Highlighted for its ‘robust IP filing and litigation practice’, Tay & Partners provides the full spectrum of IP services, acting for multinational corporations, local conglomerates, statutory bodies, and international clients across industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, multimedia, telecoms, e-commerce, food and beverage, and consumer goods. Lin Li Lee oversees the group and frequently advises on infringement and IP protection strategies. Kim Poh Ng is skilled in matters involving breaches of confidentiality, domain name disputes and franchising. Chong Kah Yee shines in IP prosecution and portfolio management, while Lim Jing Xian specialises in matters concerning the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, hospitality, automotive and technology sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lee Lin Li is the partner of the firm who takes care of our clients' cases very well. We truly appreciate her professional services.’
- ‘Lee Lin Li of Tay & Partners knows all things IP. She is a walking, talking encyclopedia on almost every aspect of IP law. In fact, I am aware that even more senior IP practitioners rely on her knowledge.’
- 'Chong Kah Yee and Lee Lin Li are responsive and accommodating and demonstrate deep expertise in the sector. There were many challenges in the work which we had requested, including ever changing requirements of the submission and our unique situation, yet they remained very patient with our requests and always offered workable solutions and shared their experience of what worked. In some cases, they had also gone above and beyond to help us progress in the application.'
- ‘Tay & Partners provides prompt services with comprehensive legal advice.’
- 'We have mostly worked with Kim Poh NG at Tay & Partners. We find Kim Poh to be exceptionally brilliant in handling our client's IP matters in Malaysia. Kim Poh is extremely responsive and attentive to all the assigned matters. His advice is always tailored to our clients' needs and is comprehensive, clearly outlining the legal strategies, at highly competitive costs.'
- ‘The firm's IP practice is led by Lee Lin Li. They handle all kinds of IP work from registration up to litigation. This is not something that many firms are able to offer, as most focus more on one aspect over others. ’
Key clients
- FGV Holdings Berhad
- Pernod Ricard Group of Companies
- White Horse Ceramics Industries Sdn Bhd
- Mr D.I.Y (M) Group Berhad
- InterContinental Hotels Group (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd
- Accor Group
- iNova Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
Advising FGV Holdings Berhad on the expansion of its trade mark portfolio in Malaysia and foreign jurisdictions.
Engaged by Pernod Ricard Group of Companies to handle the whole IP portfolio (including trade marks and industrial designs) of the client’s companies.
Appointed by D.I.Y (M) Group Berhad to advise and manage its trade mark portfolio in Malaysia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Kim Poh Ng
Practice head
Lee Lin Li
Other key lawyers
Kim Poh NG; Chong Kah Yee; Lim Jing Xian