For all matters related to Copyright it is always best to go back to the legislation and case precedents. The legislation governing copyright matters was enacted by Parliament to make better provisions in the law relating to copyright and for other matters connected therewith. Copyright is the exclusive right to control creative works created by the author, copyright owner and performer for a specific period as governed under the Copyright Act 1987, Act 332.
Works eligible for copyright in Malaysia are:
- literary works;
- musical works;
- artistic works;
- films;
- sound recordings;
- broadcasts; and
- derivative works
There is a governing organisation in Malaysia that dictates on all matters related to Copyright Law, and for best steps forward it is always best to start with them, the Intellection Property Corporation of Malaysia.
For any protection-related matters and worries about infringement, feel free to contact them or an IP lawyer of your choice. Apart from us, there are legal firms that can assist and you can obtain their details from Bar Council's legal firm directory.
Best regards from Anne and Melani at Messrs Varghese and Co.
