Update on Calculation of Term and Renewal Dates of Brunei Re-Registration Patents

We are informed that BruIPO now requires the owners of existing re-registration patents to notify the Registrar of their intention to switch to the new regime of renewal based on the date of grant of the basic foreign patent. We are in the process of assisting our clients in meeting this requirement.

Additionally, BruIPO has indicated that with effect from 01 July 2015, newly-issued re-registration patents will be compulsorily subject to a term and renewal schedule based on the date of grant of the basic foreign patent.

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.