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The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Malaysia Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Malaysia Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Malaysia, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Malaysia and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I previously filed my trademark in another country, can I claim priority in Malaysia?
Yes. If you filed your trademark in another country within the last 6 months, you can claim priority in Malaysia based on that earlier filing.
Can my trademark be filed immediately and the Power of Attorney (POA) submitted later?
Yes. We can file your trademark in Malaysia immediately after you provide the necessary details. You can submit the Power of Attorney later. This option will be displayed once you order your trademark.
How long does it take for a trademark to be registered in Malaysia?
Typically, if there are no oppositions or objections, trademark registration in Malaysia takes about 14 months.
Do I need to provide a Power of Attorney?
Yes. A simple Power of Attorney is required. "Simple" means no notarization or legalization is needed.
If I register my trademark in Malaysia, will it be protected in other countries?
Registering your trademark in Malaysia only provides protection within Malaysia's borders.
Can a registration in Malaysia be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- Copyright infringement
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- Famous or well-known mark
- Protected symbols, flags, and other state emblems
- Trade names
- Registered in the name …
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Malaysia after filing?
The application process follows these steps:
Do I need to use my trademark in Malaysia before applying for registration?
Yes, you must either be using the trademark already or plan to use it soon for your application to be approved.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application in Malaysia?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
What is the duration of the opposition period in Malaysia?
The opposition period starts when the application is published in the Gazette and lasts for two months from that date.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage criteria for a trademark in Malaysia?
To satisfy the use requirement, a trademark must be used commercially in Malaysia within three years from one month prior to the application date.
Does registering a trademark in Malaysia provide any legal rights?
In Malaysia, you don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. If you've used it first, you have the rights. Malaysia operates on a 'first to use' basis.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered in Malaysia?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date you apply.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark in Malaysia?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- Exclusive use of the trademark
- Ability to license the trademark to others
- Right to challenge later registrations that conflict with yours
- Right to oppose new applications that conflict with your trademark
- Right to seek damages if your trademark is infringed
- Right to take …
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