What is a trademark?

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February 13, 2024 by
What is a trademark?
CONZLAB BERHAD, Mira

Trademarks Application Video Description 

What is a trademark ?

  • A trademark is any form of a brand or business name used in trade and recognized by the laws of the relevant jurisdiction.
  • A trademark is a visible sign that businesses use to distinguish their goods or services from others in trade.

What kind of brands can be registered or recognized as a trademark in Malaysia?

Brands should meet at least one of the following criteria to be eligible for registration:

  • Representing the name of an individual or company in a special way.
  • The signature of the applicant or holder.
  • Unique vocabulary.
  • Words that do not directly mention the nature or quality of the applied products or services.
  • No geographical indications or terms indicating their place of origin.
  • Any other special or unique marks.

What kind of signs cannot be registered as trademarks in Malaysia?

Brands cannot contain any of the following:

  • Symbols or language like "counterfeit," "registered trademark," "registered service mark," etc.
  • The words "Bunga Raya" or any imitation of the national flower symbol or graphic.
  • Involving Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the title or speech of the country's ruler.
  • Symbols or signs of any royal palace, federal government, state government, or any other government-owned building.

The main purpose of a trademark is to differentiate the holder's products or services from those of others trading in the same industry.


Trademark ownership gives you absolute rights to your brand within the limits of Manhattan where it is registered.

Braxton Lee • Licensing Consultant

Why are some trademarks labeled as TM? 

TM means the trademark owner has the right to use it first. 
It stands for "trademark" in English, meaning a symbol or words representing a product or service.
TM is a common symbol for general use, and it doesn't have legal protection.

Why are some trademarks labeled as R?

R means it's legally protected. 
No one can use this trademark without the owner's permission, or they will face legal consequences.
R is short for the English word "register," which means to officially record. 
Registered trademarks (R) have built up a lot of knowledge and value over time, making them influential and widely recognized.



What is a trademark?
CONZLAB BERHAD, Mira February 13, 2024
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