Donaldson & Burkinshaw is a well-established intellectual property law firm known for its strong focus on patents, trademarks and designs prosecution. The firm acts primarily as a local representative agent, providing comprehensive services including pre-filing advice, prosecution, responses to office actions, registrations, and ongoing maintenance of IP rights across multiple sectors. Its expertise spans diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, chemicals, electronics and luxury brands, showing a broad ability to handle complex IP portfolios for major multinational clients. The firm handles high volumes of patent applications and trademark portfolios, often involving strategic advice on protecting traditional and non-traditional marks, including 3D shapes and colours. They also support clients in opposition and enforcement actions, protecting valuable brand assets in competitive markets. Key individuals at the firm include managing partner Michelle Ng and senior partners Shy Tsong Lee, Chi Duan Gooi, E-Laine Chiam, Michael Stephen Kraal and Min Pin Koay. Hubert Giam heads the patents division for the mechanical and electrical groups, while Teck Yeow Lim leads the patents division for life sciences and chemical groups.
Work highlights
Represented a German chemical group of companies in pre-filing advice and prosecution services related to specialty chemicals.
Assisting a Japanese FMCG company and a French beverages group in managing and protecting their extensive portfolio of marks used on personal care and consumer products across multiple jurisdictions.
