W.P. Lai & Company

The Firm is associated with the Wenping Group of Intellectual Property Firms, with Offices in Tokyo and Osaka (Japan), Hong Kong and Taiwan. The IP Practice of W P Lai & Co covers Singapore and Malaysia.

Year established in Singapore: 1982

Top focus areas for IA/IP services: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Watch

Type of organization: SME

Address in Singapore: 165 Bukit Merah Central #04-3681, Singapore 150165

Website: https://www.wenpingsingapore.com

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IA/IP service areas

Freedom-to-Operate Services

Hourly rate: Less than $200
Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 6 to 10
Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $5,000

IP Watch Services

Hourly rate: Less than $200
Number of clients served in previous calendar year: 1 to 5
Number of IP Watch experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of IP Watch experts overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $0

Patent Agent Services

Hourly rate: Less than $200 to $400
Number of files completed in previous calendar year: 401 to 500
Number of Patent Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Patent Agents overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $5,000

Registered Design Agent Services

Hourly rate: Less than $200
Number of files completed in previous calendar year: 91 to 105
Number of Registered Design Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Registered Design Agents overseas: 1 to 5
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $0

Trade Mark Agent Services

Hourly rate: Less than $200
Number of classes completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 250
Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 0
Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $0

Industry focus

Construction
Electronics
Energy and Chemicals
Food Manufacturing
Healthcare
Logistics
Precision Engineering

Office locations

Head office: Singapore
Regional Office(s): Malaysia

Client segments

Percentage of clients by country, based on previous calendar year:

United States - 25%
South Korea - 20%
Japan - 20%
France - 10%
Sweden - 10%
China -10%
India - 5%

Testimonials

“Thanks for the support all along. I am deeply grateful for your invaluable assistance in securing this US patent. Your expertise, dedication, and meticulous attention to detail throughout this process have been remarkable. Thanks to your guidance and unwavering support, we successfully navigated the complex patent application process, culminating in the grant of our patent. This achievement represents a significant milestone for our team and strengthens our position in the industry, opening new doors and opportunities for innovation and growth. We are thankful for your outstanding support and wish to extend an invitation to you: please feel free to use our case as part of your professional portfolio. We are proud of the work we accomplished together and would be honored to serve as a testament to your expertise and the exceptional service you provide.” - Managing Director, GNEY Software Pte Ltd.

Key practice experts

Alex Tan Seng Ngee

Job Title: Patent Attorney
Years of Experience: 35 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Watch
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Patent Agent Singapore, Registered Patent Agent Malaysia
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://linkedin.com/in/alex-tan-2335227a

Chong Yoke Fooi

Job Title: Partner
Years of Experience: 30 years
Location: Singapore
IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Registered Design Agent Service, Trade Mark Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Watch
Certifications/Qualifications: Registered Patent Agent Singapore
URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://linkedin.com/in/y-f-chong-9075441b

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Profile last updated on 11 April 2024