Adelia Lin

Adelia is a patent attorney specialising in life sciences and biotechnology. She is passionate about innovation and transforming scientific breakthroughs into robust protection. Adelia has worked with both local and international clients, ranging from start-ups and research institutions to multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, to secure and manage patent protection across Southeast Asia and internationally.

Adelia regularly advises on patent strategies that coordinate filings and prosecution across multiple jurisdictions in the region, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Brunei, to develop efficient and commercially aligned IP strategies. Her practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, managing international patent portfolios, and advising on patentability and freedom-to-operate matters.

With years of experience in Southeast Asia, Adelia is well-positioned to help clients navigate the region’s diverse patent systems while aligning protection strategies with broader commercial objectives.

Before entering private practice, Adelia was a research scientist in the field of stem cell biology. She undertook her PhD studies and postdoctoral work in Australia and Singapore, where she investigated the role of stem cells in human disease.