Step 1: Pick a trademark name

When applying for a Malaysian trademark, you must get a trademark that suits your temperament. It is recommended to use English/Malay trademarks to build your brand.

Step 2: Check whether your trademark name can be registered

It is important to check trademarks in advance! The Malaysian Trademark Office does not provide free inquiries when accepting applications, so it is recommended to conduct independent inquiries and have trademark consultants professionally analyze the inquiry results to improve the success rate of registration.

Step 3: Prepare Malaysian trademark information and submit application

After preparing the Malaysian trademark registration information, the agent will submit it to a local lawyer in Malaysia for processing.

Step 4: Official acceptance of trademark application

After receiving the trademark registration application, the Trademark Office will conduct a formal review to determine whether it meets the basic requirements for trademark registration, which takes about 1 month Issue an acceptance notice. If it is in compliance, an acceptance notice will be issued; if it is not in compliance, all materials will be returned to the applicant.

Step 5: Substantive examination of the Malaysian trademark

The examiner will be responsible for examining and deciding whether the trademark can be registered, which takes about 6-10 months. If not, the examiner will send a letter stating the reasons for rejection. Applicants must respond within a certain period of time after receiving the letter, otherwise the application will be terminated.

Step 6: Malaysian Trademark Registration Announcement

If the trademark registration application is not returned or the applicant’s reply is justified, the trademark will be published on the Trademark Announcement. A notice will be sent to the applicant to inform the applicant of the announcement date, and there will be an objection period of 30 days thereafter.