Intellectual Property: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
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Drew & Napier's Intellectual Property (IP) practice is the largest leading IP practice in Singapore. We also have an established presence in Southeast Asia through our Drewmarks IP filing offices in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Outside of these countries and through our close ties with affiliated firms, we tap on our global network to offer innovative and original solutions for our clients.
Our award-winning Singapore practice is one of the top filers for patents, trademarks, and designs in the country, among the largest handled by any firm here. Our extensive experience is bolstered by a team of over 100, consisting of numerous highly skilled professionals of not only legal, but also diverse technical backgrounds.
Our promise of quality has earned favourable standing amongst clients and we are often instructed to handle high-value, large-scale, complex matters that involve multiple parties and jurisdictions. Many of our clients in our 130-year history have entrusted their IP work to us for many decades. These include multi-national companies, state-owned companies, medium to large-sized corporations, and family-run businesses.
Our valued clients instruct us to act in a range of contentious and non-contentious IP work, comprising IP litigation, patents, designs, trade marks and servicemarks, copyrights, licensing, distributorship, franchising and confidentiality agreements, IP monetisation, and advice on Life Sciences and Medicines Act regulations.
Chambers Review
Drew & Napier has a large and established IP law department in Singapore with in-depth experience in contentious IP matters across patents, designs, trade marks, copyrights, licensing, franchising and confidentiality agreements. The firm acts for high-profile clients across a range of sectors, including food and beverages, luxury retail, technology and media. The team is particularly adept at handling passing-off actions. The group houses a deep bench of lawyers with cross-border expertise spanning China, Malaysia and further afield. Its notable clients include Riot Games, Novartis and Nirvana.
Work Highlights
- Drew & Napier represented Riot Games in disputes against NetEase Group concerning alleged copyright infringements and passing off of Riot’s first-person shooter video game Valorant.
Strengths
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"Drew & Napier has an amazing team of lawyers who are strong not only in science but also in different facets of the law, which is important in complex IP litigation. The firm also stands out because it focuses on the client's business needs first and then tailors the advice to meet those needs."
"The team are very knowledgeable, savvy and client-centric, and they can see the big picture."
"Drew & Napier has an amazing team of lawyers who are strong not only in science but also in different facets of the law, which is important in complex IP litigation. The firm also stands out because it focuses on the client's business needs first and then tailors the advice to meet those needs."
"The team are very knowledgeable, savvy and client-centric, and they can see the big picture."
Notable Practitioners
Tony Yeo is widely recognised as a market leader in Singapore for contentious IP mandates, especially for trade mark and patent litigation.
"Tony is one of the best patent litigators that I worked with in the Asia-Pacific region. I have Tony on speed dial to seek his advice in the fast-paced arena of patent litigation. Tony is never a fence-sitter, and he takes on some of the most difficult and complex patent litigations in Singapore. He is the person most pharmaceutical companies seek in Singapore."
Meryl Koh receives praise for her trade mark and copyright disputes expertise in Singapore.
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Meryl. I have been impressed by her efficiency, knowledge and professionalism every step of the way. Her clear communication and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our success have truly made all the difference. I would highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and efficient IP lawyer."
Yvonne Tang is recognised for her trade mark litigation practice in Singapore. Her experience covers acting for leading brands in the fashion, pharmaceutical and entertainment industries.
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