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Intellectual Property Matters

The principal activity of the Intellectual Property Services
Overview

We provide strategic legal services to protect, commercialize, and enforce intellectual property (IP) rights across multiple industries. Our team advises local and international clients on IP registration, infringement issues, commercialization structures, and due diligence for corporate transactions—all in accordance with Malaysian law and global best practices.

Core Intellectual Property Services

IP Protection & Registration

        • Advising on trademark and industrial design protection strategies
        • Handling registration processes with MyIPO and foreign IP offices
        • Managing renewals, oppositions, and portfolio structuring

Copyright & Trademark Infringement

        • Assessing infringement risks and legal remedies
        • Issuing cease-and-desist notices and negotiating settlements
        • Representing clients in enforcement actions and litigation

Commercialization of IP

        • Structuring licensing, assignment, and joint ownership agreements
        • Advising on royalty models and monetization strategies
        • Drafting agreements tailored to commercialization goals

IP Due Diligence for M&A and Investment

        • Reviewing IP assets of target companies
        • Identifying risks and ownership gaps
        • Supporting valuation and transaction structuring

Bio-Technology Services

Protection & Commercialization

        • Advising on patentability and regulatory compliance
        • Structuring commercialization pathways for biotech innovations

Drafting Specialized Agreements

        • Technology Transfer Agreement
        • Licensing Agreement
        • Research and Development Agreement
        • Collaboration Agreement
        • Option Agreement
        • Outright Sale Agreement

Franchise Services

Franchise Advisory & Documentation

        • Advising on statutory requirements under the Franchise Act 1998
        • Drafting franchise agreements and disclosure documents
        • Handling franchise registration with the relevant authority

Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Services

ICT Agreement Drafting & Advisory

        • Software and Hardware Purchase Agreement
        • Software/System Licensing and Maintenance Agreement
        • Software/System Development and Maintenance Agreement
        • Outsourcing Services Agreement
        • Technical Assistance Agreement
        • Data Centre and Disaster Recovery Centre Agreement

ICT Commercialization & Protection

        • Advising on licensing models and IP ownership
        • Drafting agreements for sale, use, and exploitation of ICT products

Common Questions for intellectual property

Frequently asked questions

Malaysia recognizes trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights, and geographical indications. Registration is handled by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).

We assist with international filings through systems like the Madrid Protocol (for trademarks) and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). These allow centralized applications across multiple jurisdictions.

Licensing allows others to use your IP under agreed terms while retaining ownership. An outright sale transfers full ownership and rights to the buyer.

Biotech commercialization involves IP protection, regulatory compliance, and agreements governing development, transfer, and exploitation. We tailor structures to meet both legal and scientific standards

Yes. The Franchise Act 1998 governs franchise operations, requiring registration, disclosure, and compliance with statutory terms. We ensure your franchise model meets all legal requirements.