IP Expert

Overview

Zhi Jian Lim advises on the protection, management and monetization of IP rights for his clients, which include Fortune 500 companies, publicly listed companies, government-linked companies and tech start-ups. He has carved a name for handling complex and contentious litigation matters with a specialization in intellectual property law.

Jian is recognized as a “Recognised Practitioner” by Chambers Asia Pacific and ranked as a “Next Generation Lawyer” by Legal 500. He is also named as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” by Chambers Asia Pacific and “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation. He also has the distinction of being one of two Malaysians listed in ALB’s 40 under 40, and one of the 15 lawyers named as a Malaysia Rising Star in 2021 by Asian Legal Business.

Jian is a panellist for AIAC and ADNDRC, and sits on the ICC Malaysia Intellectual Property Committee.

The team’s capabilities cover:

• All aspects of IP work with a strong focus in contentious matters

• Securing protection of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyright and more

• Branding strategies

• Management, protection, commercial exploitation and enforcement of IP rights

• Confidential information and trade secrets

• Documentation for commercialization of IP ranging from licensing to complex transfer of technology

• Enforcement of IP rights in all forms, from litigation to working together with government authorities for enforcement actions and criminal prosecution

• Information Technology (IT), Telecommunications and Multimedia

• Alternative solutions