Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)

Official Address:
Perbadanan Harta Intelek
Tingkat 32, Menara Dayabumi
Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin
50623 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2263 2100
Fax: 03-22741332
http://www.myipo.gov.my/

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Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) is responsible for the development and management of intellectual property system in Malaysia. Malaysia is one of the state parties to the Paris Convention and WHO. A Malaysian IP registration can be used as a basis for priority claim for countries which are party to these conventions.

The Intellectual Property Division in Malaysia has functions to act as agent of the Government and to provide services in administering, collecting and enforcing payment of prescribed fees or any other charges under the Intellectual Property Legislation. It also safeguard the interest of Malaysia in respect of any agreement or international convention to which Malaysia is a party.

The division is responsible to establish a strong legal and effective administrators, to promote public awareness programs on the importance of intellectual property as well as to provide advisory services on intellectual property.

Malaysian trademark information:

A Malaysian application doesn't provide protection abroad but it can be used as a basis for claiming priority in countries which are party to the Paris Convention and WHO.

Trade marks registration is valid for ten years from the date of application and may be renewed every ten years.
After trademark is accepted and advertised in the Government Gazette. If there is no opposition, the mark will be registered and a Registration Certificate will be issued.
Certificate of Registration will be issued within 2 months after the expiration of the gazette period.
Certificate of Renewal will be issued within 1 month from the date of application for renewal.
Search and examination report as to the registrability of the mark will be issued after 7 months from the date of application and not later than 12 months.