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Provided by Withers LLP
The Intellectual Property & Technology Department undertakes a wide spectrum of work relating to protection, commercialisation and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights and Technology.
Whether it is managing their IP portfolios, working with them on their IP strategies and commercialisation, or acting for our clients in contentious matters, our lawyers are experts in these areas. Notably, we have represented our clients in diverse legal proceedings including trade mark infringement and passing off actions at the High Court and in opposition and revocation matters before the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.
The team is part of Withers tech in Asia, our unique offering launched in 2020 to service the rapidly growing startup ecosystem in Asia. The Asia Withers tech team comprises over 20 specialists with deep expertise in the full range of legal areas, such as funds, tax, corporate, intellectual property and dispute resolution, focused on the tech sector. We're one of the few international law firms in Asia that provide a full range of advice to the technology and investment funds sector and are uniquely placed to advise investment funds, venture capitalists, family offices, private investors, tech startup founders and tech companies on their transactions.
Chambers Review
Withers KhattarWong has an active IP legal team frequently advising on trade mark protection and opposition as well as patent prosecution and infringement matters in Singapore. The team is well placed to assist clients with IP enforcement, both in Singapore and abroad. The firm serves domestic and international clients in a range of sectors including the food and beverage, technology and consumer goods industries. Clients of the group include National Gallery Singapore, Huawei Technologies and Lintec & Linnhoff.
A key contact for clients is Jonathan Kok.
Work Highlights
- Withers KhattarWong acted for Fonterra Brands, who filed a request for the registered geographical indication "Parmigiano Reggiano" for cheese filed in the name of Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"When it comes to communication, I am very satisfied with the prompt and accurate delivery of content. I think the team has a great ability to convey expertise."
"When it comes to communication, I am very satisfied with the prompt and accurate delivery of content. I think the team has a great ability to convey expertise."