A utility model patent application in Malaysia can only contain one claim and is subject to formal and substantive examination. The applicant needs to submit a request for substantive examination within 2 years from the date of application. There is innovation in the product or process or an improvement on the existing product or process. It should be practical, no creativity required.
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
no
Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation
English: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia, abbreviation: MyIPO
Website: Start – Portal Rasmi Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia (myipo.gov.my)
Utility model patent search in Malaysia: Do it now (myipo.gov.my)
Reinstatement of right of priority accepted on grounds of "unintentional".
no
A utility model patent application in Malaysia can only contain one claim and is subject to formal and substantive examination. The applicant needs to submit a request for substantive examination within 2 years from the date of application. There is innovation in the product or process or an improvement on the existing product or process. It should be practical, no creativity required.
no
Reinstatement of right of priority accepted on grounds of "unintentional".
2-3 years
3-4 years