Legalization Of Formal Documents For Patent Fillings In Malaysia

Question 1
Requirements regarding legalization of formal documents; i.e. priority documents, assignments and power of attorney? Are the requirements different for applications filed direct versus PCT national phase in Malaysia?

Answer 1
In Malaysia there is no requirement for legalization of any formal documents. This applies to both direct filings and PCT national phase filings.

However, in Malaysia, certified true copy of the priority application will only be required to be submitted upon receiving an issued request or notification from the registrar.

If such a request is made by the registrar, the said certified copy of the priority application must be submitted within three months from the date of the Registrar's request.