🇲🇾 Malaysia · Trademark & IP
Trademark registration, patents, copyright, official IP offices, and filing costs.
Quick answer
Malaysian trademarks are registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). You search the register, file under Nice classes, and after examination the mark publishes for a two-month opposition period before registration. A Malaysian trademark lasts 10 years and is renewable; Malaysia joined the Madrid Protocol in 2019.
Trademarks and patents in Malaysia are registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO).
- National trademarks and patents are filed with MyIPO.
- Malaysia uses a first-to-file trademark system.
- Registration grants exclusive rights within Malaysia.
Step-by-step
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Search the register
Search the MyIPO register for conflicting or similar marks in the relevant classes before filing.
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File the application
File with MyIPO, describing the mark and classifying the goods/services under the Nice Classification.
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Examination and opposition
MyIPO examines the application and publishes it for a two-month opposition period.
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Registration and renewal
Once registered, a Malaysian trademark lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year terms.
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Cover patents, designs and copyright
Protect inventions with patents and appearance with industrial designs (both via MyIPO); copyright arises on creation with optional voluntary notification.
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Enforce and go international
Enforce your rights against infringers and use the Madrid Protocol (joined 2019) to extend protection abroad.
Checklist
- MyIPO register search
- Application (Nice classes + mark)
- Examination + 2-month opposition
- Registration (10 years) + renewal
- Patents + industrial designs (MyIPO) + copyright
- Enforcement strategy
- Madrid Protocol (Malaysia joined 2019)
- Customs recordal against counterfeits
Official authorities
- Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)
National intellectual-property office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Malaysian trademark last?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable indefinitely for further 10-year periods.
Can I file internationally from Malaysia?
Yes — since 2019 Malaysia is a Madrid Protocol member, so you can extend protection to many countries from a Malaysian base application.
Should I do a clearance search?
Yes — searching the MyIPO register before filing helps avoid conflicts with earlier marks that could block or oppose your application.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- MyGovernment Portal — Malaysia government services portal
- Immigration Department of Malaysia — Visas, passes (Employment / DE Rantau) and MM2H
- Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) — Income tax and tax-number registration
- Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) — Foreign investment and manufacturing/services licensing