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.
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
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Law of confidence — Breach of confidence 7 cases
Copyright — Infringement 4 cases
Trade marks and trade names — Passing off 4 cases
Trade marks and trade names — Infringement 3 cases
Trade marks and trade names — Remedies — Statutory damages 2 cases
Copyright — Licences 2 cases
Patents and inventions — Infringement 2 cases
Trade marks and trade names — Passing off — Misrepresentation 2 cases
Trade marks and trade names — Infringement — Internet usage 2 cases
Copyright — Remedies — Damages 2 cases
Remedies — Damages 2 cases
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
Copyright — Groundless threat 1 case
Trade marks and trade names — Groundless threat 1 case
Patents and inventions — Invalidity 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
Law of confidence — Remedies 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
Copyright 1 case
Patents and inventions — Validity 1 case
Patents and inventions — Licences 1 case
Geographical indications 1 case
Geographical indications — Opposition to registration 1 case
Geographical indications — Grounds for refusal of registration 1 case
Copyright — Simplified process 1 case
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
Cases
Page 2 of 2Methodology & 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.