Copyright is an Intellectual Property right attributed to the skill and labour of an individual in the creation and expression of an original idea and it protects original works such as literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.
A collection of music can have separate copyrights for distinct tunes, sound recordings, craftsmanship, and so on. Whilst copyright can protect the work of art of your logo, you could additionally register the logo as a trademark.
A collection of music can have separate copyrights for distinct tunes, sound recordings, craftsmanship, and so on. Whilst copyright can protect the work of art of your logo, you could additionally register the logo as a trademark.
The main advantage of owning a copyright, especially one to a piece of work that is commercially appealing is the earning potential in terms of royalties. Many authors, musicians and software writers have profited greatly by licensing their copyrights to other parties.
In Malaysia, copyright protection is provided under the Copyright Act 1987. There is no formal copyright registration process (due to automatic protection by virtue of Berne Convention) but in order to afford copyright owners more tangible protection, the author can now notify and deposit a copy of the work eligible for copyright with MyIPO. As such, proper documentation can be prepared to prove ownership.
Malaysia is a signatory of the Berne Convention and therefore, copyrighted work created in Malaysia would be recognized by each contracting member country of the Berne Convention. The list of members of the Berne Convention can be found on this website: http://www.wipo.int/treaties/en/ShowResults.jsp?treaty_id=15
Please be informed that works created in Malaysia are eligible for copyright not only in Malaysia but also in the member countries of the Berne Convention around the world, including the European Union, the United States, Australia, Japan, China, Korea, etc. Exploitation of creative works in foreign countries is thus possible for copyright owners in Malaysia
In Malaysia, protection for copyright owners is accorded under the Copyright Act 1987 which allows them to sue for damages in the event of infringement.
There is no formal registration system for copyrights in Malaysia as these are granted automatically. However, under Section 42 of the Copyright Act 1987, the owner can prepare a Statutory Declaration as a supporting document or file a Voluntarily Notification and deposit his/her copyrighted work with MyIPO.
We provide services in the preparation of Statutory Declaration for clients who wish to undertake this precautionary measure for their copyright protection.
The following documents are required irrespective of nationality:
| Company Name | Logo | Copyright |
|---|---|---|
| Thurga’s industries Sdn. Bhd. |  | Thurga’s Incense Sticks |
| Semlouis Enterprise Sdn. Bhd |  | Aurat Sarung Kaki Wuduh |
| Chuan Sin Sdn. Bhd. |  | Spritzer Love |
| Mula Car International Sdn. Bhd. |  | Mula Android App |
| Musicmind Sdn. Bhd. |  | My Music School |
Copyright refers to the exclusive right granted to the copyright owner to control their work (e.g., reproduction, publication, performance, etc.). Copyright protects the original expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves.
The following works are eligible for copyright protection:
Copyright subsists in every eligible work when it is created, provided that the author is a qualified person. The work must be original, and the author must have expended sufficient skill and effort to produce it. Additionally, the work must be fixed in a tangible medium, such as being written down or recorded.
The following subject matter is not protected by copyright:
i) For literary, musical, and artistic works, copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 50 years after their death.
ii) For sound recordings, films, and broadcasts, copyright lasts for 50 years from the year following publication.
iii) For published editions, copyright lasts for 50 years from the year following the first publication.
In practice, the © symbol is usually followed by the year the work was first made available and the name of the copyright owner. Occasionally, a statement indicating the terms of permitted use may accompany it. If the owner allows only limited use of their work, the phrase “All Rights Reserved” may be included after the symbol.
