Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

20 reported cases · February 2024 to May 2026

Updated

Across 20 reported Intellectual Property judgments in Singapore courts (February 2024 to May 2026), Ravindran Associates LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (4 cases), Chan Wenqiang is the most active lawyer (4 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 accounts for 20 reported Singapore judgments between February 2024 and May 2026, ranking 19th of 49 practice areas in this dataset. The case records show 22 in the High Court (SGHC), seven in the Court of Appeal (SGCA), three in the Appellate Division (SGHC(A)), and two in SGHCR. The most frequently recorded sub-topic was breach of confidence (5 cases), followed by passing off (3) and copyright infringement (3), with trade mark infringement involving internet usage (2), statutory damages (2), and passing off misrepresentation (2) also represented. Across these cases, 19 judges, 38 firms, and 84 individual lawyers appeared.

Data coverage: between February 2024 and May 2026

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

Ravindran Associates LLP leads in Intellectual Property with 4 cases between February 2024 and May 2026, followed by Hin Tat Augustine & Partners, the Faculty of Law, Singapore Management University, Bird & Bird ATMD LLP, and Gateway Law Corporation with 2 each. In total, 38 firms appeared in these cases.

Who are the leading Intellectual Property lawyers in Singapore?

Chan Wenqiang is the most active Intellectual Property lawyer in this dataset with 4 case appearances between February 2024 and May 2026, followed by Mohamed Zikri bin Mohamed Muzammil (2), Gordon Ionwy David Llewelyn (2), and Loy Ming Chuen Brendan (2), out of 84 lawyers recorded.

Which judges handle the most Intellectual Property cases in Singapore?

Dedar Singh Gill has handled 6 Intellectual Property cases between February 2024 and May 2026, the most of any judge in this dataset. Steven Chong (4 cases) and Sundaresh Menon (3 cases) are also among the most active, out of 19 judges recorded.

How many Intellectual Property cases are heard in Singapore courts?

This dataset records 20 Intellectual Property judgments between February 2024 and May 2026. The court records show 22 in the High Court (SGHC), seven in the Court of Appeal (SGCA), three in the Appellate Division (SGHC(A)), and two in SGHCR.

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

Across the 20 Intellectual Property cases, the leading recorded sub-topic is breach of confidence with 5 cases, followed by passing off and copyright infringement with 3 each. Trade mark infringement via internet usage, statutory damages, and passing off misrepresentation each appear in 2 cases.

Case Volume by Year

7
24
10
25
3
26
2024–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

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 10 cases
cited in 5 cases
cited in 3 cases
Patents Act (Cap 221)
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
Lanham Act
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
TMA plainly supports the Per Goods Interpretation and the Per Act
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

Cases

[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

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.