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What is the process of applying for trademark registration in Malaysia?
1. Formal review: after the applicant submits the application, the examiner will review the legality of the submitted application documents, trademark patterns, power of attorney and other documents; If it meets the requirements, the application date and application number shall be granted.

2. substantive examination: according to the law, examine whether the trademark can be registered, for example, whether the trademark is significant. If the examiner thinks that the trademark is not suitable for registration, he will issue a notice of rejection. The applicant can give a reply within the specified time. The applicant may also apply for an extension of the reply time.

3. Trademark announcement: After the trademark has passed the examination, notify the applicant that the trademark application has been accepted and publish it in the Trademark Announcement. Anyone can raise objections, state reasons and submit relevant evidence within the two-month announcement period.

4. Registration approval: a trademark that can be registered after an objection ruling, or a trademark that has been announced without objection, shall be registered and a registration certificate shall be issued. The whole application process is smooth (if there are no rejections, objections, etc.). ) It will take about 18-24 months.