A manufacturer is appointed to produce to your specification. The relationship starts with a purchase order and a sample approval.
Then the manufacturer changes a component, produces for a competitor using your tooling, claims ownership of process improvements, or holds the tooling when you try to move production.
Manufacturing and OEM Agreement
Manufacturing and OEM documentation covering specification and change control, quality standards and inspection, tooling ownership, intellectual property and improvements, minimum volumes and pricing, exclusivity, and exit including transfer of tooling and know-how.
Your Vision, Backed by the Right Legal Support
You build the business. We help you protect it.
Picture a manufacturing relationship with specification locked, tooling ownership clear, IP protected, and a documented route to move production if you need to.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Brand owners having products manufactured to specification
Companies using contract manufacturers
Businesses supplying tooling or moulds to a manufacturer
Manufacturers wanting balanced OEM terms
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
Lock the specification and set a change control process
Set quality standards, inspection and rejection rights
Establish tooling ownership and intellectual property position
Provide for volumes, pricing, exclusivity and exit including tooling transfer
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Specification and change control
Quality standards, inspection and rejection rights
Tooling ownership and IP provisions
Volume, pricing and exclusivity terms
Exit provisions including tooling and know-how transfer
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Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
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Important: Limited Slots
Tooling ownership decides whether you can move production. Where the contract is silent, the party holding the tooling holds the relationship.
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Nothing to Lose. Everything to Protect.
No Surprises. No Guesswork. Just Legal That Works.
Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goal.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
Who owns the tooling?
Whatever the agreement says. If you paid for it, say so expressly and provide for its return.
Can they manufacture for our competitors?
Only if you allow it. Exclusivity and confidentiality both need addressing.
Who owns process improvements?
This should be expressly allocated. Silence creates a genuinely difficult dispute.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
