Trademark Services in Malaysia
Protecting and Leveraging Your Brand Identity
Your brand is your reputation. Under the Trademarks Act 2019, registration grants you exclusive rights and powerful remedies against misuse. Protection now extends beyond just names and logos to include non-traditional marks such as shapes, packaging, colors and sounds.
Beyond legal protection, a registered trademark is a commercial tool that differentiates your goods and services from competitors. It enhances your credibility with investors and can be monetized through licensing, franchising or selling.
Our Trademark Services Include:
- Clearance searches and risk assessments - We conduct thorough searches in local and international databases to identify potential conflicts, assess risks and provide actionable recommendations to avoid costly rebranding later.
- Filing and prosecuting applications with MyIPO - We handle the entire application process, ensuring accurate classification of goods/services and strategic filing for both traditional and non-traditional marks to prevent refusal by MyIPO.
- Office actions, objections & replies - If the Registrar raises objections, our team drafts precise legal responses and arguments to overcome refusals and move your application forward.
- Oppositions, cancellations, and appeals - We represent you in contentious proceedings, whether you need to oppose a competitor’s confusingly similar mark or defend your own application against third-party challenges.
- Trademark Infringement & enforcement (including litigation and customs seizures) - We take decisive action against unauthorised use, coordinating with enforcement agencies for raids and seizures, and representing you in court for infringement litigation.
- Brand portfolio management & strategy (local and international) - We centralize the management of your IP assets, tracking renewals every 10 years and aligning your trademark strategy with your business expansion plans.
- Trademark licensing, franchising & commercialisation - We help you monetise your assets by drafting and negotiating enforceable licensing and franchise agreements, ensuring you generate revenue while maintaining control over your brand.
- Madrid Protocol international filing strategy - We utilise the Madrid Protocol to help you file a single application for protection in multiple countries simultaneously, simplifying global expansion and reducing costs.
FAQs- Common Client Concerns
While “first users” have some rights, relying on them is costly and difficult. Registration gives you clear statutory exclusivity and makes enforcement significantly easier and cheaper.
Oppositions are common in competitive markets. We act on your behalf to prepare evidence, draft submissions and negotiate settlements to defend your rights.
We can use the Madrid Protocol to file in over multiple countries worldwide at once or coordinate with our trusted foreign associates for specific national filings.
Yes. Trademarks are property rights that can be licensed or franchised. We structure agreements to maximise your revenue while safeguarding your brand’s reputation.
If you have not registered, you may still rely on the common law remedy of Passing Off, provided you have established a reputation. We can advise you on whether you have sufficient grounds to take action.
Yes. Under the new laws, you can register "non-traditional" marks, including shapes, colors, sounds, scents, holograms or sequences of motion. This allows you to protect unique branding elements beyond just your company name or logo.
Yes. In addition to civil lawsuits, we can assist with enforcement under the Trade Descriptions Act. This may involve working with the Ministry of Domestic Trade (MDT) to conduct raids and seize counterfeit goods , which carries potential fines and imprisonment for the infringers.
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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 combine legal precision with commercial insight. We understand that effective protection means more than just obtaining a certificate; it means securing your competitive advantage. From the initial search to enforcement and commercialisation, we ensure your brand is protected and positioned for growth.
Contact us today to secure your brand identity before competitors do.