GEOGRAPHICAL FAQs

FAQ   /  Home  /  FAQ  /  GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION What is a geographical indication? A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products with a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as […]

Copyright FAQs

FAQ   /  Home  /  FAQ  /  COPYRIGHT COPYRIGHT What is copyright? Copyright is the exclusive rights to control and protect original works created by the creators, authors, designers, copyright owners or performers for a specific period governed under the Malaysian Copyright Act 1987. What are the works eligible for copyright protection? a.       Literary worksb.       Musical worksc.       Artistic […]

Industrial Design FAQs

FAQ   /  Home  /  FAQ  /  INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN What is industrial design? An industrial design comprises features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to an article by any industrial process or means which in the finished article appeal to the eye. Are all industrial designs registrable? Take note that industrial design […]

PATENT FAQS

FAQ   /  Home  /  FAQ  /  PATENT / UTILITY INNOVATION PATENT / UTILITY INNOVATION What is patent? A patent is an exclusive rights granted to an inventor by the federal government that permits the inventor to exclude others from making, selling or using the invention for a limited period of time. What is utility […]

TRADEMARK FAQS

FAQ   /  Home  /  FAQ  /  TRADEMARK Trademark What is trademark? A trademark is a distinctive sign – like a logo or word – that differentiates your goods / services or your “brand” from your competitors in the course of trade. A trademark can be any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination. […]