Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 2
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+603 2031 1788About
Provided by Shook Lin & Bok
IP protection and portfolio management
Well versed in all aspects of IP protection and enforcement, a dedicated and experienced team of practitioners and executives regularly assists both local and international clients in the filing and prosecution of all forms of intellectual property rights including:-
· Trade / service marks
· Patents
· Utility innovations
· Industrial designs
· Voluntary notifications of copyright
Enforcement of IP rights
Our practice encompasses, amongst others, administrative and legal proceedings concerning anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy measures, legal proceedings involving urgent interlocutory applications for injunctions, Anton Piller orders and criminal seizure actions. Our practitioners regularly appear before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court for various IP related disputes and have managed to secure several landmark decisions in the area of IP.
IP licensing and contracts
Our practitioners regularly review and advise on documentation relating to the licensing and exploitation of IP and industrial property rights such as licensing and joint venture arrangements, transfer of ownership and various aspects of IP due diligence.
Information technology
Our lawyers advise on legal issues relating to e-commerce, issues relating to licensing, and exploitation and compliance thereof, of intellectual property rights in the context of the information technology legal framework.
Chambers Review
The experienced and well-respected team of IP lawyers at Shook Lin & Bok is particularly well-versed in copyright and trade mark litigation in Malaysia. The team frequently runs infringement, opposition and passing-off cases. The firm regularly assists domestic and international clients from a variety of sectors, including banking, manufacturing and retail.
Work Highlights
- Shook Lin & Bok defended Sims Capital from an action for the expungement of its registered mark brought by Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is fully equipped with the required knowledge of the Patent Act in Malaysia, as well as good experiences to draw from when advising and handling cases."
"SLB has a team that is well-versed in IP-related legal matters. We can entrust our work to them."
"The team is fully equipped with the required knowledge of the Patent Act in Malaysia, as well as good experiences to draw from when advising and handling cases."
"SLB has a team that is well-versed in IP-related legal matters. We can entrust our work to them."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Soo is a leading IP litigator in Malaysia, including patent, trade mark and copyright infringement disputes. He also handles IP advisory matters, as well as enforcement.
Wendy Lee Wan Chieh provides advice on passing off, infringement, and enforcement actions, especially in trademark and patent areas. In addition to litigation, she also handles due diligence and IP contractual agreements.
"She is friendly, helpful and extremely responsive to our queries. She is well-versed in IP laws both in Malaysia and foreign jurisdictions."
"She gives very practical advice, prioritising the client's commercial position."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shook Lin & Bok
Malaysia