FILING OF AN INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION (PCT) :-
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF MALAYSIA (MYIPO) AS RECEIVING OFFICE

1.Can I file an international application in Malaysia ?
Yes, any Malaysian national or resident can file an international application in Malaysia at theIntellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) as a receiving office.

2.What are the contents of the international application ?
An international application shall contain:
i.a request (Form PCT/RO/101)
ii.a description
iii.one or more claims,
iv.one or more drawings (if any)
v.and an abstract

3.What are the requirement to obtain an international filing date ?
The requirement to obtain an international filing date are as following :
a.The applicant must be a national or a resident of Malaysia,
b. The language of the international application must be in English,
c.The international application must contain:
i.an indication that it is intended as an international application,
ii.a request which has the effect of making all possible designation,
iii.the name of the applicant,
iv.a description of the invention,
v.a claim or claims

4.What are the fees payable ?
The following fees are payable for an international application filed at MyIPO:
a.Transmittal Fee (MyIPO)
b.International Filing Fee (International Bureau)
c.Search Fee (International Searching Authority)

5.Which International Searching Authorities can be specified/chosen by the applicant to conduct the international search for international application?
a.Korean Intellectual Property Office
b.Australian Patent Office
c.European Patent Office

6.Beside MyIPO, is there any other office where a Malaysian national or resident can file his international application?
A Malaysian national or resident can file his international application with the International Bureau of WIPO which acts as a receiving office for nationals and residents of all PCT Contracting States.

7.How can I file my international application (PCT) ?
PCT application can be filed directly to MyIPO or via postal delivery.

8.Where can I obtain additional information on PCT ?
For further information on PCT, you can visit the WIPO web site at : http://www.wipo.int/pct/en/