Timothy Siaw

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Technology, Media & Telco

Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws

Career

Patents, Life Sciences, Intellectual Property, TMT and Data Protection & Cybersecurity. Tim has degrees in science and law from Monash University, Australia. He is a registered patent agent and has been admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia (non-practising) and as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaysia. Tim has been practicing in all areas of IP and Technology laws (both contentious and transactional) for nearly 30 years.

Professional Memberships

Intellectual Property

• International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI) – Country Delegate (Alt), International Patent Matters Committee

• International Trademark Association (INTA) – Right of Publicity, Digital Asia, Parallel Import, Internet, Emerging Issues and many other past Committees

• Asian Patent Attorneys Association – Member

• International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) – Member

TMT

• International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) – Cybercrime, Data Protection and Interactive Entertainment Committees

• Licensing Executives Society Malaysia – Member

Publications

Intellectual Property

• Trademark Country Guide – Malaysia (INTA, 2014–2024)

• Atkin’s Court Forms Malaysia – Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Industrial Designs

• LexisNexis Annotations to Malaysian IP Laws

• Malaysian Precedents & Forms for Patents, Trademark, Copyright and Industrial Designs

• Chambers Guide to Patent Litigation – Malaysia

• Patent Litigation – The European Lawyer Reference

• International Comparative Legal Guide to Patents – Malaysia

TMT

• International Comparative Legal Guide to Fintech (2017–2025)

• International Comparative Legal Guide – Cybersecurity 2025

• International Comparative Legal Guide – Telecoms, Media and Internet

• Asia Video Industry Association Policies in Asia (2015–2025)

Life Sciences

• Chambers Global Guide – Life Sciences

• Thomson Reuters Practical Law Global – IP Protection for Pharmaceuticals (Malaysia)

Languages Spoken

English, Malay

Experience

Intellectual Property

Timothy has a distinguished record of filing and prosecuting thousands of patent applications across diverse industries, with a particular focus on pharmaceuticals and life sciences since 1992. He had litigated Standard Essential Patent(s) and advised pharmaceutical patent owners on the issuance of compulsory government use licences of their patents. Timothy was a past lecturer for the Malaysian Patent Agent Examination Board and his areas of practice include:

Patent Litigation & Strategy

• Acting as lead counsel in patent infringement/invalidation and declaration of non-infringement court proceedings up to the appellate courts.

• Rendering freedom-to-operate and infringement opinions.

• Developing non-infringement or invalidity positions and legal challenges.

• Conducting patentability searches, drafting and filing patent applications for universities and research centres.

Trademark & Brand Protection

• Managing global trademark portfolios for Fortune 500 companies spanning 120+ jurisdictions.

• Implementing cohesive IP strategies to streamline operations, reduce costs and mitigate risks in global markets.

• Offering strategic advice on brand development, licensing, and enforcement.

• Litigating trademark infringement, trademark cancellation and passing-off cases.

• Tackling online/offline infringement and combatting counterfeiting through coordinated actions, including raids and customs interventions.

Copyright & Industrial Design

• Enforcing copyright in design drawings up to Malaysia’s Federal Court.

• Advising on the interplay of copyright and other IP protection, particularly in technology, gaming, media, and entertainment.

• Advising on industrial designs and copyright protection and securing international registrations via the Hague Agreement.

Trade Secrets & Breach of Confidence

• Drafting confidentiality agreements and representing clients in misappropriation and breach of confidence cases.

• Assisting businesses safeguard their proprietary information.

Corporate IP & Due Diligence

• Collaborating with R&D teams to align IP strategies with business goals.

• Advising on and conducted detailed IP due diligence for M&A transactions, investment opportunities, and licensing deals.

• Structuring and negotiating IP licensing agreements that align with business goals.

• Advising on and drafting franchise agreements.

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Technology, Media, and Telecommunications

Timothy is a trusted advisor on legal and regulatory issues concerning emerging technologies -including artificial intelligence, data privacy, and cybersecurity.

Technology and IT Agreements

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IT service agreements, software development and licensing, cloud computing contracts, and technology transfer and outsourcing arrangements.

• Advising, negotiating and drafting managed services agreements including master service agreements (MSAs) and service-level agreements (SLAs) to align with business objectives.

• Advising on intellectual property rights, indemnities, and liability clauses in technology transactions.

Data Protection and Security

• Providing strategic guidance on compliance with Malaysian and global and regional privacy laws and frameworks.

• Assisting organisations in developing privacy policies, data-sharing agreements, and governance frameworks.

• Advising on cybersecurity risk management, incident response protocols, and regulatory reporting obligations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Advising on the legal implications of developing, deploying, and using AI systems, including algorithmic accountability and transparency.

• Assisting clients on AI-related intellectual property issues, data ethics, and regulatory compliance.

• Advising on emerging AI laws, regulations and standards, offering proactive advice to mitigate risks.

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Healthcare and Life Sciences

With a technical background in biochemistry, Timothy has a deep understanding of the complex regulatory landscape and unique challenges faced by life sciences companies. He provides strategic legal counsel to clients operating in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and healthcare sectors. His areas of practice include:

Clinical Trials

Advising on legal and regulatory aspects of clinical trial design, management, and compliance, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and ethical guidelines.

Data Exclusivity

Advising on laws and policies related to data protection for innovative drugs, helping clients navigate exclusivity periods to safeguard intellectual property.

Regulatory Compliance

Guiding clients through complex regulations governing the importation, manufacturing, labelling, marketing and sale of foods, drugs, pesticides and medical devices.

Agreements

Advising and drafting of contract manufacturing, technical quality, equipment supply and related agreements.

Education

Awards