Credited for ‘comprehensive and practical solutions’, Withers KhattarWong LLP excels in supporting clients with portfolio management, brand protection, franchising and licensing registration and market entry into foreign jurisdictions. Jonathan Kok is a go-to for media and tech companies, both domestic and international, with his workload consisting of complex licensing and IP acquisition transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jonathan, Joyce and her team of associates are highly knowledgeable in the space of Intellectual Property. Beyond that, they are approachable and humble in dealing with their clients.'

  • ‘The personnel allocation between teams is very reasonable, and the working atmosphere is very good.’

  • ‘Very professional in ability, very serious and sincere in attitude.’

  • ‘The team is exceptionally responsive, often reverting quickly with comprehensive and practical solutions. They are efficient in managing IP prosecution matters and prompt in reporting developments and deadlines. Their advice is always clear, commercially relevant, and easy to act on, which distinguishes them from other firms we've worked with.'

  • ‘I have worked closely with Ms Lee In Hae, who is an exceptional lawyer. She is prompt in her responses, highly reliable, and consistently provides clear, strategic, and commercially sound advice. Her professionalism and deep understanding of IP matters make her a standout among her peers.’

  • 'Jonathan Kok and Joyce Lee are not only experienced but highly approachable and down to earth. They are highly efficient, prompt in responses and offer practical advice.'

Key clients

  • Centurion Corporation Limited
  • Eadeco
  • KC Group Pte Ltd
  • YLF Marketing (S) Pte Ltd
  • Global Schools Holdings Pte Ltd
  • Wipro Consumer Care Group
  • Sanden Corporation
  • LG Corp
  • Dunham-Bush Holding Bhd

Work highlights

Manage the global trademark portfolio of Centurion Corporation Limited, including advising on the protection of new brands and trademark oppositions.
Act for Eadeco (Singapore) Pte Ltd in their expansion of HOOGA through franchise and licensing.
Advising KC Group on the protection of its brands around the world.

Practice head

Jonathan Kok

Other key lawyers

Joyce Lee; Lee In Hae