The IP practice at Shook Lin & Bok works across several sectors and is skilled in all aspects of IP protection and enforcement, including patents, industrial designs, trademarks and utility innovations. In addition to managing IP portfolios and handling licensing and franchising matters, the department also develops anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy measures. Recently, the firm has advised on IP issues concerning technology and e-commerce. Managing partner Michael Soo has extensive experience at all levels of Malaysian courts in cases concerning infringement and domain names. Wendy Lee Wan Chieh concentrates on trademark opposition proceedings and the prosecution of trademarks for both local and international clients, and Joseph Yu Shi Yang handles trademark portfolios and various IP disputes.
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‘Shook Lin & Bok's professional service is a-cut-above compared to the other external counsels we engage.'
‘Special credits to Ms. Wendy Lee - she is easy to approach, quick in responding to our queries, and always goes the extra mile. I can feel her enthusiasm when providing legal services to us. She always provides practical solutions and is prompt in responding to us. Due to her capability, extensive knowledge and experience especially on trademark related matters, we have entrusted a large volume of our IP portfolio to Wendy.'
Key clients
- Bayerische Motoren Werke and the BMW Group of Companies
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- Colgate-Palmolive Company
- Hershey Group of Companies
- YTL Group of Companies
- Fraser and Neave, Limited
- United Detergent Industries
- Thompson Reuters
- Public Bank Berhad
- J Choo Limited
- UNZA International Limited
- Lee Kum Kee Company Limited
- Summit (M) Sdn Bhd
- Hotel Equatorial Sdn Bhd
- Elite Gold Ltd
- Authentic Brands Group, Inc
- Stanley Black & Decker
- ZTE Corporation
- YL Brands Sdn Bhd and Yee Lee Corporation Bhd
- UEM Edgenta Bhd
- Sika AG
Work highlights
- Representing Sims Capital in an action for the expungement of its registered trademark which was instituted by Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group).
- Representing Public Bank in defending against an application for the partial expungement and variation of the specification of services under the Trademarks Act 2019.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Joseph Yu Shi Yang
Shook Lin & BokPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Soo