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

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A robust IP filing and litigation practice with good knowledge of local law.’

  • ‘Kim Poh NG is always responsive and takes good care of matters, assuring the client is well-informed of changes and progress.’

  • ‘Tay & Partners provides prompt services with comprehensive legal advice.’

  • ‘Lee Lin Li is the partner of the firm who takes care of our clients' cases very well. We truly appreciate her professional services.’

  • ‘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. ’

  • '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.'

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