Region: Malaysia

Malaysian court’s recent ruling in favour of a brewer follows established case law on registration but notes sound public health reasons for cracking down on fake alcoholic beverages.

06 July 2020

As of 8 May 2020, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia has resumed operations in stages and on a limited basis. 

18 May 2020

Featured in Physical marketplace counterfeit hotspots

In the latest instalment in our regular series on marketplaces around the globe that are reportedly notorious for being counterfeit havens, we head to the Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia.

15 April 2020

The passing of new trademark legislation has strengthened the hand of owners of well-known and famous marks in Malaysia. Case law under the new statute is sparse, but the courts remain supportive of rights holders.

03 April 2020

Featured in The Global IP Awards: Key Insights from IP Leaders 2020

30 March 2020

Featured in World Trademark Review Yearbook 2020/2021

Trademarks in Malaysia are governed by the new Trademarks Act 2019 and the Trademarks Regulations 2019, which came into effect on 27 December 2019.

17 March 2020

In SkyWorld Development Sdn Bhd v Skyworld Holdings Bhd, the Malaysian Court of Appeal has held, for the first time, that an action for infringement can be based on the use of a registered mark as part of a trade or company name.

17 February 2020

In SRAM LLC v Huan Schen Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian Court of Appeal has seemingly expanded the concept of ‘use’ of a trademark to include extra-territorial use.

08 October 2019

In our latest round-up, we look at Huawei filing a lawsuit against a rival Chinese mobile maker, POW! Entertainment hitting back over Stan Lee lawsuit, Alt Legal acquiring MarkTend, and much more.

01 October 2019

While disputes over pharmaceutical trademarks are few and far between, decisions can have a significant effect on product manufacturing and public health.

17 July 2019