• Strategic advice on patentability and protection
• Patent filing, prosecution, and registration
• Renewals and maintenance of grants
• Recording of post-registration changes
• Preparation and recording of assignments and licences
• Guidance on design protection and compliance
• Filing and registration of design applications
• Renewal of design registrations
• Recording of assignments and licences
• Advice on infringement matters
• Clearance searches and registrability assessments
• Filing, renewals, and post-registration changes
• Opposition, revocation, and invalidation proceedings
• Advice on infringement, passing off, and enforcement
• Licensing and assignment arrangements
• Drafting and reviewing confidentiality agreements
• Advising on protection strategies for trade secrets
• Enforcing confidentiality obligations and agreements
• Risk assessment for information management policies
• Integrating confidentiality safeguards into commercial arrangements
• Comprehensive IP strategy and portfolio structuring
• International registration and enforcement coordination
• Monitoring and managing global IP portfolios
• Advisory on brand expansion and licensing opportunities
• Risk management for IP rights across jurisdictions
• Comprehensive review of IP assets
• Risk and compliance assessment
• Valuation of IP for business planning
• Due diligence support for M&A and investments
• Strategic recommendations for IP optimisation
KLTAN LLC was established through the incorporation of K L Tan & Associates, a boutique law firm founded in 1988. For over three decades, we have built a reputation as a trusted specialist in Intellectual Property (IP) law, representing both domestic and international clients across diverse industries.
Our team offers comprehensive legal services covering all areas of intellectual property — from patents, trade marks, and designs to IP portfolio management and related transactional matters. We are committed to protecting, managing, and maximising the value of your intellectual assets.
At KLTAN LLC, we believe in building lasting partnerships with our clients. By understanding your unique business goals, we deliver prompt, practical, and cost-effective solutions — ensuring your rights are safeguarded locally and internationally. With an extensive global network, we are well-positioned to help you protect and enforce your IP rights around the world.
Focuses on strategic IP protection and portfolio management, securing trademark and design rights globally. LLB (NUS), Advocate & Solicitor, and ISTMA Registered Trade Mark Agent.
Specialist in trademark disputes and patent filings with experience in landmark cases before IPOS. LLB (NUS), LLM (Cornell), Registered Patent Agent, and contributor to international legal publications.
Expert in global IP portfolio management, advising multinationals on trade mark protection and strategy across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and beyond. Strong industry focus in tech, entertainment, F&B, and manufacturing.
Over 40 years’ experience in intellectual property law, advising on patents, trade marks, designs, and copyright in Singapore and internationally. Registered Patent Agent, Notary Public, and recognised leader in ASEAN and global IP networks.
