Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 1
About
Provided by Skrine
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.
Chambers Review
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. Clients include Nuctech, Pirelli and Dart Industries.
Work Highlights
- Skrine acted for Nokia Technology on patent infringement litigation against the local importer and distributor for Vivo in Malaysia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have done very well in covering all aspects of our query, so much so that we did not have any further questions and were very happy with the work done. They are very knowledgeable and it was a quick turnaround."
"They have done very well in covering all aspects of our query, so much so that we did not have any further questions and were very happy with the work done. They are very knowledgeable and it was a quick turnaround."
Notable Practitioners
Khoo Guan Huat is a renowned IP lawyer in Kuala Lumpur who frequently represents clients in trade mark, patent and copyright infringement cases and advises on enforcement matters.
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.
Kuek Pei Yee is a litigator in Kuala Lumpur with a solid reputation, frequently acting on patent and trade mark infringement cases.
"Pei Yee is on top of the issues."
Hemalatha Parasa Ramulu handles IP litigation in Malaysia, with experience advising companies in the healthcare and manufacturing spaces.
Ranked Lawyers at
Skrine
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Skrine
Alyshea Low
Head of Department
Hemalatha Ramulu
Hong Koon Teh
Jillian Chia
Joshua Teoh
Leela Baskaran
Melissa Long
Natalie Lim
Industries
Provided by Skrine
Branding, Franchising and Licensing
Entertainment, Gaming and Media
IP Litigation and Enforcement
IP Registration and Prosecution
Privacy and Data Protection
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)