Patent Registration in Malaysia
Malaysian patent prosecution with MyIPO under the Patents Act 1983 — a request for grant (Form PF1) followed by a request for substantive examination (Form PF5), commonly cited as due within 18 months of filing. The patent runs 20 years from the filing date, subject to annual renewal (annuity) fees. A foreign applicant with no residence or principal place of business in Malaysia must appoint a registered Malaysian patent agent.
10–30 business days
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What we will need from you
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Specification, claims, abstract and any drawings
Inventor and applicant details
Priority document
Where priority is claimed.
Registered Malaysian patent agent
Required for an applicant with no residence or principal place of business in Malaysia (Patents Act 1983).
Cost breakdown
Our fee and the government’s are always separate lines. Government fees are passed through at exactly what the authority charges — we add nothing to them.
| Form PF1 — request for grant of a patent (filing) | Confirmed before payment |
| Form PF5 — request for substantive examination | Confirmed before payment |
| Annual renewal / annuity fees (years 2–20)only if it applies | Confirmed before payment |
| Comriq professional fee | Fixed fee within 1 business day |
Not published — MyIPO 403.
How it runs
You will see these exact stages update in your client portal as we progress.
Drafting
Specification and claims drafted.
Application Filed
Form PF1 filed with MyIPO.
Substantive Examination
Form PF5 request for substantive examination handled.
Grant
Grant published; annual renewals maintain the 20-year term.
Indicative guidance — confirmed before payment
Requirements and statutory fees are set by Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia (MyIPO) — Patents Act 1983 and change without notice. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Your engagement letter and quote are the binding documents.