Intellectual Property lawyers in Geylang (AS)

Patent attorneys in Geylang typically offer these services:

• Patent drafting and filing with IPOS (Intellectual Property Office of Singapore)
• Patent searches and freedom-to-operate analyses
• Patent prosecution and office action responses
• International patent applications via PCT
• Patent portfolio management
• Patent litigation and enforcement

Most patent attorneys in Geylang work with clients from nearby innovation hubs like Paya Lebar Quarter and Changi Business Park.

Trademark registration costs when working with a Geylang IP lawyer include:

• Attorney fees: S$600-1,500 per mark per class
• Official IPOS filing fees: S$240-341 per class (electronic/paper filing)
• Search and clearance reports: S$300-800
• Responses to office actions: S$300-600 per response

These fees reflect standard rates for trademark lawyers in Geylang. Additional costs may apply for complex cases or international registrations through the Madrid Protocol.

Most intellectual property law firms in Geylang are located along the main Geylang Road corridor and in commercial buildings near Aljunied and Dakota MRT stations. Several firms operate in office buildings near Sims Avenue and Guillemard Road. These locations offer convenient access to both the Central Business District and Changi Airport, making them practical for IP lawyers serving international clients while maintaining offices outside Singapore’s premium business districts.

Businesses in Geylang should consult with a copyright lawyer:

1. Before launching new creative content or software products
2. When receiving cease and desist letters alleging infringement
3. When drafting employment contracts involving content creation
4. Before using third-party content in marketing materials
5. When establishing licensing programs for their works
6. If they discover unauthorized use of their content

Copyright protection in Singapore is automatic upon creation, but lawyers in Geylang can help with registration evidence, enforcement strategies, and dispute resolution.

Tech startups near Geylang need specialized IP legal advice because Singapore’s innovation ecosystem requires proper IP protection strategies. Startups must navigate patent requirements for technical inventions, software copyright considerations, trademark protection for brand assets, and trade secret protocols for confidential information. Geylang’s proximity to incubators like The Hangar by NUS Enterprise and JTC LaunchPad means startups have access to IP lawyers who understand both legal requirements and business realities of early-stage companies in Singapore’s competitive technology landscape.

Industries that most frequently seek trademark lawyers around the Geylang area include:

1. Food and beverage businesses (particularly those in Geylang’s renowned food scene)
2. Technology startups from nearby innovation districts
3. Retail brands operating in Paya Lebar Quarter and Kallang Wave Mall
4. Creative agencies and design studios
5. Manufacturing companies from Ubi and MacPherson industrial areas

These industries benefit from protecting their trademarks to ensure brand integrity and to navigate competitive markets.