Trademark Opposition in Malaysia: Notice, Counter-Statement & Defence Strategy
A 2026 practitioner's guide to opposition proceedings under the Trade Marks Act 2019, from the two-month opposition window to Madrid Protocol provisional refusals and counter-statement strategy.
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Did You Just Start a Countdown on Your Patent at ITEX?
Exhibiting at ITEX is a public disclosure that can put your patent at risk. What every Malaysian inventor needs to know about worldwide novelty, the grace period and protecting an invention abroad.
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Patentability in Malaysia: What Qualifies as a Patentable Invention?
A Malaysian patent agent's guide to the three patentability criteria under the Patents Act 1983: novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, plus what is excluded under Section 13.
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Geographical Indications Act 2022 Malaysia: Protecting Heritage Brands
How Malaysian producers, Sarawak Pepper, Musang King, Sabah Tea, Bario Rice and others, protect regional brands under the GIA 2022, with international protection options.
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The Complete Guide to Trademark Registration in Malaysia
Everything you need to know about registering a trademark with MyIPO under the Trade Marks Act 2019, from filing requirements to opposition proceedings and enforcement strategies.
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IP Protection Strategies Every Malaysian Business Should Know
From trade secrets to patents, a practical framework for protecting your most valuable intangible assets under Malaysian law.
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Incorporating a Company in Malaysia: A Founder's Legal Guide
Step-by-step guide to SSM registration under the Companies Act 2016, choosing between Sdn Bhd and LLP and structuring your company for growth.
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Property Due Diligence in Malaysia: The Essential Legal Checklist
What every buyer and developer must verify before signing, title searches, encumbrances, land conditions and compliance under the National Land Code.
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Navigating M&A in Malaysia: Legal Framework & Key Considerations
Understanding the regulatory landscape for mergers and acquisitions, from Competition Act compliance to foreign investment approvals and takeover rules.
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Why Every Malaysian Startup Needs a Shareholders' Agreement
Protecting founder relationships and investor interests, key clauses, vesting schedules and exit mechanisms under Malaysian law.
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Foreign Property Ownership in Malaysia: Rules, Restrictions & Opportunities
State consent requirements, minimum thresholds, MM2H considerations and practical strategies for foreign investors in Malaysian property.
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Protecting Your Brand in Malaysia's E-Commerce Boom
How to combat counterfeiting, enforce trademark rights online and leverage Malaysia's border enforcement measures against infringing goods.
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Corporate Governance Best Practices for Malaysian Companies
Aligning with MCCG 2021 principles, board composition, risk management, sustainability reporting and director duties under the Companies Act 2016.
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Debt Recovery in Malaysia: Legal Strategies for Creditors
From letters of demand to winding-up petitions, a step-by-step guide to recovering debts efficiently under Malaysian litigation procedures.
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Legal IP Issues in Generative AI
Exploring authorship disputes, copyright infringement risks and the legal grey areas of AI-generated content under Malaysian intellectual property law.
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Legal Intellectual Property Issues in the Metaverse
NFT ownership, virtual property rights and avatar identity, how trademark and copyright law applies in virtual worlds.
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Understanding the Revamped Content Code 2022 in Malaysia
Key changes to the Communications and Multimedia Content Code, influencer compliance, child protection and online content regulation.
Read Article →4 Important Amendments to the Copyright Act 1987
Marrakesh Treaty ratification, CMO restructuring, voluntary notification changes and enhanced online piracy offenses under the 2022 amendments.
Read Article →LAD Calculation Starts From Booking Fee Date: A Landmark Decision
The Federal Court's landmark ruling in PJD Regency, liquidated damages for late vacant possession begin from booking fee date, not SPA date.
Read Article →MC / JMB Can Ban Short-Term Rentals: Federal Court Decision
How the Verve Suites decision established that management corporations can lawfully prohibit Airbnb-style short-term rentals through house rules.
Read Article →Will Writing and Estate Planning in Malaysia
Understanding the Distribution Act 1958, intestacy rules and why having a properly drafted will saves your family from unnecessary disputes and delays.
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