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Patent Filing in Malaysia
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Why File a Patent in Malaysia
Filing a patent in Malaysia secures your invention in one of Southeast Asia’s most industrialized and innovation-focused economies. As a member of the PCT and the Paris Convention, Malaysia offers a well-established legal framework and efficient protection for international applicants. Obtaining a patent there helps prevent imitation, strengthen your competitive position, and facilitate business expansion across the ASEAN region.
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Patent Application Process in Malaysia
The patent application process in Malaysia follows clear procedural steps to ensure full protection of your invention. Applicants can file different types of patents in Malaysia, each with its own process and requirements.
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry is 30 months from the earliest date of priority. For national filings (non-PCT) the term for filing the application claiming conventional priority is 12 months from the priority date. Restoration of this term is possible paying an additional fee.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination Stage
The “Examination” must be filed within 4 years from the International Filing Date for PCT national phases and from the filing date for conventional applications.
There are no substantive examination for the design application in Malaysia. However, objections regarding if the design complies with the legal definition of designs may be raised in some cases.
Granting
Once the patent is granted the applicant must pay the “Registration” fees for the issuance and forwarding of the certificate.
Once the patent is Granted, the validity term for a Malaysian design is five years from the filing date or priority date. The application can be renewed for four further five-year periods, giving a maximum term of 25 years.
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Patent Filing in Malaysia
Patentarea simplifies the entire patent registration process, from prior art search to grant, and provides expert support for PCT national phase entries in Malaysia and worldwide. Our process is efficient, transparent, and designed to help you secure protection for your invention in just three simple steps:
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Gain full access to all documents, deadlines, and key filings through our advanced online system. We handle everything from submissions to ongoing maintenance, ensuring compliance with local requirements while keeping you updated—at no additional cost.
FAQ’s
How long can it take a Malaysian patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in Malaysia can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date. However, an accelerated examination can be requested. Contact us for additional information.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
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