Reduce process timing for patent and trademark registration.
Not easy for applicant to search available patent and trademark.
Patent and trademark database should be open for viewing as practised in advanced countries and Singapore.
Open trademark database will allow businesses to quickly choose an appropriate brand for a product.
Open patent database markets local research & development.
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For purposes of search and application of trade marks and patent in Malaysia, MyIPO provides on-line data base under PANTAS.
MyIPO has been able to grant patent on the 4th year from the date of filing provided all requirements are fulfilled.
same procedures are adhered to as other IP Office with regards to communication on a patent application, i.e. to be limited to 2 communications only.
MyIPO is in the process of introducing additional services for business matching to assist the patent owner and the applicant.
As for trade marks, MyIPO has been able to register trade marks within 9 months, if there is no opposition to the trade mark.
As Malaysia is a member of Paris Convention, there is a mandatory requirement of observing the 6 months priority periods plus advertisement in the gazette for purposes of opposition.
Fees are charged for services provided by MyIPO as prescribed by the various IP legislations
myIPO runs its operation with fees' collected for the services it provides, unlike other IP Offices which are funded by the government.
