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Our Solutions

Three core intellectual property services, each handled with precision and adapted to your specific situation.

Our Methodology

How We Handle Every Matter

Every engagement begins with an initial consultation where we listen before advising. We take time to understand what you've created, how it is being used, and what risks or opportunities you're facing. Only then do we propose the appropriate course of action.

Our internal process includes mandatory prior art or trademark clearance searches, a pre-filing review by a second team member, and written documentation at each stage. This structure exists to protect the quality of our work — and ultimately, the strength of your IP protection.

1

Initial Consultation

We listen to your situation, assess the IP landscape, and outline available options.

2

Search and Analysis

Comprehensive prior art or trademark clearance search; written assessment provided.

3

Drafting and Review

Application or specification drafted, reviewed internally, then shared for your approval.

4

Filing and Ongoing Management

We file and handle all correspondence, examinations, and renewals on your behalf.

Trademark Registration and Protection
Service 01

Trademark Registration & Protection

Comprehensive support for registering trademarks with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), from preliminary search and classification to application filing and prosecution. Includes monitoring for potential infringements and advisory on maintaining registration validity through proper use and renewal.

Suitable for businesses and individuals looking to protect their brand identity, product names, logos, and slogans in the Malaysian market or across international classes through the Madrid Protocol.

What Is Included

  • Trademark clearance search across registered and pending marks
  • Class selection and goods/services description drafting
  • MyIPO application filing and prosecution
  • Response to examination reports and objections
  • Infringement monitoring and renewal advisory

Typical Timeline

18–24 months from filing to registration (standard MyIPO process, absent complications).

Starting from

RM 2,500

per application (one class)

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Service 02

Patent Drafting & Filing

Technical and legal collaboration to prepare patent specifications and claims that accurately capture the scope of an invention. The process includes prior art analysis, drafting of provisional and complete specifications, and management of the examination process. Suited for inventors and enterprises seeking meaningful protection for their innovations.

We work closely with inventors throughout the drafting phase to ensure the specification reflects the full scope of the invention — not merely a narrow description of one embodiment.

What Is Included

  • Prior art search and patentability assessment
  • Provisional specification drafting (where appropriate)
  • Complete specification and independent claims drafting
  • MyIPO filing and examination management
  • PCT international application support (if required)

Typical Timeline

3–5 years from filing to grant (standard MyIPO examination process).

Starting from

RM 7,800

complete specification filing

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Patent Drafting and Filing
Copyright and Design Advisory
Service 03

Copyright & Design Advisory

Guidance on protecting creative works, industrial designs, and original content under Malaysian copyright and design legislation. Services include copyright registration assistance, licensing agreement drafting, and advisory on fair dealing provisions. Helpful for creators, publishers, and businesses that depend on original works.

We assist with both voluntary copyright notifications and industrial design registrations, and advise on how to structure licensing terms so your work can be commercialised while your rights remain intact.

What Is Included

  • Copyright subsistence assessment and documentation advice
  • Voluntary copyright notification with MyIPO
  • Industrial design registration support
  • Licensing agreement drafting and review
  • Fair dealing advisory and infringement assessment

Typical Scope

Advisory engagements are scoped based on the nature of your works and the extent of protection or licensing structuring required.

Starting from

RM 1,800

per advisory engagement

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Service Comparison

Which Service Is Right for You?

A brief overview to help orient your decision. We're glad to discuss your specific situation in more detail.

Feature Trademark Patent Copyright & Design
Protects Brand identity — names, logos, slogans Technical inventions and innovations Creative works, designs, and original content
Registration Required Optional (copyright automatic; design needs registration)
Duration 10 years, renewable indefinitely 20 years from filing date Life + 50 years (copyright); 5 years × 5 (design)
Best for Businesses building a brand Inventors and R&D enterprises Creators, publishers, product designers
Starting from RM 2,500 RM 7,800 RM 1,800

All fees are quoted in Malaysian Ringgit. Government filing fees are additional and will be itemised separately in your engagement agreement.

Standards

Professional Standards Across All Services

Confidentiality

All client information is treated as strictly confidential. Documents are stored in secured, access-controlled systems.

Deadline Tracking

Every matter is entered into our centralised docketing system. Critical dates are flagged well in advance.

Malaysian Bar Compliance

All legal work is carried out by qualified, Malaysian Bar-admitted practitioners in accordance with professional conduct obligations.

Written Engagements

Scope, fees, and process are documented before work begins. No ambiguity about what has been agreed.

Fees

Service Fees

Professional fees are quoted in advance and confirmed in writing. Government filing fees are itemised separately.

Trademark

Registration & Protection

RM 2,500

per application, one class

  • Clearance search
  • Application drafting and filing
  • Examination response
  • Registration certificate management
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Patent

Drafting & Filing

RM 7,800

complete specification filing

  • Prior art analysis
  • Specification and claims drafting
  • MyIPO filing and prosecution
  • Examination response management
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Copyright & Design

Advisory

RM 1,800

per advisory engagement

  • Copyright assessment
  • Registration assistance
  • Licensing agreement drafting
  • Fair dealing advisory
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Not Sure Where to Start?

An initial conversation with our team will help clarify which type of protection is appropriate for your situation and what the process looks like from here.

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