Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 1
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(603) 2027 2727About
Provided by Shearn Delamore & Co
We provide advisory services to clients on network facilities, services and licensing. Our expertise includes drafting and advising on contracts for implementation of telecommunication links, ensuring compliance and advising on provisions on service agreements.
We steer clients through a broad range of IP issues from prosecution, enforcement, litigation to commercialisation. We act for many leading brands across many industries and have the ability to manage large IP portfolios.
Our lawyers have a good rapport with enforcement government agencies as we work closely with them. We conduct regular market surveys and raids on counterfeit products for numerous luxury brands.
We assist clients with online market monitoring and enforcing IP rights by having the infringing listings being removed from the Internet through coordination with various parties including the authorities and online marketplace providers.
Our team is boosted by members with degrees in law and science and technical executives. Hence, we are able to handle patent drafting and prosecution and issue patentability, infringement and invalidity opinions.
On IP litigation front, we regularly represent multinationals hailing from various diverse industries and pharmaceutical companies and are invariably involved in complex precedent-setting cases. Notably is our recent achievement in the Federal Court patent case of Merck Sharp & Dohme where we were successful in overturning the apex Court’s very own previous decision.
Chambers Review
The pre-eminent team of lawyers at Shearn Delamore & Co is especially skilled in IP litigation in Malaysia. Its deep bench of practitioners handles a full range of patent, copyright, trade mark and industrial design matters, including prosecution, anti-counterfeiting and litigation. The firm assists global brands and Malaysian corporates from a wide range of sectors, including the food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and retail industries.
Work Highlights
- Shearn Delamore represented Malaysia Airlines and Flyfirefly in a trademark infringement and passing off claim against AirAsia Com Travel before the High Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have the legal and technical expertise combined, making them top-tier in providing their service. They're accessible and approachable and hence provide swift and prompt responses."
"They are able to meet our expectations by providing on-time and accurate consultations even on complex matters. They are very helpful, reliable and resourceful as well."
"They have the legal and technical expertise combined, making them top-tier in providing their service. They're accessible and approachable and hence provide swift and prompt responses."
"They are able to meet our expectations by providing on-time and accurate consultations even on complex matters. They are very helpful, reliable and resourceful as well."
Notable Practitioners
Indran Shanmuganathan is a leading litigator in Malaysia, with experience working on a number of patent and trade mark infringement cases for major companies.
"The advice is always exemplary, especially because the level of comprehension is beyond that of the opinion sought. He provides answers we didn't even realise we had questions about."
"Indran is a pleasant lawyer to work with who has a depth of knowledge and experience dealing with IP matters."
Karen Abraham is a pre-eminent lawyer in Malaysia, frequently acting on IP litigation and enforcement for international conglomerates.
"Karen is very practical and responsive and has a very holistic approach. You are able to feel her energy."
"She is really powerful and is well connected in the IP world, not just in Malaysia, but also in the region. She thinks outside-the-box and provides good recommendations."
Michelle Loi is a partner in Kuala Lumpur who is especially active on copyright and trade mark litigation, alongside prosecution work.
"She gives a detailed explanation of the impact and consequences, which is important for us to make a decision."
Timothy Siaw is an experienced lawyer who handles the entire suite of IP work in the Malaysian market, with particular emphasis on patent protection, as well as trade mark infringement.
"Timothy is very well versed in all areas relating to IP. He is always ready to provide a very thorough and clear explanation to queries."
Jyeshta Mahendran is highly active in Malaysia's IP market, often advising clients on trade mark filing and litigation. Her sectors of expertise include TMT and manufacturing.
"Her experience is evident in providing prompt and sound advice in dealing with an array of IP matters."
"Jyestha is highly reliable and prompt. The type of counsel you need on your side."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shearn Delamore & Co
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Shearn Delamore & Co
Janet Toh
Jyeshta Mahendran
Head of Department
Michelle Loi