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Bird & Bird

Intellectual Property: Domestic: Non-contentious

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Bird & Bird

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Intellectual Property: Domestic: Non-contentious - Singapore


What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird's leading IP law team in Singapore is proficient in contentious and advisory patent, trade mark, copyright and design work. It offers expertise in the hospitality, life sciences, retail and consumer, and TMT sectors. The firm offers notable specialist advice on matters involving geographical indications. Bird & Bird is adept at instructing clients on cross-border matters due to its comprehensive global network.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird represented Western Digital in opposition proceedings against a trade mark application similar to its key brands G-TECH and G-TECHNOLOGY, with cross-border implications and strategic alignment of enforcement across other jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • The team is a perfect combination of efficiency and client relationship management, ensuring the client understands every step of their reasoning and advice. They are in a league of their own.

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  • Bird & Bird have a client-centric approach, prioritising understanding the unique needs and goals of our company while providing personalised solutions that are tailored to our specific circumstances.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Lorraine A Tay
    Band 1Lorraine A Tay

    Lorraine A Tay

    Lorraine Tay is a renowned lawyer in Singapore who offers the full suite of IP advice, including strategic brand management, registrations, enforcement, and patent and trade mark protection.
    • Lorraine provides insightful, strategic advice that has been invaluable to our business. She meticulously reviews every aspect of our strategy and ensures potential issues are addressed proactively.

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    • Lorraine is commercially astute and provides in-depth advice that takes into account our business needs and is balanced with impressive legal expertise.

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  • Band 3Anan Sivananthan
    Band 3Anan Sivananthan

    Anan Sivananthan

    Anan Sivananthan is a well-regarded lawyer with extensive experience in patent and trade mark litigation, patent monetisation and other IP dispute resolution matters.
    • Anan Sivananthan does a very transparent and forward-thinking job. He is really good with planning and expectation management.

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Ranked Individuals at Bird & Bird (2)

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    Anan Sivananthan

    Intellectual Property: Domestic: Litigation

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    Lorraine A Tay

    Intellectual Property: Domestic: Non-contentious

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