Managing your Trade Mark

Trade Mark Renewal

Trademark Renewal Application Guide

Why is it necessary to renew the trademark?
Trademark registration will expire every ten (10) years from the date it is registered or renewed. Trademark owners need to ensure that their trademarks are renewed to ensure ownership rights continue to be protected and to be able to take infringement action against any party who uses the trademark without permission.

How can I renew my trademark?
You can renew your trademark by filing form TME1, (fee RM1000). Applications can be made manually or using online services.

When can renewal applications be made?
Renewal applications can be filed within six (6) months before the end of the registration date.

Can my trademark still be renewed if I file the renewal application late?
Trademark applications can still be renewed within a year after the registration date expires. However, renewal fees and surcharges apply for late renewal applications.

There are two (2) fees for late applications:
i. TME2 (RM1200) – If the request for renewal is made within six months after the expiry date of the registration period (Section 39(5) ACD 2019)
ii. TME3 (RM1500) – If applying for re-entry of the issued registration within six months from the date of removal (Section 39(9) ACD 2019)
Trademark registration will be removed from the register if no renewal application is received after a period of one year from the registration deadline.

What if I change my address?
If there is a change in the owner’s address, the applicant can first file the TMB4 form (RM20) to allow the address to be updated.

How can I get a renewal form?
The manual renewal application form can be downloaded through the following link: Download here
Online filing is via IP Online Filing. Follow the following steps:
i. User Registration
ii. Digital Certificate Registration (POS Digicert). The procedure for applying for a digital certificate is as attached (#2-How to Register Digicert.pdf). The tutorial video can be watched via the link Online IP Digital Certificate Application Video
iii. You can ask the IP Helpdesk Officer to activate the trademark application number online by calling 03-7496 8989
iv. Log in to the IPOnline system and select Trade Mark>Maintain a Trade Mark>TM Renewal and Restoration (TME1, TME2, TME3) to make an application.

Any further questions regarding trademark renewal can contact :-
Mrs Nurdiana binti Abdul Raes/Mrs Roaida binti Daud/Mrs Masuzila binti Mohd Razali
Phone: 03 -7496 8948/03 7496 3876/03 7496 3891
E-mail: nurdiana@myipo.gov.my/roaida@myipo.gov.my/ masuzila@myipo.gov.my