Skrine

IP Registration and Prosecution Branding, Franchising and Licensing Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Partner.

Leela practices in the areas of registration of trademarks and general advisory work relating to the various forms of IP rights including trademarks, copyright, industrial design rights and patents. She also has experience in all areas of intellectual property transactional work including advising on and drafting of licensing agreements, research and development agreements, commercialization agreements, collaboration agreements, assignment and transfer of intellectual property, distribution agreements, contract manufacturing, technology transfer, etc.

Leela handles all aspects of franchising including advising on structuring the business to suit requirements under the law in Malaysia, reviewing of transaction agreements and disclosure documents, registration of franchise and liaising with the Franchise Development and Direct Selling Division under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (to move under Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development). Her experience also includes advising on labelling, consumer protection, data protection, privacy, and competition issues.

English and Malay.

Professional Affiliations:

Former President, Licensing Executives Society of Malaysia Member, Malaysian Intellectual Property Association Member, Intellectual Property Committee of Malaysian Bar Member of the Malaysian Franchise Association Member of the International Franchising Committee of the International Bar Association.

Patent Agent Trade Mark Agent Franchise Consultant Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (1997) Certificate in Legal Practice (1996) LL.B (Hons), University of London (1995)