Marks & Clerk is delighted to have been recognised in IP STARS' latest Asia-Pacific patent and trade mark rankings for 2026. We are also proud to have 10 practitioners across Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore recognised as leading intellectual property (IP) specialists in their areas of expertise.
Having expanded over the years, IP STARS began as Managing IP before rebranding in 2013, and today it is the most comprehensive, leading specialist rankings publication for the IP profession. Underpinned by extensive market feedback and research, it acts as an international guide for companies or individuals seeking experienced IP practitioners.
The details of our rankings for Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore can be found below.
Hong Kong
“We appreciate the extraordinary experience, high level of professionalism, and absolute reliability with which this long-established law firm of Marks & Clerk provides its trademark services. The quality and responsiveness of their work is outstanding. Their prices are moderate, and they adhere strictly to their cost. We also appreciate their friendly cooperation.”
Patent prosecution, Tier 1
Trade mark prosecution, Tier 2
The following individuals have been recognised:
Monique Chu - Patent star
Jacqueline Chu - Trade mark star
You can access the ranking for our Hong Kong team on the IP STARS website.
Malaysia
“I like the attention to detail and the very able handling of my clients by Marks & Clerks. I find the work ethics and culture to be excellent and easy going with the ultimate focus on ensuring that we do what we can to secure a solid win for the client.”
Patent prosecution, Tier 1
Trade mark prosecution, Tier 2
The following individuals have been recognised:
Chris Hemingway - Patent star
Veronica Guuk - Rising star
Priya Krishnan - Rising star
You can access the ranking for our Malaysia team on the IP STARS website.
Singapore
"Working with Marks & Clerk has been a very positive experience. Their advice is consistently well-considered, practical, and spot-on, which has been highly reassuring throughout the process."
"They are thorough in their preparation and maintain clear communication throughout the process. Their processes are well-structured, and they provide clear guidance throughout the application stages."
Patent prosecution, Tier 1
Trade mark prosecution, Tier 3
The following individuals have been recognised:
Jing Chung - Notable practitioner
Jonas Lindsay - Notable practitioner
Daniel Poh - Patent star
Edward Ng - Rising star
Kwok Tat Wai - Rising star
You can access the ranking for our Singapore team on the IP STARS website.
