Malaysia legislation

Section 21

of *TRADEMARKS ACT 2019

Section 21

(a)

resemble each other in material particulars; and

(b)

differ only in respect of one or more of the following matters:

(i)

statements or representations as to the goods or services in relation to which the trademarks are used or intended to be used;

(ii)

statements or representations as to number, price or quality;

(iii)

standard fonts which does not substantially affect the identity of the trademarks; or

(iv)

the colour of any part of the trademark

(2)

If the application meets all the requirements under subsection (1), the Registrar shall register the trademarks as a series in one registration.

(3)

A trademark which has been registered as part of a series trademark may be used independently.

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