Trademark

A trademark can be a vital asset for a company or individual, as it can help businesses make their products or services more unique and distinguishable from others and allow them to build up a “brand” identity. A strong brand can bring many benefits, such as customer loyalty and increased sales. In some cases, a trademark may even become so well-known that it can become a valuable piece of intellectual property in its own right.

Any business, regardless of industry, can benefit from having a trademark. If you are selling products, a trademark can help customers to identify and remember your products. If you are providing services, a trademark can help to distinguish your services from those of other businesses.

A trademark is a sign or indicator used to identify the source of goods or services, whereas a patent grants exclusive rights to an invention. In other words, a trademark protects brand names and logos, while a patent protects inventions. 

A brand is a name, term, design, symbol, or other feature that makes an organization or product different from its competitors in the customers’ eyes. A trademark is a type of intellectual property that provides protection for a brand by preventing others from using it without permission. 

Trademark registration in Malaysia is valid for ten years from the filing date and can be renewed for an additional ten years. 

The cost of registering a trademark in Malaysia varies depending on the number of classes of goods and/or services covered by the application. 

The main benefits of registering a trademark in Malaysia are: 

– it gives the owner exclusive rights to use the trademark in connection with the goods and/or services for which it is registered; 

– it serves as a deterrent to others who may attempt to use the trademark without permission; 

– it can be used as a basis for taking legal action against anyone who uses the trademark without permission. 

To register a trademark in Malaysia, you will need to file an application with the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office (MyIPO). The application must contain the following: 

– a list of the goods and/or services for which the trademark will be used; 

– a clear and distinctive image of the trademark. 

You may also need to provide evidence that you have been using the trademark in Malaysia before the date of application. The complete information you need is provided in your online form. 

If you do not register your trademark, you will not have exclusive rights to use it in Malaysia. This means that others may be able to use the same or a similar trademark for the same or similar goods and/or services. This could confuse customers and damage your business. You may also find it difficult to take legal action against someone who uses your unregistered trademark without permission. 

You can protect your trademark by ensuring that it is registered with the relevant authority in your country. You can also include a notice on your products and/or services that the trademark is registered. This will help to deter others from using the trademark without permission. If you believe someone has used your trademark without permission, you can take legal action against them. This could involve asking them to stop using the trademark and/or paying damages. 

You can search for registered trademarks on the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office (MyIPO) website. The search will tell you whether the trademark is registered or not.