Dentons Rodyk's well-established team is noted for its expertise in IP disputes and patent litigation, acting for clients across the technology, AI, robotics, utilities, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors. Boasting a robust contentious practice, the firm also assists on acquisitions, commercialisation and the exploitation of IP assets. The 'super responsive' team is jointly led by experienced IP litigator Gilbert Leong and Catherine Lee, who is noted for her advisory work on trade marks and portfolio management and exploitation. Other key contacts in the group include senior consultant Ai Ming Lee, has experience in handling patent infringement cases, Maw Jiun Foo and Desmond Chew.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is super responsive and listens to the issues, deeply looking at clients' concerns without displaying.’

  • 'A very approachable team.'

Work highlights

  • Acting for Towa Corporation in a patent infringement suit and succeeded on both the claim for infringement and defence against the counterclaim for revocation.
  • Acting for Lundbeck in a patent infringement dispute against Zyfas to restrain the act for which Zyfas’ registration of the product is sought.
  • Acting for Swinkels Family Brewers in its opposition to the Singapore trade mark application for “BAVARIAN BEER”.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Catherine Lee, Gilbert Leong

Other key lawyers

Ai Ming Lee, Maw Jiun Foo, Desmond Chew