A trademark includes any letter, word, name, signature, numeral, device, brand, heading, label, ticket, shape of goods or their packaging, colour, sound, scent, hologram, positioning, sequence of motion or any combination thereof, as defined by the Malaysian Trademarks Act 2019. It is used by companies to distinguish their goods or services from the competitors in the trade.

1. First, design a trademark 2. List down the goods or services under the trademark and determine the classification 3. Do a pre-filing trademark search 4. Identify the trademark owner 5. Prepare and file the trademark application 6. Examination by Trademark Examiner 7. Publication in Malaysian IP Official Journal 8. Registration of trademark if no public opposition within 2 months from the date of advertisement Please click here to find out more, or contact us to enquire!(https://www.ipgennesis.com/post/a-step-by-step-guide-to-trademark-registration-in-malaysia)

At the moment, there is no universal system to register a trademark internationally. Therefore, in order to protect a trademark internationally, you may consider the following options:- 1. Direct filing in the desired countries 2. File a regional application 3. Filing through Madrid Protocol Please click here to find out more,(https://www.ipgennesis.com/post/how-to-protect-your-brand-globally) or contact us directly.(mailto:info@ipgennesis.com?subject=I want to register my trademark internationally!)

We can conduct a pre-filing search and send you the analysis report within 3 to 5 working days.

A trademark is only protected in respect of the classification and goods / services it is registered. You should file multiple class applications if the goods and services fall under different classes. While it is recommended to register all relevant classes, you may choose to register either one or a few more important classes. The total costs would multiply according to number of applications. Kindly send us the complete list of goods and services and we will assist you in identifying the classifications.

You may appeal against the objection or amend the application as required by the Registrar. The estimated cost for filing such appeal or amendment with the Registry of Trademarks is usually in the range of RM500.00 to RM3,000.00 for 1 mark 1 class (excluding applicable official fees, disbursements and 6% Service Tax).

No. Registration of trademark is territorial based. Currently there is no unitary registration system to cover the entire world. It is necessary to register the trademark in each country separately. However, there are options for regional registration or simplified international registration through Mardrid Protocol.

Only a registered trademark may use the ® symbol. You may use the TM symbol while waiting for the registration process. Any person who falsely represents a trademark as registered commits an offence and shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine of not exceeding RM10,000.00.

To secure exclusive use of the trademark and to prevent others from using it. Upon registration, it is protected forever, provided renewal is filed every 10 years.

Application will be filed within 1-2 working days upon confirmation. A smooth registration process from filing date up until issuance of certificate will take about 12 to 18 months.

We are not able to guarantee the successful registration of a trademark as it is the sole discretion of the Registrar of Trademarks by considering all the requirements under the Trademarks Act 2019 of Malaysia

It is known as Nice Classification, which is a system of classifying the goods and services for trademark registration.

i) Softcopy of the trademark in .jpeg or .pdf format in high resolution ii) Applicant’s full name and identity’s number (for Malaysian applicants) iii) Applicant’s address iv) List of goods and/or services (and the Classification if it is known to the Applicant) v) Certified translation of the trademark if it is not in Roman characters, or the Malaysian National language or English language. vi) If priority is claimed, please provide:- a) Filing date of the priority application b) Convention country of the priority application c) Application or registration no. of the 1st Convention application d) Certified priority document of the priority application, if required by Registry. Translation required if the certificate is not in English language.