Patent
Currently, a patent granted on application filed after 1 August 2001 is protected for a term of 20 years from the date of filing subject to payment of renewal fee. However, a patent granted on application filed before 1 August 2001 is protected for 15 years from the date of grant, subject to the payment of renewal fees.
Utility Innovation
The initial term of protection for Utility Innovation applications filed after 1 August 2001 is 10 years from the filing date and is renewable for a further two consecutive terms of 5 years each upon proof of its commercial and industrial use in Malaysia, or satisfying the explanation of its non-use.