Praised for its ‘meticulous attention to detail’ and ’outstanding services’, Ghows LLC handles both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, assisting clients on trade mark protection mandates, portfolio management, and patents work, with notable expertise in the healthcare and food and beverage sectors. Bryan Ghows, who stands out for his experience in IP litigation and arbitration, jointly leads the team alongside Teresa O’Connor, who advises on trade mark protection mandates, and Patsy Koh, who focuses on matters concerning patent portfolios, designs, and trade marks.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘An experienced team who are not only adept and skilled at what they do, but are also efficient and professional in getting IP issues resolved.’

  • 'Beyond their expertise and innovative thinking, what truly sets Ghows LLC apart is their commitment to client service. Their swift response times and transparent communication make working with them a seamless experience.'
  • ‘The team is very systematic and organised.’

  • ‘We hold Ghows LLC in high regard with unwavering confidence that the firm adheres to the highest ethical standards and maintains exceptional quality in all aspects of their legal practice.’

  • ‘I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding services provided by Ghows LCC Singapore. Their professionalism, efficiency, and promptness have consistently impressed me as a longstanding client.'

  • 'Ghows LCC Singapore excels in meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all aspects of our cases are well-handled. Their lawyers' ability to simplify complex legal matters is invaluable.'
  • ‘We highly commend Ms Teresa O'Connor for her exceptional service. With unwavering dedication, she provided expert legal counsel, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and promptness in all matters. Her ability to simplify complex legal issues was invaluable, and her friendly demeanor made collaboration effortless.’

Key clients

  • Alibaba Group Holding Limited / Alibaba Singapore Holding Private Limited / Alibaba|Cloud (Singapore) Private Limited
  • Micromass UK Limited (Waters Corporation)
  • Sivantos Group
  • Menicon
  • Nippon Steel Corporation
  • BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
  • Mos Food Services, Inc.
  • Kyowa Kirin
  • The Patissier LLP
  • Michat Pte Ltd
  • Biologique Recherche
  • Sysmex Corporation
  • Singapore Casket Company (Private Limited)
  • Shing Lee Publishers Pte Ltd
  • EAC Holding Co Ltd
  • Back Corporation / Akira Back LLC
  • The Orientalist Spirits Pte Ltd
  • Aqua Concepts Ltd
  • Advocado Pte Ltd
  • Epitex International Pte Ltd
  • Vox Hibernicis Ltd
  • Axiom IT Solutions Pte Ltd / Axiom Hub Pte Ltd
  • Ivanti Inc.

Work highlights

  • Acted for a businesswoman in an opposition against a local trade mark application on the grounds of bad faith.
  • Acted for MiChat Pte Ltd in successfully defending against opposition claims brought by a well-known global consumer electronics manufacturer.
  • Acted for B.R. (Biologique Recherche) in successfully opposing against a trade mark application filed by a local competitor.

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Bryan Ghows, Teresa O’Connor, Patsy Koh