Copyrights in a work vests initially in the author (writer, composer, maker of the work, etc).
The author's right is transferable by assignment, testamentary disposition or by operation of law, in which case the assignee shall be the owner.

Generally, copyright in any literary, musical or artistic work shall subsist during the life of the author plus 50 years after his death. 

The copyright in sound recordings shall subsist until the expiry of a period of 50 years computed from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the recording was first published or, if the sound recording has not been published, from the beginning of the calendar year following the year of fixation.  

For the copyright in broadcasts, the duration shall continue to subsist until the expiry of a period of fifty years computed from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the broadcasts was first made.

Films

The duration of the copyright in films shall continue to subsist for a period of fifty years computed from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the film was first published or first made available to the public or made, whichever is the last.

Government Works

Copyright in works of Government, government organizations and international bodies shall continue to subsist until the expiry of a period of fifty years computed from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the work was first published.

A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem.

A utility innovation is an exclusive right granted for a "minor" invention which does not require satisfying the test of inventiveness as required of a patent.

Who May Apply? 
Any person may make an application for a patent or for a utility innovation either alone or jointly with another

How Can A Patent or Utility Innovation Be Protected?

An applicant must file a patent or utility innovation application with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia which will assess whether it meets the requirements of Patents Act 1983.

Why Protect An Invention?

A patent or utility innovation protection gives the owner of the patent/utility innovation the exclusive right to stop others from manufacturing, using and/or selling the owner's invention in Malaysia without the owner's consent or permission.

Term of Protection

A patent is protected 20 years from the date of filing and a utility innovation is protected 10 + 5 + 5 years from the date of filing subject to use.

Where to Apply?

An applicant must file a patent or utility innovation application with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (IPCM), in Kuala Lumpur or at one of the branch offices located in Sabah and Sarawak.

Applicants, correspondence and inquiries should be directed to:

The Registrar, 

The Patent Registration Office, 

Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia, 

32nd Floor, Menara Dayabumi, 

Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 

50623 Kuala Lumpur.

A Trademarks is a mark which distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of another. 

A mark includes words, logos, pictures, names, letters, numbers or a combination of these. 

A Trade Marks is used as a marketing tool to enable customers in recognizing the product of a particular trader.

A trademarks helps to identify the source and those responsible for the products and services sold in the market. 

A trademarks enables consumers to choose goods and services with ease while shopping. 

Consumers choose a particular trade marks for its known quality. 

Trademarks play an important role in advertising. Its normal for consumers to make purchases based on continuous influence of advertising. 

Established trade mark is a valuable asset. Trade marks may be licensed or franchised.

As at to date, there are two laws governing trademarks which include:

Registered trademarks owners have exclusive right to use their marks in trading. They also have the rights to take legal action for infringement under the Trade Marks Law against others who use their marks without consent. 

They can either take civil action or lodge complaints to Enforcement Division for appropriate actions under the Trade Description Act 1972. 

Registration certificate issued by Registrar Office is a prima facie evidence of trade mark ownership.  

A certificate of registration serves as an important document to establish the ownership of goods exported to other countries.

In Malaysia, registration of trademarks is not compulsory unlike registration of companies and business. 

For registration, trade marks for goods or services must be distinctive and may take the following form:

A trade mark is also not registrable if it contains words or representations prohibited under Section 15 Trade Marks Act and Regulations 13, 14 and 15 of Trade Mark Regulation 1997, such as:

Trademarks registration is valid for ten years from the date of application and may be renewed every ten years. 

Application for trademarks registration may be made before actual use. 

Upon application a fee of RM 250.00 is charged followed by RM 450.00 for advertisement and issuance of certificate.  A list of payable trade mark fees is made available in the Trade Marks Regulation 1997.

An industrial design is the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. The design may consist of three-dimensional features such as the shape and configuration of an article, or two-dimensional features, such as pattern and ornamentation.

A registered industrial design confers the owner of a registered design the exclusive right to make, import or sell or hire out any article to which the design has been applied.

How Long Is The Period Of Protection?

A registered industrial design is given an initial protection period of 5 years from the date of filing and is renewable for a further two consecutive terms of 5 years each.
How Extensive Is Industrial Design Protection?

An industrial design registered in Malaysia is only protected in Malaysia.

How Soon Can One Manufacture And Sell Articles Made To Design?

Any time after the application has been filed. Applicants wishing to exploit the design in foreign markets may well wish to obtain corresponding protection abroad.

Are Registered Designs Made Public?

Registered designs are open to public inspection and the details of the registration and the details of the registration are recorded in the Register of Industrial Designs and published in the Government Gazette.
What Is A Registrable Industrial Design?

To be registrable an industrial design must be new at the date an application for its registration is filed.

The designs of certain types of article are specifically excluded from design registration. An industrial design is not registrable if:

The following persons shall be entitled to file an application for registration of a geographical indication:

Upon application a fee of RM 250.00 is charged, followed by RM 450.00 for advertisement and issuance of certificate. A list of geographical indications fees applicable is available in the Geographical Indications Regulations 2001.