Three Disciplines,
One Practice
Nilam Partners provides focused intellectual property services across trademark protection, patent prosecution, and portfolio management — structured to meet the specific needs of each client engagement.
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Each engagement at Nilam Partners follows a structured methodology that begins with understanding the client's commercial objectives — not just their immediate filing need. This allows us to recommend the most appropriate protection strategy, sequence international filings effectively, and ensure that each registered right adds practical value rather than simply existing on a register.
Consultation
Understand objectives, scope, and existing IP position
Assessment
Prior art search, patentability or registrability analysis
Prosecution
Drafting, filing, and managing through to registration
Trademark Search & Registration
A methodical service for businesses and individuals seeking to protect their brand identity within Malaysia and across international jurisdictions. Begins with a thorough trademark availability search through MyIPO databases and relevant international registers, followed by classification analysis under the Nice Classification system. The team prepares and files the application, manages examiner queries, and guides clients through opposition proceedings if they arise.
- Suitable for new product launches and rebranding
- Multi-class trademark applications available
- Opposition proceedings guidance included
- International extension via Madrid Protocol
Process Steps
Trademark availability search (MyIPO + international registers)
Classification analysis under the Nice Classification system
Application preparation and filing with MyIPO
Examiner query management and prosecution through to registration
RM 580
Patent Drafting & Prosecution
A detailed engagement for inventors and research organisations looking to secure patent protection for novel inventions. Covers prior art research, patentability assessment, claims drafting with technical illustrations, and full prosecution through MyIPO. The service addresses both utility and innovation patents, with support for PCT international filings when cross-border protection is needed.
- Prior art research across global patent databases
- Claims drafting with technical illustrations
- PCT international filing support
- Annuity payment guidance and management
Process Steps
Invention disclosure session and patentability assessment
Prior art research and freedom-to-operate analysis
Patent specification drafting with claims and technical drawings
Filing and prosecution, including examination report responses
RM 1,450
IP Portfolio Strategy & Enforcement
A comprehensive advisory service for established businesses managing multiple intellectual property assets. Encompasses portfolio auditing, licensing agreement preparation, IP valuation for investment or M&A purposes, and enforcement action coordination including cease-and-desist correspondence and border protection measures through Malaysian Customs.
- Full IP portfolio audit and gap analysis
- Licensing agreement preparation and review
- IP valuation for M&A and investment rounds
- Enforcement: cease-and-desist and customs measures
- Employee IP assignment frameworks
Process Steps
Portfolio audit — review of all existing registrations and pending applications
Gap analysis and strategic recommendations
Licensing, valuation, or enforcement action as appropriate
Ongoing management, renewals, and advisory
RM 2,280
Which Service Fits Your Needs?
| Feature | Trademark RM 580 |
Patent RM 1,450 |
IP Portfolio RM 2,280 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability / prior art search | |||
| Application drafting & filing | |||
| Examiner query management | |||
| International PCT / Madrid Protocol | TM only | PCT only | |
| Portfolio audit & gap analysis | |||
| Licensing agreement drafting | |||
| IP valuation & M&A support | |||
| Enforcement coordination | |||
| Best suited for | New brands & rebrands | Inventors & R&D teams | Established businesses |
Standards Across All Services
Confidentiality
All client disclosures are treated as strictly confidential under our engagement letter terms, aligned with Malaysian Bar Council practice standards.
Pre-Filing Review
Every specification and application undergoes structured internal review before submission to MyIPO or any international authority.
Deadline Management
Prosecution deadlines and renewal dates tracked through a dedicated docketing system. Clients notified in advance of all material deadlines.
Named Practitioner
Each matter is assigned to a named practitioner who remains the client's primary contact throughout the engagement duration.
Data Security
Client documentation stored on encrypted systems with access controls. Personal data managed in accordance with Malaysia's PDPA 2010.
Fee Transparency
All professional fees and expected disbursements communicated before work begins. No billing surprises at any stage of the matter.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Contact us to describe your IP situation. We will assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate approach without any obligation to proceed.
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