Next Generation Partners

Intellectual property in Malaysia

Cheang & Ariff

The IP practice at Cheang & Ariff is spearheaded by the renowned Cindy Goh Joo Seong, who frequently represents clients in complex IP litigation cases. Acting for a range of local and international clients across the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, the firm is noted for its know-how in patent trademark and copyright litigation cases, as well as matters involving passing-off and defamation claims.

Practice head(s):

Cindy Goh Joo Seong


Key clients

Les Editions Jalou (L’Officiel)


SPC Diatech LLC


Tandex Pty Ltd


Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (Don Don Donki)


Framemotion Studio Sdn Bhd


Pegasus Aqua Sdn Bhd


Tatsuno Corporation and Tatsuno Engineering & Service Malaysia Sdn Bhd


Proverio Sdn Bhd


Inver House Distillers Limited


Christopher & Lee Ong

Christopher & Lee Ong’s offering consists of IP work across the spectrum, ranging from IP protection and registration, valuation and transactional work, to litigation and the enforcement of IP rights. Recognised for its ability to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, the firm acts for multinationals and conglomerates across various industries, such as pharmaceutical, aerospace, e-commerce, and telecoms. Sri Sarguna Raj spearheads the team and is an expert in representing clients in IP disputes relating to patents and trade secrets, while also implementing anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting programmes. Steven Cheok is a valuable member of the team and focuses primarily on IP enforcement cases.

Practice head(s):

Sri Sarguna Raj


Other key lawyers:

Steven Cheok; Nicole Cheong


Key clients

Zuspresso (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Client) v. Boba Tea Sdn. Bhd


AFTA Motors IP Enforcement Action


Trocellen SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client) v. EZA Carpets Sdn. Bhd


China Vanke Co. Ltd & Malola Garden City Sdn. Bhd.


GIVI Asia Sdn. Bhd.


Warner Chappell Music (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.


Tenaga Nasional Berhad


AirAsia Group Bhd and its subsidiaries


Aberdeen Drilling School Limited & Aberdeen Drilling International (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.


Kaison Furnishing Sdn. Bhd.


Work highlights


  • Acted for Zuspresso in a civil suit for trademark infringement, passing off and unlawful interference with trade, filed against Boba Tea Sdn. Bhd.

LAW Partnership

The comprehensive IP practice at LAW Partnership is jointly led by Brian Law, an expert in IP litigation, who is recognised for his work in contentious trademark and copyright infringement suits, and Suaran Singh Sidhu, who has experience in various IP disputes. Engaged by clients across the luxury goods, sports, and pharmaceutical industries, the firm handles a broad range of IP work, including prosecution, litigation, patent drafting, and enforcement, in addition to commercial and advisory matters. Celia Cheah Chiew Lan focuses on commercial IP matters, while Chen Yun Jin, who was promoted to partner in January 2024, has demonstrated capabilities in raid action work and the enforcement of IP rights.

Practice head(s):

Brian Law; Suaran Singh Sidhu


Other key lawyers:

Celia Cheah Chiew Lan; Chen Yun Jin


Key clients

Shell


Alliance Against Counterfeit Spirits (AACS)


AirAsia Travel Sdn Bhd


English Premier League (EPL)


Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE)


Société Jas Hennessy & Co


Li & Fung (B.V.I.) Limited


Gromark Consumers Enterprise Pte Ltd


GrabTaxi Holdings Pte Ltd


Work highlights


  • Acted for Shell Brand International in an effort that materialised in the raid of a go-down which led to the seizure of fake Shell lubricants of approximately 10,040 litres worth RM111,300.
  • Assisted the Alliance Against Counterfeit Spirits as verifiers in an ex-officio raid action by the General Operations Force against a bottling plant which resulted in the seizure of counterfeit spirits, dry goods, machineries, and vehicles used to produce and transport the finished goods.

LindaWang Su & Boo (a member of ZICO IP)

LindaWang Su & Boo (a member of ZICO IP)’s team is led by Linda Wang, a seasoned IP litigator who frequently appears at all levels of the Malaysian court, and who bolsters the practice with her wealth of experience in implementing anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting programmes. The full-service IP offering consists of trademark, patent and design work, compliance and regulatory advice, and prosecution and registration. Advising clients from the automotive, biotechnology, telecoms, and pharmaceutical industries, the department is further strengthened by Su Siew Ling, who regularly advises on franchising and data protection matters, and Ong Boo Seng, who has strong experience in handling IP disputes and licensing considerations.

Practice head(s):

Linda Wang


Other key lawyers:

Su Siew Ling; Ong Boo Seng


Key clients

Smart Glove Companies


KL Kepong (KLK) Companies


Terumo Corporation (Japan)


KLK Oleo


Merit Technologies


Essity AB


ANT Group


Chanel


Sunrider International


Shearn Delamore & Co

Shearn Delamore & Co has a fully rounded and firmly established IP practice, regularly securing big-ticket engagements from notable domestic and international clients, such as FIFA and British American Tobacco plc. The department is spearheaded by Karen Abraham, an industry veteran who frequently provides legal counsel on various IP matters including regulatory concerns, licensing, franchising, and enforcement. The team’s scope of work is broad and often extends to copyright protection and advisory issues, trademark availability searches, due diligence exercises, and the drafting of patents. Indran Shanmuganathan is a notable IP litigator with a focus on industrial design and enforcement work, while Timothy Siaw has niche expertise in technology licensing, cybersecurity, and data protection.

Practice head(s):

Karen Abraham


Other key lawyers:

Indran Shanmuganathan; Timothy Siaw; Jyeshta Mahendran; Michelle Loi; Janet Toh


Key clients

International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)


Oatly AB


British American Tobacco plc


Asics Corporation


Diesel S.P.A


General Video LLC


Hermes International


Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited


AutoStore AS


WAHL Clipper Corporation


Tory Burch LLC


Munchy Food Industries Sdn Bhd


El Baik Food Systems Co. S.A.


Garden International School Sdn Bhd


Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd


Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad


Reckitt Benckiser


Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)


Filtex Marketing Sdn Bhd


Hwa Thong Bags Industries Sdn Bhd


Nipsea Group (Nippon Paint)


F.I.A.L. Finanziara Industrie Alto Lario S.p.A.


ECERDC Development Council (ECERDC)


Telekom Malaysia Berhad


Touch n Go Sdn Bhd


TRIUMPH


E&F Essential Sdn Bhd, Great Feet by Foot EFX Sdn Bhd


CLARINS and Clarins Sdn. Bhd.


Gear Up International Limited


Transplace Texas, L.P.


E-MART Inc.


Malaysia Airlines Berhad and Flyfirefly Sdn Bhd


Dorpan, S.L. and Melia Hotels International, S.A.


Bonia International Holdings Pte. Ltd.


Golden Goose S.P.A.


Benjamin James


UHU GMBH & CO. KG


EDMARK INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD.


BONIA Group


Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp


Sinowaja (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd


Skrine

Skrine’s department offers advice on the full range of IP matters including the protection and management of IP rights portfolios, enforcement work, and acting on copyright and franchising disputes. Engaged by clients from a host of industries such as life sciences, telecoms, and financial services, the practice is co-led by Charmayne Ong, an expert in the registration of IP rights, and Khoo Guan Huat, a renowned IP litigator who has a niche specialism in technology-related patent matters. Kuek Pei Yee has a fine record in the field and is regularly appointed as lead counsel for complex IP disputes, while Teh Hong Koon has experience in advising clients on the acquisition and prosecution of international trademark portfolios.

Practice head(s):

Charmayne Ong; Khoo Guan Huat


Other key lawyers:

Kuek Pei Yee; Teh Hong Koon; Hemalatha Parasa Ramulu; Leela Baskaran; Joshua Teoh; Melissa Long


Key clients

Nokia Technology Oy


Nuctech Company Limited


N2N Connect Berhad


Dart Industries Inc


Pirelli & C. S.p.A


Etiqa International Holdings Sdn Bhd


Wong & Partners

Kherk Ying Chew, an expert in handling both contentious and non-contentious IP cases, leads the practice at Wong & Partners. Acting for major clients including the likes of Ralph Lauren and Malaysia Airlines Berhad, the firm boasts a full-service offering, counting IP valuation, enforcement, and portfolio management within its scope of work. With a wealth of technical patent expertise, the team is well-equipped to advise clients on technology and patent due diligence as well as patent prosecution matters under domestic and international treaties. Senior associate Raymond Tan is a valuable member of the team and specialises in IP litigation and enforcement, often representing clients in various telecoms and pharmaceutical related matters.

Practice head(s):

Kherk Ying Chew


Other key lawyers:

Raymond Tan


Testimonials

‘Kherk Ying Chew is very knowledgeable, extremely diligent and able to lead a very capable team in contentious IP matters.’

‘Raymond Tan is sharp, able to spot key issues and will handle his tasks efficiently.’

‘Simply well-organised. A true timely business enabler.’

Key clients

Genting Berhad


Telekom Malaysia Berhad


CIMB Group Berhad


Malaysia Airlines Berhad


Ralph Lauren


Vivo


Centek Limited


Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd


Wong Jin Nee & Teo

Wong Jin Nee & Teo is a specialist IP and technology firm, jointly led by ‘outstanding practitionerWong Jin Nee and Teo Bong Kwang, who is an expert in handling a broad range of litigation relating to patents, trademarks, and confidential information. Regularly engaged by multinational corporations, the ‘formidable IP litigation team’ focuses on the full spectrum of IP matters including advising on the creation and protection of portfolio management, the development of audit plans, the implementation of anti-piracy programmes, and brand protection concerns. Senior associate Eugene EE Fu Xiang primarily works on contentious IP and commercial cases.

Practice head(s):

Jin Nee Wong; Teo Bong Kwang


Other key lawyers:

Lim Yean Yean; Eugene EE Fu Xiang


Testimonials

‘All members of the team are very strong in their knowledge of the law. The advice that they give is very practical and cost-effective.’

‘Jin Nee Wong is an outstanding practitioner.’

‘The firm always gives sound advice on IP applications. They are always supportive and answer queries promptly.’

‘They are an expert in their field, especially on IP related matters.’

‘Jin Nee Wong always goes out of her way to provide an exceptional service and pleasant client experience.’

‘Teo Bong Kwang attended to our matters personally and gave valuable input.’

‘A formidable IP litigation team. They are very knowledgeable and well-experienced, which allows them to provide sound and stellar advice.’

‘Eugene EE Fu Xiang provides professional and clear advice.’

Key clients

Christian Louboutin SAS


Under Armour, Inc.


Intel Corporation


Shell Brands International AG


Levi Strauss & Co.


Luxottica Group S.p.A (owner of Ray-Ban and Oakley brands)


Nippon Paint


Subway


Showa Corporation


AJ Park


GDEX Berhad


Mattel, Inc.


Single Buoy Moorings, Inc.


Virbac S.A.


SRAM, LLC


Reflex Media, Inc.


Clover8 Investments Pte. Ltd.


Aaron Sankar & Co.

Aaron Sankar & Co.’s IP offering is led by expert Eunice Wei Lynn Chan, who has bolstered the practice since joining from Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill. The firm handles both contentious and non-contentious IP matters and is well-equipped to advise on trademarks, patents, franchising, and licensing. Counting local and international corporations among its key roster of clients, the team also has demonstrable experience in IP disputes and protection, regulatory concerns, and filing strategies. Associate Nur Azmeena binti Azahar is a valuable member of the group and frequently oversees IP portfolios for both Malaysian and foreign clients.

Practice head(s):

Eunice Chan Wei Lynn


Other key lawyers:

Nur Azmeena binti Azahar


Testimonials

‘Eunice Chan Wei Lynn has handled our portfolio for many years and our trust in her is due to her commitment to protecting our brand, practical advice and personalised service. Eunice has handled large multi-jurisdictional filings on our behalf, making such an administratively tedious process seem so seamless for the client.’

‘They are reliable, intelligent, creative, diverse in culture.’

‘The firm’s IP practice is young but offers a good breadth and depth of expertise.’

Key clients

Jardine Matheson


DFI Retail Group (a subsidiary of Jardine Matheson)


Marriott International, Inc


ekaterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Lipton)


Maxis Group


Nirvana Asia Group


Asian Football Confederation (AFC)


Apex Healthcare Berhad


Xepa Soul Pattinson Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.


Loob Holdings Sdn. Bhd.


Good Foodie Media Pte. Ltd.


Luxasia Pte. Ltd.


The STSS Company Pte. Ltd.


Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd.


VIVO Mobile Communication Co. Ltd.


BIGO Technology Pte. Ltd.


Work highlights


  • Advised Loob Holdings (owner of the Tealive franchise) on various IP and franchising matters.
  • Advised Marriott International on their franchising matters in Malaysia.
  • Advised Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on their trademark prosecution matters in Malaysia and abroad.

Rahmat Lim & Partners

Pauline Khor, a specialist in the IP field who is frequently engaged in due diligence exercises, leads the practice at Rahmat Lim & Partners. The firm acts for foreign and local multinational companies and handles a broad range of matters across the IP spectrum including civil and criminal enforcement, patents, trade secrets and registered designs. Regularly involved in anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy work, the team also has experience in IP acquisition and protection work, in addition to the registration and management of trademarks and industrial designs.

Practice head(s):

Pauline Khor


Work highlights


  • Acted for and defended Shopee Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd in a copyright infringement dispute relating to the liability of e-commerce platforms in relation to the online sale of pirated films.
  • Acted for many of the luxury brands under the LVMH Asia Pacific Limited group in implementing an anti-counterfeiting programme. This involved initiating a highly orchestrated raid action against several covert high-value targets located at Malaysia’s counterfeit hotspot, Petaling Street.
  • Involved in the re-registration of a South Korean convenience store chain franchise for the foreign franchisor pursuant to S54 and S6 of the Franchise Act 1998.

Raja, Darryl & Loh

The offering at Raja, Darryl & Loh is headed by the ‘knowledgeable and commercially inclinedYvonne Ong, who regularly handles various IP policies, enforcement issues, and brand strategising. The firm acts for local and international clients from industries including pharmaceutical, technology, and construction, on a range of IP issues including the registration and protection of trademarks and domain names, franchising and licensing, and the filing of applications for patents.

Practice head(s):

Yvonne Ong


Other key lawyers:

Chew Phye Keat; Leong Ooi Ling


Testimonials

‘Yvonne Ong is highly responsive and practically innovative in advising and representing clients in trademark related matters.’ 

‘The team is very responsive and provides practical and effective advice.’

‘Yvonne Ong is knowledgeable and commercially inclined, and offers creative solutions.’

Key clients

Mattel, Inc.


Hewlett Packard Enterprise


Vitally Sdn Bhd


Giorgio Armani


Microsoft Corporation


Bridgestone Corporation


Ajinomoto Corporation


Revlon


JT International Inc


Axiata Group Berhad


Work highlights


  • Represented an international brand owner in procuring the cessation of the sale of counterfeit bags in Malaysia.
  • Representing a public listed pharmaceutical company in procuring the cessation of the sale and the change of name of a competing multivitamin product that was being sold under a name and get-up very similar to that of the client.
  • Representing an electronics company from the People’s Republic of China and procured the owner of a conflicting trademark identical to the client’s registered trademark to agree to cancel the conflicting trademark.

Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership

The 'robust' IP team at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership is co-led by expert Bahari Yeow Tien Hong, who is frequently involved in complex cross-border cases, and Lim Zhi Jian, a specialist in media and IT-related IP matters. Acting for an array of local and international clients which includes the likes of Apple, TikTok, and Samsung, the full-service practice has a strong focus on contentious matters such as infringement claims, enforcement cases, domain name disputes, and breach of confidence. The department’s scope of work also extends to securing the protection of trademarks, patents, and industrial designs, and producing branding strategies.

Practice head(s):

Bahari Yeow Tien Hong; Lim Zhi Jian


Testimonials

‘The team is robust and humble.’

‘Bahari Yeow Tien Hong is very knowledgeable yet humble. His willingness to listen to a client’s point of view without being judgmental, makes discussions with him inspiring and insightful.’

‘The team is very experienced, knowledgeable and provides exceptional legal and commercial advice relating to IP.’

‘Both Bahari Yeow Tien Hong and Lim Zhi Jian possess excellent legal knowledge and skills, especially in the litigation and IP field. They are very responsive, accommodating, and prompt.’

‘I am absolutely delighted with the IP team at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS). They are a new team, but they have very seasoned practitioners who have extensive experience and knowledge in IP law. They have a strong following and understand client needs well.’

‘I have nothing but praise for Bahari Yeow Tien Hong. He is a well-established name in the market, and a seasoned lawyer who knows how to handle complex and challenging IP matters. He has a deep understanding of the technical and legal aspects of IP law.’

‘Lim Zhi Jian has proven herself to be a competent and diligent lawyer who is also very attentive, proactive and also personable.’

Key clients

TikTok


McDonald’s


Samsung


Apple


Panasonic


Philip Morris


Hewlett Packard


Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton


Telegram


Nissan


Baidu


Sony Music


Universal Music


Epson


KPMG


NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation)


Tottenham Hotspurs


Exxon Mobil


Great Eastern Life Assurance


Oppo Mobile


ZTE Mobile


Moonton (Shanghai Moonton Technology Co. Ltd)


Repsol


Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission


Perodua


City University of Hong Kong


Malaysian Employees’ Provident Fund


National University of Malaysia


Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)


Government of Malaysia


RHB Bank


Bank Rakyat


Etiqa Insurance


MYNIC – Domain Controller of Malaysia


Shook Lin & Bok

Michael Soo, an expert in the enforcement and civil litigation elements of IP, leads the practice at Shook Lin & Bok. Acting for a range of notable international and local corporations, the firm is recognised for its work in handling IP protection and enforcement in addition to the filing and prosecution of various IP rights such as patents, trademarks, utility innovations, voluntary notifications of copyright, and industrial designs. Wendy Lee Wan Chieh is a notable member of the team and has extensive experience in working on trademark opposition proceedings, whilst senior associate Joseph Yu Shi Yang specialises in the interplay between the IP and IT sectors.

Practice head(s):

Michael Soo


Other key lawyers:

Wendy Lee Wan Chieh; Joseph Yu Shi Yang


Key clients

Bayerische Motoren Werke and the BMW Group of Companies


Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company


Colgate-Palmolive Company


Hershey Group of Companies


YTL Group of Companies


Fraser and Neave, Limited


United Detergent Industries


Thompson Reuters


Public Bank Berhad


J Choo Limited


UNZA International Limited


Lee Kum Kee Company Limited


Summit (M) Sdn Bhd


Hotel Equatorial Sdn Bhd


Authentic Brands Group, Inc


Stanley Black & Decker


ZTE Corporation


Church & Dwight Co Inc


Nissan Motors Corporation


Marks & Spencer Plc


Telekom Group of Companies


Yee Lee Trading Sdn Bhd


Work highlights


  • Representing Sims Capital in an action for the expungement of its registered trademark which was instituted by Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Company.
  • Representing Public Bank in defending an application by TransferWise Ltd for the partial expungement and variation of the specification of services of its service mark.

Tay & Partners

Praised for its 'extensive knowledge on IP matters', the team at Tay & Partners is led by Lee Lin Li, who is recognised for her skill in implementing anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy strategies. The team is frequently engaged by domestic and international conglomerates, statutory bodies, and multinational corporations to act on various IP matters including the prosecution and registration of patents and trademarks. Elsewhere, the department handles IP litigation relating to passing-off and unfair competition, licensing disputes, and confidential information. NG Kim Poh is a valuable member of the group and specialises in various contentious and non-contentious matters including domain name disputes and industrial design rights.

Practice head(s):

Lee Lin Li


Other key lawyers:

NG Kim Poh; Lim Jing Xian; Chong Kah Yee


Testimonials

‘NG Kim Poh is a trusted adviser who is hands-on and deeply involved in the matter at hand. His prompt response for urgent matters and detailed reports gives us great comfort.’ 

‘The team responds swiftly, is experienced, and knowledgeable.’

‘The IP team has extensive knowledge on IP matters, particularly on contentious trademark disputes. They provide not only professional legal advice, but also advice which is practical and feasible to our business operations.’ 

‘Lee Lin Li and Lim Jing Xian are dedicated.’

‘Responsive, knowledgeable, experienced and practical.’

‘The firm is highly experienced and provides pragmatic advice.’

‘Lee Lin Li and Lim Jing Xian are both highly responsive.’

Key clients

Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited


HongKong Land Limited


Accor Group


Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, LLC


Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd


Kean Beng Lee Industries (M) Sdn Bhd


TCRS Restaurants Sdn Bhd (trading as The Chicken Rice Shop)


iNova Pharmaceuticals


Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha


Mothercare Global Brand Limited


Work highlights


  • Representing Kingtime International in its suit against Petronas Carigali for patent infringement.
  • Advising Wolfgang Puck on different business strategies for its Spago by Wolfgang Puck restaurant operations and assisting the client with its trademark portfolio in Malaysia.
  • Handling the IP portfolio of the Pernod Ricard Group in Malaysia.

Imaduddin & Lew Chambers

Imaduddin & Lew Chambers is a full-service boutique corporate firm with a strong IP offering. Acting for small-medium enterprises, private equity and venture capital funds, and government agencies, the practice’s scope of work includes domain name dispute resolution, trademark registration, and patent prosecution. The group is jointly led by Imaduddin Suhaimi, who is frequently involved in IP and technology procurement, and Brian Lew.

Practice head(s):

Imaduddin Suhaimi; Brian Lew


Key clients

Mamee-Double Decker Sdn. Bhd.


Melium Sdn. Bhd.


The Hive Southeast Asia General Partner Limited


Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)


Wahed Inc.


Kilang Makanan Mamee Sdn. Bhd.


NGC Energy Sdn. Bhd.


Bioarc Limited/Bioarc Asia Sdn. Bhd.


INEX Innovate Pte. Ltd./Nova Satra Dx Pte. Ltd.


MyPacel Asia Sdn. Bhs.


Leadapreneur Sdn. Bhd.


Srivijaya Sdn. Bhd.


Tatra Investment LLC.


MXM Capital Sdn. Bhd./PlusVibes Sdn. Bhd.


GoCeb Sdn. Bhd.


Mygenics Sdn. Bhd.


Happy Campers Productions Sdn. Bhd.


World Dynamics Sdn. Bhd.


You Tech Sdn. Bhd.


Samoedra Pty. Ltd.


Vici Sdn. Bhd.


P2 Biotech Sdn. Bhd.


Asian Bioscience Corporation Sdn. Bhd.


HTR Asia Sdn. Bhd.


Work highlights


  • Advised the Football Association of Malaysia on managing their entire trademark portfolio and measures for limiting potential infringement.
  • Advised The Hive Southeast Asia General Partner Limited on their acquisition of rights in and to The Hive trademarks in Southeast Asia in association with The Hive, LLC, a renowned Silicon Valley private equity fund.
  • Advised Wahed Inc., a New York-based digital investment company and a multinational online halal investment platform provider, on the registration of their trademarks in Malaysia.

Josephine, L K Chow & Co

Josephine, L K Chow & Co’s IP practice is jointly led by Cyndi Chow Li Kian and Peh Khaik Kew, who is recognised for his enforcement work. With demonstrable expertise in the niche field of software licence compliance, the team is also experienced in initiating and prosecuting IP-related claims, as well as coordinating raid actions and conducting investigations.

Practice head(s):

Cyndi Chow Li Kian; Peh Khaik Kew


Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

The IP offering at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is broad-ranging and includes advising on patents and utility innovations, franchising, licensing, and breach of confidence matters. Acting for both local and international clients, the firm regularly covers technology-related IP disputes, due diligence exercises, and IP asset management, as well as advisory work which involves branding and marketing strategies. Chng Keng Lung, an IP litigation specialist, leads the practice and works on both contentious and non-contentious matters, while associate Teo Kah Min is a key member of the group and is frequently engaged in IP advisory and compliance work.

Practice head(s):

Chng Keng Lung


Other key lawyers:

Teo Kah Min


Testimonials

‘Accountable, professional, transparent, and clear communicators.’ 

‘Chng Keng Lung is trustworthy, professional, and always there for his clients.’

Key clients

RedRecords Sdn Bhd


Sunway Winstar Marketing Sdn Bhd


Montana Cycle Sdn Bhd


Work highlights


  • Representing RedRecords Sdn Bhd in a cross-border copyright infringement claim relating to the music industry.
  • Representing Sunway Winstar Sdn Bhd in respect of a breach of confidence matter involving a former high-ranking employee, who divulged confidential information about the client’s products upon joining the ranks of a competitor.
  • Representing Montana Cycle Sdn Bhd in defending a claim commenced by a foreign manufacturer and its licensee in Malaysia, for trademark infringement and passing off.

Naqiz & Partners

Under the leadership of Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin, the IP team at Naqiz & Partners frequently provides regulatory and compliance advice, conducts due diligence exercises, and handles trademark prosecutions. Lo Khai Yi is a key member of the group and is principally involved in IP registration matters, in addition to offering advice on franchising and regulation matters.

Practice head(s):

Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin


Other key lawyers:

Lo Khai Yi


Testimonials

‘The firm is very transparent on their billing arrangements and always provides the best value for money.’

‘Lo Khai Yi is very accessible and provides his services on a timely basis. He is very knowledgeable and can always provide a solution which makes sense commercially.’ 

Key clients

Mamee-Double Decker Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd


Sumisaujana TCM Chemicals Sdn Bhd


Revolution Media Films Sdn Bhd


KAF Investment Bank Berhad


Affin Bank Berhad


Infomina Berhad


Work highlights


  • Assisted Mamee-Double Decker Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd with the consolidation of its more than 500 trademarks in more than 50 countries under one single IP holding company, which includes the drafting of the assignment documents and coordination with filings of recordals of assignment in each of the countries involved.
  • Assisted Revolution Media Films Sdn Bhd with securing of pre-production clearance of props and brands which it intends to feature in film to be produced, including brands such as Bentley, Apple, Kawasaki, Rolex, Proton, Nikon, etc.

Zain & Co

Salwah Abdul Shukor heads the IP practice at Zain & Co, which counts banks, financial institutions, and media corporations among its key roster of clients. The firm’s scope of work includes advising on various non-contentious IP matters such as anti-counterfeiting concerns, copyright and enforcement matters, franchising and licensing, and applications for patents and trademarks.

Practice head(s):

Salwah Abdul Shukor


Key clients

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc