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A Patent deals with an invention, that is, a new and useful process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter or any new and useful improvement thereof. A patent is granted by the Governments giving an inventor the right to exclude others from making, using or selling his invention for a period of 20 years (normally) from the filing date, and is given in exchange for a full and complete disclosure of the invention.

What is Patent?
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem.

What is Utility Innovation?
A utility innovation is an exclusive right granted for a "minor" invention which does not require to satisfy the test of inventiveness as required of a patent.

Who May Apply?
Any person may make an application for a patent or for a utility innovation either alone or jointly with another person. The word "person" is not limited to natural persons and thus also includes, for example, a company.

How can a patent or utility innovation be protected?
An applicant must file a patent or utility innovation application with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia which will assess whether it meets the requirements of the Patents Act 1983.

Why Protect an Invention?
A patent or utility innovation protection gives the owner of the patent/utility innovation the exclusive right to stop others from manufacturing, using and/or selling the owner's invention in Malaysia without the owner's consent or permission.

What if I do not patent my invention?
If you do not patent your invention, anyone can to use, make or sell your invention without your permission. You can attempt to keep your invention secret, but this may not be possible for a product where the technology is on display.