Chan Wenqiang

Chan Wenqiang is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2019 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 9 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in intellectual property law and patents. Their track record shows a 11.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 44% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated expertise across 34 primary practice areas, with significant experience in intellectual property law and patents.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Intellectual Property Law	6 cases	11% of total caseload	Highly Specialized82% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Patents	4 cases	7% of total caseload	Highly Specialized81% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Geographical indications	4 cases	7% of total caseload	Highly Specialized91% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Qualification of rights	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
International Trade	2 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Translation	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Trademarks	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized77% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Burden of proof	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Companies Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mareva Injunction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Wine Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
International Agreements	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Patent Infringement	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Freight Forwarding	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Border Enforcement Measures	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Appellate Practice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Litigation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Judicial Management	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Security for Costs	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chan Wenqiang has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Chan Wenqiang has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 8 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Ravindran Associates LLP	8 cases	89% of cases	Fonterra Brands v Consorzio: Parmesan as Translation of Parmigiano Reggiano(Nov 2024) Consorzio di Tutela v Australian Grape: Geographical Indications & Consumer Mislead(Nov 2023) Australian Grape and Wine v Consorzio Prosecco: Geographical Indication Dispute over 'Prosecco' Wine(Feb 2022)
Harren (Ravindran Associates LLP)	1 cases	11% of cases	Fonterra Brands v Consorzio: Parmesan as Translation of Parmigiano Reggiano(Mar 2023)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Chan Wenqiang's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.0
Complex Cases: 4 (44%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	42.8 parties avg	2.8	44%
Partial	43.5 parties avg	3.5	44%
Won	12.0 parties avg	2.0	11%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2019	43.6 parties avg	3.6
2020	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2022	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Chan Wenqiang's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	4(44%)	44%
Partial	4(44%)	44%
Won	1(11%)	11%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	646,000.00	107,666.676 cases	6

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2019	4 22	Lost: 2 cases (50.0%) Partial: 2 cases (50.0%)
2020	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 9 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Fonterra Brands v Consorzio: Parmesan as Translation of Parmigiano Reggiano 21 Nov 2024 Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	21 Nov 2024	Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the protection of the geographical indication “PARMIGIANO REGGIANO” should not extend to the use of the term “Parmesan”. Costs of S$100,000 (inclusive of disbursements) to be paid by the Consorzio to Fonterra. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Consorzio di Tutela v Australian Grape: Geographical Indications & Consumer Mislead 07 Nov 2023 Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated (Respondent)Lost	07 Nov 2023	Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed, and ordered to pay costs of $120,000 (inclusive of disbursements) to the Consorzio. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Fonterra Brands v Consorzio: Parmesan as Translation of Parmigiano Reggiano 30 Mar 2023 Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost	30 Mar 2023	Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe appeal against the decision that 'Parmesan' is a translation of 'Parmigiano Reggiano' was dismissed.
4	Australian Grape and Wine v Consorzio Prosecco: Geographical Indication Dispute over 'Prosecco' Wine 22 Feb 2022 Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated (Appellant)Partial	22 Feb 2022	Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated (Appellant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed on the basis of section 41(1)(f) of the Geographical Indications Act. The portion of the costs of the appeal and the hearing before the PAR specific to s 41(1)(f) of the GIA were awarded to AGWI and fixed at $21,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Sun Electric v Sunseap: Security for Costs in Patent Infringement Suits 21 Jan 2020 Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent)Partial	21 Jan 2020	Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent): Security for costs orderedPlaintiff ordered to furnish security for costs totaling $315,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	Sun Electric v Sunseap: Patent Infringement, Interrogatories, and Particulars 26 Aug 2019 Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent)Partial	26 Aug 2019	Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent): PartialThe Plaintiff was ordered to file further and better particulars after receipt of the Defendants’ answers to the Interrogatories.
7	Sun Electric v Sunseap: Pleadings, Particulars, & Patent Infringement 18 Feb 2019 Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent)Partial	18 Feb 2019	Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent): Application for further and better particulars granted in part and dismissed in partThe Plaintiff's application for further and better particulars was partially granted and partially dismissed.
8	Sunseap v Sun Electric: High Court's Jurisdiction in Patent Revocation Proceedings 09 Jan 2019 Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Respondent, Plaintiff)Lost	09 Jan 2019	Sun Electric Pte Ltd (Respondent, Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; required to pay costs and disbursements to the Appellants. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Burberry Ltd & Louis Vuitton Malletier v Megastar Shipping: Trade Mark Infringement & Border Enforcement 06 Jan 2019 Louis Vuitton Malletier (Appellant)Lost	06 Jan 2019	Louis Vuitton Malletier (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs of SGD 45,000 to be paid to the respondent (includes disbursements). Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.