Patent & Utility Innovation
A patent protects new inventions, products, or processes that involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application. Patent protection lasts for 20 years from the filing date, subject to annual renewal fees.
A utility innovation (UI) protects new inventions or improvements without requiring an inventive step. Protection lasts for an initial 10 + 5 + 5, extendable up to 20 years, subject to use and renewal fees.
Patent and Utility Innovation Registration Malaysia
In Malaysia, patent and utility innovation registration generally takes approximately 2–4 years, depending on the examination process.
Our services include worldwide novelty search, Freedom to Operate (FTO) check, patent drafting, filing, prosecution, examination responses, renewals, and intellectual property advisory services.
