License / Permit / Service Description
- Professional MyIPO trademark application support for individuals, entrepreneurs and companies seeking to register their brand names, logos or other eligible trademarks in Malaysia. We assist with reviewing applicant and trademark details, identifying the relevant goods or services, coordinating classification and trademark searches, preparing application information, arranging submission and following up on application status.Our service is suitable for new brands, established businesses, product owners, service providers, online sellers, franchise businesses and companies planning to develop or protect their brands. Where needed, we can also coordinate with an appropriately qualified trademark agent or legal professional for matters requiring specialist advice or representation.Let our team help simplify your MyIPO trademark application process, from the initial information review and class selection to submission and status follow-up. Registration is subject to MyIPO’s examination, publication, any opposition and the applicable legal requirements.
Related Departments / Regulatory Bodies
- Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) / Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia.
- Registrar of Trademarks.
- Appointed trademark agent, where applicable.
- Legal professional, where applicable.
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), where an international application is being considered.
- Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), where business or company information is relevant.
License Name ( Bahasa Malayu )
- Permohonan Pendaftaran Cap Dagangan.
Application Scenarios & Business Necessity
- A business owner wishes to register a new brand name.
- A company wants to apply for trademark registration for its logo.
- A product owner plans to develop a recognisable brand in Malaysia.
- An online seller wants to register a brand used for products or services.
- A business intends to launch a new product line under an existing or new brand.
- A company wants to review the relevant trademark classes before filing.
- A business wishes to obtain a preliminary search or opinion before applying.
- A company is preparing for licensing, franchising, investment or brand expansion.
- A business has received an enquiry or notification concerning its trademark application.
- A trademark owner wants to review registration or renewal requirements.
- A company is considering overseas trademark protection and requires initial coordination.
Important Rules & Compliance Standards
- The applicant should identify the correct owner of the trademark and provide accurate applicant information.
- The trademark representation and the goods or services to be covered must be clearly identified.
- Goods and services must be classified appropriately; filing in more than one class involves a fee for each class.
- A preliminary search or opinion can help identify potential issues but does not guarantee registration or reveal every possible conflict.
- The application is subject to MyIPO’s examination and may be objected to or refused under applicable law.
- An accepted application is published and may be opposed by another party within the applicable period.
- Filing an application does not mean that the trademark has already been registered.
- The registered trademark symbol ® should only be used where the mark is registered and its use is appropriate.
- Malaysian registration does not automatically provide worldwide protection. Overseas protection requires separate consideration and applications through the appropriate route.
- A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the application date and may be renewed for further 10-year periods, subject to applicable requirements.
- Official MyIPO fees, trademark agent or legal fees, and charges for objections, oppositions, amendments or renewal are separate from professional service fees unless stated in the quotation.
- The applicant should monitor official correspondence and respond within the relevant deadlines.
Compound & Legal Penalties
- The application may be objected to, refused or opposed if it does not meet the applicable requirements.
- Inaccurate applicant details, incorrect classification or incomplete documents may lead to delays or requests for clarification.
- Missing a response deadline may affect the application or available remedies.
- Falsely representing an unregistered trademark as registered may result in legal consequences under the applicable law.
- Unauthorised use of another party’s trademark may lead to a dispute, a civil claim or other legal action, depending on the circumstances.
- Additional professional and official fees may arise for objections, opposition proceedings, amendments or further applications.
- Failure to renew a registered trademark may result in expiry and removal from the register, subject to the applicable procedures.
- Any penalty or enforcement action depends on the specific conduct and applicable law. MyIPO application fees and a refusal of registration are not automatically a compound.
Frequently Asked Question
A trademark is a sign used or intended to be used to distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of others. It may include a brand name, logo or another eligible sign.
No. SSM registration relates to the business or company, while trademark registration is a separate application to MyIPO for a mark covering specified goods or services.
A brand name and logo may be considered for trademark registration. The appropriate filing approach depends on what the owner wants to protect; separate applications may be appropriate if protection is sought for the name independently from the logo.
A trademark class groups goods or services for classification purposes. The suitable class or classes depend on the goods or services for which the mark is used or intended to be used.
A preliminary search is useful to identify potential conflicts or registration issues. MyIPO also offers a separate Preliminary Advice and Search application. A favourable search result does not guarantee registration.
MyIPO lists RM950 per class when using its pre-approved list of goods or services and RM1,100 per class without using that list. The optional Preliminary Advice and Search is listed at RM250 per class. Professional service fees are separate unless stated in the quotation.
The timeline depends on MyIPO’s examination, publication, any objections or opposition, and the applicant’s responses. MyIPO’s published service commitment refers to eight months for a complete normal application without objection; actual cases may take longer.
No. Malaysian registration does not automatically provide worldwide protection. Overseas protection requires a separate strategy and applications through the relevant national or international route.
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the application date and may be renewed for further 10-year periods, subject to the applicable renewal requirements.
No. Conzlab can assist with the application and coordination, but registration depends on MyIPO’s examination, publication, any opposition and compliance with the applicable law.
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