Established in 2025 by former Skrine partner Khoo Guan Huat, Khoo Chambers stands out for its expertise in contentious IP matters.

Cheang & Ariff advises on the full range of IP matters in Malaysia, including trade mark portfolio management, registration of patents, industrial designs and copyrights, as well as enforcement and litigation of IP rights. The team advises both domestic and multinational corporations, with a client base spanning pharmaceuticals, technology, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), fashion, cosmetics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Practice head Cindy Goh Joo Seong is a reputed litigator, most commonly seen acting in cross-border IP disputes.

Leveraging its origin as a boutique IP-technology firm, LAW Partnership has harnessed a strong reputation for both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The group provides a full suite of services covering prosecution, advisory work, patent drafting, enforcement and litigation, with an international client base spanning technology, healthcare, retail and engineering. The practice is jointly led by Brian Law, who is particularly well-versed in the entertainment, media and communications sectors; and Suaran Singh Sidhu, who is noted for his IP litigation expertise. Chen Yun Jin is a key name for IP enforcement matters, while Nur Aliya Syaffa Binti Johari stands our for her experience in trade mark protection issues.

LindaWang Su & Boo (a member of ZICO IP) fields a specialist IP team, offering expertise in prosecution, registration, enforcement, litigation, transactional and regulatory matters. The team’s client base covers a broad spectrum of industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, consumer products, food and beverage, luxury goods, telecoms, renewable energy, and financial services. The practice is helmed by Linda Wang, who brings a wealth of knowledge in IP litigation, as well as in anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting programmes. Other standout features of the team include Siew Ling Su, who is skilled in licensing, franchising, and regulatory matters; Boo Seng Ong, who excels in IP disputes; and Amos Khaw, who is well versed in the luxury goods, alcoholic beverages and consumer goods sectors.

Shearn Delamore & Co houses a comprehensive IP practice, with capabilities spanning trade marks, patents, industrial designs, and copyright, as well as enforcement, litigation, and regulatory matters. Enforcement remains a cornerstone of the practice, with the firm frequently coordinating raids with government authorities on counterfeit goods across industries from luxury fashion to construction materials. At the head of the practice is Karen Abraham, who specialises in anti-piracy, anti-counterfeiting and brand protection strategies. Indran Shanmuganathan advises on trade mark, copyright and patent litigation, while Timothy Siaw is an expert in patent matters concerning the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sectors. Jyeshta Mahendran‘s broad practice covers transactional, prosecution, advisory and regulatory IP work.

Highlighted for its ‘robust IP filing and litigation practice’, Tay & Partners provides the full spectrum of IP services, acting for multinational corporations, local conglomerates, statutory bodies, and international clients across industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, multimedia, telecoms, e-commerce, food and beverage, and consumer goods. Lin Li Lee oversees the group and frequently advises on infringement and IP protection strategies. Kim Poh Ng is skilled in matters involving breaches of confidentiality, domain name disputes and franchising. Chong Kah Yee shines in IP prosecution and portfolio management, while Lim Jing Xian specialises in matters concerning the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, hospitality, automotive and technology sectors.

Wong & Partners is recognised for its expertise in patent prosecution under both local and international treaties, as well as in freedom-to-operate searches, patentability assessments, non-infringement opinions, and due diligence exercises. The team also enjoys a strong reputation in IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting matters, regularly working alongside enforcement bodies on cross-border initiatives and delivering integrated online and offline protection solutions. Kherk Ying Chew heads up the group and boasts a wealth of knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Raymond Tan is particularly active in IP litigation and enforcement matters.

Wong Jin Nee & Teo is a boutique firm specialising in IP and technology, with a strong reputation for handling the full lifecycle of IP rights, from clearance and portfolio management through to enforcement, litigation, and commercialisation. The firm is particularly active in trade mark prosecution and portfolio management, where it coordinates worldwide filings and oppositions for domestic and international clients. The team is led by both Wong Jin Nee, who excels in an array of trade mark work, and Teo Bong Kwang, who is particularly skilled in IP litigation and patent matters. Lim Yean Yean specialises in trade mark, copyright, and industrial designs work, while Eugene EE Fu Xiang shines in IP enforcement actions.

The practice at Rahmat Lim & Partners advises on the full spectrum of IP rights, from creation and protection to commercialisation and enforcement, with increasing strength in the technology-driven space. The team focuses on emerging issues around generative AI, digital transformation, software licensing, open-source compliance, cloud computing, and complex tech transactions, while continuing to cover traditional prosecution, enforcement, and portfolio management work. Pauline Khor spearheads the practice and is noted for her experience in copyright, trade mark and patent litigation.

Raja, Darryl & Loh‘s IP department is recognised for its depth of expertise in the protection, enforcement, commercialisation, and management of IP rights. The practice advises on joint ventures, technology transfer and licensing, software contracts, IP audits, and policy development. The team also manages a substantial portfolio of routine IP registrations across trade marks, patents, and designs. The group is led by Yvonne Ong, whose skillset covers brand strategising, IP policies, enforcement actions and IP litigation.

Offering end-to-end expertise across the full spectrum of IP rights, Skrine is active in a wide range of IP matters, from portfolio management and licensing to enforcement and litigation. Practice head Charmayne Ong is a key contact for clients operating in the technology and telecoms sectors, often advising on the registration of trade marks, copyrights, industrial designs and patents. Other standout practitioners include Kuek Pei Yee and Joshua Teoh, both of whom focus on IP disputes; Teh Hong Koon, who handles IP registration and prosecution work; Leela Devi Baskaran, a name to note for non-contentious matters; and Melissa Long, who is particularly active in mandates concerning the life sciences, food and consumer products spaces. Former co-head Khoo Guan Huat departed in December 2024, while Hemalatha Parasa Ramulu left in April 2025.

 

Imaduddin & Lew Chambers is a boutique firm with notable strengths in IP and technology matters, complemented by additional sector-specific expertise across media and telecoms, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, and experience in advisory and contentious matters. Founding partners Imaduddin Suhaimi and Brian Lew jointly lead the practice. Shaimi excels in matters concerning the intersection of law and biotechnology, notably patent prosecution, trade mark registration and license structuring.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill advises on the full spectrum of IP matters, with notable strength in disputes alongside portfolio management and commercialisation matters. The team acts for major domestic and international clients in copyright, trade mark, and breach of confidence litigation, while also managing regional IP rights portfolios. Practice head Chng Keng Lung is highly experienced in disputes involving patents, trade marks, copyrights and breaches of confidence. Irene Wong Oi Ling offers key support in Ip advisory, contentious, prosecution and compliance matters. Teo Kah Min left the firm in May 2025.

 

Devoted to IP law, boutique firm mirandah asia (malaysia) sdn bhd handles the full spectrum of IP work, most notably trade mark and patent prosecution matters for multinational and local clients. The team is also active in pre-filing clearance, freedom to operate searches, maintenance and enforcement matters. Patrick Mirandah, Hanisah Johari and Neoh Eng Kim form the capable trio responsible for overseeing the department.

Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership handles both contentious and non-contentious IP mandates, demonstrating particular strength in matters involving infringement, passing off, domain names, breach of confidence, and rectification and invalidation proceedings. The team also assists clients with the registration and protection of trade marks, patents, industrial designs, and copyrights, alongside branding strategies, portfolio management, and the commercial exploitation of IP rights. The team is led by a capable trio: Michael Soo Chow Ming, former practice head of the Shook Lin & Bok IP team, who joined the firm in February 2025; Bahari Yeow Tien Hong, who is lauded for his ‘remarkable depth of knowledge and expertise’ across all areas of IP; and Lim Zhi Jian, the go-to for implementing strategies for monetising IP.

The IP group at Shook Lin & Bok is highly experienced in the protection, management and enforcement of the full range of rights, including trade and service marks, patents, utility innovations, industrial designs and copyright. Tan Gian Chung leads the practice, which includes standout practitioners Wendy Lee Wan Chieh, a name to note for trade marks, patents and industrial designs prosecution and litigation, and Joseph Yu Shi Yang, who stands out for his knowledge of trade mark matters. Former practice head Michael Soo left the firm in February 2025.

Zain & Co’s IP team benefits from strong synergies with the firm’s corporate and M&A practice. Its work covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, including trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and patents, as well as prosecution, franchising, licensing, and regulatory issues. Salwah Abdul Shukor heads up the team and is noted for her work in non-contentious IP matters.