How to get an Utility Invention in Malaysia

Utility Invention Registration

Normally, an applicant has the right to apply for either petty patent or patent in the same invention. The applicant shall submit an application form with application fee and enclose the following documents:

1. A request for the grant of a Malaysia utility invention: Form 14

2. A description of invention

3. Claim(s)

4. Drawing(s); if any

5. An abstract

6. Assignment form

In the case that the applicant is not the inventor, the right to apply for a utility invention has to be assigned.  For the effective legality in Malaysia, the assignment of the right to apply for a utility invention must be required in writing and shall require the signatures of both assignor and assignee.

7. Power of Attorney

In the case that the applicant is the foreigner. It is necessary to appoint the agent who has residence in Malaysia and must be registered with the Patent Registration Office (PRO) in Malaysia as well. The appointment shall require the authorization statement and the signature of the applicant using the Patents Form No.17.

 Remarks:

1. In the case of filing the first corresponding application outside the kingdom of Malaysia using priority claim, the patent application of the utility invention in Malaysia shall be filed within twelve months since the date of the first filing of the patent application abroad. For claiming the first filing date, the applicant must make a declaration claiming priority.

2. All official forms, documentation and correspondence must be in English or Bahasa Malaysia. Also, if supporting documents are in a language other than English or Bahasa Malaysia, they must be translated.

3. It is much easier and less time consuming to get a utility invention than a patent invention.

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