The IP offering at CMS is sector-focused, committing to assisting clients across the technology, life sciences, and media sectors, amongst others. The team provides a full range of services, from registration to managing complex asset transactions and enforcing rights domestically and internationally. At the helm of the team, Sheena Jacob specialises in trademark and patent prosecution, particularly in technology, media, and life sciences. Sherman Poon has been a key player in several contentious and non-contentious matters for the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The CMS team in Singapore is excellent. They promptly respond to client inquiries and are a real pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Sheena Jacob is a superb attorney, always seeking to enhance her client’s interests. She responds promptly, and with business-focused advice.’
Key clients
- Hegen
- Teradyne Inc
- Shark Ninja
- Global Engineers Technology
- BioNTech
- Aim Biotech
- Barilla
- Motion Picture Licensing Company (International)
- Teva Pharmaceutical Investments
- Dentsu
Work highlights
Advised Motion Picture Licensing Corporation in relation to the new Copyright (Collective Management Organizations) Regulations 2023.
Advised Hegen, as their global IP counsel and strategic manager of their international patent, trade mark, copyright and design portfolios.
Advised Fremantle, on its acquisition of the Beach House Pictures group from Blue Ant Media.
Lawyers
Practice head
Sheena Jacob
Other key lawyers
Sherman Poon