PATENT Definition A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A utility innovation is an exclusive right granted for a “minor” invention which does not require to satisfy the test of inventiveness as required of a patent. Patentable Inventions New, which means that the invention has not been publicly disclosed in any form, anywhere in the world; Involve an inventive step, that is to say the invention must not be obvious to someone with knowledge...

COPYRIGHT Definition Copyright is the exclusive right to control creative works created by the author, copyright owner and performer for a specific period governed under the Copyright Act 1987. Works Eligible for Copyright literary works; musical works; artistic works; films; sound recordings; broadcasts; and derivative works Duration of Copyright Literary, Musical or Artistic Works Generally, this categories of copyright work reflects to the human beings which shall subsist during the life of the author plus 50 years after his death. Film, Sound Recordings and Performer This categories...

TRADEMARK Definition Trade mark is a sign which distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of another. A mark includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral or any combination of these. Non-registrable Trademark Prohibited Marks If the use of which is likely to confuse or deceive the public or contrary to law. Scandalous or Offensive Matter If it contains or comprises any scandalous or offensive matter or would not otherwise be entitled to protection in any court of law. Prejudicial to the Interest or Security of the Nation Registrar...

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Definition An industrial design means features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to an article by any industrial process which in the finished article appeal to the eye and are judged by the eyes. Registrable Industrial Design Fulfill the interpretation of Industrial design New in Malaysia or elsewhere Not contrary to public order or morality Non-registrable Industrial Design A method or principle of construction The designs of articles depend upon the appearance of another article which forms an integral part of the article It differs...