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Skrine

Intellectual Property

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Skrine

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About

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Skrine is recognised as a pioneer in the Intellectual Property practice in Malaysia. We have been consistently ranked as a leading practice by Managing Intellectual Property, Chambers Asia-Pacific and the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific.

Clients report that our service is "very efficient and proactive” (Chambers Asia-Pacific). Another source enthuses: "They have distinguished themselves with excellent service" (Chambers Asia-Pacific).

Charmayne Ong leads this practice which has been described as a “towering presence on the Malaysian IP landscape” (IAM Patent 1000). Khoo Guan Huat, our senior counsel in IP, has been described as “an outstanding lawyer who really builds up client confidence” (IAM Patent 1000) having secured landmark decisions shaping the development of IP laws in Malaysia.

Our IP team advises clients in protecting, licensing and enforcing their IP rights, whether in the form of patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, trade secrets or know-how. We act for clients in trademark infringement and passing-off claims as well as in patent, design and copyright litigation.

 The practice has a wide range of clients in all areas of commercial and industrial activity which includes pharmaceutical, luxury goods, technology & telecommunications, international airlines and manufacturers of industrial and consumer products.

Industries (6)

  • IP Litigation and Enforcement
  • IP Registration and Prosecution
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
  • Branding, Franchising and Licensing
  • Entertainment, Gaming and Media
  • Privacy and Data Protection

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Malaysia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Skrine's leading IP law department offers the full range of litigation and advisory services to major local and multinational clients in the Malaysian market. The firm is regularly entrusted with high profile litigation, particularly concerning trade mark, patent and copyright infringements. The team also advises on anti-counterfeiting and enforcement measures and handles IP portfolios for leading global clients, as well as extensive expertise in prosecution work. Skrine represents clients in sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and technology.

Work Highlights

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  • Skrine acted for Ocado Innovation, a part of the Ocado Group, an UK-based online grocery technology company, which was a plaintiff in a patent infringement suit in the Kuala Lumpur High Court against PingSpace and Pentamaster.

Strengths

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  • Skrine is knowledgeable, reliable and efficient.

    Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Their ability to look into an issue from different perspectives and provide practical advice distinguishes them.

    Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Charmayne Ong
    Band 3Charmayne Ong

    Charmayne Ong

    Charmayne Ong has a strong market reputation for advisory work in Malaysia, particularly managing registrations of patents, trade marks and copyrights. She offers in-depth sectoral expertise in TMT and also handles work in other sectors.
  • Band 3Pei Yee Kuek
    Band 3Pei Yee Kuek

    Pei Yee Kuek

    Kuek Pei Yee is a litigator in Kuala Lumpur with a solid reputation, frequently acting on patent and trade mark infringement cases.
  • Up and ComingMelissa Long
    Up and ComingMelissa Long

    Melissa Long

    Melissa Long is a partner at Skrine. She has a growing reputation for her strengths in the intellectual property space, and she has experience advising clients on issues such as copyright enforcement claims and passing off. She has particular expertise representing well-known names in IP disputes.

    • Melissa is approachable and responsive.

      Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Skrine (3)

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