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Lee In Hae
Senior associate | Singapore
Secretary Claudine Tan
Operating as Withers KhattarWong LLP in Singapore.
In Hae is a senior associate in the technology and intellectual property team.
She advises individuals and organisations on the protection, commercialisation and strategic use of intellectual property assets, including trade marks, copyright, patents and registered designs.
With experience spanning the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, licensing and research collaboration arrangements, she is well placed to identify legal, commercial and regulatory issues that arise from a transaction. Her approach is practical and holistic, helping clients not only protect their intangible assets but also unlock value from them.
Another key aspect of In Hae’s practice is data protection and data governance. She is accredited as a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) and an Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
In Hae’s clients include a world-renowned national airline with active R&D initiatives, a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer and distributor with a global reach, and a private healthcare provider with presence across Asia.
Me in a minute
I have always wanted to help people protect and exploit their intellectual properties
I know I have made a right choice when I decided to become a lawyer specialising in intellectual property law, as my practice allows me to combine the things that I am passionate about.
Both an avid consumer of most things artistic and a keen student of science, I have always wanted to help people protect and exploit their intellectual properties. Over the years I have been given the opportunity to advise a diverse range of clients from technology start-ups to arts-related institutions and to tackle exciting challenges requiring both appreciation of the clients' field and in-depth knowledge of the law to come up with a practical solution, for which I can only be grateful.
I love the excitement and the challenge that the variety of my practice poses.
Track record
Copyright transaction
Advised a Singapore statutory board on a commissioning agreement for development, production and installation of artwork.
Data protection advice
Prepared a GDPR-compliant template Data Transfer Agreement for use by a group of companies with property management business.
Technology contract
Advised an AI company on a consulting agreement to be entered into with a university professor for a new project.
Acquisition of IP assets
Advised a Swiss conglomerate on acquisition of IP assets which was a part of their cross-border acquisition of global business from a Singapore-based counterpart.
Data protection policy
Advised a French luxury brand on their data protection policy and related matters for Singapore.
Software contract
Advised a Singapore agency on tender-related contracts for the delivery, maintenance, support and hosting of software systems.
Trade mark co-existence agreements
Advised a student accommodation provider on trade mark co-existence agreements with multiple parties involving multiple jurisdictions.
Counterfeiting
A company discovered that counterfeit products were being sold on the market. After months of supervising the investigation and advising on the appropriate course of action, we raided the premises of the seller of the counterfeit products and seized numerous counterfeit products.
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External publications
- The Singapore section of Know Before You Go (https://www.inta.org/wp-content/uploads/public-files/resources/know-before-you-go/09-新加坡知识产权保护指南.pdf) – 26 November 2024
- SINGAPORE: Monster Energy Company Loses Opposition Proceedings against K-Pop Group’s Marks (https://www.inta.org/perspectives/law-practice/singapore-monster-energy-company-loses-opposition-proceedings-against-k-pop-groups-marks/), International Trademark Association (INTA) – 17 April 2024
- askST: What is a trademark opposition, and can anyone file one? (https://www.straitstimes.com/askst/askst-what-is-a-trademark-opposition-and-can-anyone-file-one) The Straits Times – 12 January 2024
- CNA article on personal data and contact tracing. Link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/contact-tracing-giving-personal-data-to-employers-companies-930716
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Co-author, ‘SINGAPORE: Independent Use of Sub-Brands Required to Establish Reputation’, International Trademark Association (INTA)’s newsletter – 29 July 2020.
Admissions
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Advocate and Solicitor, Singapore (2014)
Education
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National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Laws
Languages
- English
- Korean
Memberships
- International Trademark Association
- Mensa Singapore, former Management Committee Member, current Ordinary Member
- Law Society of Singapore, Intellectual Property Practice Committee Member
- Asian Patent Attorneys Association
- Licensing Executive Society Singapore
Key dates
- Year joined: 2014