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 franchise agreements and disclosure documents, registration of franchise and liaising with the Franchise Development Division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumerism. She is experienced in IT and E-Commerce matters including advising on Cyberlaws and communication and multimedia issues as well as reviewing and advising on outsourcing agreements, software license and maintenance agreements, service level agreements and related matters. 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

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