Intellectual Property: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
About
Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
The firm's market-leading Intellectual Property Practice is among the most well-regarded and multifaceted practices in its field within the Asia Pacific region. Its team of dedicated lawyers combines cutting-edge legal expertise with an in-depth understanding of the industries in which clients operate. The team is capable of identifying relevant trends and managing corresponding risks and opportunities to effectively address every intellectual property need.
The team is equally at home handling contentious and non-contentious aspects of intellectual property law, with a keen focus on the IT, entertainment, sports, gaming and gambling, and media industries. It is the firm of choice for transactions and disputes across a multitude of sectors, including construction, fashion, gaming, medical, pharmaceutical, info-communications, semiconductor, technology, and F&B, among others.
Chambers Review
Rajah & Tann Singapore’s well-established IP law department is involved with both non-contentious work and contentious cases concerning patents, trade marks and copyrights. The team is well known for advising clients on IP licensing and brand protection, and advises on transactions in relation to the transfer and licensing of IP rights. The firm is active across a wide range of sectors, such as manufacturing, financial services, media, technology and insurance.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann Singapore advised Singapore Pools on the IP protection of a new invention in the form of an artificial intelligence-driven system for the detection of illegal gambling websites.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their collective knowledge allows them to tackle complex issues effectively and provide comprehensive solutions tailored to our company's needs."
"Rajah & Tann Singapore is highly solution-oriented and reliable in resolving and handling challenging matters."
"Their collective knowledge allows them to tackle complex issues effectively and provide comprehensive solutions tailored to our company's needs."
"Rajah & Tann Singapore is highly solution-oriented and reliable in resolving and handling challenging matters."
Notable Practitioners
Lau Kok Keng leads Rajah & Tann Singapore's IP department. He is well versed in handling contentious IP issues, and his work includes trade mark infringement proceedings and enforcement.
"Lau Kok Keng consistently delivers excellent client service, demonstrating a strong grasp of our needs and responding promptly to our concerns."
"An excellent partner with a strong understanding of matters and commercial requirements and fundamentals."