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 […]