Kok Er Man

Result driven IP Executive with extensive experience in trademark matters with regards to application and prosecution of trademarks as well as legal compliance and strategy

Intellectual Property Executive at Quality Oracle Sdn. Bhd. (2024-01 – Present)

Managing intellectual property portfolios including trademark, patent, industrial design and copyright matters across Malaysia and Singapore.

• Managing trademark portfolios across Malaysia (MyIPO) and Singapore (IPOS), including filing, prosecution, registration, recordals, assignments, and changes of particulars.
• Preparing and filing trademark applications. Proficient in bulk filing applications.
• Preparing responses to office actions, amendments, evidence, statutory declarations and other prosecution documents.
• Conducting legal research (Case law).
• Conducting and coordinating trademark availability searches and preliminary risk assessments to identify potential objections prior to filing or commercial use. Advising clients on availability and registrability of trademarks.
• Maintaining and monitoring trademark portfolios to identify potentially conflicting third-party application.
• Coordinating with foreign associates/firms & local clients on portfolio-related matters. Advising on trademark filing strategies, classification of goods and services, portfolio maintenance, and basic brand protection considerations.
• Assisted with patent, industrial design and copyright portfolio management across Malaysia, Singapore, including filing, renewals, and maintenance.
• Coordinated with patent agents, attorneys, and external counsel on patent applications, examination reports, and procedural matters.
• Managed patent, design and copyright filing deadlines, annuity/renewal dates, application status, and official correspondence to ensure timely action.

Paralegal at C. N. Rajan & Co. (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Assisted lawyers with legal research, case preparation, document review, and general legal administrative matters across various areas of practice.
• Conducted legal research using relevant legislation, case law, legal databases, and online resources.
• Drafting legal submissions to court such as Writ of Summons, affidavits, etc. Instituting civil action.
• Assisted lawyers in filing and serving court documents, monitoring procedural requirements and important deadlines.
• Assisted with billing, invoicing, filing, and other administrative functions within the firm.

Legal Intern at Ryan Yap & Associates (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Conveyancing and Litigation matters. Drafting and reviewing agreements. Preparing legal documents and drafting legal letters and correspondences.

Bachelor of Laws in Law – Northumbria University UK (2017-01 – 2020-12)

Cambridge A Levels – Taylors College (2016-01 – 2017-12)

Cambridge IGCSE – Cempaka International School (2012-01 – 2015-12)