Our team of award-winning registered patent and trade mark attorneys in Singapore have technical backgrounds and specialisms across all kinds of technologies and industries, including mechanical and chemical engineering, electronics, software, chemical, biotechnology, materials, pharmaceuticals, entertainment and fashion. We are trusted by prestigious research institutions, universities, top multinational corporations, small-medium enterprises and start-ups, underscoring our ability to handle diverse intellectual property needs.
On top of supporting local businesses expanding overseas using our experience with cross-border filing strategies, our office serves as a gateway for international businesses looking to protect, manage and enforce their IP across Southeast Asia. With our strong capabilities and vast experience in navigating the complex local requirements of territories in Southeast Asia, our dedicated ASEAN team streamlines patent and trade mark filings for clients looking to obtain IP protection in the region. We have built strong relationships with local firms in the ASEAN region to compliment our comprehensive service and deep knowledge into local IP practices.
"Our teams possess a broad range of technical expertise and comprehensive experience in IP, extending to both local and global markets. Our patent team has vast experience in drafting patent applications and prosecuting patents across local and international filings, delivering commercially focused patent strategy for your business. We also advise on design filing and registration, along with protection strategy and portfolio management.
We offer a trade mark team that is highly experienced in advising on the protection and management of trade mark rights worldwide. We provide support across the full lifecycle of trade marks, including search and analysis, prosecution and registration, strategic guidance on brand protection and development, and enforcement of trade mark rights, including actions against counterfeit goods."
- Daniel Poh, Managing Partner, Singapore
“Marks & Clerk Singapore professionals hold themselves up to high standards and they are instrumental in developing Lenovo's Standard-Essential Patent (SEP) portfolio. Though my team and I operate in the very fast-paced world of SEPs, it's easy for me to place my trust in Marks and Clerk's amazing team with their attention to detail in their work product and promptness in any required follow-up. I would highly recommend their services!”
"We’ve been extremely impressed with the depth and quality of support provided by Marks & Clerk. The team conducted a thorough IP stocktake, identifying gaps and correcting issues left by our previous counsel with exceptional clarity and precision. Their guidance across patent prosecution strategy, Office Action responses, and national phase filings in multiple jurisdictions has been both strategic and commercially aligned. They’ve demonstrated a strong understanding of our technology and business goals, ensuring our claim scope and portfolio positioning are fully optimised."
"A leading IP specialist with a global footprint, the Singapore outpost of Marks & Clerk excels in trademark prosecution and strategy, offering comprehensive services from filings and portfolio management to oppositions and advisory mandates in Singapore's innovation-focused market. The firm leverages its international network to provide tailored counsel on trademark protection, acceleration programmes, and fee updates, ensuring efficient safeguards for clients across diverse sectors."
Our offices in Asia and internationally are consistently listed in the top tier of publications, including Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars and Rising Stars, IAM Patent 1000, World Trademark Review 1000, Chambers, Legal 500, AsiaIP and Asian Legal Business.
Marks & Clerk
77 Robinson Road
#17-00 Robinson 77
Singapore 068896