We are proud to announce that Intellect Group of IP Companies has been recognised in the WTR 1000 – 2026 as one of The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, marking a significant milestone in our 33- year journey as a trusted intellectual property consultancy. This recognition by World Trademark Review reflects the confidence placed in us by our clients, partners, and peers across Asia and beyond, and reaffirms our standing as a firm committed to excellence in trademark protection and strategic IP management.

What is WTR 1000?

The WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals – is a unique and highly respected guide dedicated exclusively to trademark practice. Published annually by World Trademark Review, it identifies the top trademark firms and individuals across key jurisdictions worldwide. Over the years, the WTR 1000 has firmly established itself as the definitive “go-to” resource for businesses and brand owners seeking world-class trademark counsel. Inclusion in the guide signifies not only technical proficiency, but also consistent client trust, industry reputation, and demonstrated excellence in brand protection.

A Recognition Rooted in Our Mission and Vision

Since our establishment, intellect has remained guided by a clear purpose: to support businesses across industries by delivering accurate, strategic and commercially relevant intellectual property solutions. We believe intellectual property is more than a legal requirement, it is a critical foundation for long-term business growth, competitiveness and global expansion. Our role has always been to serve as a long-term IP partner, supporting innovators, entrepreneurs and established enterprises from creation to protection, and from protection to expansion.

The WTR 1000 recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to:

• Trust and integrity in every piece of advice we provide
• Accuracy and procedural excellence in IP registration and portfolio management
• Commercially relevant strategies aligned with evolving market and business realities

intellect offers one of the most comprehensive intellectual property service portfolios in our region, including: Trademark to Copyright, Patent to Industrial Design, Licensing to Franchising, IP Management to IP Academy and Branding to Marketing.

Established in 1993, Intellect Group of IP Companies has grown from a single consultancy into one of Malaysia’s leading intellectual property consulting firms, recognised for its integrated approach to protection, strategy and commercialisation. What began as Intellect Worldwide Sdn. Bhd. has evolved into a regional group with offices in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Australia, enabling seamless cross- border IP services for both local and international clients.

With over 30 years of experience, our Founder Solomon Lee and Co-Founder Joanne Loh, both seasoned IP consultants, Registered Trademark Agents and Registered Franchise Consultants, have led the firm with vision, innovation and an unwavering commitment to service excellence. Under their leadership, intellect has contributed meaningfully to the development of Malaysia’s trademark and brand protection landscape, supporting thousands of businesses in securing and defending valuable IP rights.

Over the decades, intellect has achieved notable milestones, including recognition through the Enterprise 50 Awards, BrandLaureate Awards, Global 100, and the expansion of specialised service divisions that strengthen our end-to-end IP capabilities.

At intellect, our goal has always been clear: to assist all businesses from various industries by providing them the best Intellectual Property services. We believe that IP is not only a legal need but rather a vital foundation for long-term success, particularly for businesses looking to grow both domestically and globally. We aim to be a long-term IP partner for innovators, entrepreneurs, and established enterprises, guiding them from creation to protection, and from protection to expansion.

Guided by our vision to be the most trusted IP service provider, we remain committed to accuracy, responsiveness and long-term client partnerships. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of registered IP agents, consultants and trainers, we combine legal precision with commercial insight to deliver consistently high application success rates, providing our clients with confidence, continuity and peace of mind as they protect, manage and grow their intellectual property in Malaysia and beyond. The WTR 1000 2026 recognition marks not a conclusion, but a continuation of our promise, to protect innovation with trust, experience and excellence.