Freedom-To-Operate
Freedom-to-operate services
If you are looking to commercialise a new product or service, it is essential to take proactive steps to ensure you are not infringing on someone else’s patent rights.
What is a freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis?
Patents are a form of intellectual property (IP) that give patent owners exclusive rights to their inventions. Conducting a FTO analysis can help you determine whether your new product or service might infringe on third-party patent rights in your targeted markets.
This process typically involves a comprehensive search of relevant patents based on key features of your product or service and an assessment of the risk of any infringement. Since IP rights can only be enforced in jurisdictions where they are registered, you should ideally conduct the FTO search in countries where you intend to commercialise the product or service.
Benefits of freedom-to-operate services
Getting FTO clearance can help you avoid costly legal disputes and potential infringement lawsuits. It ensures that you are free to launch a product or service in a specific market without violating the patent rights of others.
To further protect your business interests, you may also consider seeking the advice of trade mark and registered design agents on whether your new product or service infringes third-party trade mark and registered design rights in your targeted markets.
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ZYIP Pte Ltd
ZYIP has offices in Singapore and China to assist clients with protection of their IP
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: Above 100
- Hourly rate: $401 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $4,000
Questel
Questel is a true end-to-end intellectual property solutions provider.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 76 to 80
- Hourly rate: $200 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $500
CMS Holborn Asia
CMS is a global top-10 law firm with an active IP offering in the Asia-Pacific region.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 36 to 40
- Hourly rate: $401 to Above $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): We charge based on the work required rather than strictly based on a minimum project fee.
Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP
Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP provides IP services and practises the full spectrum of IP law.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 26 to 30
- Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $600
- Offer: First consultation is free upon formal engagement of our firm.
China Sinda Intellectual Property Pte. Ltd.
We are the representative office of the first foreign IP firm under SG Government IP Hub Master Plan.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 26 to 30
- Hourly rate: $200 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $600 hourly rate
Davies Collison Cave
DCC prides itself on its experience and expertise in providing quality IP services around the world.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 26 to 30
- Hourly rate: $200 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $800
Viering, Jentschura & Partner LLP
VJP offers excellent support to innovations as its team covers a wide range of technology.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 11 to 20
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 16 to 20
- Hourly rate: $200 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $5,000
- Offer: Free 30 mins consultation.
Dennemeyer
Founded in 1962, we offer full-service IP solutions globally with local support from Singapore.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 11 - 20
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 16 to 20
- Hourly rate: $401 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $4,300
- Offer: (1) DIAMS Free Demo & Trial (2) Octimine Free Trial & Search Analytics Tutorial (3) 30-minute free IP consulting for corporates about an IP topic of their choice.
Spruson & Ferguson (Asia) Pte Ltd
Spruson & Ferguson has been in Asia for more than 25 years and we can service over 25 jurisdictions.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 11 to 15
- Hourly rate: $200 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): Please contact Spruson & Ferguson to receive a tailored quotation
Marks & Clerk Singapore LLP
Marks & Clerk Singapore LLP is an award-winning firm of Registered Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 11 - 20
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 11 to 15
- Hourly rate: $200 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $1,000
W.P. Lai & Company
The Firm has served and helped many SMEs in Singapore as well as entrepreneurs for the past 40 years.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 6 to 10
- Hourly rate: Less than $200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $5,000
Valuing IP Pte Ltd
Redefining Assets , At Valuing IP, we make your Intangibles, Tangible!
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 6 to 10
- Hourly rate: $200 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $2,200
- Offer: Early Bird Promotion for our IP Valuation Software Subscription starting from USD 1,500 only! Limited to first 10 subscribers for each package. Savings up to 30% off!
Alpha & Omega Law Corporation
We are law firm with focus on IP law. We serve individuals and businesses of all sizes.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 11 to 20
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 6 to 10
- Hourly rate: $801 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $800
Schweiger & Partners
A patent law agency offering certified services with fast turnaround times, at fixed prices.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 6 to 10
- Hourly rate: $200 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $5,000
- Offer: Exclusive to IP Grow visitors: Sprint Patents patent drafting and FTO analysis at S$4888+GST, done in 10 days (U:P: S$5000). All Sprint Patents packages come with a free 45-minute IP consultation.
hslegal LLP
Our focus is to protect, enforce and commercialize our clients’ intellectual property assets.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: -
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 6 to 10
- Hourly rate: $401 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $1,000
Cantab IP
Clear, practical and business oriented advice to help protect, enforce and defend your IP worldwide.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $801 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): NA
- Offer: 30 minute initial consultation without charge.
Soroker Agmon Nordman
The firm is specializing in intellectual property, commercial law and dispute resolution.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $200 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $3,000
- Offer: We offer 1.5 hour free consultation to newly established technological start-ups.
Intelleigen Legal
Intelleigen Legal LLC is a registered law firm based in Singapore.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $801 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $5,000
Shook Lin & Bok LLP
Shook Lin & Bok LLP is a leading full service law firm with an Asian presence and global reach.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $401 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): Depends on scope of work
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP
Bird & Bird ATMD is a leading full-service Singapore law firm in association with Bird & Bird.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $5,000
Ghows LLC
Ghows LLC is a Singapore law practice recognised within the industry for its expertise in IP.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $401 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $1,000
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Allen & Gledhill is a regional law firm providing legal services to premier clients since 1902.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: Less than $200 to Above $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): Case by case
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Dentons Rodyk offers clients a full suite of legal services to do business locally and globally.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $200 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): NA
Auriga IP
A firm committed to delivering proactive, quality and commercially led advice for businesses.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $200 to $400
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $2,500
Exy Intellectual Property
Specialized in a wide range of different intellectual property, Exy IP is your go-to IP experts
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $401 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $500
Yusarn Audrey LLC
Yusarn Audrey LLC is a boutique intellectual property (IP) and corporate commercial law firm
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $20,000
Horizon IP
A boutique firm focusing on patent and trademark preparation, prosecution and other IP matters.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $200 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $8,000
- Offer: Free attorney-client privilege consultation
JurisAsia LLC
JurisAsia LLC provides legal services globally through our exclusive association with Gowling WLG.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $401 to $800
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $700
- Offer: Free 30 min discussion of technology (if necessary) prior to patent drafting.
Gateway IP Services
Gateway IP Services is a regional IP boutique which specialises in patents, trademarks, and designs.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $200 to $400
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $3,000
Adastra IP Pte. Ltd.
Adastra has been in existence since 2004 and is formed by a team of technical and legal expertise.
- No. of connections made on GoBusiness IP Grow: 1 - 10
- Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
- Hourly rate: $801 to $1200
- Project fee starts from (SGD): $800
