Bird & Bird ATMD

Bird & Bird ATMD’s leading intellectual property practice is focused on the technology and telecommunications industry. Lorraine Tay and Alban Kang are key figures. This year, the firm celebrated 10 years practising in Singapore since its entry into a global association agreement with Alban Tay Mahtani & de Silva (ATMD) in 2009, which formed the firm as it is known today.

Intellectual Property

Work highlights

Assisted Singapore Shipping Association and Association of Singapore Marine Industries in patent revocation action against Hitachi relating to water treatment systems. This is the first time that any tribunal in Singapore, the United Kingdom, or Australia has ruled that any attempt to commercialise a patent can constitute seeking an unfair advantage of the unamended patent, even if no threats of infringement claims were made.

Acted for Celltrion, the defendant, in relation to a claim by three major drug companies under the health products regulations for reliefs against alleged prospective patent infringement.

Key clients

Ascott International Management, Banyan Tree Holdings, Kao Corporation, Merck KGAA, Monster Energy Company, Olam International Holdings, Riot Games, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

Client feedback

“Good support and always available. Open to sharing ideas (non-fee basis) and also provide a timely response.” – Aviation

“B&B is very experienced in this area and has been helping many other companies including government agencies in drafting different types of contracts.” – Energy

“Excellent. Can't fault them. Very commercial and technically brilliant. Appreciate sensible discussions.” – Labour and employment

“Excellent overall. Responsive and professional.” – Regulatory

Seow Hui Goh

“She is excellent.”

Leo Fattorini

“Has good experience in Asia. Depth of aviation experience is also strong, having been on all of the lessor/financier and airline side.”

Sandra Seah

“We are very confident about the legal advice we received from Ms Seah. We are pleased with her response time to our requests. She gives organised, well thought-out responses to our questions. She volunteers to assist us in accomplishing the tasks that need to be done in Singapore. She is personable, professional and prompt.”

“She is extremely knowledgeable in the area. I believe she has completed many assignments, hence she showed confidence when interacting with us.”