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TRADEMARKS ACT 2019

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1 PART I PRELIMINARY-1. Short title and commencement.
2 PART I PRELIMINARY-2. Interpretation.
3 PART I PRELIMINARY-3. Definition of "trademark".
4 PART I PRELIMINARY-4. Definition of "well-known trademark".
6 PART I PRELIMINARY-6. Definition of "infringing goods", "infringing material", "infringing articles", "counterfeit goods" and "counterfeit trademarks".
7 PART I PRELIMINARY-7. References to use of trademark.
8 PART I PRELIMINARY-8. Use of trademark for export trade or where form of trade changes.
9 PART I PRELIMINARY-9. Determination of likelihood of confusion.
10 PART II ADMINISTRATION-10. Registrar, Deputy Registrars and Assistant Registrars.
11 PART II ADMINISTRATION-11. Protection of Registrar, Deputy Registrars, Assistant Registrars and other officers.
12 PART II ADMINISTRATION-12. Trademarks Office and other branch offices.
13 PART II ADMINISTRATION-13. Preliminary advice and search by Registrar.
14 PART III THE REGISTER OF TRADEMARKS-14. Register of Trademarks.
15 PART III THE REGISTER OF TRADEMARKS-15. Inspection of Register.
16 PART IV REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARKS Chapter 1 Introductory-16. Registered trademark.
17 Chapter 2 Application for registration of trademark-17. Application for registration of trademark.
18 Chapter 2 Application for registration of trademark-18. Application in multiple classes.
19 Chapter 2 Application for registration of trademark-19. Classification of goods or services.
20 Chapter 2 Application for registration of trademark-20. Colour of trademark.
21 Chapter 2 Application for registration of trademark-21. Series of trademarks.
22 Chapter 2 Application for registration of trademark-22. Date of filing.
23 Chapter 3 Grounds for refusal of registration-23. Absolute grounds for refusal of registration.
24 Chapter 3 Grounds for refusal of registration-24. Relative grounds for refusal of registration.
25 Chapter 3 Grounds for refusal of registration-25. Honest concurrent use, etc.
26 Chapter 3 Grounds for refusal of registration-26. Claim to priority of Convention application.
27 Chapter 3 Grounds for refusal of registration-27. Claim to priority from other relevant overseas application.
28 Chapter 3 Grounds for refusal of registration-28. Claim to priority from temporary protection of trademark which is the subject matters of international exhibition given under Article 11 of Paris Convention.
29 Chapter 5 Examination-29. Examination of application.
30 Chapter 5 Examination-30. Voluntary disclaimer, condition or limitation.
31 Chapter 5 Examination-31. Publication of acceptance.
32 Chapter 6 Withdrawal, restriction or amendment of application for registration of trademark-32. Withdrawal or restriction of application for registration of trademark.
33 Chapter 6 Withdrawal, restriction or amendment of application for registration of trademark-33. Amendment of application for registration of trademark.
34 Chapter 7 Opposition-34. Grounds of opposition.
35 Chapter 7 Opposition-35. Opposition proceedings.
36 Chapter 8 Registration-36. Registration.
37 PART V DIVISION AND MERGER-37. Application for division.
38 PART V DIVISION AND MERGER-38. Application for merger.
39 PART VI DURATION AND RENEWAL OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS-39. Duration and renewal of registration.
40 PART VI DURATION AND RENEWAL OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS-40. Status of unrenewed trademark.
41 PART VI DURATION AND RENEWAL OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS-41. Cessation of registration.
42 PART VII ALTERATION, CORRECTION, CANCELLATION, REVOCATION AND INVALIDITY-42. Alteration of registered trademark.
43 PART VII ALTERATION, CORRECTION, CANCELLATION, REVOCATION AND INVALIDITY-43. Correction of Register.
44 PART VII ALTERATION, CORRECTION, CANCELLATION, REVOCATION AND INVALIDITY-44. Voluntary cancellation of registered trademark.
45 PART VII ALTERATION, CORRECTION, CANCELLATION, REVOCATION AND INVALIDITY-45. Revocation of registration by Registrar.
46 PART VII ALTERATION, CORRECTION, CANCELLATION, REVOCATION AND INVALIDITY-46. Revocation of registration by Court as to non-use of trademark.
47 PART VII ALTERATION, CORRECTION, CANCELLATION, REVOCATION AND INVALIDITY-47. Invalidation of registration by Court.
48 PART VIII EFFECTS OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS Chapter 1 Rights of registered proprietor of trademark-48. Rights conferred by registered trademark.
49 PART VIII EFFECTS OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS Chapter 1 Rights of registered proprietor of trademark-49. Limitation on rights if similar trademarks, etc., registered by different persons.
50 PART VIII EFFECTS OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS Chapter 1 Rights of registered proprietor of trademark-50. Trademark consisting of sign that becomes accepted as sign describing article, etc.
51 PART VIII EFFECTS OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS Chapter 1 Rights of registered proprietor of trademark-51. Trademark relating to article, etc., formerly manufactured under patent.
52 PART VIII EFFECTS OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS Chapter 1 Rights of registered proprietor of trademark-52. Registration prima facie evidence.
53 PART VIII EFFECTS OF REGISTERED TRADEMARKS Chapter 1 Rights of registered proprietor of trademark-53. Registration conclusive.
54 Chapter 2 Infringement of trademarks-54. Acts amounting to infringement of registered trademark.
5 Chapter 2 Infringement of trademarks-5. Acts not amounting to infringement.
56 Chapter 2 Infringement of trademarks-56. Action for infringement.
57 Chapter 2 Infringement of trademarks-57. Circumstances in which action may not be instituted.
58 Chapter 2 Infringement of trademarks-58. Order for erasure, etc., of offending sign.
59 Chapter 2 Infringement of trademarks-59. Order for delivery up of infringing goods, material or articles.
60 Chapter 2 Infringement of trademarks-60. Order for disposal of infringing goods, material or articles.
61 Chapter 2 Infringement of trademarks-61. Remedy for groundless threats of infringement proceedings.
62 PART IX TRADEMARKS AS OBJECT OF PROPERTY-62. Nature of registered trademark as property.
63 PART IX TRADEMARKS AS OBJECT OF PROPERTY-63. Co-proprietorship of registered trademark.
64 PART IX TRADEMARKS AS OBJECT OF PROPERTY-64. Assignment, etc., of registered trademark.
65 PART IX TRADEMARKS AS OBJECT OF PROPERTY-65. Registration of transaction affecting registered trademark.
66 PART IX TRADEMARKS AS OBJECT OF PROPERTY-66. Trust and equities.
67 PART IX TRADEMARKS AS OBJECT OF PROPERTY-67. Application for registration of trademark as an object of property.
68 PART X LICENSING-68. Interpretation.
69 PART X LICENSING-69. Licensing of registered trademark.
70 PART X LICENSING-70. Rights of licensees in case of infringement.
71 PART X LICENSING-71. Exclusive licensee having rights and remedies of assignee.
72 PART XI COLLECTIVE MARKS AND CERTIFICATION MARKS-72. Collective marks.
73 PART XI COLLECTIVE MARKS AND CERTIFICATION MARKS-73. Certification marks.
74 PART XII INTERNATIONAL MATTERS Chapter 1 Madrid Protocol-74. Interpretation.
75 PART XII INTERNATIONAL MATTERS Chapter 1 Madrid Protocol-75. Regulations relating to Madrid Protocol.
76 Chapter 2 Conventions and international arrangements-76. Protection of well-known trademarks.
77 Chapter 2 Conventions and international arrangements-77. Permitted use of well-known trademarks.
78 Chapter 2 Conventions and international arrangements-78. National emblems, etc., of Convention countries under Article 6ter of Paris Convention.
79 Chapter 2 Conventions and international arrangements-79. Emblems, etc., of certain international intergovernmental organization under Article 6ter of Paris Convention.
80 Chapter 2 Conventions and international arrangements-80. Notification under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention.
81 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-81. Interpretation.
82 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-82. Restriction on importation of infringing goods.
83 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-83. Security.
84 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-84. Secure storage of seized goods.
85 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-85. Notice.
86 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-86. Inspection, release, etc., of seized goods.
87 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-87. Forfeiture of seized goods by consent.
88 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-88. Compulsory release of seized goods to importer.
89 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-89. Compensation for failure to take action.
90 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-90. Actions for infringement of registered trademark.
91 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-91. Disposal of seized goods ordered to be forfeited.
92 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-92. Insufficient security.
93 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-93. Ex-officio action.
94 PART XIII BORDER MEASURES-94. De Minimis Imports.
95 PART XIV TRADEMARK AGENTS-95. Recognition of registered trademark agents and circumstances in which a registered trademark agent shall be required.
96 PART XIV TRADEMARK AGENTS-96. Register of Trademark Agents.
97 PART XIV TRADEMARK AGENTS-97. Registration of trademark agent.
98 PART XIV TRADEMARK AGENTS-98. Privileged communications with registered trademark agent.
99 PART XV OFFENCE-99. Counterfeiting a trademark.
100 PART XV OFFENCE-100. Falsely applying a registered trademark to goods or services.
101 PART XV OFFENCE-101. Making or possessing of article for committing offence.
102 PART XV OFFENCE-102. Importing or selling, etc., goods with falsely applied trademark.
103 PART XV OFFENCE-103. False entries to Trademarks Office or in Register.
104 PART XV OFFENCE-104. Falsely representing trademark as registered.
105 PART XV OFFENCE-105. Offence relating to disobedience to summons or refusal to give evidence.
106 PART XV OFFENCE-106. Falsely representing trademark as a protected international registration designating Malaysia.
107 PART XV OFFENCE-107. Misuse of title "Trademarks Office".
108 PART XV OFFENCE-108. Unregistered persons practising, etc., as a registered trademark agent.
109 PART XVI INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT Chapter 1 Investigation and complaints-109. Interpretation.
110 PART XVI INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT Chapter 1 Investigation and complaints-110. Power of Controller, Deputy Controllers or Assistant Controllers.
111 PART XVI INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT Chapter 1 Investigation and complaints-111. Power of investigation.
112 PART XVI INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT Chapter 1 Investigation and complaints-112. Complaints to the Assistant Controller.
113 Chapter 2 Information gathering powers-113. Power of the Assistant Controller to require provision of information.
114 Chapter 2 Information gathering powers-114. Assistant Controller may retain documents.
115 Chapter 2 Information gathering powers-115. Confidentiality.
116 Chapter 2 Information gathering powers-116. Privileged communication.
117 Chapter 2 Information gathering powers-117. Giving false or misleading information, evidence or document.
118 Chapter 2 Information gathering powers-118. Destruction, concealment, mutilation and alteration of records.
119 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-119. Power of arrest.
120 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-120. Power to enter premises, inspect and seize goods, etc.
121 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-121. Magistrate may issue search warrant.
122 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-122. Search may be made without warrant.
123 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-123. Access to recorded information or computerized data, etc.
124 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-124. Tipping-off.
125 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-125. Warrant admissible notwithstanding defects.
126 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-126. List of seized goods, etc.
127 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-127. Forfeiture of seized goods, etc.
128 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-128. Release of seized goods, etc.
129 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-129. Seizure of perishable goods.
130 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-130. No cost or damages arising from seizure to be recoverable.
131 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-131. Obstruction.
132 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-132. Evidence of agent provocateur is admissible.
133 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-133. Taking of samples.
134 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-134. Jurisdiction to try offences.
135 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-135. Institution of prosecution.
136 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-136. Compounding of offences.
137 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-137. Principal liable for acts of servant or agent.
138 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-138. Offences committed by body corporate.
139 Chapter 3 Powers of arrest, search, seizure etc.-139. Protection of Controller, Deputy Controller, Assistant Controller or other persons.
140 PART XVII LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN COURT, COST AND EVIDENCE-140. Service of applications to Court on the Registrar.
141 PART XVII LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN COURT, COST AND EVIDENCE-141. Registrar's appearance in proceedings involving the Register.
142 PART XVII LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN COURT, COST AND EVIDENCE-142. Costs of proceedings before the Court.
143 PART XVII LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN COURT, COST AND EVIDENCE-143. Certificate of validity.
144 PART XVII LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN COURT, COST AND EVIDENCE-144. Evidentiary value of copies certified by Registrar.
145 PART XVII LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN COURT, COST AND EVIDENCE-145. Sealed copies of document to be evidence.
146 PART XVII LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN COURT, COST AND EVIDENCE-146. Electronic information, etc., certified by the Registrar admissible in evidence.
147 PART XVII LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN COURT, COST AND EVIDENCE-147. Minister may declare documents of foreign state pertaining to trademarks to be admissible as evidence.
148 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-148. Intellectual Property Official Journal.
149 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-149. Electronic filing.
150 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-150. Issuing document electronically.
151 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-151. Address for service.
152 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-152. Power of Registrar to allow amendments of documents.
153 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-153. Power of Registrar to allow extension of time.
154 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-154. Mode of giving evidence.
155 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-155. Exercise of discretionary power.
156 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-156. Power of the Registrar to treat documents as confidential.
157 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-157. Adaptation of entries to new classification.
158 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-158. Costs awarded by Registrar.
159 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-159. Unregistered trademarks.
160 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-160. Guidelines or practice directions by Registrar.
161 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-161. Power to amend Schedules.
162 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-162. Power to make regulations.
163 PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL-163. Appeal from Registrar.
164 PART XIX REPEAL, SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS Chapter 1 Repeal and savings-164. Repeal and savings.
165 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-165. Interpretation.
166 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-166. Existing registered marks.
167 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-167. Effects of registration in relation to infringement.
168 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-168. Infringing goods, material or articles.
169 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-169. Rights and remedies of licensee or authorized user.
170 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-170. Co-proprietorship of registered mark.
171 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-171. Assignment, etc., of registered mark.
172 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-172. Licensing of registered mark.
173 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-173. Pending applications for registration.
174 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-174. Conversion of pending application.
175 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-175. Trademarks registered according to old classification.
176 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-176. Claim to priority of Convention application.
177 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-177. Duration and renewal of registration.
178 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-178. Pending application for alteration of registered mark.
179 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-179. Revocation for non-use.
180 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-180. Application for rectification, etc.
181 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-181. Rules as to use of certification mark.
182 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-182. Agents.
183 Chapter 2 Transitional provisions for trademarks-183. Guidelines, etc., on transitional matters.
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