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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, My

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Reviewing and advising on compliance matters relating to consumer products, consumer rights and protection laws, and marketing materials intended to be disseminated within the APAC region.• Providing support to various departments and stakeholders on commercial transactions, including risk assessment and contract negotiations for sales/collaboration, as well as procurement agreements, taking into account the company mandate on both legal and non-legal (e.g. finance, delivery) aspects… Show more • Reviewing and advising on compliance matters relating to consumer products, consumer rights and protection laws, and marketing materials intended to be disseminated within the APAC region.• Providing support to various departments and stakeholders on commercial transactions, including risk assessment and contract negotiations for sales/collaboration, as well as procurement agreements, taking into account the company mandate on both legal and non-legal (e.g. finance, delivery) aspects. Operating as the gatekeeper for documents which will contractually bind the company.• Advising on regulatory compliance matters within the APAC region, e.g. data protection and privacy laws, employment related matters, operational licences and permits, medical device registration, issuance of e-money.• Conducting periodic training and refresher sessions to various business units, on the topics of legal compliance and risks, covering areas such as competition law, advertising and content regulation, consumer rights, data protection, medical device.• Management and participation in the resolution of B2B disputes (payment disputes, enforcement of contractual rights, contract exit strategy), B2C disputes (drafting and filing of defence against consumer complaints, attendance of hearing and submitting before the Consumer Tribunal), as well as employment disputes. Show less

• Managing of IP portfolios of various clients (local and foreign entities, government-linked-companies, and government authorities)• Assisting clients with enforcement of IP rights• Rendering of advice and analysis on niche and complex areas e.g. spectrum allocation, provision of video on demand (VOD) services and software as a service (SAAS).• Reviewing and localization of documents and policies• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of commercialisation agreements of up to… Show more • Managing of IP portfolios of various clients (local and foreign entities, government-linked-companies, and government authorities)• Assisting clients with enforcement of IP rights• Rendering of advice and analysis on niche and complex areas e.g. spectrum allocation, provision of video on demand (VOD) services and software as a service (SAAS).• Reviewing and localization of documents and policies• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of commercialisation agreements of up to RM49.5 million estimated contract value.• Assisting with the initial stages of patent filings, including preliminary advice on patentability, filing strategies, and preliminary searches.• Assisted with revisions and updating of publications, including forms and precedents of IP-related topics, and annotation of IP statutes. Show less

• Assisted with the management of an IP portfolio and dealings with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)• Assisted with preparation of pleadings and submissions for a civil suit relating to trade mark infringement, invalidation, and passing-off, up to the Court of Appeal.• Research and reviewing of documents, mainly licensing agreements and privacy policies. • Assisted the Chairperson of a Disciplinary Committee in the preparation of the case, including… Show more • Assisted with the management of an IP portfolio and dealings with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)• Assisted with preparation of pleadings and submissions for a civil suit relating to trade mark infringement, invalidation, and passing-off, up to the Court of Appeal.• Research and reviewing of documents, mainly licensing agreements and privacy policies. • Assisted the Chairperson of a Disciplinary Committee in the preparation of the case, including attendance of hearings, and drafting of the recommendation to the Disciplinary Board. Show less

• Conducted research and shadowed lawyers on IP and tax matters• Court observation and note-taking of contractual proceedings

Certificate In Legal Practice, Law

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law, First Class Honours

Cambridge A-Levels, Law, A, A*