IP Gennesis - Intellectual Property

IP Gennesis - Intellectual Property IP GENNESIS SDN BHD (1055927-A)

We are a registered Trademark, Patent and Industrial Design Agent based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

We are here to protect innovation IP Gennesis is a Malaysian Trademark, Patent and Industrial Design Agent providing full range of intellectual property services including registration of trademark, patent, copyright and industrial design in Malaysia and globally. We also advise on intellectual property licensing, acquisition, joint venture and other commercialization. We believe that innovation s

hould be encouraged and rewarded through comprehensive intellectual property protection and commercialization. Hence, we endeavor to work closely with our clients to understand their business model and formulate an effective intellectual property strategy. Since our establishment in 2013, we have successfully protected our clients’ intellectual property from various industries in more than 80 countries and the number is still growing.

We are sorry that IP Gennesis cannot fix your WiFi.We only “fix” brand ownership and your other innovations.Anyway, betw...
11/06/2026

We are sorry that IP Gennesis cannot fix your WiFi.

We only “fix” brand ownership and your other innovations.

Anyway, between “TM Trademark” and “TM Unifi”, does this constitute a likelihood of confusion?

What do you think?

Even where the foreign brand may not officially qualify as a “well-known trademark”, and while registration may not be e...
10/06/2026

Even where the foreign brand may not officially qualify as a “well-known trademark”, and while registration may not be entirely impossible, we would still strongly discourage adopting a brand name.

You already know belongs to another business, especially for similar products or services, in order to avoid unnecessary legal risks and commercial complications.

⚠Because brand owners who actively protect their brand may still attempt to stop your use through legal demand letters, opposition proceedings, court actions, or by entering the Malaysian market later and challenging your brand.

🌟The smarter strategy is always to build a distinctive brand that you can confidently own, protect, and grow long term.

Short answer: NOPE.This is a very common misconception.Many business owners assume that once a trademark is registered, ...
09/06/2026

Short answer: NOPE.

This is a very common misconception.

Many business owners assume that once a trademark is registered, they are completely protected from being sued. That is not true.

👉Trademark registration does not prevent someone from filing a lawsuit against you.

Any party can still bring a claim if they believe they have valid legal grounds.

For example, if you have registered someone else’s trademark in bad faith, or your trademark is actually a word that is commonly used in the industry.

🌟So the safer positions would be always to genuine create your new mark and do a trademark search before embarking on a new branding journey.

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You spend thousands designing a logo.Then spend years building a brand.But if someone asks you how your logo is protecte...
05/06/2026

You spend thousands designing a logo.

Then spend years building a brand.

But if someone asks you how your logo is protected, what would your answer be?

Trademark?

Copyright?

Many don't know the difference.

The problem is that choosing the wrong protection, or relying on only one form of protection, can leave gaps in your brand strategy.

Unfortunately, many businesses only discover those gaps when a dispute arises.

If your business has a logo, mascot, or brand identity that matters to you, this is something worth understanding.

Read the full article before a costly mistake becomes an expensive lesson.

Full Article: https://www.ipgennesis.com/post/should-you-copyright-or-trademark-your-logo-and-mascot-in-malaysia

The answer is yes……and no.👉Yes, you own the trademark, but ownership is not absolute or unlimited.Trademark rights are d...
04/06/2026

The answer is yes……and no.

👉Yes, you own the trademark, but ownership is not absolute or unlimited.

Trademark rights are defined by three specific legal boundaries.

🌟First, the scope of goods and services.

🌟Second, the countries where you registered.

🌟Thirdly, representation of the mark. You are limited to how your trademark look like in the certificate.

So, even after your trademark is registered, it should not be treated as a “one-time and forget” certificate.

You should regularly review whether your current registration still matches your business activities, especially as your business grows, expands into new products or services, or enters foreign markets.

However, some of you may be wondering:

🤔If I have registered my trademark, does that mean no one can sue me anymore?

We will break this down in our next post.

⚠Myth Debunk: A trademark refusal doesn’t necessarily mean your application has failed⚠It simply means that the Trademar...
03/06/2026

⚠Myth Debunk: A trademark refusal doesn’t necessarily mean your application has failed⚠

It simply means that the Trademark Office has raised concerns that your application does not fully meet certain legal requirements, based on the information available at the time of examination.

👉The good news is that you can always appeal.

With the right strategy, it is often possible to persuade the Trademark Office to reconsider its initial position.

Many of our clients have successfully obtained their trademark registration after a well-prepared, properly argued and supported appeal.

🌟The key is not to fear or act in haste, but to have a competent trademark lawyer or agent to properly assess your position and significantly improve your chances of success.

After all, if there is still a chance to legally protect a brand you plan to build long term, why not?

Technically, yes. But it is not recommended in most cases.Many business owners assume a trademark search simply means ty...
02/06/2026

Technically, yes. But it is not recommended in most cases.

Many business owners assume a trademark search simply means typing a name into Google or checking if someone else is already using it.

In reality, a proper trademark search is far more technical and time-consuming🤯

It involves not only checking for identical names, but also assessing similar trademarks, including, how it looks, how it sounds, what it means and details of the cited marks.

A professional trademark search is ❌ just a “check”, but a risk assessment exercise.

It helps you to decide whether your brand is truly safe to build on, before you spend money on it.

Under Section 4 of the Malaysian Trademarks Act 2019, a well-known trademark refers to a mark that is widely recognised ...
01/06/2026

Under Section 4 of the Malaysian Trademarks Act 2019, a well-known trademark refers to a mark that is widely recognised by the relevant public in Malaysia and belongs to a person or company from a Convention country.

⚠Importantly, the brand does not even need to carries on business in Malaysia.

In determining whether a mark is “well-known”, Malaysian authorities may consider factors such as:

1️⃣the level of public recognition of the brand,
2️⃣the duration and extent of use of the mark,
3️⃣international registrations and global presence,
4️⃣advertising and promotional activities,
5️⃣the commercial value and reputation of the brand.

[Regulation 5 of Malaysian Trademarks Regulations 2019]

In other words, if a brand is so widely recognised that Malaysian consumers are likely to associate the name with a particular business, it may already enjoy legal protection here, even without formal local trademark registration.

That’s why it’s risky to choose a globally well-known brand, even if you are in different industry.

Before investing heavily in your brand, it is always advisable to do a trademark search if it has been registered by someone else.

Do you need a lawyer or trademark agent to conduct a trademark search? Or can you do it yourself?

We will break this down in our next post.

Wishing everyone a Happy Wesak Day! 🪷May this Wesak Day bring clarity, harmony, and renewed purpose. ...
30/05/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Wesak Day! 🪷

May this Wesak Day bring clarity, harmony, and renewed purpose.

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