Copyright Services in Malaysia
Protecting Creative and Digital Works
Copyright protects original literary, artistic, musical and dramatic works (including software code and commercial content) under the Copyright Act 1987. While protection arises automatically the moment a work is reduced to material form, relying solely on "automatic" rights can be risky during a dispute.
We help you secure prima facie evidence of ownership through the Voluntary Notification system. This transforms your creative assets from intangible claims into enforceable rights, allowing you to commercialise them through licensing or defend them decisively against piracy and infringement.
Our Copyright Services Include:
- Copyright advisory & ownership clarification - We determine the rightful owner of a work (especially in employer-employee or commissioned scenarios) to prevent future disputes.
- Copyright voluntary notification - We handle the filing of Voluntary Notifications with MyIPO to obtain a formal certificate, which serves as prima facie evidence of your ownership in court.
- Licensing, royalty, assignment & monetisation structures - We draft robust agreements that allow you to safely monetize your works through royalties while retaining control over how they are used.
- Digital & offline anti-piracy strategies - We devise strategies to combat unauthorized distribution, from physical counterfeit goods to online content theft.
- Takedown notices, injunctions & enforcement actions - We act swiftly to remove infringing content from e-commerce platforms and websites, and secure court injunctions to stop further violations.
- Copyright litigation & dispute resolution - We represent you in enforcing your rights or defending against claims, whether through negotiation or full court trials.
FAQs- Common Client Concerns
Speed is critical. We assist with takedown notices to remove infringing listings from e-commerce sites and social media. For serious cases, we can apply for court injunctions or work with the Ministry of Domestic Trade (MDT) to conduct raids.
Generally, if an employee creates work during their employment, the employer owns the copyright. However, for freelancers or commissioned independent contractors, ownership depends strictly on the contract. We draft clear "Work for Hire" agreements to ensure you own what you pay for.
You can monetise works through Licensing (granting others the right to use it for a fee/royalty) or Assignment (selling the rights entirely). We structure these deals to ensure you receive fair compensation and royalty payments.
For literary, musical and artistic works, copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 50 years after their death. For published editions, films and sound recordings, it lasts for 50 years from the date of publication.
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Awards and Recognition
We are proud to be nominated as the top finalists of "SE Asia Law Firm of the Year" and "Malaysia Law Firm of the Year" by ALB (Asian Legal Business) Law Awards 2018 and 2019.
Why Choose Us
We protect your creativity so you can focus on innovation and artistry. From securing official proof of ownership to negotiating high-value licensing deals, we ensure your works remain your greatest asset.
Contact us today to safeguard your creative works.