Trademark Protection
Trademark Protection
Secure your business identity with help from a qualified team of registered trademark agents and qualified IP professionals.
Expert trademark services within Malaysia from start to finish.
What is a Trademark?
The term 'trademark' refers to a recognisable insignia, phrase, word, or symbol that denotes a specific product or service and legally differentiates it from all other products of its kind. A trademark exclusively identifies a product as belonging to a specific company and recognizes the company's ownership of the brand.
In simple English: it’s a text or visual element that has become synonymous with your company, giving you the legal right to prohibit potential competitors from using it to deceive customers.
What Can Be Trademarked in Malaysia?
The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) recognises 45 classes of trademarks which can be separated into two (2) main categories:
Goods (TM) : Class 1 – Class 34
Services (SM) : Class 35 – Class 45
List Of Trademark Classes
Goods (TM)
Class 1
Chemical
Class 2
Paints
Class 3
Cosmetics & Cleaning
Class 4
Lubricants and Fuels
Class 5
Pharmaceuticals
Class 6
Metals Goods
Class 7
Machinery
Class 8
Hand Tools
Class 9
Electrical and Scientific Apparatus
Class 10
Medical Apparatus
Class 11
Environmental Control Apparatus
Class 12
Vehicles
Class 13
Firearms
Class 14
Jewellery
Class 15
Musical Instruments
Class 16
Paper Goods & Printed Matter
Class 17
Rubber Goods
Class 18
Leather Goods
Class 19
Non-Metallic Building Materials
Class 20
Furniture and Articles Not Otherwise Classified
Class 21
Housewares and Glass
Class 22
Cordage and Fibres
Class 23
Yarns and Threads
Class 24
Fabrics
Class 25
Clothing
Class 26
Fancy Goods
Class 27
Floor Coverings
Class 28
Toys and Sporting Goods
Class 29
Meats and Processed Foods
Class 30
Staple Foods
Class 31
Agricultural Products
Class 32
Light Beverages
Class 33
Wines and Spirits
Class 34
Smokers’ Articles
Services (SM)
Class 35
Advertising & Business
Class 36
Insurance and Financial
Class 37
Construction & Repair
Class 38
Communication
Class 39
Transportation Storage
Class 40
Material Treatment
Class 41
Education and Entertainment
Class 42
Computer, Scientific and Legal
Class 43
Hotels and Resturents
Class 44
Medical, Beauty and agriculture
Class 45
Personal
What Cannot Be Trademarked in Malaysia?
Prohibited Marks
If the use of which is likely to confuse or deceive the public or contrary to law.
Scandalous or offensive matter
If it contains or comprises any scandalous or offensive matter or would not otherwise be entitled to protection in any court of law.
Prejudicial to the interest or security of the nation
If it might be prejudicial to the interest or security of the nation, for example a mark containing a potentially inflammatory statement or word.
FAQ's
Frequently asked questions
Traditionally, distinctive logos, symbols, images, names, signatures, words, letters, numerals or any combination thereof may be trademarked.
Non-Traditional Marks (NTMs) such as smells, sounds, colours, shapes, moving images, tastes and textures are now also registrable in Malaysia.