Intellectual Property

In today’s knowledge-driven economy, where intangible assets increasingly define a business’s competitive advantage, our Intellectual Property & Technology practice is dedicated to helping clients protect, manage and commercialise their most valuable innovations and brand assets.

We act for a diverse range of clients, from emerging technology companies and startups to multinational corporations and brand-led enterprises, providing strategic advice across the entire lifecycle of intellectual property and technology assets, from creation and registration to enforcement, monetisation and risk management.

Our team is experienced in handling high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional IP and technology matters, often involving complex cross-border issues. Leveraging Shook Lin & Bok’s regional network and deep understanding of key Asian markets, including ASEAN, China and India, we deliver integrated, commercially focused solutions for both domestic and international clients.

Our Core Expertise:

• IP Dispute Resolution & Enforcement: Advising on high-value disputes before the courts of Singapore or in arbitration involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We manage comprehensive online and offline enforcement programmes, including anti-counterfeiting actions and domain name recovery.
• High-Value Technology & Commercial IP: Structuring and negotiating cross-border transactions involving the transfer, licensing, and commercialisation of intangible assets. This includes advising on technology transfers, franchising agreements, and research collaboration agreements.
• Intangible Asset Strategy & Risk Management: Providing strategic counsel on intangible asset strategies and policies, audits and valuation, and risk management and mitigation, to maximise the value of technology and intellectual property portfolios.
• Strategic IP Portfolio Management: Developing and executing sophisticated strategies for the protection of trademarks, patents, registered designs, trade secrets, and confidential information to align with our clients’ commercial objectives.