IP Expert

Overview

Siau Wen Lim is a director in Drew & Napier’s intellectual property department with over 20 years of experience advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. 

She manages global trademark, patent, and design portfolios of both foreign and local multinational clients from a wide range of industries. Her advisory work extends to IP protection, regulatory compliance and brand strategy, covering areas such as gaming, advertising, labelling, and product marketing. Clients describe her as “thorough and reliable” and praise her ability to “dispense practicable and commercially sensible advice and always find ways to add value.” Known for her pragmatic approach, Lim aligns IP strategy seamlessly with broader business objectives.

She is also highly experienced in IP commercial transactions, including due diligence, negotiations and the drafting and review of licensing, franchising, sale and transfer, confidentiality, distributorship and consultancy agreements. She is adept at helping clients structure, protect and monetize their IP assets effectively.

In the contentious arena, Lim handles disputes involving anti-counterfeiting, trademarks, copyright, domain names, designs and confidential information. 

A Certified Patent Valuation Analyst, Lim combines analytical rigor with commercial insight to help clients realize the full value of their IP. Recognized as a leading practitioner by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000 and World Trademark Review 1000, her balanced expertise across enforcement, advisory and portfolio management strengthens Drew & Napier’s integrated IP offering, delivering holistic, strategic and forward-looking solutions to clients worldwide.