Malaysian Trademark Tools
Here’s some tools to make sure your name and logo is trademark-ready before you even submit for registration to MyIPO. It’ll save you a lot of cash and clock.
It’s easy to overlook the importance of registering a brand as your intellectual property. Technically, we don’t own our brand name or logo until we get the trademark certificate from MyIPO. Once we get certified, we can put the ® symbol on our logo. It covers the ownership protection for 10 years from infringement.
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Summary of Trademark Classes
Choose the right Trademark Classes to protect your brand in the selected category. You can register more than one class for your brand.
CLASS 1
Unprocessed chemical substances
CLASS 2
Paints
CLASS 3
Personal care products
CLASS 4
Oils and lubricants
CLASS 5
Medicines, supplements, baby food, and poisons
CLASS 6
Metals and metal alloys
CLASS 7
Machines and equipment except for land vehicles, automatic vending machines
CLASS 8
Hand-operated tools and implements, cutlery
CLASS 9
Scientific instruments
CLASS 10
Medical equipment
CLASS 11
Electric-powered devices
CLASS 12
Vehicles
CLASS 13
Firearms
CLASS 14
Precious metals
CLASS 15
Musical instruments
CLASS 16
Printed materials
CLASS 17
Rubber goods
CLASS 18
Leather goods
CLASS 19
Non-metallic building materials
CLASS 20
Furniture
CLASS 21
Household and kitchen utensils
CLASS 22
Ropes
CLASS 23
Threads for industrial use
CLASS 24
Fabrics and textile products
CLASS 25
Clothing
CLASS 26
Sewing accessories
CLASS 27
Floor and wall decorations
CLASS 28
Games and sports equipment
CLASS 29
Meat, meat extracts, and frozen foods, jellies, jams
CLASS 30
Foodstuffs made from mixed and milled products
CLASS 31
Cereals and agricultural products
CLASS 32
Beverages (non-alcoholic)
CLASS 33
Alcoholic beverages
CLASS 34
Tobacco products
CLASS 35
Retail services including e-commerce, social media, and websites
CLASS 36
Financial services
CLASS 37
Building construction, installation services
CLASS 38
Tele-communication services
CLASS 39
Transport and storage services, travel agencies
CLASS 40
Recycling services
CLASS 41
Education, training, sports, and cultural activities
CLASS 42
Design and interior design services
CLASS 43
Restaurant, cafe, and hotel services
CLASS 44
Hospital, spa services
CLASS 45
Legal services, security guard services
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Trademark Consultation
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Trademark Compliant Logo Design
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Trademark Registration
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Trademark Class/Seminar
To view full description of each class, please view here.
Brand Naming Checklist
For Trademark Approval
- Name is not registered under MyIPO for the same class
- Name has more than 3 letters
- Name does NOT refer to your product / service
- Name does NOT refer to the quality of your product
- Name is NOT too commonly used by other brands
- Name does NOT come from globally known brand
- Name is NOT any place / location name
To Look More Commercial
- Name has NO MORE than 3 syllables
- Name is easily pronounced
- Pronounceable. Avoid acronyms (like APC)
- Name is easily spelled
- Name is NOT cliche
- Name suits your target market
- Name can have slight relation to your product / industry
*Disclaimer: Trademark certification is solely under MyIPO jurisdiction and is governed by the Trade Marks Act 1976 and the Trade Marks Regulations 1997. Absence of registered name in MyIPO system above, and following the above checklist does not guarantee successful registration of trademark.
Trademark FAQ
Frequently asked question regarding Trademark Registration in Malaysia
A trademark is a distinctive sign or symbol used to identify products or services of a particular business and distinguish them from those of competitors.
Registering a trademark provides legal protection, preventing others from using the same or similar mark for similar goods or services. It also gives you exclusive rights to use the mark and allows you to take legal action against infringement.
Any sign capable of being represented graphically, such as words, names, logos, slogans, letters, numbers, shapes, or combinations thereof, can be registered as a trademark in Malaysia.
A trademark registration in Malaysia is initially valid for 10 years from the date of filing and can be renewed indefinitely for successive periods of 10 years each.
You can apply for a trademark registration online through the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) website or by submitting a physical application form to MyIPO's office.
The main requirements include a completed application form, a clear representation of the trademark, a list of goods or services covered by the mark, and payment of the prescribed fees.
The processing time for a trademark application in Malaysia varies but typically takes around 12 to 18 months from the date of filing to registration, assuming there are no objections or oppositions.
Generally, trademarks that are identical or similar to existing registered trademarks in Malaysia are not registrable. However, it depends on the specific circumstances and the likelihood of confusion among consumers.
Yes, Malaysia is a member of the Madrid Protocol, allowing trademark owners to extend their protection internationally by filing a single application through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
As a trademark owner in Malaysia, you have the exclusive right to use the mark in connection with the goods or services covered by the registration. You also have the right to take legal action against any unauthorized use or infringement of your trademark.
