Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia Act 2002 · Updated to 1 Oct 2020 · Part III · Functions and Powers of the Corporation
18. Powers of the Corporation
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Corporation
“Corporation” means the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia established under section 3;
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the powers of the Corporation shall include power—
to utilize all the properties of the Corporation, movable and immovable, in such manner as the Corporation may think expedient;
to impose fees or charges for services rendered by the
Corporation as may be prescribed by the Minister by regulations made under section 41;
to appoint such agents, experts or consultants as it deems fit to assist the Corporation in the exercise of its functions;
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to grant loans to employees of the Corporation for such purposes as may be approved by the Minister;
to co-operate with any corporate body or government agency for the purpose of performing the Corporation’s functions;
to appoint and regulate Examiners under the Patents Act 1983 [Act 291]; and
to do anything incidental to any of its functions and powers.
The Corporation shall have all such powers as may be necessary for or in connection with, or reasonably incidental to, the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under the Intellectual Property Legislation.
Intellectual Property Legislation
“Intellectual Property Legislation” means the legislation specified in the First Schedule;
For the avoidance of doubt it is declared that the powers of the Corporation shall not include the powers of the Director
General under the Intellectual Property Legislation.