AMICA LAW LLC is a leading specialist intellectual property and technology practice. Our directors each bring with them many years of experience in IP management & protection, litigation & enforcement, as well as commercialisation & licensing. Our depth of knowledge and experience gives you the expertise required to protect, manage and commercialise your IP and technology.

Our practice areas include:

• Brand Management

• Copyright

• Design Protection

• Domain Names

• Data Protection & Cybersecurity

• FinTech & Payment Services

• Information Technology

• IP Commercialisation

• Litigation & Enforcement

• Patents

• Trade Marks

• Trade Secrets & Confidentiality

PATENTS,

TRADE MARKS & DESIGNS

LITIGATION & ENFORCEMENT

TECHNOLOGY  & LICENSING

PATENTS, TRADE MARKS & DESIGNS

We assist clients in patents, designs and trade marks, including clearance, protection and management, as well as attending hearings in the patent and trade mark offices and in court. Other services we provide include conducting IP audits and due-diligence exercises, preparing and reviewing IP agreements, advising media and advertising law and regulations, consumer and product regulations and unfair competition. Our patents team can assist you in identifying the value of your inventions and developing a patent portfolio and patenting strategy. The team has specialised capabilities in biotechnology, computer software, electromechanical systems, chemicals and engineering. Our services include preparing specifications for patents in Singapore and worldwide, as well as prosecuting, managing and preparing all related patent documentation.

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LITIGATION & ENFORCEMENT

We are experienced in handling all types and aspects of contentious IP disputes, as well as seeking or resisting urgent interim relief like injunctions, search and seizure and asset-freezing orders, and are ready to litigate matters through trial and appeal. We handle domain name disputes and Internet piracy matters, as well as plan and manage anti-counterfeiting programmes. We also have experience in information technology disputes, such as disputes in software projects and technology licensing. Our cases have involved complex matters relating to immunodeficiency virus, optical devices, offshore exploratory platforms, marine engineering apparatus, electronic storage devices, pharmaceutical compositions and material sciences.  Our team is ready to provide timely, strategic and measured assistance to disputes in order to achieve your business goals efficiently and effectively, whether through contested hearings, arbitration or mediation, summary proceedings or settlement negotiations.

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TECHNOLOGY & LICENSING PRACTICE

We provide legal services for IP, technology and general commercial transactions, including contracts structuring, drafting, negotiations, and regulatory advice in relation to the following:

• IP licences & assignments, IP security interests, IP restructuring, franchises, technology transfer.

• IT, Internet, e-commerce, software licences & maintenance, application & cloud services, IT outsourcing, hardware procurement, system integration & implementation, data centre & facilities management services.

• FinTech, payment services, payment processing systems, banking & financial systems.

• Data protection, spam control, cybersecurity.

• Life sciences, biotechnology, medical technology, R&D, research collaboration.

• Media and entertainment, copyright issues, merchandising, ticketing, sponsorship, advertising, media & publishing.

• General commercial transactions including contract manufacturing, supply, distribution & agency, property & hotel management, employment.

DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

LEGAL & TRADE MARK ASSOCIATES

PATENT ATTORNEYS

& ASSOCIATES

Latest news, updates and announcement. Insights into the latest developments in the law.​​

• Update - IP Mediation: Government Funding & Key Developments in Singapore

• Update - Registered Designs - IPOS issues Guide on Registered Designs for Non-Physical Products

• Update - Data Protection - Amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act and what it means for you

• Case Note - IP Adjudicator holds that there is confusing similarity and passing off, but dismisses well known mark and partial opposition arguments (Damiani International BV v Dhamani Jewels DMCC [2020] SGIPOS 11)

• Case Note - Joint venture gone awry - the role of oral agreements in a dispute involving claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and passing off (Tuitiongenius Pte Ltd v Toh Yew Keat and another [2020] SGCA 103)

• Update - Payment Services - Upcoming changes to the Payment Services Act

• Case Note -Champagne vs ChamPengWine - A case of bad faith trade mark registration? 

• Update - Data Protection - Grabcar fined $10,000 for 4th data protection breach in 2 years

• Update  - Myanmar: New Trade Mark Registration System - Soft opening launch scheduled on 1 Oct 2020

• Case Note - Civil Procedure - Lifting a Riddick Undertaking - When can documents disclosed under compulsion be used for purposes extraneous to civil proceedings?

• Update - Expansion of Fast Track Programme to include Trade Mark and Design Applications

• Update - GI - Amendments to the GI Act take effect from 15 August 2020

• Case Note - Trade Marks - Practical considerations for relying on unregistered trade mark rights for trade mark oppositions (Florian Mack v Golden Cala Trading EST [2020] SGIPOS 5)

• Update - Patents - Launch of PPH with Brazil's INPI & re-registration of Singapore Patents in Laos

• Update - Patents - Launch of new SG Patent fast track programme

• Update - Data Protection - Proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act

• Case Note - Trade Marks - Successful invalidation of “Vagisan” trade marks by the proprietors of “VAGISIL” (Combe International v Dr August Wolff [2020] SGIPOS 3)

• Case Note - Breach of Confidence – Court of Appeal eases evidentiary burden on owners of confidential information with new modified test for breach of confidence (I-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Hong Ying Ting & ors [2020] SGCA 32)

• Update - Signing legal documents remotely

• Update - The impact of COVID-19 on contractual obligations

• Case Note - Patent Infringement - Patent Infringement – Element Six Technologies Ltd succeeds in its patent infringement claim against Ila Technologies Pte Ltd (Element Six Technologies Ltd v IIa Technologies Pte Ltd [2020] SGHC 26)

• Case Note - Trade Mark Opposition - “ISETAN TARTAN” trade mark registration successfully opposed by Scotch Whisky Association - Use of a trade mark containing the word “Tartan” on whisky not from Scotland is liable to deceive the public (Scotch Whisky Association v Isetan Mitsukoshi Ltd [2019] SGHC 200)

• Case Note - Trade Mark Application  – Shape Mark -  Ferrero fails in its attempt to register the shape of its Ferrero Rocher pralines in Singapore (In the Matter of a Trade Mark Application by Ferrero S.p.A. [2019] SGIPOS 19)

• Case Note - Contract – Illegality – A cyber squatter fails to enforce its contract on the grounds of public policy (3 Corporate Services Pte Ltd v Grabtaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd. [2020] SGHC 17)

• The Legal 500 Comparative Guide 2019 - Singapore Chapter on IP by Amica Law

• Update – Data Protection – Notes on Protection Obligation

• Update – Trademarks – Myanmar: New Trade Mark Registration System

• Update – GI – More provisions of the GI Act take effect from 21 Nov 2019

• Update – Patents – Closure of Foreign Route in Singapore

• Update – Trademarks – Amendments to Malaysian Trade Mark Laws

• Update – FinTech – New initiative for payment firms to access specialised legal expertise

• Update – Visit by Intellectual Property Bureau of Guangzhou Development District (Sep 2019)

• Amica Law News Issue (January / July 2019)

• Amica Law Update – GI - Registration of Geographical Indications (April 2019)

• Amica Law Announcement (Mar 2019)

Commendations and Awards - 2017 - 2020

• The Straits Times Singapore Best Law Firms 2021 - Intellectual Property Law (5* rating)

• Chambers Asia Pacific 2020 – "Standout IP boutique firm offering IP-focused legal services covering both litigation and non-contentious matters.", 3 Ranked Lawyers

• The Legal 500 2020 – "...provides 'commercial and legal expertise at good value for money'.", 2 Leading Individual Citations
• WIPR Leaders 2020 - 4 Individual Citations
• World Trademark Review 2020 - "Up-and-coming lawyers work excellently alongside seasoned partners at Amica Law to form a dynamic outfit of contentious and non-contentious trademark talents." - Leading TM firm for Enforcement and Litigation, and Prosecution and Strategy, 6 Leading Individual Citations
• Who's Who Legal: Thought Leaders – Global Elite 2020 – Individual Citation
• AsiaIP - Tier 1 for Copyright

• Chambers Asia Pacific 2019 – “Impressive IP boutique capable of assisting on the breadth of litigation and non-contentious mandates. Especially active in patent and trade mark enforcement and opposition matters,with expertise in patent drafting as well as IP portfolio management.”, 3 Ranked Lawyers

• The Legal 500 2019 – “...recommended for the breath of its IP expertise...”, 2 Leading Individual Citations

• Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars 2019 – Tier 1 for Trade Mark Prosecution, 4 IP Stars, 2 Rising Stars

• World Trademark Review 2019 – Leading TM firm for Enforcement and Litigation, Prosecution and Strategy, and Transactions, 6 Leading Individual Citations

• IAM 1000 Patents Review 2019 – Leading Patents firm for Enforcement and Litigation, Prosecution and Strategy, and Transactions, 3 Leading Individual Citations

• Asia Law Profiles 2019 – “Amica Law is one of the largest boutique intellectual property firms in Singapore and is recommended for the breadth of its local and international IP expertise”, 2 Leading Lawyers Citations

• Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars 2018 - Tier 2 for Patents

• World Trademark Review 2018 – Amica Law impresses as a “very strong, creative and results-oriented firm”, 4 Leading Individual Citations

• The Legal 500 2018 – “...creative and solutions driven...”, 2 Leading Individual Citations

• Chambers Asia Pacific 2018 – "a strong, creative and solutions-driven group of experts nurtured by its collegiate culture…an IP boutique that is able to offer good-quality work”, 3 Ranked Lawyers

• APAC Inside 2018 – Best IP Law Practice

• Asia IP Experts 2017 - 1 Individual Citation

• Asia IP Patent Survey 2017 - Tier 1 for Contentious work & Tier 2 for Prosecution

• Who’s Who Legal Trademarks 2017 – 3 Individual Citations

• AsiaLaw Profiles 2017 Leading Lawyers – 2 Individual Citations

• Asian Legal Business, IP Rankings 2017 – Tier 1 in Copyright & Trademarks

• WIPR Leaders 2017 – 3 Individual Nominations for top 1,700 IP professionals worldwide

• Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars The Top 250 Women in IP 2017 – 1 Individual Citation

• World Trademark Review 2017 – “…The team is wonderful to work with… it is thorough and has a real understanding of commercial realities.”; top tier for Prosecution & Strategy, 4 Individual Citations

• The Legal 500 2017 – “...trusted partner with strong legal expertise...”, 3 Leading Individual Citations

• Expert Guides Women in Business Law – 4 Individual Citations

• Expert Guides – Best of the Best 2017 - Trade Marks – 1 Individual Citation

• Managing IP – IP Stars (Trade Mark & Copyright) – 3 Individual Citations

• Managing IP - Top 250 Women in IP – 1 Individual Citation

If you are a dynamic and progressive individual who would like to explore a career with us, we would like to hear from you. Please send us your CV, enclosing a recent photograph, and we will contact you if your application is short-listed.

INTERNSHIP

We do offer internships from time to time with our Firm, depending on availability*. If you are interested in experiencing working life in an intellectual property practice, please send in your application by post for the attention of Melvin Pang, or email your applications to melvin.pang@amicalaw.com.​

*Given the Covid-19 situation, our firm is presently operating on an alternative work from home arrangement and as such, have suspended our internship and attachment program until further notice.

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PRACTICE TRAINING

We offer places for for Relevant Legal Training and Training Contracts, subjected to availability. If you are a qualified person as defined in the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules and would like to join us, please email your applications to melvin.pang@amicalaw.com. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

LEGAL AND PATENT POSITIONS

We are always keen to add to our growing team of legal and patent associates and attorneys. Please mail or send in your applications to winnie.tham@amicalaw.com and we will get in contact with you.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT POSITIONS

Currently, all positions are filled but if you would like to send in your CV and photograph in the event an opening arises, please do so.

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Applications for Administrative or Support positions can be sent to us by post for the attention of the Human Resource Manager or, email to winnie.tham@amicalaw.com.

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If you would like to find out more about our services or to get in touch with us, please contact us:

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Address:

77 Robinson Road

#22-01 Robinson 77

Singapore 068896

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Email:
mail@amicalaw.com

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Phone:

+65 6303 6210

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Fax:

+65 6303 6222