Karen Abraham
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 1 : Intellectual Property
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About
Provided by Karen Abraham
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
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Career
Karen has more than 30 years of litigation experience in IP, appearing in the Apex Courts in Malaysia. The Malaysian law journals bear testimony of how she has been instrumental in setting precedent in IP jurisprudence and legal reform thereby establishing and evolving IP infrastructure in Malaysia over 3 decades. Abraham presides as panel member of the domain name disputes and sits on the disciplinary board and IP committee of the Malaysian Bar Council. Abraham is experienced in IT, e-commerce, telecommunications related matters and cyber laws. Abraham works very closely with government authorities safeguarding IP rights for brand owners by carrying out anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting enforcement programmes regularly throughout the country. Abraham was the first Malaysian to sit on the Bureau of AIPPI as the Assistant Secretary General. She is the first woman in Malaysia to hold a position as Board Member of INTA. She also sits on the Council of Asean IPA and is an active Anti Counterfieting committee member of both INTA and MARQUES .
•Chambers Asia-Pacific (2020 -2023) “Band 1” lawyer in Intellectual Property in Malaysia
Professional Memberships
•Malaysian Bar (IP Committee)
•South Australia Bar
•UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
•IBA
•IPBA
•ICC
•AIPPI
•INTA
•MIPA
•Malaysian Mediation Centre Member
•APAA
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Karen Abraham is a pre-eminent lawyer in Malaysia, frequently acting on IP litigation and enforcement for international conglomerates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Karen has excellent knowledge of the law and doesn't hesitate to think out of the box to build a new strategy."
"Karen consistently provides outstanding intellectual property work expeditiously and reaches positive results that assist clients with achieving their business goals."
"Karen has excellent knowledge of the law and doesn't hesitate to think out of the box to build a new strategy."
"Karen consistently provides outstanding intellectual property work expeditiously and reaches positive results that assist clients with achieving their business goals."
Articles, highlights and press releases
16 items provided by Shearn Delamore & Co
Managing IP: Top 250 Women in IP
Shearn Delamore & Co. is proud to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, has been recognised as one of the Top 250 Women in IP (a global list covering 30 jurisdictions) by Managing IP 2022. She was 1 of 2 Malaysians to receive such recognition.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates August 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for August 2022.
Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been awarded the Malaysia Contentious Firm of the Year by Managing IP.
WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been ranked Gold Tier yet again in the Intellectual Property practice by the WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2022.
2022 Global Law Experts Annual Awards: Intellectual Property Advisory Expert of the Year in Malaysia
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham has been selected as the exclusive winner for Intellectual Property Advisory Expert of the Year in Malaysia by the 2022 Global Law Experts Annual Awards.
Webinar: How to Protect and Promote Your Culture — Copyright
Our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, will be speaking at a webinar titled “How to Protect and Promote Your Culture - Copyright” organised by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) on 16 February 2022 (Wednesday)at 1:00PM - 2:30PM Geneva time.
Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions in the ASEAN Region
We are pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, will kick off the new year with the first event of 2022 centered on Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions in the ASEAN Region.
WTR Global Leaders 2021: Private Practice
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that two of our partners from the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham (Head) and Indran Shanmuganathan, have been recognised by the World Trademark Review (“WTR”) in the 2021 WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice.
Expert Guides 2021: Women in Business Law
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that seven of our partners have been recognised in the 2021 edition of Expert Guides: Women in Business Law in their respective fields of practices.
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that our Intellectual Property practice group continues to be ranked as a Tier 1 Firm by Asia IP.
Leaders in Law - 2021 Global Awards
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham has been chosen as the exclusive winner for Intellectual Property Expert of the Year in Malaysia by the Leaders in Law 2021 Global Awards.
Doing Business in ASEAN: Why Malaysia Should Be Your Choice
You are invited to join this webinar entitled “Doing Business in ASEAN: Why Malaysia Should Be Your Choice” on 2nd December 2021, Thursday at 4:00pm (Malaysian time).
Virtual Roundtable: Join AIPPI Café 31 for Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and More
The floor will be open to all attendees where everyone can share their insights and experiences with Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Traditional Cultural Expressions.
Webinar: Online Intellectual Property Threats and Best Practices Amid Covid-19 and Beyond
We are pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, will be moderating and speaking at this webinar presented by Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) on 22 October 2021 (Friday) at 4.00pm MY Time.
Asia IP Experts 2021 – Malaysia
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that five of our Intellectual Property partners have been recognised as Asia IP Experts 2021 in Malaysia by Asia IP.
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that nine of our partners have been recognised as Global Leaders and National Leaders (Southeast Asia) by Who’s Who Legal 2021.
Managing IP: Top 250 Women in IP
Shearn Delamore & Co. is proud to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, has been recognised as one of the Top 250 Women in IP (a global list covering 30 jurisdictions) by Managing IP 2022. She was 1 of 2 Malaysians to receive such recognition.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates August 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for August 2022.
Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been awarded the Malaysia Contentious Firm of the Year by Managing IP.
WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been ranked Gold Tier yet again in the Intellectual Property practice by the WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2022.
2022 Global Law Experts Annual Awards: Intellectual Property Advisory Expert of the Year in Malaysia
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham has been selected as the exclusive winner for Intellectual Property Advisory Expert of the Year in Malaysia by the 2022 Global Law Experts Annual Awards.
Webinar: How to Protect and Promote Your Culture — Copyright
Our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, will be speaking at a webinar titled “How to Protect and Promote Your Culture - Copyright” organised by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) on 16 February 2022 (Wednesday)at 1:00PM - 2:30PM Geneva time.
Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions in the ASEAN Region
We are pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, will kick off the new year with the first event of 2022 centered on Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions in the ASEAN Region.
WTR Global Leaders 2021: Private Practice
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that two of our partners from the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham (Head) and Indran Shanmuganathan, have been recognised by the World Trademark Review (“WTR”) in the 2021 WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice.
Expert Guides 2021: Women in Business Law
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that seven of our partners have been recognised in the 2021 edition of Expert Guides: Women in Business Law in their respective fields of practices.
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that our Intellectual Property practice group continues to be ranked as a Tier 1 Firm by Asia IP.
Leaders in Law - 2021 Global Awards
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham has been chosen as the exclusive winner for Intellectual Property Expert of the Year in Malaysia by the Leaders in Law 2021 Global Awards.
Doing Business in ASEAN: Why Malaysia Should Be Your Choice
You are invited to join this webinar entitled “Doing Business in ASEAN: Why Malaysia Should Be Your Choice” on 2nd December 2021, Thursday at 4:00pm (Malaysian time).
Virtual Roundtable: Join AIPPI Café 31 for Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and More
The floor will be open to all attendees where everyone can share their insights and experiences with Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Traditional Cultural Expressions.
Webinar: Online Intellectual Property Threats and Best Practices Amid Covid-19 and Beyond
We are pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, will be moderating and speaking at this webinar presented by Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) on 22 October 2021 (Friday) at 4.00pm MY Time.
Asia IP Experts 2021 – Malaysia
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that five of our Intellectual Property partners have been recognised as Asia IP Experts 2021 in Malaysia by Asia IP.
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that nine of our partners have been recognised as Global Leaders and National Leaders (Southeast Asia) by Who’s Who Legal 2021.
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