Intellectual Property

Importance of intellectual property law

Increased globalisation in a competitive commercial world demands absolute clarity on access and ownership of new ideas. South-east Asia has seen a progressively active and robust approach in relation to intellectual property law and issues. This key aspect of law, and the practice thereof, has to keep pace with changes in technology, science and the creative industries. Intellectual property is at the heart of many a successful business as companies begin to recognise the critical importance of their intellectual property rights and assets, and of conscientiously protecting them.

Broad capabilities and strategic resource

As part of the Allen & Gledhill network known as A&G Asia, we work closely with lawyers from across the region who are involved in matters of a local, regional or global reach. We are capable of providing advice on a broad range of intellectual property issues such as prosecuting, defending and enforcing the value of intellectual property in all forms across a wide variety of sectors in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

This affords us an extensive breadth of experience in developing sound commercial strategies in the use, protection, and exploitation of intellectual property rights. The services we provide include expert negotiation, review and drafting of commercial agreements across all aspects of intellectual property including acquisitions and disposals, licensing and franchising.

Covering diverse business sectors

Apart from our familiarity with the spectrum of intellectual property work in Asia, our experience and expertise covers diverse business sectors.  In particular, our specialised knowledge in all aspects of patent law underpins and supports our ability to advise across a wide range of industries including chemistry, biotech, computer science and engineering.