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Licensing is a business arrangement commonly regarded as an alternative to franchising.

Malaysia is drafting its first patent linkage framework for pharmaceutical products, scheduled for implementation on 1 May 2027 following CPTPP ratification. The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency has released draft guidelines establishing an administrative connection between drug registration and patent status, introducing notification requirements, suspension periods, and four application categories that will fundamentally reshape how innovators and generic manufacturers navigate market entry.

Recently, the High Court in UC Sdn Bhd v Ketua Pengarah Kastam, Malaysia set aside the uplifting of customs value by including royalty payments by the Customs.

In the global intellectual property protection system, Malaysia has established a comprehensive copyright protection framework based on the Copyright Act 1987...

Many enterprises expanding into Southeast Asian markets focus heavily on patent applications and grants, yet often overlook the critical post-grant annual fee maintenance work. This comprehensive guide examines Malaysia's patent fee system, revealing how to navigate protection periods, payment deadlines, fee structures, and restoration procedures to prevent costly lapses in patent rights.