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Joseph Yu Shi Yang

Shook Lin & Bok

MalaysiaIntellectual Property, Information TechnologyEnglish, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Hokkien

About

Partner at Shook Lin & Bok, admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2018 and elevated to partner on 1 January 2025. He specialises in intellectual property and information technology matters, advises on cross-border IP transactions and routinely appears in all tiers of the Malaysian courts; recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (Rising Star Lawyer 2023–2025; Next Generation Partner 2026).

Practice areas

Intellectual PropertyInformation TechnologyLicensingFranchisingLitigationTrademark

Office

Expertise

Trademark prosecution and disputesIP portfolio managementLicensing, distribution and assignment agreementsFranchise agreements and franchise consultancyCorporate intellectual property due diligenceCross-border IP transactionsIP litigation

Admissions

  • Malaysian Bar (admitted 2018)
  • Registered trademark agent (Malaysia)
  • Registered franchise consultant, Malaysian Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development

Languages

EnglishBahasa MalaysiaMandarinHokkien