Spruson & Ferguson (Asia) Pte Ltd

Established in 1887, Spruson & Ferguson is one of the largest intellectual property (IP) service providers in the Asia-Pacific. As a leading Asia-Pacific IP firm, we have offices in Australia, China (Beijing and Hong Kong), Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand as well as direct filing capabilities in Brunei, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Over the years Spruson & Ferguson has established itself as a regional IP hub, offering the highest standard of service to our clients throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Spruson & Ferguson companies are members of the IPH Limited group, which includes a range of professional services firms operating under a number of brands in a range of jurisdictions.

Year established in Singapore: 2001

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

Intellectual property awards received: WTR (2023) - Silver tier firm for prosecution and strategy ; IAM Patent (2022) - Gold Tier Firm for Patent Prosecution ; MIP (2022) - Top Tier Firm for Patent Prosecution ; MIP (2022) - Top Tier Firm for Trade Mark Prosecution ; MIP (2021) - Asia-Pacific IP Boutique firm of the year

Type of organization: Non-SME

Address in Singapore: 152 Beach Road #37-05/06 Gateway East, Singapore 189721

Website: https://www.spruson.com/

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IA/IP service areas

Freedom-to-Operate Services

Hourly rate: $200 to $1200
Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 11 to 15
Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 11 to 20
Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 41 to 60
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): Please contact Spruson & Ferguson to receive a tailored quotation

IP Portfolio Management Services

Hourly rate: $200 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: 41 to 60
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): Please contact Spruson & Ferguson to receive a tailored quotation

IP Training Services

Hourly rate: $200 to $1200
Number of courses completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
Number of IP Training experts in Singapore: 11 to 20
Number of IP Training experts overseas: 41 to 60
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): Please contact Spruson & Ferguson to receive a tailored quotation

Patent Agent Services

Hourly rate: Less than $200 to Above $1200
Number of files completed in previous calendar year: Above 2000
Number of Patent Agents in Singapore: 11 to 20
Number of Patent Agents overseas: 41 to 60
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): Please contact Spruson & Ferguson to receive a tailored quotation

Registered Design Agent Services

Hourly rate: $200 to $1200
Number of files completed in previous calendar year: Above 300
Number of Registered Design Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Registered Design Agents overseas: 11 to 20
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): Please contact Spruson & Ferguson to receive a tailored quotation

Trade Mark Agent Services

Hourly rate: $200 to $1200
Number of classes completed in previous calendar year: 501 to 750
Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 21 to 40
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): Please contact Spruson & Ferguson to receive a tailored quotation

Industry focus

Aerospace
Construction
Education
Electronics
Energy and Chemicals
Environmental Services
Financial Services
Food Manufacturing
Healthcare
ICT and Media
Marine and Offshore
Precision Engineering
Professional Services
Security
Wholesale Trade

Office locations

Head office: Singapore
Regional Office(s): Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand

Client segments

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

United States - 48.8%
Japan - 8%
Singapore - 7.2%
Germany - 6.4%
Australia - 4.4%
United Kingdom - 4%
New Zealand - 2.2%
China - 2.2%
France - 1.9%
Other Countries - 14.9%

Key practice experts

Chiou Yu, Choo

Job Title: Patents: Chemical & Life Sciences Leader, Asia
Years of Experience: 15 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Audit, IP Portfolio Management, IP Training
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Singapore Patent Attorney, Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (Merit), Master of Science (Biotechnology), Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Hons)
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.spruson.com/our-people/choo-chiou-yu

Hong Minh, Le

Job Title: Patents: Engineering / ICT Leader, Asia
Years of Experience: 14 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Audit, IP Portfolio Management
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Singapore Patent Attorney, Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (Merit), Master of Technological Design, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Hons)
Awards/Accolades: Ranked Individual for Patent Prosecution, IAM Patent 1000 (2022)
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.spruson.com/our-people/le-hong-minh

Amy, Chan

Job Title: Trademarks Leader, Asia
Years of Experience: 13 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Trade Mark Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Portfolio Management
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Trade Marks Agent Malaysia, Admitted and enrolled as Advocate & Solicitor in Malaysia, Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) Malaysia, Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Awards/Accolades: Ranked Individual for Prosecution & Strategy, World Trademark Review (2021)
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.spruson.com/our-people/amy-chan

Ee Lin, Soo

Job Title: Director Malaysia
Years of Experience: 15 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Audit, IP Portfolio Management, IP Training
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Singapore Patent Attorney, Registered Patent Agent, Industrial Design Agent, Trade Marks Agent Malaysia, Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (Distinction), Doctor of Philosophy (Enzymology), Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology) (Hons)
Awards/Accolades: Patent Star, Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2022), Ranked Individual for Patent Prosecution, IAM Patent 1000 (2022), Top 20 Women in IP, Managing Intellectual Property (2019)
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.spruson.com/our-people/soo-ee-lin

Maik, Brinkmann

Job Title: Principal
Years of Experience: 17 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Audit, IP Portfolio Management, IP Training
Certifications/Qualifications: German Qualified Patent and Trade Mark Attorney, European Patent and Trade Mark Attorney, European Design Attorney, Registered Singapore Patent Attorney, Master of Science (equivalent) in Biology
Awards/Accolades: Ranked Individual for Patent Prosecution, IAM Patent 1000 (2022)
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.spruson.com/our-people/maik-brinkmann

Serene, Ong

Job Title: Principal
Years of Experience: 10 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Audit, IP Portfolio Management, IP Training
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Singapore Patent Attorney, Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (Merit), Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Hons)
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.spruson.com/our-people/serene-ong

Jonathan, Loh

Job Title: Principal
Years of Experience: 13 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Audit, IP Portfolio Management, IP Training
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Singapore Patent Attorney, Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (Distinction), Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Hons)
Awards/Accolades: Notable Practitioner - Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2022), Notable Practitioner - Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2021), Rising Star - Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2019)
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.spruson.com/our-people/jonathan-loh

Grace, Wong

Job Title: Principal
Years of Experience: 10 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Audit, IP Portfolio Management, IP Training
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Singapore Patent Attorney, Registered Australian and New Zealand Patent Attorney, Registered Australian Trade Mark Attorney, Master of Intellectual Property Law, Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Awards/Accolades: Notable Practitioner - Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2022), Notable Practitioner - Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2021), Rising Star - Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2019), Rising Star - Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2018)
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.spruson.com/our-people/grace-wong

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Profile last updated on 18 September 2024