well as how they are very detail-oriented and meticulous in their work.

    Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They involved me in every step and constantly asked me what we hoped to achieve while advising me with their professional opinion. They were also extremely determined to get the outcome I wanted.

    Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Stanley Lai
    Band 1Stanley Lai

    Stanley Lai

    Stanley Lai SC remains a market leader in IP law in Singapore, frequently acting on significant cross-border infringement and trade secrets disputes. He offers clients notable expertise in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
    • He was extremely well-versed and knowledgeable and was definitely instrumental in getting our desired outcome. His experience brought a lot of calm to the negotiation table.

      Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Stanley Lai is highly experienced and dependable.

      Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Pei Lin Low
    Band 2Pei Lin Low

    Pei Lin Low

    Low Pei Lin has a solid practice in Singapore, focused on non-contentious IP portfolio management, including patents, designs and trade marks.

    • Pei Lin consistently demonstrates high-level IP law expertise. Her ability to navigate complex legal issues and deliver results testifies to her technical proficiency and commitment to excellence.

      Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Allen & Gledhill LLP (2)

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    Stanley Lai SC

    Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation

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  • Profile image of Pei Lin Low

    Pei Lin Low

    Intellectual Property: Domestic: Non-contentious

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