About business legality such as trademarks, patents, and industrial design.
How long does trademark registration take?
Registration with DJKI generally takes 12–24 months, covering formality checks, a 2-month publication period, and substantive examination. Putra Jasa monitors your application regularly until the certificate is issued.
Is a trademark check mandatory before filing?
Highly recommended. A trademark check ensures there is no similarity with registered marks, reducing rejection risk and saving costs.
What is the difference between trademark, patent, and copyright?
A trademark protects a product/service identity (name, logo); a patent protects technological inventions; copyright protects creative works such as writing, music, and software. Each is registered through different DJKI mechanisms.
What is industrial design and when should it be registered?
Industrial design protects the aesthetic appearance of a product. Register before publication, since novelty is the primary requirement.
How long does trademark protection last?
Trademark protection lasts 10 years from the filing date and is renewable every 10 years. We remind and handle your renewals before expiry.
What if my trademark application is rejected?
You may submit a response to the provisional refusal, or appeal to the Trademark Appeal Commission. Our team analyzes the refusal grounds and prepares the best strategy.