FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Frequent Questions
- Application can be done online at:
Duration for IP protection from the date of application by the inventor varies for different types of IP.
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 technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for a period of 20 years from the date of filing.
A utility innovation is an exclusive right granted for a ‘minor’ invention. The requirements for acquiring a utility model are less stringent than for patents. Utility innovations are protected for an initial period of 10 years which may be extended for another two 5-year terms, providing a total protection period of 20 years.
(Source: Malaysia Intellectual Property Organisation)
Yes, in Malaysia, the grace period to file patent/utility innovation is within 12 months from the date of publication/disclosure.
When a patent expires (reaches its twentieth anniversary), the owner can no longer claim exclusivity on its usage.
There is no registration for copyright in Malaysia. The work is protected automatically upon creation. However, the inventor can apply for voluntary notification which an enhancement to the copyright protection system in Malaysia where a notification of copyrighted work is deposited to MyIPO.
(Source: Malaysia Intellectual Property Organisation)
The owner could either:-
Perform a Statutory Declaration in accordance with the Statutory Declaration Act 1960; or Self-address the work in a sealed envelope.
(Source: Malaysia Intellectual Property Organisation)
INOVASI@UKM™ is located at UKM main campus, Bangi.
GPS coordinate: 2.9272848,101.783832,17
All IPs are to be commercialised through INOVASI@UKM™ as mentioned in the IP Commercialisation Policy. However, if UKM does not agree to commercialise the IP, UKM may assign the IP to the inventor for them to exploit.
It is not advisable for a researcher to be the CEO of the company. The CEO must be actively involved in business and management of the company. The researcher should concentrate on the technical aspects and development of the product and is more needed as the Technical Advisor of the company.
Internal Fund
- Innovation Fund (for prototype development),
- Lab-to-market Fund (for commercialisation of UKM’s IP ); and
External Fund
- Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS)
- Malaysia Laboratories for Academia-Business Collaboration (MyLAB)
- Public-Private Research Network (PPRN)
- The Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology Centre (CREST)
a. Director of INOVASI@UKM™
b. Director of CRIM
c. CEO of UKMTech
d. Deputy Director of INOVASI@UKM™
e. Industry partner
f. Chairman / Niche representatives of Research niche
g. Senior Manager Technology Transfer of INOVASI@UKM™
a. Overview project (Proof of Concept)
b. Target market
c. Budget
d. Milestones & Deliverables
The researchers can only appoint technical help such as programmers, technical officers etc.