Withers KhattarWong LLP’s ‘reliable, responsible and professional’ IP practice advises on transactions, portfolio management, and litigation, with demonstrable experience in the technology, media, entertainment, and the arts arenas. Jonathan Kok leads the team and advises on IP-related transactions, while Alvin Lim focuses on patent litigation.
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‘The team is reliable, responsible and professional.'
‘They are punctual, accountable and are familiar with multi-jurisdictional IP procedures and matters.’
Key clients
- Wipro Unza Group
- Shaik Mohideen / Suvai Foods Pte Ltd
- Fonterra Brands Pte Ltd
- National Gallery Singapore
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Honor Device Co., Ltd
- Lintec & Linnhoff Holdings Pte. Ltd.
- LG Electronics
- We Are Perspective
- Polybit Industries Far East Sdn Bhd
- JCS Echigo Pte Ltd
- Skygrilles Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Managing the worldwide trade mark portfolio of the Wipro Unza Group, a leading FMCG company in Southeast Asia with household name brands including Eversoft, Venus, Yardley, Veet, Lifebuoy, Lux, Dove and Axe.
- Acted for Shaik Mohideen in a successful application by Shaik filed in the Singapore High Court for leave to commence a derivative action in the name of Suvai Foods against fellow shareholder Wavoo Shahul Hameed in relation to breach of trust relating to rights of Suvai Food's right in the Suvai Foods trade mark and using confidential information, recipes, and funds to establish two foreign companies.
- Acted for Fonterra Brands (instructed by AJ Park) who filed a request for qualification of the registered geographical indication (GI) for "Parmigiano Reggiano" for cheese filed in the name of Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Kok