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Trademark
 What is a trade mark and a service mark?
 Why is the registration of trade mark important?
 When should you apply for the registration of a trademark?
 Does a trademark registration in Malaysia give protection overseas?
 What is the difference between ® and TM?
 How long does it take for the examiner to issue a report in Malaysia?
 How long is the Trademark registration valid for?
 Can you assign a Trademark while it is still pending registration?

Copyright
 What is a copyright?
 Which areas of works are eligible for copyright?
 What are the qualifications for work to be protected under the Copyright Act 1987 in Malaysia?
 Must I apply to the relevent authorities for copyright protection?
 Since there is no registration system for copyright in Malaysia, how do I prove that I am the copyright     owner of my work?
 How long does a copyright last?
 When does an infringement of copyright occur?
 What are the remedies for infringement of copyright?

Patent
 What is a patent?
 What is a Utility Innovation?
 Why do I need a patent registration?
 When should I apply for a patent?
 Can I discuss the details of my invention with a potential investor before filing my patent application?
 What are the basic requirements for an invention to be patentable?
 What are the kinds of invention that cannot be patented?
 What are the rights of a registered Patent Owner?
 Is it advisable to conduct a patent search prior to my application?
 How long is the term of protection for a granted Patent and Utility Innovation in Malaysia?
 What happens after a Patent or Utility Innovation has expired?
 Can a Patent protection in Malaysia be extended to other foreign countries?
 Is it possible to attain a World Patent or International Patent?
 What is PCT?
 Can I apply for an International Application (international phase) via the PCT route with the Malaysian     Intellectual Property Office (MyIPO)?
 When does a patent infringement occur?
 What are the remedies for patent infringement?

Industrial Design
 What is an industrial design?
 What are the requirements for filing an industrial design?
 Why should you register your industrial design?
 How long does the protection last once an industrial design is registered?
 What are the remedies for the infringement of an industrial design?
 Can I still protect my industrial design under the Copyright Act with the implementation of the Industrial     Design Act 1996 and the Copyright (Amendment) Act 1996 in Malaysia?
 Do I have any protection in Malaysia if I do not register my design with the Malaysian Intellectual     Property Office (MyIPO)?
 Does an industrial design registration in Malaysia extend overseas?
 When should I apply to register an industrial design?

Franchise
 How can Franchising help in Business Expansion?
 What are the considerations before embarking on a franchise?
 Is the Franchise Readiness Audit (FRA) a compulsory exercise?
 Is the registration of Franchise compulsory?
 What are the requirements to franchise a business?
 Does branding play an important role in the success of your business?
 What types of services does Intellect provide for franchising?