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You have chosen a name for your business and are ready to apply for a Malaysian trademark. However, your search reveals an earlier registered trademark that is similar to your proposed mark and covers similar goods or services. When you investigate further, the trademark appears to be inactive. The owner’s website and online social media pages […]

Businesses often assume trademark infringement only happens when someone sells counterfeit goods or copies a brand name. However, trademark risks can also arise when a business displays another company’s name or logo on its website, marketplace or mobile application. This is especially important for online platforms that list third-party products and services. Even if the

When a trademark is opposed by a well-known brand, many applicants assume that their application is bound to fail. However, this is not always the case. Malaysian courts have made it clear that the mere presence of a well-known mark does not automatically prevent the registration of a similar mark. The key question remains whether

In today’s commercial environment, many Malaysian businesses operate as licensees of foreign brands rather than as brand owners. In particular, licensees frequently overlook whether the licence provides sufficiently wide and enforceable rights to justify their investment in local marketing, distribution, retail infrastructure and brand development. This gap commonly becomes critical when trademark infringement arise and