Patent Filing in Malaysia
File your PCT national phase application in Malaysia with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) through AnalystIP, within 30 months from the priority date. Every requirement below is taken from the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide and kept up to date by our team.
When is your national phase deadline in Malaysia?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Malaysia: key facts
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion; fee 800 MYR per month of delay.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Due after grant, within the 12 months before each anniversary from the 2nd year onwards.
Official fees for patent filing in Malaysia
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated March 14, 2025. Amounts in MYR. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | MYR 290 | |
| Claims fee: 11th to 20th claim (per claim) | MYR 20 | |
| Claims fee: 21st to 30th claim (per claim) | MYR 30 | |
| Claims fee: 31st to 40th claim (per claim) | MYR 40 | |
| Claims fee: each claim above 40 | MYR 50 | |
| Reinstatement fee (per month of delay) | MYR 800 |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a))
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, both as filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion; fee 800 MYR per month of delay; request within two months from removal of the cause or twelve months from the missed time limit, whichever is earlier. Restoration of priority under the unintentional criterion; fee 150 MYR
Agent and power of attorney
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Malaysia; must be a patent agent registered with the Office, appointed by Patents Form No 17 signed by the applicant
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not in the request (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy)
- Statement justifying the applicant's right to the patent where the applicant is not the inventor (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy)
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority where the applicant differs from the applicant of the earlier application (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy)
- Document evidencing a change of applicant's name after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Malaysia
- Sequence listing in electronic form, where applicable
Other information
- Time limit to comply with Rule 51bis invitation: two months
- Preferred entry form: Patents Form No 2A
- Copy of the international application required only if the Office has not received one from the IB (e.g., early start)
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Request for examination (1,100 MYR) within four years of the international filing date; modified examination 640 MYR
- Amendment fee 150 MYR; annual fees 290 MYR (2nd year) to 2,900 MYR (20th year); 100% surcharge within six months for late payment
- Conversion to utility innovation certificate 290 MYR within three months of the examination report
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated March 14, 2025.
What you need to file in Malaysia
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | Yes/ 2 Months & 12 Months |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | No |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
Patent filing in Malaysia: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Malaysia?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Malaysia after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion; fee 800 MYR per month of delay; request within two months from removal of the cause or twelve months from the missed time limit, whichever is earlier. Restoration of priority under the unintentional criterion; fee 150 MYR
In which language must the application be filed in Malaysia?
English. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, both as filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Malaysia?
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Malaysia; must be a patent agent registered with the Office, appointed by Patents Form No 17 signed by the applicant
Are there official fee reductions in Malaysia?
None
How much does patent filing in Malaysia cost?
The cost is the official fees of the patent office plus professional fees. The standard official fees from WIPO are listed on this page; the calculator works out the exact official fees for your application (pages, claims, applicant type) after a quick email check, and our team sends a full quote on request.
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