Malaysia – Trade Mark & Patent Regulations and Fee Changes effective 15 February 2011

The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has recently announced substantive amendments to the Trade Marks Regulations 1997 and the Patents Regulations 1986.

Of particular interest to you are the provisions to expedite the examination of trade mark and patent applications. These amendments are a positive step towards enhancing the procedural aspects of trade mark and patent practice in Malaysia. Such a development is also a hopeful indication of the prospective amendments to the Trade Marks Act 1976 and the Patents Act 1983 this year.

We anticipate further directions from MyIPO on the implementation of the amended Regulation, so do visit our website from time to time for more of the latest news.

Please click the following for highlights of the important amendments which came into force on 15 February 2011.

• Trade Marks (Amendment) Regulations 2011
• Patents (Amendment) Regulations 2011
• Additional Official Fees for Malaysian Patents and Applications

Trademarks Act 2019

Dear Valued Clients & Associates

We are pleased to announce that the long-awaited overhaul of trademark laws in Malaysia is finally coming to fruition. The all-new Trademarks Bill 2019 was tabled in the Malaysian Parliament on 11 April 2019 and was approved, with some amendments, by the Lower House (Dewan Rakyat) on 02 July 2019 and the Upper House (Dewan Negara) on 23 July. Pending royal assent, it is now most certain that the new Act will come into effect by the last quarter of this year.

We will keep you apprised when the Trademarks Act 2019 becomes enforceable and the accompanying Trademark Regulations are issued.

In the meantime, please click here for some key takeaways from the new statute.