Considering how important the Internet has become to businesses, it only makes sense that many trademark owners might wish to use their trademark as a domain name for their business website. In that case, it’s important to understand that trademarks and domain names are regulated by two completely different agencies in the Malaysia.

As far as the law is concerned, a domain name isn’t the same thing as a trademark. Consequently, it is possible for someone else to legally own domain names associated with your trademark provided that they are not using the domain in a way that infringes on your rights as owner of the trademark. In that case, your only recourse is to either purchase the domain name from its owner or to find another home for your mark on the web.