Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 4
About
Provided by Tay & Partners
Intellectual Property
We offer comprehensive services to cover the needs of intellectual property and technology owners. We take on the work and responsibilities entrusted to us with full commitment backed by in-depth knowledge and specialised skills honed from years of experience practising in this field. We also do franchising; assist international franchisors on Malaysian franchise regulatory compliance and assist them their registration and approval to grant franchises in Malaysia. We also provide advice to potential franchisees on their rights when negotiating a franchise agreement.
Our Areas of Practice
- Patent, Industrial Design and Trade Mark Prosecution and Registration
- Copyright Protection
- Enforcement
- Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Transactional Intellectual Property
- Franchising
Chambers Review
Tay & Partners has a comprehensive IP law offering in Malaysia, routinely assisting clients with patent and trade mark registration and brand protection. The team additionally handles litigation. The firm acts for a range of international and Malaysian clients from numerous sectors, including food and beverages, TMT, life sciences and manufacturing.
Work Highlights
- Tay & Partners advised Pernod Ricard Group on registering its numerous trademarks and brands on Basket of Brands, an anti-counterfeiting and trademark recordal system administered by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is responsive, and its responses are profound in terms of legal analysis."
"A good team with broad knowledge about intellectual properties, in particular trademarks, where they are able to advise clients on the appropriate steps and measures to protect their interests."
"The team is responsive, and its responses are profound in terms of legal analysis."
"A good team with broad knowledge about intellectual properties, in particular trademarks, where they are able to advise clients on the appropriate steps and measures to protect their interests."
Notable Practitioners
Ng Kim Poh has a broad practice for IP legal matters. He frequently represents clients in trade mark, copyright and patent litigation in Malaysia, as well as advising on IP registration.
"He is a very knowledgeable person in the IP industry in Malaysia. He is always supportive of clients and always committed to providing practical solutions."
"He is prompt, accurate and proactive."
Lee Lin Li is head of the IP department at Tay & Partners. She regularly acts on infringement disputes relating to patents and trade marks. She also manages IP portfolios for notable corporations.
"Her diligence and meticulous approach to case management have significantly benefited our interactions, ensuring thorough and effective legal solutions."
"Lin Li understands the franchise business environment very well in Malaysia."
Ranked Lawyers at
Tay & Partners
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Tay & Partners
Clients
Provided by Tay & Partners
AccorHotels / Accor Asia Pacific
Banyan Tree Holdings Limited
Beijing DIDI Infinity Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Kao Corporation
Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
O3b Networks, USA
Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PROTON)
Proton Holdings Berhad
Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C
Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad
UEM Sunrise Berhad
Visa Worldwide Pte. Limited
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Industries
Provided by Tay & Partners
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Travel & Leisure