Lee & Lee is one of the largest law firms in the country and boasts a reputable IP practice that is ranked among the best in the country. The firm is highly rated by peers and clients, and retains its rankings this year. Partner Tan Tee Jim is a widely respected practitioner in the IP market, and is one of 40 senior counsel in the country. The firm has reinforced its IP practice this year, with Zechariah Chan and Valerie Wu joining the partnership. A client says of the firm: "Compared to other notable firms we've worked with in the country, they are good and we would recommend them."
The IP team represented Sarika Connoisseur Café, acting as the defendant in a continuing trade mark matter begun by Ferrero. The case relates to the mark Nutella, which Ferrero alleges Sarika Connoisseur Café is infringing through the promotion and sale of a drink, named Nutello, in the client's chain of cafes. Trial dates are yet to be fixed at the time of writing.