Your Ideas.
Well-Handled.
Crestholm works with Malaysian inventors, creators, and enterprises to register, protect, and manage their intellectual property rights — with precision and without unnecessary complexity.
Intellectual Property Services
From the initial filing to long-term portfolio maintenance, Crestholm provides structured legal support built around Malaysian IP law.
Trademark Registration & Protection
End-to-end MyIPO filing support — preliminary searches, class selection, application drafting, and prosecution. Ongoing monitoring for potential conflicts with your registered mark.
- Trademark clearance search
- MyIPO application filing
- Infringement monitoring
- Renewal management
Patent Drafting & Filing
Technical and legal collaboration to prepare patent specifications and claims that accurately reflect your invention's scope. Prior art analysis, provisional and complete filings, examination management.
- Prior art analysis
- Specification drafting
- Provisional & complete filings
- Examination management
Copyright & Design Advisory
Guidance on protecting creative works, industrial designs, and original content under Malaysian legislation. Covers registration support, licensing agreement drafting, and fair dealing advisory.
- Copyright registration assistance
- Licensing agreement drafting
- Industrial design protection
- Fair dealing advisory
Is Your Intellectual Property Well-Documented?
A preliminary conversation with our team costs nothing. We can help you understand what protection exists for your work and what steps are appropriate given your circumstances.
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · George Town, Penang
Thoughtful Expertise at Every Stage
We take the time to understand your work before advising on how to protect it.
IP-Only Practice
Our practice is focused entirely on intellectual property. Trademarks, patents, copyrights, and designs — no divided attention, no generalist advisors.
MyIPO-Fluent Process
We work within the Malaysian IP framework daily. Our filings align with MyIPO requirements, which reduces the chance of procedural delays.
Clear Communication
We keep clients informed at each stage — not just when something goes wrong. You'll understand the process, not just receive occasional status updates.
Thorough Prior Analysis
Before any application is filed, we assess what already exists — existing marks, prior art, potential conflicts. This step prevents costly surprises later in the process.
Renewal & Maintenance
IP rights require ongoing attention. We track deadlines, manage renewals, and handle maintenance filings so your protections remain valid without disruption.
Licensing & Agreements
Protecting a right is only part of the picture. We assist with licensing structures and assignment agreements that allow you to commercialise your IP thoughtfully.
What Clients Often Ask
How long does trademark registration take in Malaysia?
The typical timeline for trademark registration with MyIPO is between 18 and 24 months from the filing date, assuming no examination objections or third-party oppositions arise. Where issues do surface, the process may take longer. We manage all MyIPO correspondence on your behalf and keep you informed throughout.
What makes an invention eligible for patent protection?
Under Malaysian patent law, a patentable invention must be novel (not publicly disclosed before the filing date), involve an inventive step (not obvious to a person skilled in the field), and be capable of industrial application. We conduct prior art searches before drafting your application to assess where your invention stands relative to what already exists.
Does copyright need to be formally registered in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, copyright arises automatically upon the creation of an original work — formal registration is not a legal prerequisite for protection. Voluntary registration with MyIPO does, however, create a useful public record that can support enforcement proceedings and licensing discussions. We can advise on whether registration is worthwhile for your particular works.
Can I protect a trademark across multiple product categories?
Yes. Trademarks in Malaysia are registered under the Nice Classification system, which divides goods and services into 45 classes. You can file across multiple classes in a single application, or file separate applications per class. The appropriate approach depends on your business activities, budget, and risk tolerance — something we can discuss with you before filing.
What should I do if someone is using my registered trademark?
If you believe your trademark is being infringed, the first step is to document the alleged infringement carefully and consult with us before taking any action. Depending on the situation, available options may include a cease-and-desist letter, opposition or cancellation proceedings, or civil litigation. Acting carefully rather than quickly often leads to better outcomes.
How long does a registered trademark remain valid?
A registered trademark in Malaysia is valid for ten years from the filing date, and can be renewed indefinitely in further ten-year intervals. We track renewal deadlines for registered marks in our clients' portfolios and send timely reminders well ahead of any expiry date to avoid lapses in protection.
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25 Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Penang
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Contact Details
Phone
+60 4-3827 1946Office Address
25 Persiaran Gurney
10250 George Town
Penang, Malaysia
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Appointments
Initial consultations are available by appointment. You're welcome to bring any existing IP documentation or draft materials to help us understand your situation from the first meeting.