IllustrationTerm of ProtectionObjectiveObjectiveQualifications
TrademarkAny name, logo, word, brand, symbols, sign or any combination thereof. 10 years & is renewable on every 10 years basis.To indicate a connection between the goods/services and the owner of the trademark.

To have exclusive right to use and control of the trademark.		“TM” (Trademark) , “SM” (service mark), or “®” (Registered)Generally, it must be distinctive and does not infringe any other trademarks in a particular industry.
CopyrightLiterary work, musical composition, artistic work, films, sound recording, release and issue works.Generally, the whole life of the author plus another 50 years upon the death of the author.To protect the authors’ expression of ideas

To have exclusive right to use and control of the works created
“©” or “Copyright” -Original
-sufficient effort has been expended
-reduced to material form
-made or first published in Malaysia
Industrial DesignAppearance and physical outlook of an article (shape, configuration, patterns lines or ornament).5 years & renewable for another 4 consecutive terms of 5 years (maximum 25 years).To protect the attractive appearance and design of an article.

To have exclusive right to use and control of the design in the market.
Simple indication of the ownership of the design.The design must be novel (new) and appealing to the eyes of consumers.
PatentAn invention which is new to the world and provides a new way of doing something, or new solution to a problem.20 years from the filing date subject to annual renewal during its enforcement.To protect the technical function or features of an invention to have exclusive right to use and control of the invention.“Patent” or “Pat” plus registration number after grant.The invention must be novel (new), involves inventive step and industrially applicable.