Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC

Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC

Joyce A. Tan & Partners was founded in 1998 with a strong international outlook and has been active in cross-border transactions since inception, covering the range of legal services typically required by businesses from the establishment to the operation and conduct of business in Singapore. Our track record speaks for itself.

We are a business-centric commercial law practice that provides the full range of corporate commercial legal services with particular strengths in IP, TMT and privacy. We serve a broad range of industries on the international stage and have pioneered many forms of legal transactions on the cutting edge of significant trends and developments in business in Singapore.

Our industry-focused approach enables us to combine in-depth industry experience with sophisticated legal skills to provide our clients with a unique and informed perspective. The practice has earned a solid reputation for thorough and insightful legal representation.

Year established in Singapore: 1998

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

Intellectual property awards received: Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023 - The Leading Lawyers and Law Firms in Asia Pacific - Singapore for Intellectual Property ; The Legal 500 2023 for Intellectual Property Local Firms ; ALB Asia IP 2022 for Patent and Copyright/Trademark ; Asia IP Experts 2022 as Notable Firm for Trademark ; Legal Media 360 Market Sentiment Index for Asia’s Leading Law Firms 2022 for Intellectual Property

Type of organization: SME

Address in Singapore: 8 Temasek Boulevard, #15-04 Suntec Tower Three, Singapore 038988

Website: https://www.joylaw.com/

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IA/IP service areas

Contract Drafting Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of clients served in previous calendar year: 36 to 40
  • 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): Depends on the project

Dispute Resolution Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of cases completed in previous calendar year: 36 to 40
  • 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): Depends on the project

IP Due Diligence Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $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): Depends on the project

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: 1 to 5
  • Number of IP Portfolio Management experts overseas: 0
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): Depends on the project

Patent Agent Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $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): Depends on the project

Registered Design Agent Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $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): Depends on the project

Trade Mark Agent Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $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): Depends on the project

Industry focus

  • Aerospace
  • Construction
  • Electronics
  • Energy and Chemicals
  • Environmental Services
  • Financial Services
  • Marine and Offshore
  • Precision Engineering
  • Retail

Office locations

  • Head Office: Singapore

Client segments

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

  • Singapore - 53.65%
  • United States - 10.94%
  • Australia - 6.25%
  • Japan - 6.25%
  • United Kingdom - 4.17%
  • Others - 18.74%

Testimonials

“Joyce Tan has built up a substantial IP practice in Singapore, including trade mark portfolio management work. Her practice is enhanced by her expertise in TMT. (Strengths) Joyce has demonstrated deep expertise in commercial law topics and was able to explain the implications to our senior management team. She is able to conduct discussions with other parties, steer discussions to our company’s favour and provide effective strategies and advice on the case. Joyce is a legal pearl, driven by competence, professionalism, enthusiasm and a lot of humour.” - Chambers Asia Pacific.

“Daniel Lim has a recognised presence in Singapore, often advising on contentious IP matters. He is particularly active on patent and copyright cases. (Strengths:) Mr Lim is well known in IP circles in Singapore to be experienced in patent law. Daniel is very sharp in his work. He presents his advice in great clarity and demonstrates his grasp of IPR issues.” - Chambers Asia Pacific.

“Jeffrey Lim stands out on PDPA matters. He is also an IT savvy Tech lawyer. Jeffrey Lim is an experienced lawyer with in-depth and good technical and insights in the contracts he handles and advises on. He has a good business sense and is able to advise in-house counsels what will happen around the corner. This enables the in-house team to be well- prepared with their planning.” - The Legal 500.

Case studies

Key practice experts

Joyce A., Tan

  • Job Title: Managing Partner
  • Years of Experience: 23 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Due Diligence, Contract Drafting, Dispute Resolution
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LLB (Hons), Advocate & Solicitor with Supreme Court of the Republic of Singapore, Registered Patent Agent in Singapore, Principal Mediator with Singapore Mediation Centre, Member of the Specialist Mediator Panel (Singapore) at Singapore International Mediation Centre
  • Awards/Accolades: Chambers Asia Pacific 2023: Leading Individual for Intellectual Property (Domestic: Non-contentious) and Technology Media & Telecommunication, The Legal 500 2023: Recommended Lawyer for Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers 2023-2024: Recognised for High Calibre Work for Intellectual Property Law and Lawyer of the Year for Telecommunications Law in Singapore, 2022 Asia IP Expert in Singapore for Trademarks, Copyright and IT & Telecoms, 2022 World Trade Mark Review 1000: Leading Trademark Attorneys for Transactions & Prosecution and Strategy
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/6614118

Daniel Lim

  • Job Title: Director
  • Years of Experience: 26 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Contract Drafting, Dispute Resolution
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LLB (Hons), Advocate & Solicitor with Supreme Court of the Republic of Singapore, Registered Patent Agent in Singapore
  • Awards/Accolades: Chambers Asia Pacific 2023: Leading Individual for Intellectual Property (Domestic: Litigation), The Legal 500 2023: Recommended Lawyer for Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers 2023-2024: Recognised for High Calibre Work for Intellectual Property, 2023 IAM Patent 1000: Leading Individual for Litigation, 2022 Legal Media 360 sentiment index: Ranked Lawyer for Intellectual Property
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-lim-6411391a7

Jeffrey, Lim

  • Job Title: Director
  • Years of Experience: 24 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: IP Due Diligence, IP Portfolio Management, Contract Drafting
  • Certifications/Qualifications: LLB (Hons), Advocate & Solicitor with Supreme Court of the Republic of Singapore
  • Awards/Accolades: The Legal 500 2023: Recommended Lawyer for Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers 2023-2024: Recognised for High Calibre Work for Intellectual Property Law, Information Technology Law, Media and Privacy and Data Security Law and Lawyer of the Year for Media Law in Singapore, 2022 World Trade Mark Review 1000: Leading Trademark Attorneys for Transactions & Prosecution and Strategy
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-lim-278794a7

Melvyn, Loey

  • Job Title: Director
  • Years of Experience: 9 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Trade Mark Agent Service, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: Juris Doctor, Advocate & Solicitor with Supreme Court of the Republic of Singapore
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvyn-loey-1b271714

Andre Duncan, Chissel

  • Job Title: Senior Patent Principal
  • Years of Experience: 25 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, IP Portfolio Management
  • Certifications/Qualifications: B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry at University of Southampton UK, Ph.D Chemistry at University of Durham UK, M.Sc Intellectual Property Law at University of London (QMW) UK, Qualified European Design Attorney, Qualified Australian and New Zealand Patent and Trade Mark Attorney
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andre-chissel-63402ab7

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Profile last updated on 8 May 2024