Rely on the in-depth experience in numerous sectors of our well-established Commercial Agreements practice providing comprehensive legal representation in commercial transactions involving intellectual property. Our team of experienced practitioners works closely with you to identify, protect, enhance and realize the value of your intellectual property and technology rights, including the international and cross-border exploitation and transfer of such assets.

No matter where you are in the process, we help you negotiate, structure and document commercial transactions involving intellectual property and technology issues—including joint ventures, computer turnkey agreements, technology transfer contracts, acquisition of rights for multimedia applications, and agreements involving the worldwide exploitation and protection of intellectual property.

You will be supported by an experienced team of professionals who regularly advise on outsourcing arrangements and are familiar with the numerous issues specific to your industry or business sector. Our capabilities extend to all aspects of outsourcing including advising on supplier proposals along with the negotiation and finalization of all related documentation.

Key service areas:

• Computer turnkey projects
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure
• Franchising and licensing
• Intellectual property and technology acquisitions and sales
• Outsourcing
• Reorganization and restructuring
• Technology transfer

Benefit from experience that includes a multimillion-dollar acquisition by a Singapore company of an international upmarket brand and its associated business solution, or advising on intellectual property and technology issues involving the restructuring and reorganization of major multinational corporations and their businesses.

Insights

No oral modification clauses: Perspectives from Singapore

October 19, 2021

Singapore: No oral modification clauses (NOM clauses) are a common feature of commercial contracts. They seek to invalidate modifications to a contract unless they are made in writing. An enlarged five-judge coram of Singapore’s highest court (the Court of Appeal (SGCA)) has recently considered the vexed question of whether NOM clauses should be strictly applied. This update examines the SGCA’s decision and provides key takeaways.

Doing business in Myanmar

April 24, 2019

With Myanmar’s recent political and economic liberalisation, it is timely for foreign businesses to look for business opportunities in Myanmar. Previously known as Burma, Myanmar has an estimated population of 55.5 million. Yangon (previously known as Rangoon) is Myanmar’s largest metropolis and its commercial and intellectual hub.