Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

34 reported cases · February 2023 to June 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Intellectual Property?

Singapore courts issued 34 reported Intellectual Property judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (21), of the 8 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal allowed (5). This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 34 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (4) · 2025 (10) · 2024 (7) · 2023 (13)
By court SGHC (21) · SGCA (7) · SGHC(A) (3) · SGHCR (3)
Outcomes (8 parseable) Appeal allowed (5) · Appeal dismissed (2) · Application granted (1)

Compiled from 34 reported Intellectual Property judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.

Outcome data updated

Across 34 reported Intellectual Property judgments in Singapore courts (February 2023 to June 2026), Ravindran Associates LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (6 cases), Chan Wenqiang is the most active lawyer (6 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.

Overview

Intellectual Property appears in 34 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Law of confidence — Breach of confidence (7), Copyright — Infringement (4) and Trade marks and trade names — Passing off (4). The most active judge by reported case count is Dedar Singh Gill (14 cases) and the most active firm is Ravindran Associates LLP (6 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Intellectual Property cases in Singapore?

Ravindran Associates LLP leads in Intellectual Property with 6 cases between February 2023 and June 2026, followed by Bird & Bird ATMD LLP (5 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (4 cases). 48 firms appeared in Intellectual Property cases during this period.

Who are the leading Intellectual Property lawyers in Singapore?

Chan Wenqiang is the most active Intellectual Property lawyer in Singapore with 6 case appearances between February 2023 and June 2026, followed by Loy Ming Chuen Brendan (4) and Sivagnanaratnam Sivananthan (4).

Which judges handle the most Intellectual Property cases in Singapore?

Dedar Singh Gill has handled 14 Intellectual Property cases between February 2023 and June 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Steven Chong (7 cases) and Sundaresh Menon (4 cases) are also among the most active.

How many Intellectual Property cases are reported in Singapore courts?

34 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Intellectual Property, most often decided by Dedar Singh Gill.

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Intellectual Property cases?

The main sub-topics are Law of confidence — Breach of confidence (7), Copyright — Infringement (4) and Trade marks and trade names — Passing off (4).

Case Volume by Year

13
23
7
24
10
25
4
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Patents and inventions — Infringement — Formation of confidentiality club — Whether access to documents be restricted to solicitors and experts 1 case

Patents and inventions — Infringement — Formation of confidentiality club — Whether a restrictive covenant be imposed on solicitors and experts 1 case

Trade marks and trade names — Remedies — Damages — Account of profits 1 case

Trade marks and trade names — Passing off — Remedies — Account of profits 1 case

Trade mark and trade names — Relative ground for refusal — Passing off 1 case

Trade mark and trade names— Relative ground for refusal — Similarity to earlier registered trade mark 1 case

Geographical indications — Qualification of rights — Burden of proof 1 case

Geographical indications — Qualification of rights — Whether “Parmesan” is a translation of “Parmigiano Reggiano” 1 case

Key Statutes

cited in 11 cases
cited in 9 cases
Patents Act (Cap 221)
cited in 6 cases
cited in 5 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
Lanham Act
cited in 1 case
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

Cases

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[2026] SGHCR 22
Salutica Allied Solutions Sdn Bhd v Apple South Asia Pte. Ltd.
30 June 2026
SGHCR
[2026] SGCA 22
LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER v Ng Hoe Seng (formerly trading as EMCASE SG)
6 May 2026
SGCA
[2026] SGHC 77
THE BEAUTY NATION PTE. LTD. v HERBS HEALTH BEN CAO KANG MU PTE. LTD. & Anor
10 April 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(A) 6
GTL Agencies (S) Private Limited v Neo Boon Huat & 2 Ors
2 February 2026
SGHC(A)
[2025] SGHC 266
FirstCom Academy Pte Ltd v Oom Academy Pte Ltd & 3 Ors
30 December 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 243
NG SAY KEONG v JIA LE ALUMINIUM PTE. LTD. & Anor
5 December 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCR 35
DR. WHO WATERWORKS PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors v DR. WHO (M) SDN. BHD. & 3 Ors
28 October 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 187
YANG QIANG & ANOR V GALLOP APAC PTE LTD & 5 ORS
30 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 160
KA SHIN TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD v TAN KIAT LIAN & 2 Ors
11 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 122
LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER v Ng Hoe Seng (formerly trading as EMCASE SG)
2 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 28
EAST COAST PODIATRY CENTRE PTE. LTD. v FAMILY PODIATRY CENTRE PTE. LTD.
19 June 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHCR 15
FANCO FAN MARKETING PTE. LTD. v TRIPLE D TRADING PTE. LTD.
21 May 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 51
SUNRISE PLUS PTE. LTD. v THE SUNRIDER CORPORATION DBA SUNRIDER INTERNATIONAL
26 March 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 41
HAYATE PARTNERS PTE. LTD. v RAJAN SUNIL KUMAR
14 March 2025
SGHC
[2024] SGCA 53
Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. v Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
22 November 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGCA 39
SYED SUHAIL BIN SYED ZIN & 12 Ors v ATTORNEY GENERAL
11 October 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 163
TOWA CORPORATION v ASM TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE LTD & Anor
27 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC(A) 18
NALLI PTE LTD & 2 Ors v NALLI KUPPUSWAMI CHETTI and NALLI RAMANATHAN & Anor
27 May 2024
SGHC(A)
[2024] SGCA 16
PRISCILLA LIM SUK LING & Anor v AMBER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY PTE. LTD. & Anor
20 May 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 102
EAST COAST PODIATRY CENTRE PTE. LTD. v FAMILY PODIATRY CENTRE PTE. LTD.
17 April 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 39
TIGER PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT LTD v ENCORE FILMS PTE LTD
9 February 2024
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 360
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. & Anor v Zyfas Medical Co (Sued as a firm)
29 December 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGCA 37
CONSORZIO DI TUTELA DELLA DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA PROSECCO v AUSTRALIAN GRAPE AND WINE INCORPORATED
8 November 2023
SGCA
[2023] SGHC 255
TIGER PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT LTD v ENCORE FILMS PTE LTD
11 September 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 241
AMBER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY PTE. LTD. & Anor v PRISCILLA LIM SUK LING & 5 Ors
31 August 2023
SGHC

Methodology & disclaimer

Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.