Overview
Malaysia's Trademarks Bill 2019 ("the Bill")
introduces important developments to align the country's
trademark application system with international developments, and
clarifies how trademark rights can be commercialised and
enforced.
First read on 9 April 2019, it was passed with amendments by the
Lower House on 2 July 2019, and the Upper House on 23 July
2019.
Many of the amendments under the Bill have been long
anticipated. As the Act moves closer to coming into effect, we
highlight the key amendments to consider.
Trademark Applications
i) International Applications
With Malaysia's accession to the Madrid Protocol on 27
December 2019, business owners can enjoy potential cost savings and
the use of a centralised system when developing
multi-jurisdictional protection strategies. Malaysian applicants
will be able to file International Applications designating other
member countries for trademark protection. Likewise, foreign
applicants can
