Drew & Napier has opened an intellectual property office in Hanoi, Vietnam under the name of Drewmarks.
The new office will handle all aspects of trademark, patent, copyright and design registration work.
Drew & Napier currently has the largest IP practice in Singapore, with the department accounting for 20 to 25 percent of all patents filed in the country.
Singapore heavyweight Drew & Napier has bolstered its India-focused disputes practice with the addition of international arbitration specialist Abhinav Bhushan as a director in Singapore.
2023 has been characterised by continued economic challenges, geopolitical tumult, and strategic pivots by governments and businesses. Law firms in Asia emerging from this trial by fire have also harvested valuable takeaways to better navigate their jurisdictions’ shifting commercial and political landscapes.
Singapore law firm Dentons Rodyk has welcomed back disputes partner Alexander Lee. His most recent role was director at Drew & Napier.