About
I am Managing Partner of Seiter IP Consultants LLP, an IP boutique firm, providing trademark and other Intellectual Property services in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia. Intellectual Property (IP) has always been a passion of mine and I have been practising IP law for years, particularly trademark advice and registration. IP is an area of law that I find it very interesting because it deals with innovation and creativity. I am always available to discuss IP issues and concerns with my clients, collaborating with them to develop customised out-of-the-box solutions where required. I also help devise customised IP Strategies for my small businesses who cannot afford to have their very own IP lawyer within the company.
With over 15 years of experience in the IP field, I have advised international and Singapore clients, especially SMEs and start-ups, on a wide range of issues related to trademarks, designs, copyright and domain names in industries such as apparel and accessories, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, toys, sporting goods, wines and spirits, agricultural and dairy products, foods and beverages, electronic and computers, industrial equipment and machinery and personal care, health care, medical devices and services.
My aim is to help as many clients achieve their business goals by leveraging on their intellectual property rights. Over the years, I have worked closely with small companies, start-ups, entrepreneurs and large MNCs, handling close to 1000 matters globally and have a very good network of local agents with whom I have a mutually beneficial fee arrangement so that we do not double charge our clients.
Being in a smaller sized firm, I understand the budgetary constraints that some businesses may have and for this reason, my firm offers trademark and IP services at fixed fees. I also offer free consultation and preliminary advice on IP matters on a courtesy basis. Where my firm differs is that we get to know each of our clients on a deeper level by investing time in learning more about the company, its aspirations, what they want to get out of their IP, and then discuss an appropriate strategy to achieve those goals. Transparency, honesty and integrity are the pillars of our work ethic. As I have structured our business differently, I hope that you will give us the opportunity to show you how we work.
Seiter IP Consultants LLP is supported by our affiliate law firm Dharsan Seiter Law Corporation whose core practice area is also IP law, focused on Singapore matters such as Patent prosecution, Trademark prosecution, Design prosecution, oppositions, cancellation actions, invalidation actions, cease-and-desist letters, trademark litigation, patent litigation, industrial design litigation and copyright litigation before the Singapore Courts. I invite you to visit my firms’ websites at www.ipconsultants.asia and www.dharsanseiter.sg for more information.
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Featured Services
Trade Mark Registration
A registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to your brand and the power to stop potential copycats from using your trademark without consent. A registered trademark deters the unauthorized of your trademark. Moreover, a trademark/brand, being an invaluable asset, can generate income for a business through licensing arrangements, distributorships or franchising deals. Trademark protection and rights are territorial in nature so taking prompt action in countries where your business is already selling or plans to sell your products or services is crucial.
How can we help you? Our scope of trademark services include:
- Developing a cost-effective trademark strategy.
- Trademark portfolio management in Southeast Asia.
- Trademark search to assess any potential risks prior to filing your trademark.
- Advising on NICE classification prior to filing your trademark.
- Trademark registration in different Southeast Asian jurisdictions.
- Trademark renewal of a registration.
- Trademark opposition of published, confusingly similar marks.
- Trademark invalidation and revocation actions of registered trademarks.
- Drafting/negotiating co-existence agreements.
- Trademark watch/monitoring services of potentially similar trademarks.
- Trademark infringement litigation and passing off actions against unauthorized use.
- Drafting/responding to cease and desist letters.
- Updating a change in trademark ownership or name.
- Domain name registration and disputes such as cybersquatting and UDRP proceedings.
Patents
Patents are very commercially valuable to a business and a registered patent can generate revenue for a business in many ways, for example raising money from investors for the business, through licensing deals with third parties or outright sale of the patent for a decent price. Like trademarks, patent rights are territorial in nature, so to get ahead of competitors and attract customers through your innovation, it is important to take immediate steps to get your patent registered.
How can we help you? Our scope of services include:
- Patent portfolio management in Southeast Asia.
- Prior art search before filing your patent.
- Assessing and advising on the novelty of inventions.
- Patent registration in different Southeast Asian jurisdictions.
- Drafting patent specifications/claims.
- Renewals of patents.
- Patent annuity payments.
- Patent opposition actions.
- Patent revocation actions.
- Patent infringement litigation.
- Drafting/responding to cease and desist letters.
- Updating a change in patent ownership or name.
Intellectual Property Advice
Every business is unique and has its own set of values, mission and vision. At Seiter IP Consultants, we believe in building strong bonds and connections with our clients by listening to them, analyzing their business needs, gaining a clear understanding of their short term and long-term goals to develop a tailored IP Strategy. Our aim is to work with our clients as their business partner, not as service providers.
Being a small firm, we understand the issues surrounding small businesses for example consumer marketing, generating revenue and managing costs. Unlike bigger companies who have in-house attorneys, most small businesses do not. They need to outsource most of the legal work. This is where we would like to help and offer our expertise as the in-house counsel on the outside. That is why we spend as much time as needed in advising, guiding and educating our clients, both domestic and international, on what IP is all about, why it is important, how best to protect the IP identified within an organisation, especially small businesses, how IP can generate revenue for a business, and when necessary, jointly develop a cost-effective IP strategy.
When developing an IP Strategy, we usually adopt the “Who, What, Where, When, How and Why” approach. If you are interested to you know more, we would be happy to share our approach with you. If you are looking to one firm to manage your IP in the Southeast Asian region, look no further. Seiter IP Consultants can do just that, and much more!
Media & Publications
Seiter IP Consultants LLP is a contributor to the Singapore Trademarks Chapter of “Getting the Deal Through” for 2018. To read the full chapter and learn more about the Trademark system in Singapore, please click here.
Gain expert local insight into the major trademark law issues covering ownership and scope of trademarks, application for registration, appeal of failed applications, third-party opposition to registration, duration and maintenance of marks, assignment, markings, types of trademark enforcement proceedings, procedural format and timing, discovery, litigation costs, defences and remedies and appeals.
Getting the Deal Through: Trademarks 2018, (published in September 2017; contributing editors: Claus Eckhartt and Christine Fluhme, Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft mbP). For further information please visit gettingthedealthrough.com.
Services & Fees
Fees
Charges for trademark registration are based on fixed rates. We provide fee quotations prior to undertaking any work. For contentious matters, we offer a range of fixed fees based on hourly rates. All fees are negotiable and discounts are offered on a case by case basis.
We were literally at our wits end when we came across the Singapore Legal Advice website and Ms Kiran’s profile. She was such a positive, supportive and most importantly, a very dedicated Legal professional. She took the time to really understand the concerns we were dealing with and gave us her most honest and detailed explanations and advices. We felt like there was a burden lifted off our shoulders each time we corresponded with her. We appreciate the services she rendered and how empathetic she was towards our issues. Being a Lawyer in such a niche topic, she still delivered her advice in the most simplest of terms. Singapore could do with more lawyers like her. Thank you Ms Kiran, we will definitely be staying in touch!
Mdm Lawyer Kiran Dharsan Seiter was so kind to me, listening to my issue about trademark infringement and giving me her expert opinion about what I should do. Even though she is the best IP lawyer in Singapore, and must be very busy, but she still took the time to talk to an average person like me and understand my situation. I am very grateful for her kindness.
Ms Kiranjit is very patient in hearing my situation and answers to all the questions that I have. She provides a lot of great insights and always protecting client’s interests at heart. She went through all the documents and attend to the call within a day. I’m amazed by her promptness. It’s great to have Ms Kiranjit as a layer to advice on legal matters. Thank you.
For some time, my business competitors had been flagrantly using my commercial photographs for their own & it was frustrating to say the least.
I was then lucky to come across Kiran’s contact and sought her advice.
Not only does she know exactly what she’s doing, she also went the extra mile and provided ideas on how I could deal with my problem long term.
It’s nice to find a true industry professional when you need one!