Celebrating Our IAM & WTR Global Leaders
We are proud to celebrate our colleagues who have been recognised as IAM and WTR Global Leaders. These prestigious accolades are awarded to the top experts in the fields of patents and trademarks, honouring their exceptional expertise, innovative approaches, and significant contributions to intellectual property law. Our leaders have demonstrated outstanding dedication and have made a profound impact on the industry, setting new standards of excellence.
About the Awards
IAM Global Leaders: IAM is a leading resource for IP business intelligence. The IAM Global Leaders guide recognises the top private practice experts in the field of patents. To qualify, individuals must be ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000, which identifies the top law and attorney firms and individuals in the world’s most significant patent jurisdictions. IAM Global Leaders are chosen for their outstanding expertise, innovative strategies, and substantial contributions to the intellectual property field.
WTR Global Leaders: WTR Global Leaders bring together the world’s foremost law firm and corporate trademark experts, allowing the wider community to benefit from their insight, experience, and perspectives. WTR Global Leaders draws on market-leading research projects – the WTR 1000 and the WTR 300 – to identify the best of the best in trademark practice.
Head of Patent and Industrial Design
Oon Yen Yen has over 20 years of experience in the field of patents and industrial design. She has been instrumental in securing critical patents for our clients and is known for her innovative approach to intellectual property law.
Achievements:
IAM Patent 1000
• IAM Global Leaders 2024 – 2025
• Recommended Individual, Gold: Malaysia Patent Prosecution 2014 – 2024
IP Stars from Managing IP
• Malaysia Patent Star 2014 – 2024
Lexology
• Recommended Malaysia Patent Expert
Asia IP
• Malaysia Patent Expert
Manager (Prosecution), Senior Patent Agent
Jason Cheah specializes in patent prosecution and has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex patent applications. His expertise has been a cornerstone of our firm’s success.
Achievements:
IAM Patent 1000
• IAM Global Leaders 2024 – 2025
• Recommended Individual, Gold: Malaysia Patent Prosecution 2020 – 2024
Chief Executive Officer
Tham Sau Yin does not believe in resting on any laurels and consistently steers us towards achieving greater heights. Under her leadership, we have reached and surpassed many milestones with distinction on our road to excellence, establishing ourselves as a leader in intellectual property law.
Achievements:
WTR 1000
• WTR Global Leader 2023 – 2024
• Recommended Individual, Gold: Malaysia Trademark Prosecution & Strategy 2017 – 2024
IP Stars from Managing IP
• Malaysia Trademark Star 2014
Head of Legal
Azlina Khalid oversees our legal operations with a focus on delivering exceptional client service. Her strategic insights and legal acumen have been pivotal to our firm’s achievements.
Achievements:
WTR 1000
• WTR Global Leader 2023 – 2024
• Recommended Individual, Gold: Malaysia Trademark Prosecution & Strategy 2013 – 2024
IP Stars from Managing IP
• Malaysia Trademark Star 2014 – 2022
• Malaysia Notable Practitioner 2023 – 2024
Lexology
• Recommended Malaysia Trademark Expert
World IP Review
• WIPR Leader Malaysia
Head of Trademark
Lim Eng Leong leads the charge for our trademark practice. He is a seasoned expert in trademark law, known for his thorough understanding of trademark protection. His work has safeguarded the brands of numerous clients.
Achievements:
WTR 1000
• WTR Global Leader 2023 – 2024
• Recommended Individual, Gold: Malaysia Trademark Prosecution & Strategy 2017 – 2024