Seven IP advisory agencies in Malaysia with active MyIPO e-filing credentials, variably scaled for trademark, patent, and litigation offtakes in Kuala Lumpur; this breakdown details their actual docketing systems, prosecution capabilities, and which one to engage for specific procedural bottlenecks.
1. Henry Goh & Co
Kuala Lumpur’s oldest operating IP agency, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Menara Tan & Tan along Jalan Tun Razak. They handle the highest share of inbound patent applications from Japanese multinationals—corporations like Panasonic and Honda route PCT national phase entries into Malaysia through this firm.
Their patent drafting team specialises in mechanical and electronics claims, and they run docketing on the Inprotech (CPI) suite with automated deadline triggers for MyIPO examination requests. Fees for a standard direct patent filing in Malaysia start around RM 3,500, excluding official fees.
2. KASS International
Located in Jalan Ampang, KASS operates as a regional agency with a presence in both Kuala Lumpur and Manila. They lean into trademark portfolio consolidation, managing large class-based filings under the Madrid Protocol for foreign brands entering the local market.
Their trademark watching service covers 17 listed classes and runs on a monthly surveillance report generated directly against the MyIPO IP Online portal. Beyond filing, KASS handles IP licensing negotiations and technology transfer agreements—they filed over 300 licensing documents with MyIPO in the last reporting year.
3. PINTAS IP
PINTAS sits in Menara 1 Sentrum and is the practical pick for enforcement-heavy trademark work. Their team executes anti-counterfeiting operations—coordinating with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) on raid actions under Section 102 of the Trade Marks Act 2019.
They also run a separate renewal division using a three-step reminder system sent via email and WhatsApp at T-minus 6 months, 3 months, and 30 days before annuity deadlines. For a standard single-class renewal, PINTAS charges roughly RM 1,200 in professional fees plus the MyIPO renewal fee.
4. Wang Jin Nee & Teo
A litigation-centric firm with significant experience in patent invalidation proceedings before the MyIPO Intellectual Property Court. They are often instructed when a client’s Malaysian patent is challenged by generic pharmaceutical entrants or electronics competitors.
Their strength lies in evidence admissibility—they build invalidation cases on prior art disclosures from USPTO and EPO search reports, which they map directly onto Malaysian claims-by-claims correspondence. High Court appeals against MyIPO decisions constitute about 40% of their annual caseload.
5. Skrine
Skrine is the largest full-service law firm in Malaysia with a dedicated Intellectual Property unit of over 20 lawyers. They handle high-stakes trademark infringement suits seeking injunctions and account-of-profits at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
Their team works closely with specialist counsel for Anton Piller orders and Mareva injunctions, which are common in brand counterfeiting scenarios. Skrine also advises on IP due diligence for M&A transactions where the target’s Malaysian patent or trademark portfolio needs formal audits.
6. Marks & Clerk Malaysia
An affiliate of the global Marks & Clerk network, this is the preferred agency for chemical and biopharmaceutical patent prosecution. Their drafting team includes patent agents who are also degree-holding chemists and pharmacists, enabling precise claim drafting for polymorph and formulation inventions.
They actively manage PCT national phase entries for foreign university spin-offs, handling the Form 1 and Form 2 filing requirements with MyIPO. Response examination deadlines are centrally tracked from their Alexandra House office in Petaling Jaya.
7. Azmi & Associates
With offices in Segi Square, KL, Azmi & Associates is a mid-sized firm that handles IP advisory integrated with general commercial law. They are particularly active in border enforcement measures, registering trademarks with Royal Malaysian Customs to intercept counterfeit pharmaceuticals and automotive spare parts.
Their team also advises on copyright and industrial design filing strategies, with a fast-track design registration turnaround of under six weeks through MyIPO’s streamlined procedure.
| Agency | Core Strength | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Goh & Co | PCT national phase entries & Japanese MNC relations | Electronics/mechanical patent filings |
| KASS International | Trademark consolidation & licensing documents | Brands filing large class portfolios |
| PINTAS IP | KPDN raid enforcement & renewal annuities | Counterfeit suppression & renewal planning |
| Wang Jin Nee & Teo | Patent invalidation & MyIPO High Court appeals | Generic pharmaceutical challenges |
| Skrine | Trademark infringement litigation & M&A audits | High-value claims with injunctions |
| Marks & Clerk Malaysia | Chemical/pharma patent drafting | Polymorph & formulation inventions |
| Azmi & Associates | Customs border measures & fast-track designs | Import interception of fakes |
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