Functions

 to ensure the provisions of the IP legislation are administered and enforced accordingly;
 to provide service in administering, collecting and enforcing payment of prescribed fees or any other charges under
     the IP legislation;
 to regulate and supervise issues or matters relating to IP in relation to the IP legislation; 
 to advise on the review and updating of the IP legislation; 
 to encourage and promote the training and the dissemination of information on IP; 
 to promote and organize cooperation programme at national and international levels; 
 to safeguard Malaysia’s interest in respect of any agreement or international convention to which Malaysia is a party; 
 to advise the Government on development at international level on issues or matters related to IP; and 
 to carry out research and studies on IP issues.

Services

 registration of patents, trade marks, industrial designs and geographical indications;
 advisory services on IP;
 IP information and statistical data;
 training programme;
 patent agent examination;
 outreach programme;
 on-line services (search, filing and checking application status); and
 helpdesk.