Patent Filing and Enforcement in Malaysia: A Complete Guide for Businesses
Patent protection in Malaysia is governed by the Patents Act 1983, administered by MyIPO (Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia). Businesses can protect their inventions through two distinct routes: a standard patent (20-year protection) or a Utility Innovation certificate (10 years, extendable). Foreign applicants must appoint a registered Malaysian patent agent self-filing is not available to […]
How to Register a Trademark in Malaysia: Self-Register or Hire an Agent?
Registering a trademark in Malaysia gives your brand legal protection under the Trademarks Act 2019, administered by MyIPO (Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia) (full name comes first before the abbreviation). The process takes 12 to 18 months for most applications. Malaysian-incorporated businesses can file directly with MyIPO; foreign applicants must appoint a registered local agent […]