Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 4
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Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Our dynamic Intellectual Property Practice advises on a broad range of IP matters — from registration and transactions to dispute resolution and enforcement.
With clients spanning various industries such as automobile, defence, fashion, hospitality, financial services, FMCG, healthcare, IT, sports and telecommunications, we are equipped with real industry insight to support clients in navigating IP challenges. Going beyond traditional IP advisory, we are an active partner in our clients’ branding strategies to enhance the management, protection, commercial exploitation, and enforcement of their IP rights.
Consistently recognised by prestigious industry publications like The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Chambers Asia Pacific, we offer strategic commercial advice, and also take an innovative approach in devising cost-effective legal solutions for clients.
Chambers Review
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill handles a broad range of IP contentious and advisory legal matters in Malaysia. The practice's diverse coverage spans trade mark, patent, copyright and design matters, including litigation and prosecution, as well as franchising agreements and brand protection. The firm's clientele includes leading domestic and international names in the TMT, consumer goods, manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Clients include RedRecords and Sunway.
Work Highlights
- Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill acted for RedRecords on the defence of a copyright infringement claim made by an artist with whom it had signed an exclusive artist agreement. The client also filed a counterclaim for multiple breaches of the exclusive artist agreement and guarantee agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I always feel very comfortable with the team, since they have a perfect blend of youth and experience. They are extremely thorough in their research and always respond to any queries I may have."
"They are very committed and responsive. They have always given more than what we expected."
"I always feel very comfortable with the team, since they have a perfect blend of youth and experience. They are extremely thorough in their research and always respond to any queries I may have."
"They are very committed and responsive. They have always given more than what we expected."
Notable Practitioners
Chng Keng Lung is an up-and-coming partner who leads the firm's IP practice. He frequently manages clients' IP portfolios as well as representing them on various trade mark and copyright disputes.
"Chng Keng Lung is a pleasure to deal with from both a professional and personal level."
"He consistently demonstrates strong leadership and always ensures that his team provides a timely response and gives assistance beyond our needs. He is excellent with communication skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Malaysia
Industries
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Automotive
Banking & Finance
Construction
Consumer & Retail
Energy
Fashion
Food and Beverage
Healthcare
Hospitality
Insurance
Islamic FInance
Media
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Real Estate
Telecommunications