Singapore Patent Attorney Services
Cantab IP provides patent drafting, Singapore patent filing, PCT national phase entry and patent prosecution before the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). We act for businesses, universities, research institutions and overseas patent attorneys.
Our patent attorney, Dr Chong-Yee Khoo, is a registered Singapore patent agent, Chartered UK Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney with more than 30 years’ experience in private practice and industry. Before founding Cantab IP in 2007, he was a partner in a UK patent firm and gained industry experience as an in-house patent attorney at a Danish diagnostics company.
Patent Drafting
We draft patent applications in-house for first filings in Singapore and subsequent international protection. We work with inventors from the invention disclosure stage, advising on patentability and the scope of protection to seek.
Our particular experience lies in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and the life sciences. Dr Khoo holds a PhD from Cambridge University, where his research concerned DNA replication and the cell cycle. His scientific publications include papers in Nature and Current Biology.
We also handle inventions in chemistry, medical devices, electronics, software and engineering. Further information about our specialist work is available on our biotechnology and life sciences patent services page.
Singapore Patent Filings
We file first patent applications in Singapore and applications claiming priority from earlier overseas filings under the Paris Convention. We act for applicants directly and as Singapore patent counsel for overseas firms and their clients.
For applicants making a first filing, we also advise on subsequent overseas applications and international filing strategy.
Our Singapore patent filing guide explains the process from preparing the specification through to examination and grant.
PCT National Phase Entry in Singapore
We handle Singapore national phase entry for international patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), including advice on filing requirements, translations, amendments and the available search and examination routes.
Our PCT Singapore national phase guide sets out the deadlines, filing requirements and steps towards grant.
Singapore Patent Prosecution Before IPOS
We prosecute Singapore patent applications before IPOS, including responding to written opinions and preparing claim amendments. We also advise on accelerated examination, handle grant formalities and manage Singapore patent renewals.
For applicants and overseas attorneys considering amendments to a Singapore application, our article on patent amendments in Singapore discusses practical issues involving added subject matter and unsearched subject matter, with examples from examination.
International Patent Protection
We help clients plan patent protection outside Singapore, including using a first filing as the basis for subsequent national, regional or PCT applications.
Our experience of UK, European and Singapore patent practice informs this advice. We coordinate overseas filings and prosecution through our network of foreign associates in Europe, the United States and other jurisdictions.
We advise on filing routes, timing and costs, taking account of the applicant’s intended markets, commercial priorities and budget.
Patentability, Freedom to Operate and Patent Disputes
We advise on the patentability of inventions and analyse third-party patents that may affect a client’s products or business activities. Our work includes freedom-to-operate (FTO) opinions and advice on patent validity and infringement.
We also advise on strategies for challenging and defending patents and handle post-grant matters, including patent re-examination, amendments and revocation.
Singapore Patent Enquiries and Costs
Please contact us to discuss patent drafting, a Singapore filing, PCT national phase entry or an existing patent matter, including the likely costs of the work required.
For an initial enquiry, please provide a brief non-confidential description of the matter, any existing application number and details of any approaching deadlines. We will need to complete our conflict and other checks before accepting instructions.