A trademark in Malay is cap dagangan, and in Malaysia it is governed by the Akta Cap Dagangan 2019 (Trademarks Act 2019). You register it with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), and the official filing fee starts at RM950 per class.
This guide covers the official MyIPO fees, how to search and file on IPOnline, and how long the process takes. This is general information, not legal advice. For anything specific to your brand, speak to a registered trademark agent or lawyer.
How much does trademark registration in Malaysia cost, and how long does it take?
Filing costs RM950 per class with MyIPO’s pre-approved goods and services list, or RM1,100 per class with your own wording, plus RM50 for the certificate. An uncontested application takes about 9 to 14 months, and the registration lasts 10 years from filing.
| Quick answer | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | RM950 per class (pre-approved list) or RM1,100 per class (own specification) | MyIPO fees |
| Typical timeline | About 9 to 14 months if there are no objections or opposition | Emerhub |
| Validity | 10 years from the filing date, renewable | MyIPO trademark basics |
What are the official MyIPO trademark fees?
The main fees are filing (RM950 or RM1,100 per class), an optional search (RM250 per class), optional expedited examination (RM1,000 per class), the certificate (RM50) and renewal (RM1,000 per class). All figures below are from the MyIPO forms and fees page, checked in October 2026.
| Form | What it is for | Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| TMA1 | Preliminary advice and search | 250 per class |
| TMA2A | Application using the pre-approved goods/services list | 950 per class |
| TMA2B | Application with your own goods/services wording | 1,100 per class |
| TMA2C | Series mark, each extra mark in the series (up to 6) | 50 per mark |
| TMA4 | Expedited examination | 1,000 per class |
| TMJ4 | Certificate of registration | 50 per application |
| TME1 | Renewal | 1,000 per class |
| TME2 | Late renewal | 1,200 per class |
| TME3 | Restoration | 1,500 per class |
You can cover several classes in one application (MyIPO), but the fees are charged per class. Agent or lawyer fees are extra and vary by firm.
What would a typical application cost in total?
Using only the official fees, a brand filing in 2 classes with a preliminary search and the pre-approved list would pay RM2,450 to MyIPO.
| Item | Calculation | Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary search (TMA1) | 2 classes x RM250 | 500 |
| Filing, pre-approved list (TMA2A) | 2 classes x RM950 | 1,900 |
| Certificate (TMJ4) | 1 application | 50 |
| Total | 2,450 |
If you wrote your own specification instead (TMA2B), filing would be 2 x RM1,100 = RM2,200, bringing the total to RM2,750. Add RM2,000 (2 x RM1,000) if you want expedited examination.
Who can register a trademark in Malaysia?
Any individual, company or other organisation, including foreign businesses, can apply. Registration is not compulsory, but it gives you clearer rights to stop others using the same or a similar mark for the same goods or services.
A trademark can be a word, logo, slogan, shape, colour or sound, as long as it is distinctive. If you are still choosing a name, our guide to picking a Malaysia company name is a useful first step, and if the logo itself needs work, see our creative branding services.
Types of trademark that can be registered in Malaysia. Source: Gestalt Law
How do you search and file a trademark on IPOnline?
Register a profile on MyIPO’s IPOnline system, apply for a digital signature, search for similar marks, then file your national application and pay per class.
- Decide your classes. List the goods or services the mark will cover and match them to classes. Using items from the pre-approved list keeps the fee at RM950 per class.
- Search for similar marks. Use the free IPOnline trademark search, or pay RM250 per class for MyIPO’s preliminary advice and search (TMA1).
- Register a profile on IPOnline and apply for a digital signature, which you need to file online (MyIPO).
- File the national application with the mark, the owner’s details and the goods/services list, and pay the filing fee.
- Examination. A MyIPO examiner checks the application and may raise objections you need to answer.
- Publication and opposition. Accepted marks are published so third parties can oppose them.
- Registration. If there is no successful opposition, pay RM50 for the certificate (TMJ4).
Searching for existing marks before filing. Source: MyIPO
What should you know about the Trademarks Act 2019?
Malaysia’s Trademarks Act 2019 allows multi-class applications, protects marks for 10 years from filing, and connects Malaysia to the Madrid system for international filings.
- Multi-class filing. One application can cover several classes, with fees charged per class (MyIPO).
- Madrid filing. To protect your mark abroad, you can file an international application through MyIPO. MyIPO charges a RM200 handling fee plus WIPO’s fees (MyIPO).
- Renew on time. Renewal costs RM1,000 per class. Missing the deadline costs more (RM1,200 late renewal, RM1,500 restoration).
What is the difference between TM and ® in Malaysia?
TM shows you are claiming a mark that is not yet registered. ® should only be used once the mark is registered with MyIPO.
Source: MyIPO
Need help with the brand behind the trademark?
A trademark protects a brand, but it cannot build one. At One Search Pro, a digital marketing agency, our Kuala Lumpur team has helped businesses with logo design and creative branding since 2017. For more on where branding fits, read branding vs marketing. Call us on 03-3009 5621 to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
What is trademark in Malay?
Trademark in Malay is "cap dagangan". The law that governs it is the Akta Cap Dagangan 2019, known in English as the Trademarks Act 2019.
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Malaysia?
MyIPO charges RM950 per class if you pick items from its pre-approved goods and services list, or RM1,100 per class if you write your own specification. Add RM50 for the registration certificate, and RM250 per class if you want a preliminary search first.
Berapa kos untuk daftar cap dagangan di Malaysia?
Yuran pemfailan MyIPO ialah RM950 bagi setiap kelas (senarai barangan dan perkhidmatan yang telah diluluskan) atau RM1,100 bagi setiap kelas (spesifikasi sendiri). Sijil pendaftaran berharga RM50. Pendaftaran sah selama 10 tahun dari tarikh pemfailan dan boleh diperbaharui.
How long does a trademark last in Malaysia?
Ten years from the filing date. You can renew it every 10 years for RM1,000 per class. A late renewal costs RM1,200 per class and restoring a lapsed mark costs RM1,500 per class.
Is a Malaysian trademark valid in other countries?
No. It only protects you in Malaysia. To cover other countries you can file through the Madrid system via MyIPO, which charges a RM200 handling fee on top of WIPO's own fees.