Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP

Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP

Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP is a full-service law firm with one of Singapore’s longest-established, largest, and leading Intellectual Property (IP) practices. Our IP team comprises highly qualified patent and trademark specialists, technical experts and professionals. Our staff includes qualified patent agents who are Ph.D. holders, engineers and scientists, and professionals well-experienced in trademark prosecution. Our patents team has the technical know-how and expertise to provide specialised patent advisory services. Our patents team specialises in drafting patent applications and pursuing patent protection in technical areas (such as biomedical devices, tissue engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, materials engineering, semiconductor technology, telecommunications, wireless communications and civil engineering), and provides services for patent validity and infringement analysis, freedom to operate advice and patent litigation.

Year established in Singapore: 1874

Top focus areas for IA/IP services: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Intelligence and Search

Intellectual property awards received: Managing IP - Asia-Pacific Awards 2023 - Winner of Singapore Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year 2023 ; IAM Patent - Winner of Global IP Awards 2023 Singapore Patent Firm of the Year ; Asia Legal Business - Shortlisted as finalist for Singapore Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year 2023 ; IP Stars 2023 - Trade Mark Prosecution Practice in Singapore - Tier 1

Type of organization: SME

Address in Singapore: 50 Raffles Place #14-01 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623

Website: https://www.donburk.asia

Offer: First consultation is free upon formal engagement of our firm.

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IA/IP service areas

Contract Drafting Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of clients served in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
  • Number of Contract Drafting IP experts in Singapore: 6 to 10
  • Number of Contract Drafting IP experts overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

Dispute Resolution Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of cases completed in previous calendar year: 16 to 20
  • Number of Dispute Resolution IP experts in Singapore: 6 to 10
  • Number of Dispute Resolution IP experts overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

Freedom-to-Operate Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 51 to 55
  • Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
  • Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

IP Due Diligence Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of projects on database in previous calendar year: 26 to 30
  • Number of IP Database experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
  • Number of IP Database experts overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

IP Intelligence and Search Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 251 to 300
  • Number of IP Intelligence and Search experts in Singapore: 11 to 20
  • Number of IP Intelligence and Search experts overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

IP Portfolio Management Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of clients served in previous calendar year: Above 100
  • Number of IP Portfolio Management experts in Singapore: 21 to 40
  • Number of IP Portfolio Management experts overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

IP Training Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of courses completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
  • Number of IP Training experts in Singapore: 6 to 10
  • Number of IP Training experts overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

IP Watch Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of clients served in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
  • Number of IP Watch experts in Singapore: 11 to 20
  • Number of IP Watch experts overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

Patent Agent Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of files completed in previous calendar year: Above 2000
  • Number of Patent Agents in Singapore: 6 to 10
  • Number of Patent Agents overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

Registered Design Agent Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of files completed in previous calendar year: 46 to 60
  • Number of Registered Design Agents in Singapore: 6 to 10
  • Number of Registered Design Agents overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

Trade Mark Agent Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of classes completed in previous calendar year: 2501 to 2750
  • Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 6 to 10
  • Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $600

Industry focus

  • Aerospace
  • Air Transport
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Electronics
  • Energy and Chemicals
  • Environmental Services
  • Financial Services
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Food Services
  • Healthcare
  • ICT and Media
  • Land Transport
  • Logistics
  • Marine and Offshore
  • Precision Engineering
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sea Transport
  • Security
  • Wholesale Trade

Office locations

  • Head office: Singapore
  • Partner Office(s): Malaysia, Brunei

Client segments

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

  • United States - 21.3%
  • Japan - 16.6%
  • France - 9.3%
  • United Kingdom - 6.2%
  • Germany - 5.4%
  • Switzerland - 4.2%
  • Other Countries - 37%

Key practice experts

Michelle S. H., NG

  • Job Title: Managing Partner
  • Years of Experience: 27 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LL.B (Hons.) (National University of Singapore), Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Roll of Solicitors of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, Registered Singapore Patent Agent
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/michelle-ng.html

Shy Tsong, LEE

  • Job Title: Senior Partner
  • Years of Experience: 30 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LL.B (Hons.) (National University of Singapore), Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies, Registered Singapore Patent Agent, Registered Malaysia Trademark and Industrial Design Agent
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/lee-shy-tsong.html

Chi Duan, Gooi

  • Job Title: Senior Partner
  • Years of Experience: 27 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: IP Intelligence and Search, IP Watch, IP Due Diligence
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LL.B (Hons.) (National University of Singapore), Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Accredited Associate Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre, Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/gooi-chi-duan.html

E-Laine, Chiam

  • Job Title: Senior Partner
  • Years of Experience: 33 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LL.B (Hons.) (National University of Singapore), Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Registered Singapore Patent Agent
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/elaine-chiam.html

Michael Stephen, Kraal

  • Job Title: Senior Partner
  • Years of Experience: 30 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LL.B (Hons.) (National University of Singapore), Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Registered Singapore Patent Agent
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/michael-kraal.html

Min Pin, Koay

  • Job Title: Senior Partner
  • Years of Experience: 35 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LL.B (Hons.) (University of Liverpool, U.K.), English Bar, LL.M (London School of Economics, U.K.) (Specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law), Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Registered Singapore Patent Agent
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/koay-min-pin.html

Hubert, Giam

  • Job Title: Partner; Head, Patents Division (Mechanical & Electrical Group)
  • Years of Experience: 14 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Intelligence and Search, IP Due Diligence, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: B.Eng (Hons.) (Electrical Engineering) (National University of Singapore), M.Sc in Intellectual Property Management (National University of Singapore), Registered Singapore Patent Agent, Accredited Associate Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre, Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/hubert-giam.html

Teck Yeow, Lim

  • Job Title: Partner; Head, Patents Division (Life Sciences & Chemical Group)
  • Years of Experience: 14 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Intelligence and Search, IP Due Diligence, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: B.Eng (Hons.) (Bioengineering) (National University of Singapore), MSc in Intellectual Property Management (National University of Singapore), Registered Singapore Patent Agent, Associate Mediator accredited by the Singapore Mediation Centre
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/lim-teck-yeow.html

Gary, Chua

  • Job Title: Partner
  • Years of Experience: 10 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Intelligence and Search, IP Due Diligence, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: B.Eng (Hons.) (Electrical Engineering) (National University of Singapore), Registered Singapore Patent Agent
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/gary-chua.html

Shang Li, Chua

  • Job Title: Partner
  • Years of Experience: 17 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Due Diligence, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LL.B (Hons.) (University of Liverpool), Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.donburk.asia/chua-shang-li.html

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Profile last updated on 8 May 2024