Amica Law LLC

Founding Partners: Jo-Ann See, Wilson Wong, Jason Chan, Winnie Tham

Number of partners: 13 (including patent attorneys)

Number of lawyers: 17

Languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, local dialects

Firm Overview 

Amica Law is a boutique intellectual property and technology law practice based in Singapore. It offers a full suite of services across the intellectual property life-cycle, including local and regional clearance searches, prosecution, enforcement and litigation, as well as commercialization and licensing. Its lawyers are also experienced in advising on issues relating to data protection and privacy, payment services, software development, and brand protection strategy.

The team at Amica Law comprises veteran and upcoming lawyers, patent attorneys, and patent and trade mark associates, and includes some of the leading names in the industry: its lawyers have appeared in some of the most technically and legally complex cases before the Singapore courts. Technical qualifications in various fields such as electrical engineering, chemistry, and biomedical sciences, and practical commercial understanding, also equip the team to provide high-quality services.

The firm’s client base includes companies of all sizes, local and multinational, across key global sectors including the life sciences, technology, entertainment, and consumer products.

Main Areas of Practice 

Intellectual Property Protection & Management 

This team assists clients to protect and manage intellectual property including trade marks, geographical indications, patents and designs. It also advises on regulatory matters such as patent linkage in the health sciences space. It includes a dedicated and specialised group of patent attorneys and professionals with technical expertise in various fields, including life sciences, biotechnology, computer software, electromechanical systems, chemistry and engineering.

Litigation & Enforcement 

This team handles all types and aspects of contentious intellectual property and information technology disputes, including litigation matters through trial and appeal in the Singapore courts, domain name disputes, arbitration and mediation. It also plans and manages anti-counterfeiting and border enforcement programmes.

Technology & Licensing 

This team provides services for intellectual property, technology, and general commercial transactions, including contract structuring, drafting, negotiations and regulatory advice. Its expertise includes intellectual property licensing and transfers, software development and licensing, franchising, and data protection advice.

Corporate & Commercial 

This team provides support and advice for the formation of companies, including general commercial contracts, employment law advice, joint venture and sale and purchase agreements, and corporate secretarial services.