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provide a high level of legal insight with a thorough understanding of
commercial realities. We deliver a quality of service that is highly
respected within our profession.
Our professional services include:
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Trade Marks
& Brand Protection
Brand recognition and a strong trade mark portfolio are the hallmarks
of any organisation's brand identity. We advise on brand protection
strategies. We also handle trade mark prosecution in Singapore and
manage our clients' global trade mark portfolios.
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Patents
Protection of inventions and new technologies require detailed
strategizing. We advise on patent protection strategies and handle
patent prosecution.
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Designs
In delineating the features, shape, configuration and appearance of a
product, designs are valuable and sought after commercial assets. We
advise on design protection strategies and handle design prosecution.
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Domain Name Actions
The expansion of internet usage has been accompanied by extensive
domain name usage. Cybersquatting has also become correspondingly
prevalent. We advise on domain name issues and handle domain name
recovery actions.
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Franchising
Many businesses grow and extend their reach, whether locally or
globally, through franchising. We act for the franchisor or the
franchisee in the drafting and negotiation of franchise agreements and
related documentation.
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Licensing
Commercial exploitation of intellectual property can take the form of
licensing. In a licence arrangement, the licensor grants to the
licensee a right to use his intellectual property in return for royalty
payments. We advise on various types of licensing transactions and are
involved in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of licensing
agreements.
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Information Technology and
E-commerce
Alongside the proliferation of computer-related transactions, the
development, dissemination, access and protection of digital
information becomes increasingly relevant to businesses. We advise on
various aspects in this fast developing area of the law, including
e-commerce transactions, website development agreements, website
hosting arrangements, computer usage terms and conditions, on-line
privacy policy, software development agreements, software licensing
agreements, hardware contracts and IT service maintenance contracts.
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Research and
Collaboration Agreements
In research and collaboration ventures, it is important to identify the
scope of background intellectual property contributed by each party. It
is also critical for parties to agree at the outset how foreground
intellectual property created will be owned and used by the parties. We
are familiar with these issues and assist in the drafting, reviewing
and negotiation of legal documentation in this area, including
non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding, research
agreements, collaboration agreements and joint development agreements.
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Mergers and Acquisitions
("M & A")
Public and private mergers, joint ventures, partnerships, strategic
alliances, business and share acquisitions, business and capital
restructuring.
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Company Law
Incorporation of companies and other legal entities, shareholders' and
directors' rights and duties, statutory compliance and regulatory
matters, competition law issues.
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Corporate Finance and
Securities Law
Shareholders' financing, capital markets (equity and debt), term loans
and loan syndications, venture capital and private equity, securities
offerings.
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Commercial and
Contract Law
We assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiation of a wide range of
commercial agreements and legal documentation in relation to corporate
and intellectual property matters, including:
- Shareholders and Joint Venture Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Sale and Purchase Agreements
- Letters of Intent and Memorandum of Understanding
- Distributorship and Agency Agreements
- Collaboration and Teaming Agreements
- Manufacturing and Supply Agreements
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- IT and Technology Licensing Agreements
- Employment and Service Contracts
Notarial Services
Our Notary Public provides notarial services relating to documents to
be used internationally.
Such services include:
- Witnessing and attesting the signing of documents.
- Certifying documents as originals and as true copies.
- Issuing notarial certificates.
- Arranging for authentication and legalisation of documents.
Commissioning Services
Our Commissioner for Oaths provides commissioning services relating to documents to be used in Singapore.