How To Register Your Own Trademark?

Previously, i have explained about the types of trademark, and the function of trademarks. Now, i am going to talk about on how to get your own trademark registered in Malaysia.


Trademarks are the logos, pictures, phrases of words and so on carries the identity of the company or a certain corporation. In Malaysia, once registered, the trademarks lasts for ten years, which is similar to USA. After ten years, the registered trademark must be renewed. Once trademarked, that company or corporation owns and has the rights of the words, phrases, images or logos that was registered as a trademark. Although a Malaysian trademark is protected in Malaysia, it does not cross over to other countries. For example, the brand "Lotte" is a register trademark in Korea and Japan. However, although it is both registered in Korea and Japan, a different company may register for the same trademark in other countries.


How to register your own trademark?

Instructions

1. • 1
     Fill out the TM05 Malaysian trademark application. Look for the application at the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia website (see Resources). Fill out fields such as a list of the goods and services your company offers and a graphical representation of the proposed trademark. Fill out, date and sign the Statutory Declaration at the end of the TM05 application.
   • 2
     Print out five separate copies of your completed TM05 application including the Statutory Declaration. All five copies must be sent to the trademark office.
   • 3
     Fill out form 49 to list the specifics of your company. Add information on all of the directors, managers and secretaries working under your company. List information such as their full name, national race, residential address and identity card or passport number.
   • 4
     Write out a check or money order for RM 250.00 payable to "Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia."
   • 5
     Send in your application forms and application fee to the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia. Mail everything to the address listed below:

     Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia

     32nd Floor, Menara Dayabumi

     Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin

     50623 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

So, how long do you think the registered trademark will last in other countries? Should it be standardized? Or should it differ by country? Please feel free to comment!


References :
How to Register a Trademark in Malaysia. [Online] 13 October 2011
           URL: http://www.ehow.com/how_6668826_register-trademark-malaysia.html