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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.

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.

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How the Malaysia Trademark Registration Works

The Malaysia trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time. 

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.

Trademark Services Available in Malaysia

01

Attorney-Assisted Search

In-depth legal search for conflicts.

02

Trademark Registration Services

Full filing and application management.

03

Trademark Renewal Services

Complete filing and application management with Malaysia

04

Watch & Monitoring Services

Continuous monitoring of Malaysia trademarks to spot potential conflicts.

05

Ownership Transfer / Assignment

Efficient handling of trademark ownership

Requirements for Filing

Applicant’s name and address and nationality

Clear Representation of the mark

Description of goods/services

A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.

Priority claim (if applicable) with proof

Power of Attorney if filed through agent

Official Fee 815.00
Professional Fee 500.00
Total 1,315.00
Search Fee No Search Fee

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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