Intellectually Property, E-commerce & Information Technology

Intellectual property is highly desired and sought after by others just like any other product of value. Globally, intellectual property theft has grown drastically over the last decade and is partly responsible for economic losses to many companies and corporations. Since the evolution of the Internet, copyright infringement happens on a day-to-day basis. Trademarks are important business assets to any organization.

Not only does it distinguish your goods or services from your competitors, it also allows you to create a unique business identity by building trust and brand loyalty. The symbols ® and TM are commonly associated with trademarks.

The four main types of intellectual property are:-  (1) Trademarks (2) Patents (3) Copyrights (4) Trade Secrets

As a boutique intellectual property & technology practice, we understand that for many of our clients, their intellectual property is their greatest asset. We help our clients establish, acquire, and protect, as well as implement and develop strategies to manage their IP portfolios.

We regularly assist our clients in navigating the complex issues on the worldwide web which their businesses face online/offline or the creation of new online businesses. We represent intellectual property owners in complex issues pertaining to trademark law and disputes. Our services include registration of trademarks, assistance on patent and design registration and protection, intellectual property litigation assistance, licensing, copyright issues, technical assistance, technology transfers, e-commerce transactions, clickwrap agreements, portal development contracts, privacy issues and domain names

Contract and Documents

Our qualified professionals have extensive experience in drafting and vetting of contracts and documentations such as drafting of licensing agreements and confidentiality agreements to professional letters. We are able to assist our clients to the relevant needs that are required with excellent quality and professionalism.

Pre-legal plans

Our pre-legal planning services provide our clients an affordable and cost effective solution to protecting their rights, be it in a personal or in a business sense. In a business environment, they are mainly used as an alternative to expensive legal retainers or legal departments which small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)  or businesses may deem costly, unnecessary or underworked.

Franchising

As many Singapore companies have started building their own brands, franchising has become an important means of expansion globally. The franchisee acquires the advantage of the reduction of business risk that a start up business entails. As instant brand recognition exists in a franchise business, the process for such a business is usually faster and profitable more quickly. Our team of professionals has had extensive experience in working on franchising arrangements both in Singapore and China.

Business Incorporation & Taxation

We provide services to our clients on setting up of businesses in Singapore and overseas such as China, Hongkong, Australia and the Philippines. We can assist on registering a Singapore business, a representative office, incorporation of a local subsidiary and registration of a foreign company. Tailoring to our clients’ needs, we advise them on the most appropriate business vehicle to be used such as sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, branch or subsidiary for their businesses.

Debt Recovery

Commercial bills being paid late will add to business costs. Not only does this cause frustration and anxiety, this would also inevitably lead to the loss of business opportunities. We offer assistance to both our corporate and individual clients in the recovery of their outstanding debts and help them identify any future credit risk which may possibly surface in their businesses.

Employment Matters

We provide application services for the issue of Employment Passes, Student Passes and Professional Visit Passes. We also provide our clients with innovative strategic advice, dispute resolution and negotiating expertise to management in all aspects of business employment relations. Our team who specialize in this area have diverse backgrounds in employment and labour related areas such as employee benefits, human rights and privacy both in Singapore and China.

China Practice Group

Our China Practice Group has extensive knowledge and experience on a vast array of matters in relation to China. These include foreign investments, business transactions, property in PRC, taxation and employment matters. Through our alliances with our associates across China, we can assist our clients in all their business ventures and dealings in the People’s Republic of China.

Road Traffic & Industrial Accidents

We assist our clients to claim compensation for those who have been involved in an industrial accident under the Work Injury Compensation Act (Chapter 354) or accidents on the road, at work or at public places. Our dedicated personal injury team lends their expertise and in depth knowledge in this field to assist our clients to obtain the rightful compensation that they deserve.