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Ghows LLC
10 Anson Road
#26-06A International Plaza
079903
Singapore

Singapore > Intellectual property: Local firms Tier 3

Praised for its ‘meticulous attention to detail’ and ‘outstanding services’, Ghows LLC handles both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, assisting clients on trade mark protection mandates, portfolio management, and patents work, with notable expertise in the healthcare and food and beverage sectors. Bryan Ghows, who stands out for his experience in IP litigation and arbitration, jointly leads the team alongside Teresa O’Connor, who advises on trade mark protection mandates, and Patsy Koh, who focuses on matters concerning patent portfolios, designs, and trade marks.

Practice head(s):

Bryan Ghows; Teresa O’Connor; Patsy Koh

Testimonials

‘An experienced team who are not only adept and skilled at what they do, but are also efficient and professional in getting IP issues resolved.’

‘Beyond their expertise and innovative thinking, what truly sets Ghows LLC apart is their commitment to client service. Their swift response times and transparent communication make working with them a seamless experience.’

‘The team is very systematic and organised.’

‘We hold Ghows LLC in high regard with unwavering confidence that the firm adheres to the highest ethical standards and maintains exceptional quality in all aspects of their legal practice.’

‘I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding services provided by Ghows LCC Singapore. Their professionalism, efficiency, and promptness have consistently impressed me as a longstanding client.’

‘Ghows LCC Singapore excels in meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all aspects of our cases are well-handled. Their lawyers’ ability to simplify complex legal matters is invaluable.’

‘We highly commend Ms Teresa O’Connor for her exceptional service. With unwavering dedication, she provided expert legal counsel, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and promptness in all matters. Her ability to simplify complex legal issues was invaluable, and her friendly demeanor made collaboration effortless.’

Key clients

Alibaba Group Holding Limited / Alibaba Singapore Holding Private Limited / Alibaba|Cloud (Singapore) Private Limited

Micromass UK Limited (Waters Corporation)

Sivantos Group

Menicon

Nippon Steel Corporation

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH

Mos Food Services, Inc.

Kyowa Kirin

The Patissier LLP

Michat Pte Ltd

Biologique Recherche

Sysmex Corporation

Singapore Casket Company (Private Limited)

Shing Lee Publishers Pte Ltd

EAC Holding Co Ltd

Back Corporation / Akira Back LLC

The Orientalist Spirits Pte Ltd

Aqua Concepts Ltd

Advocado Pte Ltd

Epitex International Pte Ltd

Vox Hibernicis Ltd

Axiom IT Solutions Pte Ltd / Axiom Hub Pte Ltd

Ivanti Inc.

Work highlights

  • Acted for a businesswoman in an opposition against a local trade mark application on the grounds of bad faith.
  • Acted for MiChat Pte Ltd in successfully defending against opposition claims brought by a well-known global consumer electronics manufacturer.
  • Acted for B.R. (Biologique Recherche) in successfully opposing against a trade mark application filed by a local competitor.

Singapore > TMT: local firms Tier 3

Counting data privacy and cyber security matters in its workload, boutique firm Ghows LLC specialises in contentious and non-contentious IP and TMT mandates, encompassing negotiations, transactional, and advisory issues, in addition to disputes. Managing director Bryan Ghows leads the team and is noted for his expertise in the technology arena, with demonstrable experience representing clients before the Court of Appeal and in arbitrations. ‘Meticulous’ senior associate Jasmine Toh is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Bryan Ghows

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team are professional and hardworking, yet they maintain a friendly rapport with clients.’

‘Jasmine Toh went out of her way to get the job done, finding ways and means to achieve our goals. Extremely hardworking and regularly updates client on the progress or developments in the case. A lawyer with a warm heart.’

‘The team practises professionalism yet is approachable and friendly. Deadlines are kept with good feedback and timely scheduling.’

‘Jasmine Toh was fully involved in our case. She was very meticulous about her facts and kept to her schedule every time. Extremely hardworking and gave client the confidence that she was putting her everything into the case.’

‘It’s a lean practice, yet able to deliver their advice within the agreed deadlines.’

‘Bryan Ghows and his team provide a balanced view when rendering advice to us.’

‘Bryan Ghows has a clear and calm approach.’

Key clients

Ivanti, Inc.

i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd

i-Admin (Hong Kong) Ltd

Datail Group

Axiom IT Solutions Pte Ltd

Axiom Hub Pte Ltd

Advocado Pte Ltd

QuickDesk Pte Ltd

Ambi Labs Ltd

Spark Systems Limited

SMACK Holdings Ltd

CatchPlay Inc.

AsiaPlay Pte Ltd

Meeth Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising Datail Group, i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd, i-Admin (Hong Kong) Ltd, i-Admin K K and Epayslip Pte Ltd on the development and release of new cloud-based payroll software, including on MAS regulations, data protection and privacy issues.
  • Advising Advocado Pte Ltd on ongoing regulatory and operational issues regarding data privacy and compliance with Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations as well as drafting their privacy documents, website UIs and TOUs, service/user TOUs, employment agreements (for C-suite executives) and other commercial agreements.
  • Advising Singapore-based Software-as-a-Service company and award-winning Microsoft partners, Axiom Hub Pte Ltd and Axiom IT Solutions Pte Ltd, on the licensing of their IP rights and software to various telecommunications conglomerates within the Asia region, helping them build up their library of template agreements (including TOUs, NDAs etc), and reviewing and drafting commercial agreements with their customers, suppliers and partners, including distribution and reseller agreements.

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)
Department Name Email Telephone
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
Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration) Bryan Ghows bghows@ghowsllc.com +65 69909984
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Bryan Ghows bghows@ghowsllc.com +65 69909984
Photo Name Position Profile
Wai Yeng Chan photo Wai Yeng Chan Patent Attorney (Consultant)
Bryan Ghows photo Bryan Ghows Managing Director Bryan founded Ghows LLC in 2019, a specialist law firm…
Patsy Koh photo Ms Patsy Koh Director
Millicent Lui photo Millicent Lui Associate
Teresa O'Connor photo Teresa O'Connor Director
Venessa Phoa photo Venessa Phoa Senior Associate
English
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
International Trade Mark Association (INTA)
Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA)