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Our Practice Areas
in Detail
Three focused areas of IP practice — each with a clear scope, a defined process, and a stated professional fee.
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How We Work
Every engagement at Cipta Partners follows a consistent structure: a written note at the outset setting out the scope, the likely steps, and the fee; substantive advice in writing at each decision point; and a close-out note summarising what was done and what, if anything, requires attention next.
There are no verbal-only recommendations on matters of substance. If a course of action involves risk, cost, or a decision that is difficult to reverse, it will be set out in writing with enough detail for the client to make an informed choice.
Written First
Advice in writing at every material stage, not verbal summaries after the fact.
Stage by Stage
Approval sought and fee agreed at each stage before it proceeds.
Ownership First
We audit what you hold before advising on how to protect or enforce it.
Resolution-Minded
Pre-action correspondence preferred in enforcement where it has reasonable prospect of resolving the matter.
REF-01 · TRADE MARKS
Trade Mark Search & Filing
A filing practice covering the full pathway from availability search to registration, for marks intended for use in Malaysia and, through Madrid System filings, internationally. Applicants receive a clear picture of the landscape before any commitment to file.
- Preliminary search of the MyIPO register
- Written availability note with candid view on likely objections
- Preparation of specifications of goods and services across appropriate classes
- Filing and examination correspondence through to certification
- Madrid System international applications where required
Typical Process
Preliminary availability search — MyIPO register and relevant classes.
Written availability note with assessment of likely objections and recommended filing strategy.
Specification drafting and class selection — reviewed against MyIPO guidelines.
Filing and prosecution through examination, including formal response to any objection.
Certification and registration — written close-out note with renewal calendar.
PROFESSIONAL FEE
From RM 1,550
+ MyIPO official fees at cost
REF-02 · COPYRIGHT & DESIGNS
Copyright, Designs & Trade Secrets Advisory
A broad advisory practice covering copyright ownership and assignment under the Copyright Act 1987, industrial design registration under the Industrial Designs Act 1996, and trade secrets protection through contract architecture and confidentiality frameworks. Suited to owner-operators and technology or creative-sector businesses who need to understand what they hold — especially at the point of investment or acquisition.
- Copyright ownership audit and chain-of-title clean-up
- Assignment and licensing drafts
- Industrial design registration under the Industrial Designs Act 1996
- Trade secrets frameworks — confidentiality agreements and internal protocols
- IP diligence support for investment and acquisition transactions
PROFESSIONAL FEE
From RM 2,800
Scope agreed at engagement
REF-03 · ENFORCEMENT
IP Enforcement, Opposition & Revocation
Representation in contested IP matters — trade mark oppositions and revocation proceedings before the Registrar, copyright infringement and passing-off actions in the High Court, design infringement proceedings, and coordinated take-down and customs measures for counterfeit goods. Every engagement begins with a written case assessment before any commitment to proceed.
- Written case assessment — evidence, defences, realistic remedies
- Trade mark oppositions and revocation before the Registrar
- Copyright infringement and passing-off in the High Court
- Counterfeit goods — customs measures and take-down
- Pre-action correspondence where prospects support it
Typical Process
Written case assessment — evidence available, likely defences, realistic remedies.
Client selects appropriate pathway — pre-action correspondence, Registrar proceedings, or High Court action.
Measured pre-action correspondence, where the circumstances support it, with a view to resolution.
Full contested proceedings conducted where necessary, with stage-by-stage fee approval throughout.
PROFESSIONAL FEE
From RM 4,800
Case assessment + stage approval
Decision Guide
Which Service Fits Your Situation
| Your Situation | Trade Mark | Copyright & Designs | Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| You want to register a brand name or logo in Malaysia | |||
| You are expanding into regional markets and need international filing | |||
| You are preparing for investment or an acquisition and need to document your IP | May apply | ||
| You have created software, content, or designs and want to understand what you own | |||
| A third party is using a mark or work that appears to be yours | |||
| You have received an opposition notice on a pending application | |||
| Counterfeit goods bearing your mark are in circulation |
Standards
Shared Across All Services
Legal Professional Privilege
All client communications are covered by legal professional privilege under Malaysian law. Client files and data are maintained under strict confidentiality.
Response Within One Working Day
All written enquiries and correspondence receive a substantive response within one working day, Monday to Friday during office hours.
Transparent Disbursements
Official fees (MyIPO, WIPO, court filing fees) are passed through at cost. No mark-up on disbursements, and no charge is incurred without prior approval.
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