Trusted Intellectual Property Lawyers in Malaysia
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IP experts specialised in protecting intellectual property rights such as trade mark and copyright in business transactions.
Law Firm For All Your IP Needs
Unlocking the value of intangible assets
As an intellectual property lawyer in Malaysia, we provide strategic advisory services to safeguard your intellectual property. Sabrina Hashim & Co strives to protect your intangible assets and prevent others from plagiarising, imitating, stealing, selling or manufacturing your ideas.
Experienced intellectual property lawyers in Malaysia
About Sabrina Hashim & Co
Sabrina Hashim & Co is a registered law firm in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specialising in three practice areas. Catering to your specific needs, we deliver effective legal solutions to ensure the smooth functioning of your business, ease your workload and elevate your business growth.
What is Intellectual Property?
Managing and protecting your creations
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) defines intellectual property as a category of property that “refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce”.
These creations are protected through specific laws such as patents, trade marks and copyrights, which allow owners to obtain broad rights to their works, including licensing, manufacturing, selling, and more. The IP system grants owners limited monopoly rights and fosters a flourishing environment for the general public.
These creations are protected through specific laws such as patents, trade marks and copyrights, which allow owners to obtain broad rights to their works, including licensing, manufacturing, selling, and more. The IP system grants owners limited monopoly rights and fosters a flourishing environment for the general public.
Types of Intellectual Property Rights in Malaysia
In Malaysia, Intellectual Property Rights are categorised into several types. Here are the main types of Intellectual Property Rights in Malaysia as well as their applications:
- Trademarks: Trademarks protect symbols, logos, words, or any other distinctive mark used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one enterprise from those of others.
- Patents: Patents protect inventions or processes for a certain period of time, usually 20 years.
- Industrial Designs: Industrial designs protect the visual design of objects such as the shape, surface, or ornamentation.
- Copyrights: It protects original literary, artistic, and musical works. It is worth noting that copyright protection is automatic and does not require registration in Malaysia.
- Geographical Indications: This protects products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin, such as food, wine, or handicrafts.
- Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits: This type of protection is for the layout designs of integrated circuits.
- Trade Secrets: Trade secrets protect confidential business information that gives an enterprise a competitive edge.
- Plant Varieties Protection: This provides protection for new plant varieties.
Type of Intellectual Property
Legislation in Malaysia
Industries Impacted
Importance
Trademarks
Trade Marks Act 1976 and Trade Marks Regulations 1997
Technology, Fashion, Retail, Telecommunications
Protects brand identity and reputation, essential for establishing customer trust and loyalty.
Patents
Patents Act 1983 and Patents Regulations 1986
Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Automotive, Renewable Energy
Encourages innovation and R&D, protects investments in new inventions and processes.
Industrial Designs
Industrial Designs Act 1996 and Industrial Designs Regulations 1999
Fashion, Manufacturing, Automotive
Protects visual design of objects, safeguards unique designs and product appearance.
Copyrights
Copyright Act 1987
Entertainment, Media, Education, Technology
Covers original literary, artistic, and musical works, allows creators to control use and earn revenue.
Geographical Indications
Geographical Indications Act 2000
Agriculture and Food
Protects products with a specific geographical origin, ensures authenticity and quality.
Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits
Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 2000
Technology, Telecommunications
Protects layout designs of integrated circuits, essential for tech and telecommunications innovations.
Trade Secrets
Protected under common law and contracts
Technology, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy
Covers confidential business information, gives competitive edge and safeguards proprietary methods.
Plant Varieties Protection
Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004
Agriculture
Encourages development of new plant varieties, increases agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Type of Intellectual Property
Trademarks
Legislation in Malaysia
Trade Marks Act 1976 and Trade Marks Regulations 1997
Industries Impacted
Technology, Fashion, Retail, Telecommunications
Importance
Protects brand identity and reputation, essential for establishing customer trust and loyalty.
Type of Intellectual Property
Patents
Legislation in Malaysia
Patents Act 1983 and Patents Regulations 1986
Industries Impacted
Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Automotive, Renewable Energy
Importance
Encourages innovation and R&D, protects investments in new inventions and processes.
Type of Intellectual Property
Industrial Designs
Legislation in Malaysia
Industrial Designs Act 1996 and Industrial Designs Regulations 1999
Industries Impacted
Fashion, Manufacturing, Automotive
Importance
Protects visual design of objects, safeguards unique designs and product appearance.
Type of Intellectual Property
Copyrights
Legislation in Malaysia
Copyright Act 1987
Industries Impacted
Entertainment, Media, Education, Technology
Importance
Covers original literary, artistic, and musical works, allows creators to control use and earn revenue.
Type of Intellectual Property
Geographical Indications
Legislation in Malaysia
Geographical Indications Act 2000
Industries Impacted
Agriculture and Food
Importance
Protects products with a specific geographical origin, ensures authenticity and quality.
Type of Intellectual Property
Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits
Legislation in Malaysia
Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 2000
Industries Impacted
Technology, Telecommunications
Importance
Protects layout designs of integrated circuits, essential for tech and telecommunications innovations.
Type of Intellectual Property
Trade Secrets
Legislation in Malaysia
Protected under common law and contracts
Industries Impacted
Technology, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy
Importance
Covers confidential business information, gives competitive edge and safeguards proprietary methods.
Type of Intellectual Property
Plant Varieties Protection
Legislation in Malaysia
Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004
Industries Impacted
Agriculture
Importance
Encourages development of new plant varieties, increases agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Practice Areas of Intellectual Property Lawyers
An intellectual property lawyer specialises in the law and practice of intellectual property law, such as the security and enforcement of legal rights to any designs, inventions, and artwork. The practising areas of an intellectual property lawyer from a trusted law firm in Malaysia include:
- Trade mark
- Patent
- Copyright
- Industrial Design
- Layout Design of Integrated Circuit
- Geographical Indications
Benefits of Hiring An Intellectual Property Lawyer in Malaysia
Intellectual property lawyers conduct due diligence to assess the quantity and quality of assets owned by or licensed to a company to maximise the value of these intangible assets.
Intellectual property lawyers in Malaysia have the expertise and knowledge to manage the negotiations of agreements and settlements efficiently and promptly.
Intellectual property lawyers have experience preparing agreements related to intellectual property.
Examples of agreements an intellectual property lawyer in Malaysia can draft include:
Examples of agreements an intellectual property lawyer in Malaysia can draft include:
- Deeds of assignment or transfer where the owner assigns or transfers a particular intellectual property
- Licensing agreements
- Confidentiality clauses for precautionary measures when demonstrating an invention or a product
Our Expertise in Intellectual Property
Supporting and transforming businesses
Constant demand requires the extensive creation of innovative products and services. We address legal questions surrounding your investments and the need to protect your original work.
Our team act according to our client’s needs, and our responsibilities include:
- Counselling clients on protecting their IP
- Technology licensing and strategies
- IP contracts, assignments and licensing
- Advertising contracts
- Copyright
Engage An Intellectual Property Lawyer in Malaysia
Talk to us and we will provide you with the right solutions for your legal challenges or needs.
Intellectual Property Lawyer Malaysia - FAQ
When dealing with high client expectations, an intellectual property lawyer in Malaysia should have intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence. They must also be equipped with various skills, namely logical reasoning, creative and critical thinking and management abilities.
Intellectual property lawyers in Malaysia often serve as advisors, counselling their clients about intellectual property matters. In some cases, they may also act as advocates, representing their clients in court proceedings.
Yes. Consulting an intellectual property lawyer is vital for business owners. Intellectual property is vital for businesses as capturing, creating, and leveraging innovation gives the company a competitive advantage and contributes to sustainable success.
