FAQ

A trademark protects words, names, slogans and logos to ensure the exclusive rights (on similar goods or services that would cause confusion) of usage to the owner of the mark.

MyIPO (Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia) will not register a trademark that is similar to a mark that is already registered. This means that conducting a trademark name search is essential prior to filing and is recommended by most legal representatives. You can hire us to conduct trademark research for you.

You may use the ™ symbol next to your trademark right away. You may use the ® next to your trademark only after your trademark has gone through the entire trademark registration process (approx. 9 – 14 months) and a Registration Certificate is issued.

12-18 months for smooth registration (without office actions, objections or oppositions).

Yes. Once we have completed all necessary steps (review and format the list of goods, statutory declaration & applicant details), we will email you the application’s confirmation sheet for you to review, if everything looks good you must sign the application’s confirmation sheet, then we will submit the application to Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)

No. An applicant’s citizenship must be included in the record, but it need not be Malaysia citizenship.

No. Each country’s laws about registration should be consulted.

Malaysia trademarks can last forever like how a diamond is forever, as long as the trademark is being used in commerce and is renewed every 10 years.

Yes. A registered mark can be transferred or sold. There is a fee from MyIPO (Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia).