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Phang Hoon Wei & Co.

A Malaysian law firm specializing in :-
- Intellectual property
- Corporate and commercial
- Real estate and land
- Non contentious matters

16/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year!

May the Year of the Horse bring strength and success to you and your loved ones. Here’s to riding into a better and brighter year ahead!

祝大家马年行大运，事业顺利，马到成功！

01/10/2025

💡 What Happens to Shares When a Shareholder Passes Away?

Many business owners assume that their shares will automatically pass to their family members through their will. But in reality, under the Companies Act 2016 (Malaysia), when a shareholder dies:

➡️ The executor/administrator of the estate steps in, but they do not automatically become a shareholder.
➡️ Shares are subject to transmission by operation of law (s.109 CA 2016), but the company’s constitution and any shareholders’ agreement may restrict who can be registered as the new shareholder.
➡️ Without a clear compulsory buy-out clause, the deceased’s family could end up holding shares in the company — even if the surviving shareholders never intended to be in business with them.

✅ A compulsory buy-out (death clause) solves this: it requires the deceased’s shares to be offered to the remaining shareholders, with the estate receiving fair value. This ensures business continuity, while the family still benefits financially.

Takeaway: If you’re a shareholder, make sure your shareholders’ agreement deals with death — otherwise, you may find yourself with unintended business partners.

11/04/2025

Is AI-generated content protected under Malaysian IP law?

I’ve seen a lot of AI-generated figurine images floating around lately, and a few clients have reached out asking:

“If I created an AI-generated image, can I sue someone for using it without permission?”

Under the current Copyrights Act in Malaysia, although the work itself could be considered for copyright protection, it might not qualify if there’s no human author behind it. Currently, there’s no case law in Malaysia that recognizes non-humans (other than a company) as authors of a copyright work.

Having said that, one of the possible ways to protect your AI-generated image is by protecting it as a trademark (especially if it’s part of your branding).

It’s a developing area of law, and as always, context matters.

Feel free to DM me if this is something you’ve been wondering about too.

28/03/2025

Selamat Hari Raya! ✨🌙

Wishing all my connections and your loved ones a joyous and blessed celebration. May this festive season bring you happiness, prosperity and togetherness.

13/03/2025

Our Phang Hoon Wei, the founding partner of the firm, is officially a registered industrial design agent in Malaysia.

27/01/2025

新年快乐！Happy Lunar New Year!

Wishing all my clients and friends a year filled with health and endless opportunities. Looking forward to achieving more great things together in 2025.

祝愿所有的客户和朋友们新的一年身体健康、机遇满满。期待在2025年与您共同取得更多的成就。

Warmest wishes,
PHANG HOON WEI & CO.

12/10/2024

Our partner, PHANG HOON WEI, will be attending International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property 2024 in Hangzhou, China this year! If you are also attending and would like to connect, catch up, or meet up, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

08/04/2024

Selamat Hari Raya to our clients and friends.

16/03/2024

Under Section 30(2) of the Companies Act 2016, it's mandatory for companies to display their registered name and company registration number on websites, notices, and official publications, including electronic platforms. The relevant authority confirms that social media is included under this provision.

06/03/2024

Pursuant to Trade Descriptions (Cheap Sale Price) Regulations 1997, a notice of a cheap sale must be submitted to the Controller, Deputy Controller or Assistant Controller of Trade Descriptions if you want to conduct a cheap sale more than three days.

08/02/2024

Wishing you a prosperous and joyous Chinese New Year! May the Year of the Loong bring you endless blessings, success, and happiness. 🐉✨
祝您新春快乐，财源广进！愿龙年为您带来无尽的祝福、成功和幸福。

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33, Jalan Tasik Selatan 8, Bandar Tasik Selatan
Kuala Lumpur
57000

Telephone

+60390546055

Website

http://phwclaw.com/

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