Intellectual Property Law Firm

Malaysia's IP Law Firm

Registered trademark agents, patent agents and IP lawyers in one partner-led team. We register, manage, license and enforce intellectual property in Malaysia, for local businesses and for overseas clients and their IP firms. Offices in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Petaling Jaya.

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Intellectual property and trademark registration services in Malaysia
IP Law in Malaysia

Comprehensive Intellectual Property Protection

Navigating Malaysia's IP landscape with deep regulatory knowledge and practical commercial insight.

One IP Team, From Registration to Enforcement

Abbas & Ngan is an intellectual property law firm in Malaysia. Our lawyers are also registered with MyIPO as trademark agents and patent agents, so one team can file your application, answer examiners, license the rights and enforce them in court. Foreign IP firms instruct us as their Malaysian trademark agent and patent agent.

Malaysian IP is governed by the Trade Marks Act 2019, the Patents Act 1983, the Copyright Act 1987 and the Industrial Designs Act 1996, all administered by MyIPO. Start with the page that matches your problem:

Madrid Protocol PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) Paris Convention TRIPS Agreement Berne Convention
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Our IP Services

Intellectual Property Services Malaysia

End-to-end IP solutions covering registration, commercialisation and enforcement across all categories of intellectual property.

Trademark Registration & Prosecution

Searches, filing, examination, opposition and renewals before MyIPO, plus Madrid Protocol filings for protection overseas. We also act as the Malaysian trademark agent for foreign firms.

Trademark Registration in Malaysia: Process & Fees → Trademark Agent in Malaysia → Trademark Opposition Guide →

Patent Filing & Protection

Patentability advice, drafting, filing and prosecution at MyIPO, PCT national phase entry and renewals. We act as local patent attorneys for clients and their overseas patent firms.

Patent Lawyer & Patent Agent in Malaysia → What Qualifies as Patentable? → Patent or Trade Secret? → Public Disclosure & Patent Rights →

Copyright & Design Protection

Copyright ownership, voluntary notification with MyIPO, licensing and disputes under the Copyright Act 1987 and industrial design registration under the Industrial Designs Act 1996.

AI-Generated Works & Copyright → Proving Copyright Ownership → Copyright Act Amendments 2022 →

IP Licensing & Commercialisation

IP licences, technology transfer, franchise and royalty arrangements and joint development and distribution agreements, with clear ownership and revenue-sharing terms.

Protecting Heritage Brands with GIs →

IP Portfolio Management

IP audits, renewal and deadline tracking, watching services and advice on building a portfolio across Malaysia and ASEAN.

IP Protection Strategies for Businesses →

IP Enforcement & Litigation

Infringement actions in the Malaysian courts, Customs border measures against counterfeits, online takedowns and complaints before MyIPO, seeking injunctions, damages and accounts of profits.

IP Enforcement Lawyer in Malaysia → Trademark Counterfeiting & IP Enforcement in Malaysia → Brand Protection in E-Commerce → IP Issues in the Metaverse → IP Issues in Generative AI →
Why Abbas & Ngan

Why Choose Our IP Team

Decades of experience protecting intellectual property for businesses of all sizes across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.

MyIPO Expertise

Deep experience navigating the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia, from trademark prosecution to patent examination and design filings.

ASEAN IP Coverage

Strategic IP protection across Southeast Asia through our network of associates, covering all major ASEAN jurisdictions for regional brand protection.

Cross-Border Protection

International filing expertise under the Madrid Protocol, PCT and Paris Convention to extend your IP protection beyond Malaysian borders efficiently.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Transparent, competitive pricing for IP services tailored to your budget, whether you are a startup protecting your first trademark or a multinational managing a large portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

IP Law in Malaysia: Your Questions Answered

Common questions about intellectual property registration, protection and enforcement in Malaysia.

File an application with MyIPO under the Trade Marks Act 2019 after a clearance search. The mark is examined, published for a two-month opposition period and then registered, which typically takes 12 to 18 months. Our guide to trademark registration in Malaysia sets out each stage, the MyIPO forms and the current fees.
A registered trademark agent or patent agent is recognised by MyIPO to file and prosecute applications. An IP lawyer can do that and also advises on licensing and transactions and acts in disputes and court proceedings. Our lawyers are registered as both, so one team can handle trademark agent work, patent agent work and enforcement. Applicants with no business address in Malaysia must appoint a registered trademark agent.
The Madrid Protocol lets a trademark owner seek protection in many countries through one application filed via their home IP office. Malaysia acceded in 2019, so Malaysian businesses can file a single international application through MyIPO instead of separate national filings. It is particularly useful when expanding into ASEAN, Europe or China.
Under the Copyright Act 1987, original literary, musical, artistic and dramatic works, sound recordings, films and broadcasts are protected automatically on creation, with no registration needed. Protection generally lasts for the author's lifetime plus 50 years. Voluntary notification with MyIPO is optional but can be useful evidence of ownership, as our guide to proving copyright ownership explains.
Options include civil actions in the High Court for injunctions and damages, criminal complaints for counterfeiting and piracy, Customs border measures and online takedowns. We usually combine them. See our guide to enforcing against counterfeit goods in Malaysia for how to choose the first step.

Ready to Protect Your Intellectual Property?

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