Expertise

Technology Intellectual Property Data Privacy

Technology

We support technology companies in every industry in all aspects of business. Our MNC and startup clients come from a wide range of industries, from software development to blockchain, digital entertainment, gaming, social media and cybersecurity. Our expertise includes:

  • Regulatory advice and licensing (e.g. Payment Services Act, Cybersecurity Act)
  • Contracts (e.g. distribution, development, R&D and manufacturing agreements, confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, publishing agreements, terms of service, terms of use)
  • Structuring (e.g. shareholder and subscription agreements, joint venture agreements)
  • Employment (e.g. employment agreements, restructuring exercises, separations, breach of non-competition or non-solicitation covenants, theft of confidential information)
  • External in-house counsel services

Intellectual Property

We protect brands and intellectual property globally for an extensive array of clients from all industries, including Alibaba, Kirin, Nippon Steel, Mos Food (MOS Burger) and BSH Hausgeräte. Our established network of experts in other countries means that we can help you obtain the protection you need anywhere in the world. Our expertise includes:

  • Trade mark, design and patent prosecution, strategy, enforcement and international portfolio management
  • Copyright protection
  • Website takedowns
  • Domain name and cybersquatting disputes
  • Trade secrets and confidentiality
  • Employee training

Data Privacy

Protecting personal data and privacy is more important than ever. As a specialised subset of our Technology practice, we help our clients build robust data privacy programmes, including:

  • Regulatory advice on and compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act
  • Privacy policies
  • Internal operating protocols
  • Employee Training
  • External Data Protection Officer services

Awards

The Legal 500

Intellectual Property: 

Leading Firm 2020 – 2025; Leading Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2016 – 2025, Leading Individual (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2025

 

Technology, Media & Telecommunications: 

Leading Firm 2020 – 2025; Leading Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2016 – 2025, Recommended Lawyer (Venessa Phoa) 2021 – 2022

Chambers & Partners

Intellectual Property: 

Ranked Firm 2025; Ranked Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2025, Ranked Individual (Teresa O’Connor) 2025

 

Technology, Media & Telecommunications: 

Ranked Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2025

IP Stars

Trade Marks: 

Trade Mark Star (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2025; Notable Practitioner (Bryan Ghows) 2023 – 2025

World Trademark Review

Trade Marks Prosecution & Strategy: 

Leading Firm 2024-2025; Leading Individual, Prosecution & Strategy (Teresa O’Connor) 2025; Leading Individual, Enforcement & Litigation (Bryan Ghows) 2024; Leading Individual, Prosecution & Strategy (Millicent Lui) 2025

Lexology Index

Data Security:

Data Privacy & Protection

Recommended Lawyer (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2025

 

Trade Marks:

Recommended Lawyer (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2025

Asian Legal Business

ALB Asia Top 15 IP Lawyer 2024 (Teresa O’Connor) and ALB Asia IP Rankings 2025 (Ghows LLC)

The Trademark Lawyer

Award Winning Law Firm 2025 - Top 10 Trademark Firms and IP Practices in Singapore

Let’s work together.

We provide nimble and personalised service and look forward to building an enduring relationship with you.