Functions and Services

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, copyrights 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