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Ghows LLC Offices
3 Fraser Street
#08-21 DUO Tower
189352
Singapore
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Ghows LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Singapore > Intellectual property: Local firms Tier 3
Ghows LLC is led by the experienced and prominent IP specialist Bryan Ghows. He has had an esteemed private practice and in-house legal career, culminating in him launching his firm in 2019. Ghows is noted for contentious IP work (including both litigation and arbitration), along with transactional and advisory matters. He is supported by the immensely experienced Teresa O’Connor and Patsy Koh ,who joined from Infinitus Law Corporation in April 2022, and focus on portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement and brand protection strategy.Practice head(s):
Bryan Ghows; Teresa O’Connor; Patsy Koh
Testimonials
‘Like our firm, Ghows LLC is unique in that it specialises in both IP and IT. They have a team of very experienced practitioners, such as Teresa O’Connor and Bryan Ghows.’
‘Teresa O’Connor is extremely knowledgeable and approachable. She has a special way of being able to breakdown complex trade mark issues into manageable and practical advice. She is responsive, reliable, and caring. It is very easy to relate to Teresa, both professionally and socially. Teresa is an avid traveler and photographer, and I enjoy learning about all her exciting adventures.’
‘Excellent practice, business approach, reactivity and professionalism. Transparent billing and respect of estimates.’
‘I have been working with Teresa O’Connor for more than 15 years now. I appreciate her expertise, reactivity and professionalism. Her business approach is exactly what I need for meet my client’s expectations. Teresa is always available if a phone call is necessary to speed up a matter or for a better understanding.’
‘Patsy Koh is first class. A trustworthy and knowledgeable attorney, with excellent client management skills, ensuring that I know what to do, and when.’
‘I’ve been working with Ms. Patsy Koh for more than 20 years. She always gives on-target advice and offers very competitive prices.’
‘The team has a practical, transparent and business-focussed mindset, which enables it to present a path forward, issues and solutions to non-experts in a clear and comprehensive way. The team is also mindful to ensure a client does not incur costs to pursue a strategy or course of action where there is no effective protection or outcome available’
‘We have worked with Bryan Ghows and Venessa Phoa. In addition to their clear technical competence, they are both extremely accessible, efficient and pleasant to deal with.’
Key clients
Nippon Steel Corporation
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Mos Food Services, Inc.
Kyowa Kirin
The Patissier LLP
Michat Pte Ltd
Biologique Recherche
Sysmex Corporation
Nalli Pte Ltd
Shing Lee Publishers Pte Ltd
IAG Insurtech Innovation Hub Pte Ltd
Akira Back LLC
The Orientalist Spirits Pte Ltd
Aqua Concepts Ltd
Advocado Pte Ltd
WorldRoamer Pte Ltd
Vox Hibernicis Ltd
BLVCK SRL
Ivanti Inc.
Work highlights
- Acted for Nalli Pte in defending against claims brought by its competitors for trade mark infringement, passing off and breach of contract.
- Acted for MiChat Pte in successfully defending against opposition claims brought by a well-known global consumer electronics manufacturer.
- Acted for The Patissier in successfully defending against trade mark invalidation proceedings and obtaining revocation of the counterparty’s trade mark.
Singapore > TMT: local firms Tier 3
Ghows LLC is a boutique law practice which focuses on contentious and non-contentious IP and TMT work including arbitration, negotiations and advisory matters. The practice also focuses on data protection issues in relation to privacy and cyber security. Founder Bryan Ghows has extensive expertise in this field and is listed as an arbitrator on the panel of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.Practice head(s):
Bryan Ghows
Testimonials
‘The team at Ghows is extremely knowledgeable and organised in their approach. They are the most transparent legal firm that I’ve had the pleasure to work with and are comprehensive in developing their strategies with their client at each stage.’
‘Bryan Ghows was extremely thoughtful and thorough on the approach of my case while Venessa and Ian were systematic and timely in the delivery of all project requirements.’
‘Ghows LLC demonstrates excellent legal knowledge in the technology law and IP areas. Ghows LLC is very professional and understands the needs of other small law firms. Ghows is very attentive to their clients. Ghows LLC is very good value for money.’
‘Bryan Ghows is a standout amongst the technology and IP lawyers in Singapore. Venessa is very good. Millicent has recently handled a patent infringement matter for my firm and did a wonderful job and secured for my client an excellent result. Where I seek advice for clients in other markets (such as Singapore) I am looking for timely advice that is value for money. I get this every time with Bryan, Venessa and Millicent.’
Key clients
Ivanti, Inc
i-Admin Singapore Pte Ltd
Hong Bao Media (Holdings) Ltd
Datail Group
Axiom IT Solutions Pte Ltd
Axiom Hub Pte Ltd
WorldRoamer Pte Ltd
Ambi Labs Ltd
Singapore Book Publishers Association
Spark Systems Limited
SMACK Holdings Ltd
CatchPlay Inc
AsiaPlay Pte Ltd
Cycling Without Age Singapore Ltd
Work highlights
- Provided legal support to industry-leading Singapore-based payroll and human resources services companies Datail Group, i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Epayslip Pte Ltd.
- Advised award-winning Singapore cloud loyalty software startup Advocado Pte Ltd on various issues such as data protection and privacy issues, and regulatory issues.
- Actied for US-headquartered technology company Ivanti, Inc. and its Singapore office Ivanti Singapore Pte Ltd, in legal proceedings for breach of confidentiality and breach of contract.
Ghows LLC > Firm Profile
Founded in 2019, Ghows LLC is a boutique law practice specialising in intellectual property and technology, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, data protection and corporate transactional matters.
The team is led by Bryan Ghows, who has been named as a leading individual for both intellectual property (IP) and technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) from 2016 to 2019. He has nearly 40 years of practice and in-house experience, including as managing director and founder of leading IP and TMT firm Via Law Corporation/Taylor Vinters Via, and as associate general counsel at Microsoft. Bryan is also a qualified Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) arbitrator for IP disputes.
The team is adept in all areas of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters including trade marks, patents, copyright and registered designs, and also regularly advises local and international corporate clients on data protection, employment, corporate regulatory and transactional matters including on mergers and acquisitions, supply and distribution agreements and licensing agreements.
Key practice areas
- Intellectual property disputes
- Intellectual property portfolio management, brand protection and strategy
- Technology contracts
- Contract negotiation
- Employment (including executive level and sensitive hiring/ termination)
- Mediation
- Commercial disputes (litigation and arbitration)
- Regulatory advice (including in relation to the Personal Data Protection Act, Cybersecurity Act and Payment Services Act)
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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IP & Technology | Bryan Ghows | bghows@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
IP | Teresa O'Connor | toconnor@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
IP | Patsy Koh | pkoh@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
IP & Technology | Venessa Phoa | vphoa@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
IP & Technology | Jasmine Toh | jtoh@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration) | Bryan Ghows | bghows@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Mediation) | Jasmine Toh | jtoh@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
Dispute Resolution (Arbitration) | Venessa Phoa | vphoa@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity | Bryan Ghows | bghows@ghowsllc.com | +65 69909984 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Wai Yeng Chan | Patent Attorney (Consultant) | View Profile |
![]() | Ian Chiang | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Bryan Ghows | Managing Director Bryan founded Ghows LLC in 2019, a specialist law firm… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Patsy Koh | Director | View Profile |
![]() | Millicent Lui | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Teresa O'Connor | Director | View Profile |
![]() | Venessa Phoa | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Jasmine Toh | Senior Associate | View Profile |
Languages
English Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)Memberships
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) International Trade Mark Association (INTA) Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA)- Intellectual property: Local firms
- TMT: local firms