Having completed graduation from University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, Md Abdur Rahim joined Advocate, Attorneys and Barrister Law Firm based in Dhaka as an inhouse lawyer. Apart from mastering the art of marshalling of facts and receiving briefs, he developed his skills in conveyancing and drafting of pleadings and petitions in civil, criminal and writ jurisdictions. Mr. Rahim was entrusted to handle some trademark and patent related matters and he acquired fast hand knowledge of IP laws of Bangladesh in the firm. With the theorical knowledge from a reputed law school and practical knowledge from a renowned law firm, he started his new career as a lecturer at the Department of Law and Human Right, University of Asia Pacific and subsequently promoted to the post of Assistant Professor. His areas of expertise include constitutional laws, family laws, intellectual property laws and civil litigation.
At present, Mr. Rahim is pursuing a PhD degree at the Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He is working as a Trademark Executive at the Adastra IP- a renowned IP firm based in Kuala Lumpur.
Jayavaruman graduated with an honours degree in law from the University of London. He has experience in managing the IP portfolio of various multinational companies and SMEs. He is currently handling various trade mark matters including Malaysian and foreign trademark prosecution, trademark oppositions, trademark clearance and trademark cancellations. He has also been actively participating in numerous conferences relating to IP.
Mohan K. has accumulated more than 28 years of solid experience in the Intellectual Property field and has gained extensive experience in the preparation and prosecution of trademark and patent applications as well as in providing advisory and consulting expertise in a wide range of Strategic Intellectual Property related matters including IP monetization, commercialization, innovation, and technology transfer.
Upon graduating from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom in 1996, Mohan started his career with Shearn Delamore, a reputed legal firm. He went on to head the patent department in yet another leading organization, Ella Cheong Mirandah & Spruson (M) Sdn. Bhd.
In 2004 together with a team of legal and technical professionals he started an IP firm Adastra Intellectual Property Sdn. Bhd which continues to serve clients both in Malaysia as well as regionally. Adastra has been expanding its reach and operations to other countries and have offices in India, and ASEAN countries. Mohan is a registered patent, trademark, industrial design agent and has won the best patent agent award by the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation in 2013. He is listed as a Global Top 1000 IP expert by IAM, an international IP journal publication and acknowledged by ASIA IP as one of the Top 50 IP experts for Malaysia.
Mohan K continues to have a key involvement in the development of Intellectual Property locally and worldwide and has actively been a speaker at various talks and seminars organized by the government and commercial organizations in Malaysia and been a judge for several invention competitions held here. He also sits on a few industries advisory panels including the SME Corp Panel for Entrepreneurship and the Scientific and Economic Council for Malaysia Rubber Board. He has also been invited as an expert speaker for one of the annual National Budget Consultation sessions by the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
He is also the Vice President of the Malaysian Association for Creativity and Innovation (MACRI), Council Member of the ASEAN India Business Council (AIBC), Council member with the ASEAN Retail and Franchise Federation (ARFF), Pioneer Mentor under the ASEAN Entrepreneurship Mentor Programme and nominated as one of the award winners for the PERDANA YOUNG INDIAN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD (YIEA) 2017.
Sathia has over sixteen (16) years of experience in the Intellectual Property field. Currently, he heads the Trademarks & Industrial Design department across multiple jurisdictions, including Malaysia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Myanmar offices. He is well-versed in Trademark and Design prosecution, Trademark Opposition, Cancellation, and Invalidation of Trademarks and Designs, as well as counseling clients on brand protection strategies across diverse international landscapes.
Christine’s educational background is on Economics and Management, since 2003, she has been involved in the area of Intellectual Property management and strategy, including technology landscaping, assessment and valuation, assisting clients in matters related to strategic and transactional aspects of IP assets.
She is a member of the Technology Expert Committee with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). In addition, she is currently serving a fourth term as the Secretary General of the Business Valuers Association of Malaysia (BVAM) and is a certified valuation analyst with specialisation in Intellectual Property Assets as well as a certified trainer by HRDCorp. She has been acknowledged and recognised as one of the global leading IP Strategists (for Valuation) in IAM’s 2023 edition of Strategy 300, which lists the Top 300 IP practitioners worldwide for their work in various strategic IP matters.
Prithipal Singh is the Singapore Patent and Trademark Attorney at Adastra IP Singapore. He specialises in Intellectual Property (IP) Law. With more than 35 years of legal practice experience, he is a prominent expert in Singapore trade mark and patent law and a highly renowned and respected figure at the Bar.
Prithipal graduated with a Law Degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and was a member of the NUS Jessup Team in 1985 that won the Jessup Cup. After a stint as a Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Attorney General’s Chambers, he moved into the private sector to specialise in IP Law and has been doing so ever since.
Prithipal has served on several IP Committees, including the Enforcement Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee of the INTA and the Law Society’s IP Committee. He is also an active member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) and has previously held the position of Treasurer for the APAA (Singapore) and Editor of the APAA IP Digest.
Prithipal has been featured by Asia Law as a Leading Lawyer in Singapore in the field of IP Law. He has also been recognised as one of the best lawyers Singapore in the 2022 and 2023 editions of Best Lawyers.
Suriyia has currently served the Intellectual Property (IP) industry for fifteen years.
Prior to embarking a career in IP, Suriyia was attached to the Research and
Development Department of Motorola Technology (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. as an
Electronics Engineer for four years gaining substantial experience in the field of
information and communications technology.
Suriyia began her IP career with a reputable IP firm in Malaysia in which she heads
and leads the Patent Department with her practice area extending across all realms of
patent and design prosecution.
At Adastra IP, as the Director of Patents, Suriyia provides the necessary provisions
and supervision for the department to excel and progress by maintaining an efficient
workflow and high productivity across the board while keeping abreast of changes in
Patent laws and regulations, both local (Malaysia) and International, and ensure
compliance with the relevant laws and guidelines. Coupled with both an engineering
and legal qualification, Suriyia devises the most suitable Patent strategy with the best
interest for protection of clients’ invention across multiple ASEAN jurisdictions and
across other international jurisdictions.
Suriyia has extensive experience in patent drafting and preparing patentability
opinions in a variety of diverse technical fields including telecommunication,
mechanical, electronics, computer systems, nanotechnology and drone technology
related inventions. She also has extensive experience in providing freedom-to-operate
opinions, validity opinions and infringement opinions for clients along with providing
patent litigation support for patent disputes in a variety of technical fields. She has
also been actively engaging in providing IP talks to promote IP awareness. Over the
years of her experience, Suriyia has develop a good relationship with the Malaysian
Patent Office with regards to patent prosecution.
Suriyia has been recognized as “Highly recommended ‐ Individuals: patent
prosecution” for the year 2023; she falls under “Gold Tier – Individuals: patent
prosecution” for the year 2024 by IAM Patent 1000; and recognized IAM Global
Leaders 2025 – individuals for patent prosecution.
He is a qualified accountant and his financial expertise is applied in the valuation of intellectual property and intellectual property audit. He provides an independent view on the value and commercial viability of an intellectual property to help technology owners make informed decisions.
En. Adzli Shamsuddin has a BSC degree in accounting from the University of Hull, England. He is obtained his ACCA qualification in 1996 and FCCA in 2003. His work experiences include a six-year stint as an accountant under the management attachment programme with a large company, Sime Darby Berhad. He later obtained a Dealers Representative license and pursued a career as a securities dealer, first with Mohaiyani Securities, and then at Kenanga Investment Bank.
He is certified as an IP Valuer by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).
Eric Tong Yih, Lee is a highly experienced Patent Attorney with extensive expertise in intellectual property law across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Malaysia, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Before embarking on his career in Intellectual Property, Eric spent over two years in academic research, holding postdoctoral positions at Kyoto University and University College London, where he specialised in optoelectronics, nanotechnology, and material sciences.
Transitioning into intellectual property, Eric has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the field with a strong technical background in electronics engineering, photonics, and material sciences. He has successfully managed large patent portfolios for multinational corporations, research institutions, and innovative startups. Eric has a proven track record in patent drafting, patent prosecution, preparing Patentability Opinions and Freedom-to-Operate Opinions and have worked with some of the top patent filers and leading technology firms globally. His career spans roles in prominent IP firms and in-house counsel positions, showcasing his ability to navigate complex intellectual property landscapes.
A Ph.D. holder in Optoelectronics from the University of Southampton and a First-Class Honours graduate from University College London, Eric combines technical acumen with legal expertise to deliver strategic IP solutions. He is also actively involved in business development and mentorship within the industry, further solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor in intellectual property protection. Recognized for his contributions to the field, he has been listed in IAM Patents 1000 (2020, 2022).
Eric’s dedication to the field and broad industry engagement makes him a highly regarded expert in Intellectual Property law and innovation strategy as a Senior Patent Specialist with Adastra IP, Malaysia.
He is an experienced venture capitalist and had evaluated over two hundred ventures since 1996. He was a CEO of PNB Equity Resources Sdn Berhad and Malaysian Technology Development Corporation. Over the years, he had developed an expertise in the valuation of firms, ventures, technologies and intellectual properties in a number of industries and sectors in Malaysia and Silicon Valley, USA.
He is now head of intellectual property valuation of Adastra IP (M) Sdn Bhd.
Dato’ Dr Anuar has both engineering and business backgrounds. His qualifications are as follows:
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, England.
MBA, University of Bradford, England
MSC, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA.
PHD, Strategic Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
He is a Professor in Business Strategy at International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is an accomplished author with two books, and his articles have been printed in international journals.
Gurpreet Kaur Sidhu graduated with an honours degree in law from the University of Northumbria. She is a Trademark Executive with experience in handling various trademark matters including Malaysian, Indian and foreign trademark prosecution, trademark oppositions, trademark clearance for multinational companies, small entities and individuals. She has also been actively participating in IP talks and workshops organized by various organizations.
Hieu is a registered IP attorney with more than 10 years of experience in the IP field.
He has a double degree in Law from the Hanoi Law University, Vietnam and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National Economics University, Vietnam.
He is well verse in IP laws and prosecution of IP rights in Vietnam and have assisted both local and international clients with their IP portfolio.
Sugania handles patent portfolio mainly for life sciences from pre-filing up to grant.
She graduated from University Technology Malaysia, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and further pursued a PhD in Medicines from Department of Surgery, University of Malaya. She has been on the Dean list for 7 semesters and was awarded as the Best Presenter in International Postgraduate Symposium in Biotechnology (IPSB) of bio-product development in University Technology Malaysia and the Best Presenter in Final Year Project in the Faculty of Bioscience and Medical Engineering of University Technology Malaysia.
She had published scientific journal articles on Anticancer effects of retinoic acid in cervical cancer cells and potential value of visfatin, omentin-1, Nesfatin-1 and Apelin in Renal Cell Carcinoma for Department of Bioscience University Technology Malaysia and Department of Surgery of University Malaya (DOI: 10.11113/jt.v81.12397; 2022 Dec 6;12(12):3069. DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12123069. PMID: 36553076; PMCID: PMC9776786).
Prior to joining Adastra, Sugania was a Research Associate at the Department of Surgery at University of Malaya. She has conducted standard molecular biology methods (PCR, RT-PCR, DNA sequences analysis) and performing DNA/RNA extraction, primer and probe designing.
Susan Christy is an Intellectual Property Administrator with 7 years’ experience in handling various trademark matters including Malaysian and foreign trademark, copyright and Industrial Design applications, providing pre-filing advice for trademark matters.
Syamil was born in Selangor and currently resides in Kuala Lumpur. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Arau, Perlis. A true Liverpool supporter since childhood, Syamil rarely misses Liverpool matches and knows almost every player on the team. Interestingly, despite his deep passion for Liverpool as a fan, he has no interest in playing the sport himself. Instead, he finds joy and relaxation in playing basketball and fishing during his free time.
Upon graduating, Syamil began his career in the field of Intellectual Property (IP). Over the years, he has gained valuable experience working with few IP firms as well as within the government sector, which has provided him with a strong foundation of knowledge and practical insights into the industry.
At Adastra IP, Syamil is actively involved in promoting and advertising Adastra IP’s range of services. His work includes reaching out to local clients, particularly from public and private universities, government agencies, established companies, SMEs, and individuals, assisting with both local and international IP services such as IP filing, IP valuation, and commercialization. He also plays a key role in developing and organizing IP-related programs such as webinars and IP training sessions, aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of Intellectual Property (IP).
Piyush is an experienced patent professional with extensive experience in patent prosecution cases, patent drafting and patent searches. His technical expertise covers a range of sectors including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Electric Vehicles, Drone Technology, Bioinformatics, Electrical and Electronics, Polymer Engineering, and Nanotechnology.
Piyush’s role involves responding to office actions from various patent offices (USPTO, EPO, IPO, UKIPO), patent drafting, and patent portfolio management. He is also skilled in prior art searching using databases such as Questel-Orbit, Derwent Innovation, Google Patents, USPTO, WIPO, and Espacenet.
Key achievements include maintaining a grant rate of over 90% in patent prosecution in the US and India, effectively handling USPTO examiner calls to secure patent grants, and collaborating with over 30 startups in various technological domains to protect their intellectual property.
Martin Brassell is an expert in the use of intellectual property in business finance, and the identification, scoring and valuation processes needed to facilitate this emerging market. He has worked extensively with banks, investors, insurers and policy makers across the UK, Europe and Asia to develop new approaches that recognise the importance of intangible assets for business competitiveness and growth.
Martin is an RSA Fellow and a member of CIPA’s IP Commercialisation Committee. He is recognised by IAM Magazine as one of the top 300 IP strategists worldwide.
Martin has written and co-authored a number of influential publications on IP identification and financing. His international publications include Fostering the use of intangibles to strengthen SME access to finance for OECD (2019), the 2013 Banking on IP report and 2017 Hidden Value report for the UK Intellectual Property Office, and two reports on intangibles identification for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He has also co-authored a book for Oxford University Press, Economic Approaches to Intellectual Property, with Dr Nicola Searle.
Contact
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sangeeta@adastraip.com
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Gurgaon, Delhi, NCR, India
Educations
B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry
L.LB. (Intellectual Property Rights & Cyber Law)
Certificate Course on Regulatory Affairs
Certificate course on Architectural Heritage & Conservation
Affiliations
Indian Patent Agent & Patent Attorney
INTA (International Trademark Association)
ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India)
FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)
CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)
Sangeeta Singh, an accomplished Indian Patent Attorney-at-law and Patent Agent, brings her expertise to the forefront with a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and a specialization in LLB (IPR & Cyber Law).
With over a decade of experience, she excels in representing patent applications, particularly in Indian drafting/examination/hearings and supporting ASEAN prosecution. Her proficiency extends to renowned patent offices such as the Indian Patent Office, ASEAN, PCT, as well as supporting handling patents in offices like EPO, USPTO, JPO, CN, KR, AU, NZ and more.
Navigating patent systems across multiple jurisdictions, she provides comprehensive and strategic patent services, advising on novel molecules, compositions, designing-around patent strategies, and managing technologies in various sectors.
Her diverse expertise spans drugs, salts, polymers, nanomaterials, gene sequences, microorganisms, and more. She represents esteemed entities, including government ministries, companies, and biotech/pharmaceutical companies.
Her counsel covers patentability, Freedom-to-Operate, oppositions, infringement concerns, validity assessments, and more, ensuring precise protection and maximizing IP value for clients.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Sangeeta is a compassionate advocate for animal welfare, reflecting her deep-rooted love for animals. In her leisure time, she finds solace and inspiration in immersing herself in books on spirituality.
Connect with Sangeeta to explore how her expertise can assist you in protecting and maximizing the value of your intellectual property assets in India and the ASEAN region.
Larry has over seven years of experience in business and intangible valuation, financial due diligence, financial modeling, M&A advisory, financial analysis and reporting engagements, and external audits. His engagements covered various industries such as financial services, power & utilities, real estate, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, retail & consumer, and he has worked with international teams from Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Singapore. He spent most of his career with Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Larry graduated from UP Diliman with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy. He scored 91.43% in the Philippines’ Certified Public Accountant licensure examinations, making it close to the Top 10. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter, a globally recognized credential in the investment management profession.
Penang-born Edrea Poh, now based in Kuala Lumpur, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN).
She began her career as a data analyst, working with Malaysia’s national utility company and later with an international bank, where she developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills. These experiences sharpened her attention to detail and strategic thinking—qualities that now serve her well in navigating the complex world of intellectual property.
At Adastra IP, Edrea leads the firm’s business development efforts, with a particular focus on the Greater China region. As Head of the Chinese Desk, she acts as the key bridge between Adastra and its Chinese clients, facilitating smooth communication and cross-border collaboration. Her fluency in Mandarin and English allows her to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and help them understand the nuances of ASEAN and international IP systems.
Beyond her business role, Edrea is passionate about building long-term professional relationships, understanding client needs, and promoting Adastra’s integrated IP services across trademark, patent, and design protection.
Vijay Kumar is a Marketing Executive at Adastra IP with over 15 years of experience in the intellectual property (IP) industry. Based in Kuala Lumpur, he is responsible for marketing, client engagement, and business development within Malaysia. Vijay actively connects local businesses and SMEs with Adastra IP’s professional services, promoting IP awareness and assisting clients in protecting their brands and innovations. His strong industry background and dedication to client service reflect Adastra IP’s commitment to delivering trusted and effective IP solutions in Malaysia.
Faizin is a Senior Executive at Adastra Intellectual Property (M) Sdn Bhd, with over 13 years of experience in the Intellectual Property field. She specializes in trademark prosecution while also managing industrial design and copyright matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Faizin has extensive experience in trademark registration, overcoming refusals, attending ex-parte hearings, and handling oppositions. She provides strategic counsel on brand protection, helping clients secure and enforce their IP rights in multiple markets.
She is highly skilled in resolving trademark registrability issues with MyIPO and developing strategies to overcome prior conflicting trademarks, ensuring clients receive the broadest possible protection.
She also handles matters related to co-existence agreements, advising clients on strategic approaches to resolving conflicts between companies while safeguarding their trademark rights.
With deep expertise in trademark prosecution and brand protection, she has played a key role in guiding clients through the creation, development, and registration of strong, enforceable trademarks. She assists clients in building distinctive brand identities, ensuring that their trademarks align with their business vision and provide a competitive edge in the market.
Beyond trademarks, Faizin is actively involved in industrial design and copyright protection, assisting clients in safeguarding their intellectual assets.
With a strong understanding of IP laws across different regions, she manages local and global IP portfolios, ensuring her clients’ rights are well protected and effectively enforced.
Suraya holds a PhD in Biochemistry from Universiti Putra Malaysia, where she specialised in animal cell biology, carbohydrate metabolism, cell signalling, gutderived metabolites, and diabetes research. Her doctoral research, completed in 2025, focused on elucidating the mechanism of action of short-chain fatty acids in regulating glucose uptake in rat muscle cells. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with First Class Honours from the same university and was awarded best student of her graduating class.
Suraya brings deep technical expertise to her role as a Patent Executive, supported by hands-on experience in essential laboratory techniques including cell culture, protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, and ELISA. During her academic years, she was also involved in a plant tissue culture project, as well as a few natural product research aimed at developing bioactive compounds for therapeutic use. She has published scientific articles in both local and international journals and has presented her work at various scientific conferences.
These experiences allow her to navigate complex scientific disclosures with precision and clarity, which are essential in supporting the protection of biotechnology and life sciences-related inventions.
