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Key employees work directly with suppliers and customers, are privy to confidential information and trade secrets, and are both the source and users of valuable know-how. As such, they have the potential to be a huge risk to their former employer's intangible assets. Delve into the strategies and legal tools available to protect employers against unfair exploitation of their assets, particularly after an employee's departure.
This half-day session looks at developments in IP law, data protection law, and employment law relating to the internal management of intangible assets, with a particular focus on rights and responsibilities after employees depart. It is a must-attend programme for anyone involved in IP, data protection, or employment issues or the management of businesses rich in intangible assets.
Learning Objectives
- Remedies for misuse of confidential information
- The limits of enforceable restrictive covenants
- Ownership of goodwill (e.g. where a founder leaves a company or partnership)
- Data protection law and practices
- Strategies for protection of intangible assets, particularly post-employment
Who Should Enroll
- Lawyers & In-House Counsels
- HR Professionals
- Regulators
- IP Professionals
- Public Officers dealing with Employment Polices
- Professionals who have a keen interest in this topic
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SILE-Accredited Activity
- Practice Area: Others/Multi-Disciplinary
- Training Level: Advanced
- Public CPD Points: 3 Points
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Panel Discussion
MS ANDREA CHIU•PROFESSOR DAVID LLEWELYN•MR YU KEN LI•MR PAUL MCCLELLANDTo what extent can you prevent your ex-employees from interfering with your business after they leave?
Speakers
PROFESSOR DAVID LLEWELYN
Managing Director of David Llewelyn & Co LLCDavid Llewelyn is a practising lawyer, academic and arbitrator. He is Managing Director of David Llewelyn & Co LLC; Professor (Practice) at Singapore Management University’s Yong Pung How School of Law and Professor of Intellectual Property Law at King’s College London; and sits as an arbitrator in international commercial disputes.
David is joint author of Kerly's Law of Trade Marks & Trade Names (17th ed., 2024) and Cornish, Llewelyn & Aplin: Intellectual Property (10th ed., 2023), as well as Modern Law of Copyright in Singapore (2023) and Cases, Materials and Commentary on Singapore Intellectual Property Law (2018). He also wrote the business book Invisible Gold in Asia: Creating Wealth through Intellectual Property (2010). He is an IP Adjudicator at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and has been appointed by the Singapore Court of Appeal as amicus curiae/independent counsel in cases involving trade marks, copyright, patents and geographical indications.
Managing Data Protection in the Workplace - Recruitment, management and monitoring
Speakers
MR YU KEN LI
Group DPO at LazadaKen is Group DPO at Lazada. He has been leading the privacy compliance transformation at Lazada, strengthening internal processes and capabilities to ensure that safeguarding the data and privacy of our customers remains a top priority.
Prior to Lazada, Ken was Deputy Chief Counsel at the Personal Data Protection Commission and International Privacy Counsel at Ant Group. He also led the Legal and Privacy teams at Resorts World Sentosa.
Ken earned his Masters in EU Competition Law at King’s College in London, and his Bachelor of Laws at the National University of Singapore.
Effective IP management: safeguarding intellectual property when employees depart
Speakers
MS ANDREA CHIU
Deputy Director of NUS EnterpriseAndrea is a Deputy Director at the Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI) office, a division of NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore (NUS). At TTI, Andrea heads the Strategic Operations team where she is spearheading initiatives to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive impactful outcomes in innovation and enterprise activities.
Andrea is a seasoned tech transfer professional specialising in navigating the complexities of IP management, technology commercialisation, and IP strategy development across both public and private sectors.
Recognised by the IAM Strategy 300 (2023 Edition) as one of the leading IP Strategists in the world, Andrea’s credentials also include being an International Mergers & Acquisitions (IM&A) Expert, Certified Licensing Professional, and Registered Management Consultant.
Panel Discussion
Speakers
MS ANDREA CHIU
Deputy Director of NUS EnterpriseAndrea is a Deputy Director at the Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI) office, a division of NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore (NUS). At TTI, Andrea heads the Strategic Operations team where she is spearheading initiatives to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive impactful outcomes in innovation and enterprise activities.
Andrea is a seasoned tech transfer professional specialising in navigating the complexities of IP management, technology commercialisation, and IP strategy development across both public and private sectors.
Recognised by the IAM Strategy 300 (2023 Edition) as one of the leading IP Strategists in the world, Andrea’s credentials also include being an International Mergers & Acquisitions (IM&A) Expert, Certified Licensing Professional, and Registered Management Consultant.
PROFESSOR DAVID LLEWELYN
Managing Director of David Llewelyn & Co LLCDavid Llewelyn is a practising lawyer, academic and arbitrator. He is Managing Director of David Llewelyn & Co LLC; Professor (Practice) at Singapore Management University’s Yong Pung How School of Law and Professor of Intellectual Property Law at King’s College London; and sits as an arbitrator in international commercial disputes.
David is joint author of Kerly's Law of Trade Marks & Trade Names (17th ed., 2024) and Cornish, Llewelyn & Aplin: Intellectual Property (10th ed., 2023), as well as Modern Law of Copyright in Singapore (2023) and Cases, Materials and Commentary on Singapore Intellectual Property Law (2018). He also wrote the business book Invisible Gold in Asia: Creating Wealth through Intellectual Property (2010). He is an IP Adjudicator at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and has been appointed by the Singapore Court of Appeal as amicus curiae/independent counsel in cases involving trade marks, copyright, patents and geographical indications.
MR YU KEN LI
Group DPO at LazadaKen is Group DPO at Lazada. He has been leading the privacy compliance transformation at Lazada, strengthening internal processes and capabilities to ensure that safeguarding the data and privacy of our customers remains a top priority.
Prior to Lazada, Ken was Deputy Chief Counsel at the Personal Data Protection Commission and International Privacy Counsel at Ant Group. He also led the Legal and Privacy teams at Resorts World Sentosa.
Ken earned his Masters in EU Competition Law at King’s College in London, and his Bachelor of Laws at the National University of Singapore.
MR PAUL MCCLELLAND
Head of Legal at IPOS InternationalPaul McClelland specialises in intellectual property law and commercial dispute resolution. Before joining IPOS International Pte Ltd, Paul was sole corporate counsel for a well-known Singaporean brand, where he was responsible for a broad range of commercial matters, including worldwide trademark registrations and oppositions, management of external counsel, contract review, and training.
He has experience working in private practice for both Singapore and Scottish law firms. His practice focused on intellectual property and commercial arbitration.
He also taught commercial law, intellectual property and real estate law at a Scottish university.
Trainer Profile
MS ANDREA
CHIU
Deputy Director of NUS Enterprise
Andrea is a Deputy Director at the Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI) office, a division of NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore (NUS). At TTI, Andrea heads the Strategic Operations team where she is spearheading initiatives to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive impactful outcomes in innovation and enterprise activities.
Andrea is a seasoned tech transfer professional specialising in navigating the complexities of IP management, technology commercialisation, and IP strategy development across both public and private sectors.
Recognised by the IAM Strategy 300 (2023 Edition) as one of the leading IP Strategists in the world, Andrea’s credentials also include being an International Mergers & Acquisitions (IM&A) Expert, Certified Licensing Professional, and Registered Management Consultant.
PROFESSOR
DAVID LLEWELYN
Managing Director of David Llewelyn & Co LLC
David Llewelyn is a practising lawyer, academic and arbitrator. He is Managing Director of David Llewelyn & Co LLC; Professor (Practice) at Singapore Management University’s Yong Pung How School of Law and Professor of Intellectual Property Law at King’s College London; and sits as an arbitrator in international commercial disputes.
David is joint author of Kerly's Law of Trade Marks & Trade Names (17th ed., 2024) and Cornish, Llewelyn & Aplin: Intellectual Property (10th ed., 2023), as well as Modern Law of Copyright in Singapore (2023) and Cases, Materials and Commentary on Singapore Intellectual Property Law (2018). He also wrote the business book Invisible Gold in Asia: Creating Wealth through Intellectual Property (2010). He is an IP Adjudicator at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and has been appointed by the Singapore Court of Appeal as amicus curiae/independent counsel in cases involving trade marks, copyright, patents and geographical indications.
MR YU KEN LI
Group DPO at Lazada
Ken is Group DPO at Lazada. He has been leading the privacy compliance transformation at Lazada, strengthening internal processes and capabilities to ensure that safeguarding the data and privacy of our customers remains a top priority.
Prior to Lazada, Ken was Deputy Chief Counsel at the Personal Data Protection Commission and International Privacy Counsel at Ant Group. He also led the Legal and Privacy teams at Resorts World Sentosa.
Ken earned his Masters in EU Competition Law at King’s College in London, and his Bachelor of Laws at the National University of Singapore.
MR PAUL
MCCLELLAND
Head of Legal at IPOS International
Paul McClelland specialises in intellectual property law and commercial dispute resolution. Before joining IPOS International Pte Ltd, Paul was sole corporate counsel for a well-known Singaporean brand, where he was responsible for a broad range of commercial matters, including worldwide trademark registrations and oppositions, management of external counsel, contract review, and training.
He has experience working in private practice for both Singapore and Scottish law firms. His practice focused on intellectual property and commercial arbitration.
He also taught commercial law, intellectual property and real estate law at a Scottish university.
Organiser
Supporting Organization
SCCA Academy
The SCCA Academy provides skills-based professional education and training programmes for Legal Corporate Counsels. It represents the interests of in-house lawyers working for companies and other entities based in Singapore to ensure that skills and knowledge stay relevant in today’s knowledge-intensive and business-driven economy.
The SCCA Academy offers a comprehensive array of interdisciplinary course modules to support a lifelong learning imperative, help organisations meet their reskilling goals, and equip individuals with the necessary skills and competencies as Legal Corporate Counsels.