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Elaine Lew

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Elaine Lew

Elaine Lew

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Elaine Lew is a partner in Dentons Rodyk's Intellectual Property & Technology practice group and Co-Head of the Tech, Media & Telecomms practice. .

Her practice ranges from intellectual property protection, prosecution and enforcement to general counselling on the acquisition, management, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and cybersecurity.

Elaine has particular skills and knowledge in providing advice on trademark applications (both local and worldwide), prosecutions, oppositions and post-registration matters. Her experience extends to commercial transactions involving intellectual property and technology. Elaine has advised clients on the acquisition, management, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trade marks, industrial design, copyright, confidential information and trade secrets. In the area of copyright, Elaine has dealt with issues relating to the ownership, transfer and/or exploitation rights in the works of employees and consultants, outsourced vendors, co-authors and joint venture partners.

Elaine has drafted and reviewed franchising agreements, distribution agreements, sponsorship agreements, trademark co-existence agreements, software development and support agreements, agreements for Internet usage and electronic commerce transactions across a wide range of industries.

Elaine’s telecoms experience includes providing helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, and assisting clients in risk identification, management, and mitigation. Elaine works closely with clients to foster effective communication and collaboration with regulatory authorities.

In the field of technology law, Elaine advises vendors and customers on legal considerations across the development, implementation, commercialization, and ongoing support of IT solutions, including software, e-commerce, cloud services, and the procurement of complex IT solutions.

Experience

  • Confidential client: Assisting a multinational company in the sale and licensing of the intellectual property of its group of companies and in negotiating product supply agreements ahead of a product launch by an affiliated company overseas.
  • Confidential client: Acting for an original design manufacturer of mobile telecommunications devices in the negotiation of a manufacturing agreement for mobile phones overseas.
  • Confidential client: Acting for a franchisee of a foreign fashion label in the review of a franchise agreement.
  • Confidential client: Acting for statutory boards and charitable organizations in the preparation of tender documents for the supply of a wide variety of goods and services.
  • Confidential client: Acting for a local company in defense of its trademark in opposition proceedings and in negotiating a trademark co-existence agreement with the opponent in the same trade.

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers in Singapore: Recognised in the area of Intellectual Property Law, 2025
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2013: Recognized Lawyer.

Insights

  • Co-author, "Singapore: Breach of confidence by ex-employee who retained company documents after leaving job," Dentons Rodyk Reporter Issue 03 (2025)
  • “Direct Marketing: Overview (Singapore)” Thomson Reuters Practical Law, September 2024
  • “Online Advertising and Marketing: Overview (Singapore)” Thomson Reuters Practical Law, September 2024
  • “Consumer Sales Promotions: Overview (Singapore)” Thomson Reuters Practical Law, September 2024
  • “Consumer Product Regulation and Safety: Overview (Singapore)” Thomson Reuters Practical Law, September 2024
  • "Copyright reform in Singapore continues with release of draft Bill for public consultation," Singapore Law Watch, JD Supra, Dentons Rodyk Reporter Issue 03 (2021)
  • "Intellectual Property in post-Brexit UK — What Singapore businesses need to know," Dentons Rodyk Reporter Issue 04 (2020)
  • "Comparative Advertising - Interim Injunction," Rodyk Reporter, October 2015
  • "Trade Mark Opposition - Bad Faith; Similarity Of Marks," Rodyk Reporter, October 2015
  • "Trade Mark Infringement - Assessment Of Statutory Damages," Rodyk Reporter, October 2015
  • "Trade Mark Opposition - Similarity Of Marks," Rodyk Reporter, October 2015
  • "Copyright (Amendment) Bill Passed," Rodyk Reporter, September 2014
  • "Do Not Call Registry: How To Avoid Receiving Telemarketing Messages," Rodyk Reporter, December 2013
  • "Master Plan To Develop Singapore As A Global IP Hub," Rodyk Reporter, July 2013
  • "New Mediation Option For Trade Mark Proceedings," Rodyk Reporter, July 2012
  • "Recent Changes To Intellectual Property Law In Malaysia," Rodyk Reporter, July 2012
  • "Case Law Updates: September 2008," Rodyk Reporter, September 2008
  • "Comparative Advertising - Getting It Right," Rodyk Reporter, September 2008
  • "Singapore Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2007: An Overview," Rodyk Reporter, June 2007

Activities and Affiliations

Presentations

  • Presenter of in-house course on registered designs and patents for a client, May 27, 2016
  • Presenter of in-house IP briefing for a client, May 19, 2015
  • Presenter of in-house IP training course for a client, November 12, 2012
  • WDA In-House Legal Seminar, October 29, 2010
  • Translating Ideas To Valuable IP, August 25, 2010
  • In Focus: Intellectual Property, May 8, 2008

Prior and Present Employment

  • Partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (formerly Rodyk & Davidson LLP), 2000 - present
  • CW Lee. Peng. Chia. Philip, 1999 - 2000
  • William Lai & Alan Wong, 1999 - 1999
 

Contact information

SingaporeLocal time
D+65 6885 3689
 

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Areas of focus

  • Commercial Agreements
  • Intellectual Property and Technology
  • IP Contracts, Assignment and Licensing
  • Privacy and Cybersecurity

Education

Nanyang Technological University, 2006, M.Sc., Information Studies

National University of Singapore, 1998, LLB (Hons)

Admissions and qualifications

Advocate & Solicitor, Singapore, 1999

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