Tony Yeo named as one of Asia’s Top 15 IP Lawyers for 4 straight years by ALB

27 Dec 2024

Tony Yeo, Managing Director of Drew & Napier’s Intellectual Property Department, has once again been named as one of Asia’s Top 15 IP Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (ALB). Tony's consistent presence on this distinguished list is a remarkable achievement, making him the only lawyer from Singapore to have maintained this recognition for four straight years since its inaugural edition in 2021.
 
This list showcases the crème de la crème of IP legal experts across Asia, recognising their outstanding contributions to the protection and advancement of intellectual property rights. It highlights the top 15 IP lawyers in Asia who have demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation, and leadership in navigating the complex world of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
 
Tony has established himself as a preeminent figure in Singapore’s intellectual property landscape, making him the go-to lawyer for high-stakes IP disputes. Recently, he was also identified as Singapore’s IP Experts 2024 by Asia IP alongside fellow directors.
 
In an exclusive interview with ALB, Tony shared insights into a significant IP case involving complex technology, discussed Singapore’s role as an IP hub in Asia, and his thoughts on the rise of AI-generated content. Reflecting on his contributions to establishing Singapore as an IP hub, Tony said, “As an IP practitioner, my role is to provide the best support with my team at Drew & Napier. Together with the Ministry of Law and IPOS, we form a tripartite framework ensuring our IP laws are current, our registration system is efficient and applicant-friendly, and our IP prosecution and enforcement advice are world-class.”
 
We are proud to have Tony as one of the leaders of our IP team.
 
You may read the full report on ALB Asia’s Top 15 IP Lawyers 2024 and an interview with Tony on p.42-44 of the December 2024 issue of ALB here.

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