CMS Holborn Asia

Holborn Law LLC is in a Formal Law Alliance with CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang. CMS is a global top-10 law firm and the largest law firm in Europe, with over 8,000 people (including over 1,100 partners and over 5,000 fee-earners) operating from over 70 offices in over 40 countries. Being part of a leading global IP practice means that we have the strength of offering one-stop and integrated advice to clients across all the key regions and jurisdictions that they operate. Our IP offering in Singapore is a sector-focused hub demonstrating our commitment to sectors such as Tech, Life Sciences, Media, Consumer Products and Energy. Besides having an active IP offering in the Asia-Pacific region, we also advise on the complex regulatory issues, product liability, procurement, commercial issues, as well as deal with corporate M&A for companies involving IP assets.

Year established in Singapore: 2015

Top focus areas for IA/IP services: Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Due Diligence, IP Portfolio Management, Contract Drafting

Intellectual property awards received: Legal500 - Firms to Watch

Type of organization: Non-SME

Address in Singapore: 7 Straits View, Marina One East Tower, #19-01, Singapore 018936

Website: https://cms-holbornasia.law

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IA/IP service areas

Contract Drafting Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of clients served in previous calendar year: 16 to 20
Number of Contract Drafting IP experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Contract Drafting IP experts overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

Dispute Resolution Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of cases completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
Number of Dispute Resolution IP experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Dispute Resolution IP experts overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

Freedom-to-Operate Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 36 to 40
Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

IP Due Diligence Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of projects on database in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
Number of IP Database experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of IP Database experts overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

IP Intelligence and Search Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 50
Number of IP Intelligence and Search experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of IP Intelligence and Search experts overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

IP Portfolio Management Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of clients served in previous calendar year: 46 to 50
Number of IP Portfolio Management experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of IP Portfolio Management experts overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

IP Training Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of courses completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
Number of IP Training experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of IP Training experts overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

Patent Agent Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of files completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 100
Number of Patent Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Patent Agents overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

Registered Design Agent Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of files completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 15
Number of Registered Design Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Registered Design Agents overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

Trade Mark Agent Services

Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
Number of classes completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 250
Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.

Industry focus

Construction
Energy and Chemicals
Healthcare
ICT and Media
Retail
Security

Office locations

Head office: London
Regional Office(s): Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai
Partner Office(s): Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, India, Korea and others

Client segments

Percentage of clients by country, based on previous calendar year:

Singapore - 45%
United States - 13%
India - 10%
Germany - 10%
United Kingdom - 6%
Sweden - 6%
Other Countries - 10%

Percentage of revenue by organisational type, based on previous calendar year:

Start-ups - 6%
Non-profit organisations - 3%
Small and medium-sized enterprises - 52%
Large enterprises - 39%

Key practice experts

Sheena Jacob

Job Title: Partner
Years of Experience: 31 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), Dispute Resolution, IP Training
Certifications/Qualifications: Singapore Registered Patent Agent, Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public, Advocate & Solicitor of Supreme Court Singapore, LLB (Hons) National University of Singapore, Singapore International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (Treasurer)
Awards/Accolades: IAM Patent 1000 - Leading Individual, WTR (Trade Marks) - listed for Individuals: prosecution and strategy (Silver)/ Individuals: transactions (Recommended)/ Individuals: enforcement and litigation (Silver), MIP IP Stars - Patent Star, WIPR Leaders - Patents/Trade Marks/ Technology, Asia IP - IP Expert
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/sheena-r-jacob-66b1695

Sherman Poon

Job Title: Associate
Years of Experience: 4 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Trademark Agent Service, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Due Diligence, IP Portfolio Management, Contract Drafting
Certifications/Qualifications: Advocate & Solicitor of Supreme Court Singapore, LL.B. Singapore Management University
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherman-poon-35b738119

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Profile last updated on 24 April 2024