Malaysia (MY)

Malaysia is a country in southeast Asia. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions, Peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo’s East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia and a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital, largest city and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government. The nearby planned capital of Putrajaya is the administrative capital; which represents the seat of both the executive branch (Cabinet, federal ministries and agencies) and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 32 million, Malaysia is the world’s 43rd-most populous country. The southernmost point of continental Eurasia is in Tanjung Piai. In the tropics, Malaysia is one of 17 megadiverse countries, home to a number of endemic species.

Intellectual property protection in Malaysia

Intellectual property office Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)
Website http://www.myipo.gov.my
Contact details Unit 1-7, Ground Floor
Tower B, Menara UOA Bangsar
No. 5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1
59000 Kuala Lumpur
(601) 23 88 1758

Patent

Time limit applicable for entry into the PCT national phase 30 months from the priority date
Time limit applicable for filing Conventional application 12 months from the priority date
Language English
Representation Foreign applicants must be represented by a Malaysian Patent Attorney
Power of Attorney A simply signed Power of Attorney is required to be submitted

Trademark

Filing requirements
  • Applicant's details including name and address
  • Representation of the mark
  • List of goods and services
  • The International Classification applicable to the goods or services
Multiple-class applications Yes
Power of Attorney Not required
Opposition period Within two months from publication of the trademark application
Representation Foreign applicants must be represented by a Malaysian Trademark Attorney

Industrial Design

Filing requirements
  • Name, address, and nationality of the applicant(s)
  • Representation of design
  • Title and statement of novelty
Multiple design applications Yes
Power of Attorney A signed Power of Attorney has to be submitted
Examination Substantive examination
Representation Foreign applicants must be represented by a Malaysian Design Attorney

Source: WIPO and Wikipedia