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Trademark Registration in Malaysia - Protect Your Brand Nationwide

Trademarks in Malaysia are governed by the Trade Marks Act 2019 and administered by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living. MyIPO manages all aspects of trademark protection, including filing, examination, publication, opposition, registration, and maintenance of trademarks within Malaysia. Malaysia is a member of both the Paris Convention and the Madrid System for international trademark protection.

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Why Trademark Registration is Important in Malaysia?

Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Malaysia.

Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through MyIPO and Malaysian courts.

Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across all states and federal territories of Malaysia.

Regional Protection Advantage: Malaysia is a member of the Madrid Protocol, allowing international trademark protection through a single application across multiple member countries.

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Trademark Registration Procedure in Malaysia

Here is the step-by-step process followed for trademark registration in Malaysia.

1

Filing

The application is filed electronically (via IP Online) or manually to MyIPO containing the mark, applicant details, specification of goods/services.

2

Examination

MyIPO conducts formal and substantive examination, usually within 6–9 months. Any objections must be addressed within the prescribed time.

3

Acceptance & Publication

If accepted by the Registrar, the trademark is published in the official Trade and Service Marks Journal. This initiates the opposition period.

4

Opposition Period

A 2-month opposition period starts from publication, during which third parties may file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, the application proceeds further.

5

Registration

If there is no opposition, and the opposition period passes, then the the trademark proceeds to registration and MyIPO issues a Registration Certificate.

6

Validity & Renewal

Validity & Renewal A Trade mark registration is valid for ten years from the date of application and may be renewed every ten years upon payment of renewal fees filed within six months before expiry. Trademark in Malaysia are subject to revocation if the mark has not been used in 3 consecutive years and of there’s no valid reason for non use.

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Trademark Services Available in Malaysia

01

Attorney-Assisted Search

In-depth legal search for potential conflicts in Malaysia.

02

Trademark Registration Services

Complete filing and application management for Malaysian trademarks.

03

Trademark Renewal Services

Hassle-free renewals to maintain your Malaysia trademark protection.

04

Watch & Monitoring Services

Continuous monitoring of Malaysian trademarks to identify potential conflicts.

05

Ownership Transfer / Assignment

Efficient handling of trademark ownership transfers in Malaysia.

06

Licensing & Franchising Support

Expert guidance to license or expand your Malaysian brand.

Documents for Filing

1

Name, address and nationality of the Applicant;

2

Class and list of goods and services (full class heading of the International Classification of Goods is not allowed);

3

Soft copy of the trademark, and an indication of whether the filing of the mark is to be in black & white or colour;

4

A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.

5

Priority details (if claiming);

6

Translation and transliteration of the mark (if the mark is in a language other than English, Malay or does not comprise of Roman characters).

7

No Power of Attorney is required for filing in Malaysia. We will file to place ourselves as representative on record when filing the application.

Service Description Official Fee Attorney Fee Total
Filing Fee(Pre approved goods/service list)255--255

Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.

**Last updated on: July 8, 2026

Timeline

Approx. 12–18 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.

Validity & Renewal

A Trade mark registration is valid for ten years from the date of application and may be renewed every ten years upon payment of renewal fees filed within six months before expiry. Trademark in Malaysia are subject to revocation if the mark has not been used in 3 consecutive years and of there’s no valid reason for non use.

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Well-Known Foreign Brands Protection in Malaysia: What the Trademarks Act 2019 Really Covers

What the Law Protects  Without Registration Under the Trademarks Act 2019, a brand that has achieved significant recognition among the relevant Malaysian public can qualify as a “well-known mark”, even if it was never registered or actively traded locally. This reflects Malaysia’s obligations under the Paris Convention and TRIPS Agreement. A well-known mark owner can […]

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