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Trademark means any sign capable of being represented graphically which is capable of distinguishing goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings.

Any person, business entity, association and government body including foreign business entity. All applications will be treated with the same priority regardless of the nationality.

Malaysia follows the Nice Classification which is an international classification of goods and services applied for the registration of marks. Different types of goods and services are categorized according to different Classes. There are a total of 45 Classes whereby Class 1 – 34 are for goods and Class 35 – 45 are for services. Applicant has to designate his Classes of interest specifically for registration of his trademark.

Yes, pursuant to the new Trademarks Act 2019, an applicant can now register more than one class under a single application. It means that a trademark application can now contain 2 or more classes.

Yes, it is possible to do so by filing them as series of marks.

It is advisable not to restrict your trademark to any particular colours because when a trademark is registered without limitations as to colour, it shall be deemed to be registered for all colours.

Signs which are capable of being represented graphically, capable of distinguishing goods or services and distinctive.

No, as trademark protection is territorial in nature. You will need to register separately (or via Madrid protocol) in each countries of your interest in order to obtain trademark protection in those particular countries. ASI do assist our clients to obtain trademark registration in foreign countries.

A registered trademark will be protected for 10 years and renewable only after 10 years. It can be renewed continuously without limitation.

You may appeal against the objection or amend the application as required by the Registrar. The estimated cost for filing such appeal or amendment with the Registry of Trademarks is usually in the range of RM500.00 to RM3,000.00 for 1 mark 1 class.

Only a registered trademark may use the ® symbol. You may use the TM symbol while waiting for the registration process.