Is the utility model application in Malaysia convertible?

Reinstatement of right of priority accepted on grounds of "unintentional".

yes. An invention patent application may submit a conversion request within 6 months from the date of issuance of the examination report and pay the corresponding fee. The converted application has the same filing date as the original application.

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)

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

If the invention is disclosed due to malicious disclosure by a third party, or due to the behavior of the applicant or its original right holder, or due to the application for a UK patent, the novelty grace period can be enjoyed 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

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.

10 years, renewable 2 times, 5 years each time, up to 20 years of protection.

2-3 years