Copyright, Clicks and Certainty: Malaysia’s Quiet But Consequential Reset
By Amir Murshidi For years, Malaysia’s copyright system has lived with a paradox. On paper, copyright protection in Malaysia has always been strong—automatic, transnational and Berne-compliant. In practice, however, creators, businesses and practitioners alike have grappled with a less elegant reality: a voluntary notification system that drifted between manual queues, intermittent online availability and procedural […]
Fast-Tracking Innovation: The MyIPO–IPOS Patent Prosecution Highway
By Ahmad Haikal Introduction In an era where innovation drives economic growth, streamlining patent processes is crucial for inventors seeking protection across borders. The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program between the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) represents a significant step in this direction. By leveraging the […]