Securing your brand identity, logos, and corporate assets through expert search, seamless registration, and robust global protection strategies.
Before launching a brand, a comprehensive preliminary search is critical. We analyze existing registers to evaluate the availability of your proposed trademark, brand name, or logo. By identifying potential conflicts early, OriginIP Consultancy helps businesses mitigate the risks of costly infringement claims and sets a solid foundation for a successful registration strategy in Malaysia.
Protect your hard-earned reputation by turning your brand elements into exclusive legal assets. Our specialized Intellectual Property team drafts, reviews, and manages the entire statutory application process with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). From classification of goods and services to navigating official office actions, we ensure your filings move seamlessly from submission to successful grant.
Over a decade specialising in trademark prosecution, examination objections, watch services, and multi-jurisdictional portfolio management — with direct experience across private legal practice at Skrine, global IP operations at Clarivate, and in-house IP management at Zaluvida Corporate.
A trademark refers to any sign that can be graphically represented and that serves to distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of others.
In Malaysia, a registered trademark is protected for 10 years from the filing date under the Trademarks Act 2019. The registration can be renewed every 10 years indefinitely, as long as the renewal fees are paid on time to MyIPO.
At OriginIP, we help businesses track renewal deadlines, manage trademark portfolios, and ensure trademarks remain valid and enforceable in Malaysia through our TM Renewal & Maintenance service — so your brand protection continues without interruption.
Trademark registration in Malaysia typically takes 12 to 18 months, provided there are no objections or oppositions from MyIPO or third parties.
OriginIP supports clients throughout the MyIPO examination process, including responding to objections and managing oppositions to avoid delays.
Yes. Malaysian trademark owners can apply for international trademark protection through the Madrid Protocol, administered by WIPO. This system allows a single application to extend protection to multiple member countries. OriginIP assists with the entire process — from assessing eligibility to managing post-registration requirements.
The Madrid Protocol is an international trademark system managed by WIPO that enables brand owners to extend trademark protection to multiple countries through one application, based on a Malaysian basic application or registration. OriginIP advises on suitable countries, prepares and files the International Registration (IR), and manages any post-filing issues.
No. A WIPO International Registration does not automatically provide worldwide protection. Protection only applies in the countries you designate under the Madrid Protocol, and each country examines the trademark according to its local laws. OriginIP helps you select the right jurisdictions and coordinates responses to any provisional refusals through local counsel.
In Malaysia, businesses can register word marks, logo marks, combination marks, and service marks with MyIPO. OriginIP advises on the most suitable trademark type to ensure strong brand protection based on your business goals.
Yes, you can.
Registering the brand (word mark) and logo (device mark) separately gives you broader protection, because the name is protected on its own and the logo is protected in its specific design.
Trademark watch alerts are monitoring services that notify you when new trademark applications are filed that are similar to your trademark.
They help protect your brand by catching potential conflicts before similar marks are registered.
Yes, you can.
You can set up Trademark watch alerts to monitor new trademark applications that are similar to your brand name or logo. These alerts notify you early so you can take action, such as filing an objection or opposition if needed.
OriginIP can set up and manage IP watch alerts for your trademarks. By monitoring new applications that may be similar to your brand, we help you stay ahead of potential conflicts and protect your intellectual property proactively. This ensures you are notified early and can take timely action to safeguard your brand.
A trademark application in Malaysia may be rejected for several reasons, including if the mark is too common or descriptive, too similar to an existing trademark, or likely to confuse the public.
Applications may also be refused if the mark contains offensive content, misleading elements, or protected symbols or official names that require special approval.
Conducting a trademark search before filing can help reduce the risk of rejection.
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