Cheang & Ariff operates across the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, fashion and tech industries and handles precedent-setting cases, often at the High Court. With strengths in IP disputes, the team undertakes complex litigation relating to copyright, industrial designs, trademarks and patents, often for leading local and international clients. On the non-contentious side, the firm handles a variety of cross-border work. Cindy Goh Joo Seong oversees the department and leverages her vast experience in the field to advise on large-scale and cross-border IP litigation.

Distinguished by its popularity with multinational clients, LAW Partnership’s ‘outstanding’ IP team offers advice on the gamut of matters, such as patent drafting, enforcement, litigation, prosecution and general advisory. Working across the telecoms, tech and healthcare sectors, the team frequently initiates complex raid actions in collaboration with government agencies, in addition to handling IP litigation concerning copyright infringement and breach of confidence. The team is co-led by Brian Law, an expert in the commercialisation and licensing of IP assets in corporate and tech transactions, and Suaran Singh Sidhu, an IP litigation specialist with demonstrable experience in the expungement of trademarks, patent disputes and copyright in computer programmes. Chen Yun Jin focuses on criminal raid actions and anti-counterfeiting programmes, while Nur Aliya Syaffa Binti Johari handles trademark applications and invalidations.

LindaWang Su & Boo (a member of ZICO IP) impresses with its stellar clientele, which comprises international names from the luxury goods, biotech, entertainment and financial services industries. With a full-service IP offering, the group routinely advises on trademark and patent prosecution and registration, copyright and trade secret protection, and anti-counterfeiting and enforcement measures. Demonstrating strong technical and commercial acumen, industry veteran Linda Wang spearheads the group, leveraging her experience in IP disputes, portfolios and the implementation of anti-piracy programmes. Su Siew Ling is a go-to for the creation and protection of IP rights, as well as in licensing and franchising matters, while Ong Boo Seng covers IP litigation, in addition to advising on the commercialisation of IP rights. Amos Khaw is recommended for his skill in trademark oppositions and the management of brand protection portfolios.

The IP practice at Shearn Delamore & Co is highlighted for its ‘faultless diligence and professionalism’ and for its capabilities in the commercialisation of IP assets and the protection and enforcement of IP rights. Regularly acting as coordinating agents for international trademark and patent filings, the group also represents global brands in consumer protection, franchising and licensing matters. Karen Abraham leads the department, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in precedent-setting IP cases and with close relationships with the Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. Indran Shanmuganathan is a seasoned litigator, particularly regarding industrial design and copyright disputes, while Timothy Siaw focuses on tech licensing and IT contracts. Jyeshta Mahendran is a go-to practitioner for the enforcement of IP rights, including trademark searches, prosecution and related agreements.

Equipped to handle the full spread of IP matters, Skrine’s roster of work includes the licensing and enforcement of IP rights, and the management of portfolios, primarily in the healthcare and aviation industries. On the contentious side, the group has ample experience in landmark patent cases, as well as franchising and design disputes. The team is under the strong leadership of Charmayne Ong, who frequently collaborates with regulators and public institutions in shaping Malaysia’s IP and TMT landscape, and experienced litigator Khoo Guan Huat, who concentrates on contentious patent work. Kuek Pei Yee focuses on protection strategies and enforcement actions; Teh Hong Koon covers the management of international trademark portfolios; and Hemalatha Parasa Ramulu specialises in trademark infringement. Leela Devi Baskaran handles non-contentious IP work; Joshua Teoh is a key contact for coordinating trademark enforcement raids; and Melissa Long advises on trademark invalidation actions.

The distinguished IP team at Tay & Partners is renowned for its ‘exceptional industry-specific knowledge’ and counts leading domestic and global names among its clients. Active in the telecoms, life sciences and e-commerce industries, the group’s core workflows include the protection of trademarks, patents and industrial designs, and the enforcement of rights. On the litigation front, the practice represents clients in Federal Court cases concerning passing-off, domain names, licensing, trade secrets and infringement actions. Lee Lin Li, who clients refer to as a ‘walking encyclopedia’ on all things IP, leads the team and advises on cross-border IP protection strategies and the implementation of anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting strategies. The ‘responsive and trustworthy’ NG Kim Poh is proficient in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including e-commerce related trademark disputes and franchising. Chong Kah Yee handles work at the intersection of IT and IP, such as outsourcing and licensing agreements and the management of IP portfolios.

Leveraging its membership of Baker McKenzie’s global network, Wong & Partners advises on the gamut of IP matters, reinforcing its reputation through its impressive client base, which comprises international brands and corporations. The group’s scope of expertise includes landmark cases discussing novel points of IP law, IP enforcement and portfolio management work, anti-counterfeiting programmes and patent prosecutions under international treaties. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the firm regularly coordinates with its TMT practice to advise on IP and software licensing issues. Industry veteran Kherk Ying Chew heads the group, demonstrating skill in enforcement and litigation actions, trade secrets and confidential information, and opposition proceedings. Raymond Tan is recommended for his know-how in IP litigation, often representing clients in technology and pharmaceutical-related matters.

Boutique tech and IP firm Wong Jin Nee & Teo houses a stellar practice, demonstrating expertise in IP valuations, brand protection measures, international portfolio management and trademark filings. On the litigation side, the team is well versed in pursuing injunction and Anton Piller orders. The group is jointly led by Wong Jin Nee, a specialist in local and international trademark clearance searches and anti-piracy programmes, and Teo Bong Kwang, an expert in litigation concerning patents, industrial designs and copyrights. The firm’s bench strength is further reinforced by the support of Lim Yean Yean, who handles trademark applications, prosecutions and oppositions, and Eugene EE Fu Xiang, who has significant experience in IP disputes at all levels of the Malaysian courts.

Boutique IP practice Aaron Sankar & Co. works across the retail, telecoms and hospitality industries, advising an array of local and international clients, including conglomerates and listed companies. The team routinely handles trademark, patent and copyright-related matters, in addition to IP disputes, filing strategies and domain name protection. Elsewhere, the firm has a strong franchising and licensing offering. Eunice Wei Lynn Chan leads the practice, with extensive experience in trade secrets, the registration of trademarks and designs, and regulatory compliance.

Comprised of practitioners previously at Christopher & Lee Ong, Adnan Sundra & Low has positioned itself as a key player in the IP sphere. Instructed by multinational corporations and conglomerates from the aviation, tech and e-commerce sectors, the firm’s full-service offering includes licensing and franchising and the protection and registration of trade secrets, patents and copyrights, among others. With experience in the design of anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy programmes, the group is under the strong guidance of Sri Sarguna Raj, who recently represented trademark owners in the enforcement of their rights on online e-commerce platforms. Raj is ably supported by Steven Cheok, who has extensive experience dealing with the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office and in handling IP litigation involving media and telecoms matters. Nicole Chong covers disputes relating to industrial designs and trademarks, while Soo An Qi assists with the drafting of key IP provisions in commercial and corporate transactions.

The IP practice at Rahmat Lim & Partners advises on an extensive range of matters, including anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy measures, civil and criminal enforcement relating to trademarks and registered designs, and complex patent litigation in the pharmaceutical and telecoms spheres. On the non-contentious side, the group covers acquisition and protection matters, such as the management of IP portfolios. Recently, the firm has ventured into tech-related IP work, with a focus on generative AI licensing and copyright infringement in the context of AI. ‘Market leader’ Pauline Khor leads the team, frequently acting for multinationals and government-linked corporations on tech-related IP and licensing issues, such as Open-Source Software audits and the creation of IP strategies.

Sought out by a range of global corporations and brands, Raja, Darryl & Loh is well versed in patents, industrial designs, copyrights and trademarks, in addition to assisting clients with the protection of IP rights overseas. Additionally, the group is proficient in managing IP portfolios, advising on audits, tech licensing, and the protection of software contracts. Yvonne Ong oversees the team and demonstrates skill in the registration of IP rights and the formulation of brand strategies.

Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership remains a dominant force in the IP arena, and garners praise for its ‘holistic and forward-thinking approach’. Instructed by leading international brands and corporations, the group has ample experience in the protection and enforcement of copyrights, trademarks, patents, franchising and licensing, often in the media, healthcare and advertising sectors. On the contentious front, the practice is proficient in litigation concerning infringement, domain names, breach of confidence and passing off. Notably, the team regularly coordinates with government authorities to strategise enforcement actions. The ‘eloquent and well-respected‘ Bahari Yeow Tien Hong draws from his decades of experience in assisting clients with IP disputes relating to trademarks and industrial designs. Lim Zhi Jian, who is reputed for his ‘thorough analysis’, frequently represents Fortune 500 companies on matters at the intersection of media and IP, in addition to implementing strategies for the monetisation of IP.

The IP practice at Shook Lin & Bok works across several sectors and is skilled in all aspects of IP protection and enforcement, including patents, industrial designs, trademarks and utility innovations. In addition to managing IP portfolios and handling licensing and franchising matters, the department also develops anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy measures. Recently, the firm has advised on IP issues concerning technology and e-commerce. Managing partner Michael Soo has extensive experience at all levels of Malaysian courts in cases concerning infringement and domain names. Wendy Lee Wan Chieh concentrates on trademark opposition proceedings and the prosecution of trademarks for both local and international clients, and Joseph Yu Shi Yang handles trademark portfolios and various IP disputes.

In the IP space, Azmi & Associates covers a wide range of matters, including trademarks, copyright, industrial designs and patents. In addition to general advisory concerning the registration, prosecution and enforcement of IP rights, the firm also handles IP research and development, and portfolio management. Acting for clients from the tech, pharmaceutical and banking sectors, the practice is co-led by Khairul Fazli Abdul Kadir, who advises on franchising, domain name and trademark protection matters, and Azarith Sofia Aziz, a key contact for cases at the intersection of media, IT, and IP.

Boutique firm Imaduddin & Lew Chambers excels in the IP arena, counting small and medium enterprises, private equity funds and foreign corporations amonts its clients. Core workflows include franchising and domain name disputes, trademark and patent registration and prosecution, and the management of IP portfolios. The team is jointly led by Brian Lew and Imaduddin Suhaimi, who is well versed in work concerning IP and tech procurement, such as licence structuring and software and cloud computing-related IP issues.

At Josephine, L K Chow & Co, the IP offering is wide ranging. The team routinely advises domestic and international clients on enforcement procedures and trademark registrations. Benefitting from strong relationships with local authorities, the group also opposes infringement activities by initiating raid actions and investigations. Recent ventures include handling software license compliance work. The group is co-led by Cyndi Chow Li Kian and Peh Khaik Kew, who is recommended for his expertise in the protection and monetisation of IP, and his experience in IP litigation.

The ‘incredibly professional’ IP team at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is skilled at handling marketing and branding strategies, licenses for software development and e-commerce, and the management of IP portfolios. Working for clients in the luxury fashion, music and healthcare industries, the group frequently advises on patent and utility innovations, and the protection of trademarks, industrial designs and copyright. The 'brilliant’ Chng Keng Lung heads the group and is active on the disputes front, with notable experience in cases concerning breach of confidence and patents, in addition to implementing anti-counterfeiting programmes. Teo Kah Min is a key contact in the practice, often representing governmental bodies in IP litigation.

Under the leadership of Salwah Abdul Shukor, Zain & Co is equipped to provide IP advice in the context of corporate and M&A deals. Often assisting clients who wish to acquire technology companies, the team advises on due diligence matters, IP disputes and the protection and enforcement of industrial designs, copyright, trademarks and patents. Also active in the media, banking and hospitality fields, the practice handles IP disputes, trademark prosecution matters and the implementation of anti-counterfeiting programmes.