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𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 & 𝐂𝐨. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓   We are proud to share our contribution to the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 publication, with the chapter titled “Malaysia: An Introduction to Intellectual Property.”   This in-depth overview by our partners Indran Shanmuganathan, Jyeshta Mahendran, Michelle Loi provides updates and insights into the evolving IP landscape in Malaysia set against the recent activities and developments in the country.    We invite you to explore to gain a deeper understanding of Malaysia’s dynamic IP framework.   🔗 Link to the article : https://lnkd.in/gZrQJM3U   #ShearnDelamore #ChambersAsiaPacific2025 #IntellectualProperty #LegalInsights #Malaysia

The South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk has just published its updated IP Country Factsheet in Malaysia! This comprehensive document summarises the recent changes in the IP landscape of Malaysia, providing invaluable insights for businesses and entrepreneurs navigating the region's intellectual property environment. Stay informed and ahead of the curve by accessing the full factsheet here. #SEAIPSMEHelpdesk #IPR #Malaysia #EUMYstrongertogether #eurochammy

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Setting Up a Presence in Malaysia: An Overview "Malaysia's appeal as an investment hub is underpinned by its international-standard legal framework, abundant resources, competitive labour costs, and proximity to ASEAN markets. These factors solidify its position as a preferred destination for Chinese enterprises looking to expand their footprint in Southeast Asia. This article serves as a comprehensive guide for foreign companies seeking to establish a presence in Malaysia, offering essential insights into options such as subsidiary companies, branch offices, and representative offices, enabling informed and strategic decisions for successful market entry." #CompanyLaw #CorporationLaw #SettingUp ** ‎Follow the Richard Wee Chambers (A member of Grandall Law Firm) channel on WhatsApp: https://lnkd.in/gxTzma7J

Launch of the Collaborative Search and Examination (CS&E) Programme between Singapore and Indonesia; Expansion of IPOS’ CS&E Partners IPOS and the Directorate General of Intellectual Property, Indonesia (DGIP) have established a new CS&E Programme that will commence on 2 January 2025. This programme will be complimentary during the two-year pilot duration, up to 1 January 2027.

Among ASEAN’s leading economies, Singapore stands out for its strong intellectual property (IP) protections, scoring highly for its copyrights, trademarks, and patents. This is bolstered by a robust enforcement system, specialized IP courts, and a stringent legal framework. However, it scores moderately for performance in trade secrets. Meanwhile, its ASEAN neighbours like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand face IP challenges, with lower scores for trade secrets and patents due to developing legal frameworks and inconsistent enforcement. In 2022, foreign applicants made up about 50% of trademark filings across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, showing the region’s growing appeal to international businesses. ASEAN countries increasingly embracing global IP frameworks such as the Madrid System and Patent Cooperation Treaty, making it easier for businesses to secure regional trademark and patent protections. Learn more about ASEAN’s evolving IP landscape and discover the IP registration routes driving innovation across the region in our report: https://lnkd.in/g35YXZAY #yamadaconsultingandspire #yamadaspire #intellectualpropertyrights #brandprotection #ASEAN #legalframeworks #trademarkprotection #patentprotection #innovation Ryosuke Funayama Leon Perera Japnit Singh Jeffrey BAHAR Go S. Chi Nguyen Saurabh Sharma David L. Llamas Daniel Faricy John Yam Swagat Bannick Adnan Kaddoura Tarek Elhousseiny Aditya Sapru Adeline Lim Andrea Lim Nhu Hua Lijo James Vinita Nath Ryo Takahashi Takafumi Kuramoto Windy Pradipta Mery Lekatongpessy Prizzy Natacia Marie Teo Sumie Mizugaki Twinkle Khurmi

Intellectual property (IP) represents a valuable yet underutilised asset for SMEs and start-ups, I wrote to the newspaper South China Morning Post SCMP. SMEs and start-ups can leverage Hong Kong’s robust legal system, strong IP protection and wealth of IP expertise. New areas like #IP-backed #financing, and other topics like the intersection of IP and technology, IP #commercialisation for creative and cultural industries, as well as opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and ASEAN for IP will be discussed at our #flagshipevent Business of Intellectual Property Asia Forum (#BIPAsia), on 5-6 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. BIP Asia brings together global IP professionals and business leaders to discuss the latest trends in the dynamic IP market, and explore #businessopportunities across Asia and beyond. Last year, BIP Asia attracted over 2,500 participants from 35 countries and regions. I look forward to seeing you there!

𝐀𝐳𝐦𝐢 & 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬' 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐤: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 At Azmi & Associates, our China Desk stands as a cornerstone of our commitment to empowering businesses navigating the complex interplay between Chinese-speaking markets and Malaysia. By combining deep regional expertise with bilingual proficiency in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hokkien, our dedicated team bridges cultural and legal gaps, ensuring seamless communication and delivering actionable solutions tailored to client needs. As a trusted legal partner, we specialize in advising on both outbound and inbound investments involving China, with a focus on the following key areas: - Mergers & Acquisitions  - Financial Services and Banking  - Intellectual Property, ICT, and Biotechnology  - Capital and Debt Markets  - Real Estate and Construction  - Corporate and Commercial Transactions  - Foreign Direct Investments  - Venture Capital Initiatives  - Energy, Oil, and Gas Projects  - Business Setup and Establishment  - Competition and Antitrust Law Whether you are a Chinese business seeking opportunities in Malaysia or a Malaysian enterprise expanding into China, our team offers strategic counsel grounded in a nuanced understanding of regulatory landscapes and market dynamics. Looking forward, we are dedicated to strengthening our partnerships with Chinese companies, fostering innovation, and enabling sustainable growth for our clients. As your trusted advisor, Azmi & Associates’ China Desk is here to help you navigate opportunities and overcome challenges in an increasingly interconnected world. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ⁣ 𝐀𝐳𝐦𝐢 & 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 21 November 2024 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘻𝘮𝘪 & 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯. 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮. 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺! #azmilaw #newsupdates #chinadesk #China #Malaysia

💡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩 #𝟒 – 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚: 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐨-𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐨-𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬? ✅Malaysia applies ‘first-to-file’ system for patents and industrial designs, meaning that the first person to file an IPR application will own that right once the application is granted. ✅ For trademarks, the country follows ‘first-to-use’ system, meaning that the prior use of an IPR establishes the rights and priority over third parties. However, obtaining a trademark registration in Malaysia is advisable because a trademark that is not registered may be difficult to enforce. It is worth noting that the registration certificate issued by MyIPO is used as prima facie evidence of trademark ownership. 📘 Explore more insights on IP protection in Malaysia, check-out the Malaysia IP country factsheet here: https://lnkd.in/gZ-g7Mgm (updated factsheet is coming soon). ❓ If you have any further questions on how to protect your IP in SEA, contact us at expert@sea-iphelpdesk.eu #SEAHeldpesk #IntellectualProperty #Malaysia #SouthEastAsia #CountryTip 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭/ 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: <a href="https://lnkd.in/drW8Xb3k">Malaysia Vectors by Vecteezy</a> Nora Bihari, Benoît Tardy, Hong Anh Nguyen, Trang Doan Ngoc-Phuong

On December 26, 2024, S&O IP participated in the “Intellectual Property Protection in the New International Context and Key Issues for Businesses” seminar held in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event was co-organized by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Vietnam) and the Innovation Research Institute of Foreign Trade University. It featured keynote addresses from senior officials of IP Vietnam and brought together a diverse audience, including representatives from the intellectual property community, legal professionals, business leaders, academics, and media. The seminar served as a platform to enhance understanding and awareness of intellectual property laws, particularly focusing on the latest regulations introduced in newly enacted legal documents. Participants engaged in discussions covering a comprehensive overview of legal provisions and practical strategies for protecting intellectual property rights. Additionally, the event provided updates on the most recent intellectual property regulations and highlighted common challenges faced by businesses in Vietnam. By equipping attendees with actionable insights, the seminar aimed to strengthen their ability to navigate the evolving intellectual property landscape effectively. S&O IP remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that strengthen the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Vietnam and across the broader region. If you have any inquiries regarding intellectual property matters in Vietnam, please don’t hesitate to contact us at mail@so-ipr.com. #IntellectualProperty #BrandProtection #IPVietnam #SOIP