Intellectual Property showcase

We work with clients across many industries to realise, protect and commercialise their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

We recognize the efforts that our clients put in to develop their IPR and are committed to work with them to leverage on their intangible intellectual property assets to achieve tangible business growth.

IPR include copyrights, design rights, patents and trademarks. In this section, we explain briefly what each of these rights protect, and we showcase some of the IPR which we have assisted our clients to protect.

COPYRIGHT showcase

Copyright protects the expression of ideas. Works such as literary works, dramatic works, musical works, artistic works, published works, sound recordings, films, television and radio broadcasts, cable programmes, and performances can be protected by copyright law. Generally, the owners of the copyrighted works have the right to reproduce, publish, perform and communicate the works to the public.

Copyright owners can also prevent the unauthorised use of their works if it is reproduced without the owners’ consent or license. In Singapore, there is no system to file for registration of copyright. An original work potentially enjoys copyright protection once the author gives expression to the work. We advise our clients on the protection and enforcement of their copyrighted works in Singapore.

Patents Showcase

A patent can be obtained for novel inventions, and can cover mechanical, chemical or electronic inventions. A patent can also cover a unique method or process for performing a function. Our clients have successfully patented a range of inventions, including innovative products and systems, such as:

• Crucible Cover for Coating with an Electron Beam Source — Patented by Ferrotec (USA) Corporation.
  Learn more about their advanced manufacturing solutions at Ferrotec.
• Arrangement for Mounting a Plane on a Wall — Patented by Frestems Oy.
  Explore their cutting-edge solutions at Frestems Oy.
• Bridge Crane Arrangement — Patented by Konecranes Global Corporation.
  Find out more about their industrial lifting equipment at Konecranes.

Do you have an innovative idea or invention that you want to protect? Contact us today to discuss how we can help secure your intellectual property with a patent.

Designs Showcase

A design refers to the features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament as applied to an article and its registration confers protection to the external appearance of a product. Novel designs can be protected in Singapore by registration. The registration process is relatively inexpensive and easily processed, if the basic requirements are met. We assist our clients in registering their designs in Singapore to ensure that their designs are not copied by others. This enables a registered design owner to secure a competitive advantage over other products in a densely competitive market. Unique and stylish designs are often used to differentiate the external appearance of a product, such as a perfume or beverage bottle, or the shape of a car, a phone, or even ordinary household products, so as to attract the consumer by offering a distinct and aesthetically pleasing design.

Trademarks Showcase

Brands can be protected by securing a trademark registration. A trademark registration ensures that the owner of the registration is protected against the unauthorised use of identical or similar brands by another party. We advise clients on the selection of their brands, by conducting pre-filing trademark searches to assess a brand’s availability and suitability. A trademark application may then be filed to secure registration. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years, if used correctly, and is renewable for further periods of 10 years. A registered trademark enjoys more legal protection than un-registered marks under the Trade Marks Act.

Here are some successful brands which we registered as trademarks in Singapore: