Wong Jin Nee & Teo is a specialist IP and technology firm, jointly led by ‘outstanding practitioner’ Wong Jin Nee and Teo Bong Kwang, who is an expert in handling a broad range of litigation relating to patents, trademarks, and confidential information. Regularly engaged by multinational corporations, the ’formidable IP litigation team’ focuses on the full spectrum of IP matters including advising on the creation and protection of portfolio management, the development of audit plans, the implementation of anti-piracy programmes, and brand protection concerns. Senior associate Eugene EE Fu Xiang primarily works on contentious IP and commercial cases.

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Testimonials

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  • 'All members of the team are very strong in their knowledge of the law. The advice that they give is very practical and cost-effective.'
  • 'Jin Nee Wong is an outstanding practitioner.'
  • 'The firm always gives sound advice on IP applications. They are always supportive and answer queries promptly.'
  • 'They are an expert in their field, especially on IP related matters.'
  • 'Jin Nee Wong always goes out of her way to provide an exceptional service and pleasant client experience.'
  • 'Teo Bong Kwang attended to our matters personally and gave valuable input.'
  • 'A formidable IP litigation team. They are very knowledgeable and well-experienced, which allows them to provide sound and stellar advice.'
  • 'Eugene EE Fu Xiang provides professional and clear advice.'

Key clients

  • Christian Louboutin SAS
  • Under Armour, Inc.
  • Intel Corporation
  • Shell Brands International AG
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
  • Luxottica Group S.p.A (owner of Ray-Ban and Oakley brands)
  • Nippon Paint
  • Subway
  • Showa Corporation
  • AJ Park
  • GDEX Berhad
  • Mattel, Inc.
  • Single Buoy Moorings, Inc.
  • Virbac S.A.
  • SRAM, LLC
  • Reflex Media, Inc.
  • Clover8 Investments Pte. Ltd.

Lawyers

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Jin Nee is one of the founding partners of Wong Jin Nee & Teo; successfully represented clients against cyber-squatters through dispute resolutions filed with WIPO; has implemented antipiracy/brand protection programmes for various multinationals; very active in public policy and engagement work including lobbying for reform of IP laws and procurements; has advised clients on all aspects of commercial exploitation of IPRs, including negotiating and preparing manufacturing, ICT, franchise (including assisting clients in obtaining approval and securing registration under the Franchise Act 1998), licence and biotechnology agreements; has assisted clients in conducting audits to identify ownership and scope of their IPRs; advises clients in areas of ICT, digital integrity, cyber laws, e-commerce and media/entertainment laws. She has written numerous articles and chapters on IPRs and franchising published in various publications.
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jin Nee Wong, Teo Bong Kwang

Other key lawyers

Lim Yean Yean, Eugene EE Fu Xiang