The Intellectual Property (IP) and Intangible Assets Practice at CHP delivers strategic IP protection and management for businesses at every stage of growth—from emerging startups to established industry leaders. We service a plethora of sectors, including (but not limited to) artificial intelligence, financial technology, agricultural innovation, digital entertainment, and e-commerce platforms.
We craft bespoke solutions that not only protect our clients' innovations but also maximise the value of their intangible assets in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Our Expertise
- IP Protection and Enforcement Strategies
- Patent Law and Technology Licensing
- Trademark and Brand Protection
- Copyright and Digital Content Protection
- Trade Secrets and Confidential Information Management
- Licensing and Commercialisation of IP
- IP Portfolio Management and Strategy
- IP Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Notable Practice Highlights
- Advised and supported various public agencies on IP matters, including policy formulation, funding approaches, procurement, key negotiations (both domestic and international), and the development of IP policies.
- Negotiated numerous game licences within the ASEAN and Asia-Pacific regions, including agreements with well-established international game studios, with an estimated commercial value exceeding USD 500 million.
- Advised an IP-focused investment fund and conducting due diligence on target companies, with the total investment sum at approximately SGD 300 million at the time of instruction.
- Delivered over 200 IP management and strategy projects for private enterprises, with approximately 60% of these projects focused on IoT across various industries.
- Negotiated and resolved a breach of confidence and IP-related dispute in Australia at mediation, with a dispute value of approximately AUD 0.35 million.
- Facilitated the acquisitions of premium brand hotels and pubs, including the prestigious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast.
- Served as a WIPO-curated IP expert and Lead Expert for WIPO’s IP Management Clinics.
- Served as a statutorily appointed Mediator and Certified IP Mediator.
- Structured the IP strategy for an overseas pharmaceutical company, guiding their transformation from a pharmaceutical manufacturer to a technology developer, and now a solution provider for hospital systems in their home jurisdiction.
