Valen Lim

Experience

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  Lee & Lee

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  Highlights include:- ➢ Collaborated closely with partners and Senior Counsel, handling a diverse portfolio of legal cases, including high-stakes Intellectual Property matters and general legal issues.➢Conducted comprehensive legal research and provided strategic advice on potential IP infringement litigation involving multinational technology conglomerates, showcasing depth in tech-related legal issues.➢ Actively managed and oversaw drafting, reviewing, and providing advisory services on legal contracts for government entities, educational institutions, and statutory boards.➢ Actively managed contract negotiations and legal advisory for local SMEs in the F&B industry, focusing on franchising and joint venture agreements to support their strategic business expansion.➢ Acted for and advised a local charity regarding their data protection obligations, as well as creating a data protection policy and complaints resolution process.➢ Represented and advised the organizers of an internationally recognized art installation in high-profile legal proceedings, including ex parte proceedings for breach of confidence and lifting of interim injunctions as reported in the Straits Times.➢ Acted for an international technology company regarding an trade mark opposition in Singapore. against an international watchmaking company.➢ Acted for an international toymaker regarding IP enforcement operations in Singapore in collaboration with the Singapore Police Force, resulting in the seizure of infringing products from multiple locations. ➢ Acting for a major streetwear brand regarding IP enforcement operations in Singapore. ➢ Acting for and advising shareholder in complex conspiracy claim, as reported in [2023] SGHC 361. Show less I had the opportunity to be involved in, handle, and collaborate on a large number of IP-related matters under superivising solicitor Mr. Zech Chan (PBM), including trade mark applications, as well as trade mark oppositions and infringement cases. I also had first-hand experiences in the area of copyright, including enforcement operations against counterfeit vendors and/or infringers under the Copyright Act. During my TC, I was also exposed to a large variety of non-IP work, including, but not limited to, civil claims, litigation, contracts (advisory, drafting, review etc), corporate transactions, data protection (drafting policies, advising on PDPA requirements for multinational companies, etc), employment law, joint ventures, mortgages and TMT.Some highlights include:➢ Contributed significantly to successful litigation outcomes through comprehensive legal research and analysis of relevant cases and statutes, informing and shaping case strategies.➢ Supported a range of trade mark applications, oppositions, and infringement cases, enhancing the firm's performance and reputation in intellectual property law.➢ Ensured the highest level of accuracy and compliance in legal documentation, through meticulous proofreading and revision before submission to courts or opposing counsel.➢Assisted in the drafting and review of contracts and data protection policies, demonstrating an emerging expertise in complex legal drafting and policy formulation.➢Provided key advisory and support for an international toy manufacturer on IP enforcement strategies in collaboration with the Singapore Police Force, showcasing an ability to work effectively in high-stakes, cross-sector legal operations.➢Provided key advisory and support for an ex-employee of a major airline company on employment obligations and restraint of trade clauses in contentious proceedings. Show less

  • Legal Associate

    Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Practice Trainee (Intellectual Property)

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Withersworldwide

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

  Legal Associate

  Highlights include:- ➢ Led and managed complex litigation cases, specializing in both Intellectual Property and general litigation, effectively coordinating with various parties to ensure favorable outcomes. ➢Developed and implemented comprehensive data privacy procedures and policies for a major regional recruitment agency, demonstrating expertise in privacy law and compliance.➢ Led and played a key role in intricate trade mark oppositions, advisory work, mediation proceedings, and settlement negotiations, reflecting strong skills in dispute resolution.➢Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve legal disputes in the emerging NFT/Web3 space, showcasing adaptability and forward-thinking legal strategies.➢Innovated internal process efficiencies, focusing on the formulation of standardized procedures for enhanced case and file management. Show less

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  Singapore Institute of Legal Education

  Apr 2024 - now

  Assistant Director (Legal Secretariat)

  Commenced as an Assistant Director (Legal Secretariat) with the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) in April 2024.I serve as, amongst other roles, Director of the Part A Course, Part B Course, and the Foreign Practitioner Examinations.Other duties include legal and regulatory work, as well as admissions matters.