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 A trademark refers to any sign that can be graphically represented and that serves to distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of others.

In Malaysia, a registered trademark is protected for 10 years from the filing date under the Trademarks Act 2019. The registration can be renewed every 10 years indefinitely, as long as the renewal fees are paid on time to MyIPO.

At OriginIP, we help businesses track renewal deadlines, manage trademark portfolios, and ensure trademarks remain valid and enforceable in Malaysia, so your brand protection continues without interruption.

Trademark registration in Malaysia typically takes 12 to 18 months, provided there are no objections or oppositions from MyIPO or third parties. 

OriginIP supports clients throughout the MyIPO examination process, including responding to objections and managing oppositions to avoid delays. 

Yes. Malaysian trademark owners can apply for international trademark protection through the Madrid Protocol, administered by WIPO. This system allows a single application to extend protection to multiple member countries. OriginIP assists with the entire process - from assessing eligibility to managing post-registration requirements. 

The Madrid Protocol is an international trademark system managed by WIPO that enables brand owners to extend trademark protection to multiple countries through one application, based on a Malaysian basic application or registration. OriginIP advises on suitable countries, prepares and files the International Registration (IR), and manages any post-filing issues. 

No. A WIPO International Registration does not automatically provide worldwide protection. Protection only applies in the countries you designate under the Madrid Protocol, and each country examines the trademark according to its local laws. OriginIP helps you select the right jurisdictions and coordinates responses to any provisional refusals through local counsel. 

In Malaysia, businesses can register word marks, logo marks, combination marks, and service marks with MyIPO. OriginIP advises on the most suitable trademark type to ensure strong brand protection based on your business goals. 

Yes, you can. 

Registering the brand (word mark) and logo (device mark) separately gives you broader protection, because the name is protected on its own and the logo is protected in its specific design. 

Trademark watch alerts are monitoring services that notify you when new trademark applications are filed that are similar to your trademark.  

They help protect your brand by catching potential conflicts before similar marks are registered. 

Yes, you can.

You can set up Trademark watch alerts to monitor new trademark applications that are similar to your brand name or logo. These alerts notify you early so you can take action, such as filing an objection or opposition if needed.

OriginIP can set up and manage IP watch alerts for your trademarks. By monitoring new applications that may be similar to your brand, we help you stay ahead of potential conflicts and protect your intellectual property proactively. This ensures you are notified early and can take timely action to safeguard your brand. 

A trademark application in Malaysia may be rejected for several reasons, including if the mark is too common or descriptive, too similar to an existing trademark, or likely to confuse the public. 

Applications may also be refused if the mark contains offensive content, misleading elements, or protected symbols or official names that require special approval.

Conducting a trademark search before filing can help reduce the risk of rejection.

A patent is a legal right granted for an invention, giving the owner exclusive rights to make, use, or commercialise the invention for up to 20 years in Malaysia. OriginIP assists with patent filing, prosecution, and portfolio strategy to protect innovations effectively. 

Patentable innovations in Malaysia must be new, inventive, and industrially applicable, and may include products, processes, or improvements. OriginIP helps assess patentability before filing to reduce risks of rejection. 

A utility innovation is a type of invention that improves or provides a practical function or usefulness in a product, process, or device.

It doesn’t have to be a completely new product - it can be an improvement or modification that makes something work better, last longer, or be more efficient.

In Malaysia, utility innovations can be protected under a utility innovation certificate, which usually has a shorter protection period than a standard patent.

Filing a patent involves complex legal and technical requirements.  While it is possible to file it individually, using a professional reduces the risk of rejection or weak protection, giving your invention the best chance of full legal protection.  

Patent watch alerts notify you of new patent filings or publications that may be similar to your invention. They help you stay informed, identify potential conflicts, and protect your intellectual property. 

Yes. You can set up patent watch alerts to monitor new patent applications in your field. This helps you stay updated on similar inventions and take action to protect your intellectual property. 

At OriginIP, we can set up and manage patent watch alerts for your inventions. By monitoring new patent applications in your field, we help you stay informed of potential conflicts and take early action to protect your intellectual property. 

A patent licensing agreement allows a patent owner to give permission to another party to use their invention, usually in exchange for royalties or fees. It helps the owner monetize their patent while the licensee can legally use the technology. 

While commercialisation is possible without a patent, securing patent protection in Malaysia significantly strengthens your ability to license, sell, or attract investors. OriginIP advises on IP protection strategies before market entry to maximise commercial value. 

Copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship, such as books, music, films, software, and artwork. It gives the creator exclusive rights to use, reproduce, and distribute their work, preventing others from using it without permission.to this item.

In Malaysia, copyright protects original works once they are created and recorded in a material form. This includes literary works (such as business documents, templates, software and website content), artistic works (logos, designs, photographs), musical works, films, sound recordings, and broadcasts. Copyright protection is automatic and registration is not mandatory. 

Copyright registration is not required in Malaysia. OriginIP helps assess protection needs and handles MyIPO voluntary notification where beneficial. 

Copyright protection in Malaysia begins automatically once an original work is created. OriginIP helps assess protection, ownership and MyIPO voluntary notification. 

Copyright registration in Malaysia is voluntary. OriginIP helps prepare and file MyIPO voluntary notifications to strengthen proof of ownership. 

Copyright in Malaysia lasts the creator’s lifetime plus 50 years (or 50 years from publication for films, sound recordings, and broadcasts). 

Copyright infringement occurs when your work is used without permission. 

Copyright protects original logo designs, not brand names.  In Malaysia, an original logo can be protected under copyright law if it qualifies as an artistic work. OriginIP helps register trademarks and safeguard your brand identity in Malaysia.

A copyright consultant helps protect, register, license, and enforce your works. OriginIP provides full copyright advisory and MyIPO filing support in Malaysia. 

An IP watch service monitors new intellectual property filings, such as trademarks, patents, or designs, that may be similar to your own. It helps you stay informed about potential conflicts, protect your rights, and track competitors, ensuring your IP is properly safeguarded. 

Yes. IP watch services are effective for monitoring potential conflicts and staying updated on new filings. They allow you to take early action to protect your trademarks, patents, or designs, helping prevent infringement and safeguard your intellectual property. 

At OriginIP, we can set up and manage IP watch alerts for both trademarks and patents. We monitor new applications that may be similar to your intellectual property, keeping you informed and enabling you to take timely action to protect your rights. 

IP watch services monitor new trademark and patent filings to identify potential infringements or counterfeit attempts. At OriginIP, we help you track these developments so you can detect and address counterfeit activities early, protecting your brand and intellectual property from unauthorized use. 

Yes. At OriginIP, our IP watch services can monitor new domain name registrations that are similar to your brand. This helps you identify potential cybersquatting or misuse early and take action to protect your brand online. 

A good IP watch service should cover both trademarks and patents relevant to your business, provide timely alerts on new filings that may conflict with your IP, monitor domain names and online platforms for potential misuse, and offer professional analysis with actionable advice. At OriginIP, our watch services include all these features, helping small businesses stay ahead of potential conflicts and safeguard their intellectual property.