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Council for Trade-Related Aspects 
of Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English/anglais/inglés  
 
 MAIN DEDICATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AND 
REGULATIONS NOTIFIED UNDER ARTICLE 63.2 
OF THE AGREEMENT 
MALAYSIA  
This document reproduces the text1 of the Geographical Indications (Amendment) 
Regulations 2013, as notified by the Delegation of Malaysia on 26 July 2013 under Article 63.2 of the Agreement (see document IP/N/1/MYS/2). 
 
Conseil des aspects des droits de propriété 
intellectuelle qui touchent au commerce 
 
PRINCIPALES LOIS ET RÉGLEMENTATIONS CONSACRÉES À 
LA PROPRIÉTÉ INTELLECTUELLE NOTIFIÉES AU TITRE 
DE L'ARTICLE 63:2 DE L'ACCORD 
MALAISIE  
Le présent document contient le texte1 du Règlement de 2013 (modification) sur les indications 
géographiques, notifié par la Délégation de la Malaisie le 26 juillet 2013 au titre de l'article 63:2 de 
l'Accord (voir le document IP/N/1/MYS/2).  
Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio 
 
PRINCIPALES LEYES Y REGLAMENTOS DEDICADOS A LA 
PROPIEDAD INTELECTUAL NOTIFICADOS EN VIRTUD 
DEL PÁRRAFO 2 DEL ARTÍCULO 63 DEL ACUERDO 
M
ALASIA  
En el presente documento se reproduce el texto1 del Reglamento de Indicaciones Geográficas 
(modificación) de 2013, notificado por la delegación de Malasia el 26 de julio de 2013 en virtud de 
lo dispuesto en el párrafo 2 del artículo 63 del Acuerdo (véase el documento IP/N/1/MYS/2).  
                                               
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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT 2000 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2013 
IN exercise of the powers conferred by section 32 of the Geographical Indications Act 
2000 [Act 602]. the Minister makes the following regulations: 
Citation and commencement 
1. (1) These regulations may be cited as the Geographical Indications 
(Amendment) Regulations 2013. 
(2) These Regulations come into operation on 15 July 2013. 
Amendment of regulation 2 
2. The Geographical Indications Regulations 2001 [P.U. (AJ 247/2001]. which are 
referred to as the "principal Regulations" in these Regulations. are amended in 
regulation 2 by inserting before the definition of "Office" the following definition: 
""registrable offence" has the same meaning assigned to it in the Registration of 
Criminals and Undesirable Persons Act 1969 [Act 7];". 
Amendment of regulation 14 
3. The principal regulations are amended in regulation 14 by inserting after 
subregulation (3) the following sub regulation: 
"(4) The Registrar may decline to recoguize any person as an agent 
who is not currently in the Register of Geographical Indications Agents 
maintained under regulation 14A". 
New regulations 14A, 148, 14C and 14D 
4. The principal Regulations are amended by inserting after regulation 14 the 
following regulations: 
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"Registration of agents 
14A. (1) An application to be registered as a geographical indication agent 
shall be made to the Registrar in Form GI 15 accompanied by payment of the 
prescribed fee. 
(2) For the purpose of registration as a geographical indication agent 
under this regulation, the applicant shall satisfY the Registrar that he is either 
domiciled or resident in Malaysia or has a principal place of business in Malaysia, 
and-
(a) is in the Register of Patents Agents maintained pursuant to 
the regulations made under the Patents Act 1983 [Act 291]; 
(b) is in the Register of Trade Marks Agents maintained 
pursuant to the regulations made under the Trade Marks 
Act 1976 [Act 175]; 
(c) is an advocate and solicitor practising in Malaysia; 
(d) holds a recognized degree in any field of studies and has 
acquired the necessary knowledge or experience in the field 
of industrial property; or 
(e) has at least three years of experience in the field of 
industrial property by virtue of him being an ex-officer of 
the Office. 
(3) The Registrar shall, upon being satisfied that the applicant fulfills 
the conditions under subregulation (2), register the applicant for a term expiring 
every year on the 31 December of that year. 
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(4) The Registrar shall not register any person who has been 
convicted of any registrable offence or any criminal offence involving fraud or 
dishonesty. 
Removal of agents 
14B. An agent shall be removed from the Register of Geographical Indications 
Agentifhe-
(a) is no longer domiciled or resident in Malaysia or no longer has a 
principal place of business in Malaysia; 
(b) is convicted of a registrable offence or any criminal offence 
involving fraud or dishonesty; 
(e) is an undischarged bankrupt; or 
(d) has been struck off from, and not restored to, or is suspended for 
the time being from the Register of Patents Agents, the Register of 
Trade Marks Agents or the Roll of Advocates and Solicitors. 
Renewal of agents 
14C. (1) An application for the renewal of registration as a geographical 
indication agent shall be made to the Registrar in Form GI 16 accompanied by 
payment of the prescribed fee by 31 January of every year. 
(2) The Registrar shall, upon being satisfied that the conditions 
specified in subregulations 14A(2) and (4) continue to be satisfied, renew the 
registration of the geographical indication agent for a term expiring every year 
on 31 December of that year. 
Register of Geographical Indications Agents 
14D. The Registrar shall maintain a Register of Geographical Indications 
Agents.". 
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Amendment of regulation 29 
5. Regulation 29 of the principal Regulations are amended by substituting for 
subregulation (1) the following subregulation: 
"(1) As soon as maybe after the expiration of two months from the date 
of the publication of the application under subregulation 16(2) and upon 
payment of the registration fee under regulation 28, the Registrar shall register 
the geographical indication and enter the geographical indication in the Register 
in accordance with section 19 of the Act and these Regulations.". 
New regulations 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29F and 29G 
6. The principal Regulations are amended by inserting after regulation 29 the 
following regulations: 
"Renewal of registration of geographical indication 
29A. (1) An application for the renewal of the registration of a geographical 
indication shall be made by the registered proprietor or his agent in Fonn GI 17 
accompanied by payment of the prescribed fee within a period of not less than 
three months before the expiration of the last registration of the geographical 
indication. 
(2) If the person who files Form GI 17 is other than the registered 
proprietor or his anthorized agent, the person shall enter in the fonn his name 
and address and shall attach a letter of authority from the registered proprietor 
authorizing him to renew the registration of the geographical indication. 
Reminder of renewal of registration of geographical indication 
29B. (1) If on a date of not less than one month and not more than two 
months before the expiration of the last registration of a geographical indication, 
Form GI 17 accompanied by payment of the prescribed fee has not been 
received, the Registrar shall notifY the registered proprietor in writing of the 
impending expiration of the last registration of a geographical indication. 
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(2) Any such notification may be made in accordance with 
subregulation 12(5). 
Late renewals of registration of geographical indication 
29C. If within six months from the expiration of the last registration of a 
geographical indication the renewal fee has not been paid and if Fonn GI 18 is 
filed accompanied by payment of the late renewal fee, the Registrar shall renew 
the registration without removing the geographical indication from the Register. 
Removal of geographical indication 
29D. The Registrar shall, on the expiration of the last registration of a 
geographical indication, remove the geographical indication from the Register if 
the late renewal fee has not been paid by the end of the period of six months 
referred to in regulation 29C. 
Restoration of geographical indication 
29E. The Registrar may, upon such conditions as he may think fit, restore the 
geographical indication that has been removed from the Register and renew its 
registration if Form GI 19 is filed together with Fonn GI 18 accompanied by 
payment of the late renewal fee within twelve months from the expiry of the last 
registration of a geographical indication. 
Record of removal of geographical indication 
29F. Where a geographical indication has been removed from the Register for 
non-payment of the renewal fee or late renewal fee, the Registrar shall enter in 
the Register a record of such removal and the cause of the removal and shall 
advertise the fact of the removal in the Gazette. 
Notice and advertisement of restoration of geographical indication 
29G. The Registrar shall, upon the restoration of a geographical indication, 
notify the registered proprietor of such restoration and advertise such 
restoration in the Gazette.". 
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Amendment of First Schedule 
7. The First Schedule of the principal Regulations is amended in Part I by inserting 
after item 14 the following items: 
flForm Matters or Proceedings 
GI 
15. Application for registration of a geographical indication 
agent 
16. Application for renewal of registration of a geographical 
indication agent 
17. Application for renewal of registration of a geographical 
indication 
18. Application for late renewal of registration of a 
geographical indication". 
Amendment of Second Schedule 
8. The Second Schedule to the principal Regulations is amended-
(a) by inserting after item 14 the following items: Fee 
RM 
500.00 
150.00 
420.00 
630.00 
"15. Application for registration of a geographical indication agent 
16. Application for renewal of registration of a geographical indication 
agent 
17. Application for renewal of registration of a geographical indication 
18. Application for late renewal of registration of a geographical 
indication 
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19. Application for restoration of registration of a geographical 
indication"; 
(b) by substituting for Form GI 1 the following Form: 
"CENTRAL GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OFFICE MALAYSIA 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGISTRY 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT 2000 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATIONS 2001 
ForOfficial Use: 
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION Date of receipt by 
[Subregulation 6(1)1 Cenn-al Geographical Indications Office: 
APPLICATION NO.: 
(Office's Stamp) 
The Registrar of Geographical Indications Date of fees received: 
Central Geographical Indications Office 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Amount: 
Applicant's or agent's file reference 
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THE APPLICATION OF THE APPLICANT FOR THE REGISTRATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL 
INDICATION IN RESPECT OF THE FOLLOWING PARTICULARS: 
I. Full name and address of applicant: .................................................................................................. . 
(If the applicant resides abroad, an address for service in Malaysia shall be provided) 
Nationality: 
Country of residence or pl'incipal place of business: 
Capacity in which applicant is applying for registration: 
Tel. No.: Telegraphic Address: Telex No.: Fax No.: 
II. Full name and address of agent (if any): ................................................................................................ . 
(If this is the address for service and is not yet in record, Forlll GI 2 shall be filed with this Fol'lll) 
Agent's Registration No. (if known): ............................................................ . 
Agent's Own Reference: ................................................................................ . 
Tel. No.: Telegraphic Address: Telex No.: Fax No.: 
1lI. GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION 
The geographical indication for which registration is sought such as follows: 
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IV. GEOGRAPHICAL AREA 
The following is the demarcation of the territOlY of the Country, or region, 01' locality in that 
tenitOlY, to which the geographical indication applies, and from which the goods for which 
the geographical indication is used originate: 
. 
Additional information, possibly in graphic forms, maps, etc.: 
D Accompanies this Form 
V. GOODS 
The goods for which the geographical indication is used are as follows: 
VI. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT 
D Additional information accompanies this Form 
a. Colour: 
b. Shape: 
c. Texture: 
d. Size: 
e. Weight: 
f. Taste: 
VI!. QUALITY, REPUTATION OR OTHER CHARACTERISTIC 
The quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods for which the geographical indication 
is used, and any conditions under which the indicatiolllllay be used are as follows: 
D Additional information accompanies this Fonn 
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VIII. PROOF OF ORIGIN 
D Additional information accompanies this Fonn 
IX. CAUSAL LINK BETWEEN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA AND A SPECIFIC QUALITY, THE REPUTATION 
OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRODUCT (E.G.: SOIL CONDITION, CLIMATE 
CHARACTERISTICS, HUMAN FACTOR, PRODUCT REPUTATION) 
D Additional information accompanies this Form 
X. SPECIFIC STEPS IN PRODUCTION THAT MUST TAKE PLACE IN THE IDENTIFIED GEOGRAPHICAL 
AREA (E.G.: SOIL PREPARATION, SELECTION AND TREATMENT OF SEED, SEED PLANTING AND 
FIELD MANAGEMENT (E.G.: METHODS OF FERTILIZING, HARVESTING, STORING, ETC.) 
D Additional information accompanies this F0l1n 
XI. DESCRIPTION OF LABELLING (IF ANY) 
XII. AWARD/RECOGNITION FROM AUTHORIZED BODY (IF ANY) E.G.: JAKIM, SIRIM 
XIII. INSPECTION BODIES/AUTHORITIES VERIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRODUCT 
SPECIFICATION AND QUALITY (IF ANY) 
XIV. OTHERS (if any) 
XV. FEES 
D Accompanies this Fonn 
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XVI. DECLARATION 
Signature: ............................................................................................... . 
Name of signatory (in block letters): .............................................................. . 
Date: ........................................................................................ .. 
(If the applicant is a partnership, the full names of all partners shall be stated) 
Note: 1. A copy of the statutory declaration by the applicant shall be attached. 
2. All agent signing this F0l111 on behalf of the applicant shall satisfy himself as to the 
truth of the declaration. 
(e) by inserting after Form GI 14 the following Forms: 
"CENTRAL GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OFFICE MALAYSIA 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGISTRY 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT 2000 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATIONS 2001 
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A For Official Use: 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION AGENT 
[Subregulation 14A(2)] 
TO: The Registrar of Geographical Indications Date of receipt by 
Central Geographical Indications Office Cent ... 1 Geographical Indications Office: 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
Date of fees received: 
Amount: 
Applicant's or agent's file reference 
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I. APPLICANT 
Name: 
Address: 
Nationality: 
Permanent residence or principal place of business: 
Tel. No.: 
Fax No.: 
II. QUALIFICATIONS 
(Please attach copies of qualifications certified by a Commissionerfor Oath) 
III. EXPERIENCE 
(Please submit in the form of statutory declaration) 
IV. DECLARATION 
I hereby declare that all the information given above are true and correct. 
Signature: 
Date: 
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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATIONS 2001 
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF A For Official Use: 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION AGENT 
[Subreguiation14C(l)] 
Date of receipt by P.U. CA) 225 
GI16 
TO: The Registrar of Geographical Indications Central Geographical Indications Office: 
Central Geographical Indications Office 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
Date of fees received: 
Amount: 
Applicant's 01' agent's file reference 
I. APPLICANT 
Name: 
Address: 
Nationality: 
Permanent residence or principal place of business: 
Tel. No.: 
Fax No.: 
II. QUALIFICATIONS 
(Please attach copies of qualifications certified by a Commissioner for Oath) 
III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (accompanies this F0l1n): 
Yes 0 No 0 
IV. DECLARATION 
I hereby declare that all the information given above are true and correct. 
Signature: 
Date: 
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF A For Official Use: 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION 
[Subregulation 29A(1)] 
Date of receipt by P.U. CA) 225 
GI17 
TO: The Registrar of Geographical Indications Central Geographical Indications Office: 
Central Geographical Indications Office 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
Date of fees received: 
Amount: 
Applicant's or agent's file reference 
Geographical Indication No: 
Class: 
I/We/Agent 
of-
hereby apply to renew the above registration. Renewal fee is enclosed herewith. 
(Cheque/ Cash) 
Signature: .................................................................. Proprietor 
................................................................... Agent 
Date: 
Note: 
-If the agent is newly appointed, please file Form GI 2. 
-A letter of authority shan be attached if the applicant is other than the registered proprietor or the 
agent. -A representation of the mark shall accompany the application. 
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APPLICATION FOR LATE RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF A For Official Use: 
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION 
[Subregulation 29C] 
Date ofl'eceipt by P.U. (A) 225 
GIIB 
TO: The Registrar of Geographical Indications Central Geographical Indications Office: 
Central Geographical Indications Office 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
Date of fees received: 
Amount: 
Applicant's or agent's file reference 
Geographical Indication No.: 
Class: 
IfWe/ Agent 
of-
hereby apply to renew the above registration. Late renewal fee is enclosed herewith. 
(Cheque/ Cash) 
Signature: .................................................................. Proprietor 
................................................................... Agent 
Date: 
Note: -If the agent is newly appointed, please file Fonn G12. 
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APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION OF REGISTRATION OF For Official Use: 
A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION 
[Subregulation 29E) 
TO: Date of receipt by P.U. (A) 225 
GI19 
The Registrar of Geographical Indications 
Central Geographical Indications Office 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Central Geographical Indications Office: 
Geographical Indication No.: 
Class: 
I/We/Agent 
of-Date of fees received: 
Amount: 
Applicant's or agent's file reference 
hereby apply to restore the above registration. Form GlIB and the late renewal fee are also enclosed herewith. 
(Cheque/Cash) 
Signature: .................................................................. Proprietor 
................................................................... Agent 
Date: 
Note: 
-If the agent is newly appointed, please file Form GI 2. 
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Made 4 July 2013 
[KPDNKK CMYIPO); PNCPU2)618] 
DATO' HAJI HASAN BIN MALEK 
Minister of Domestic Trade Co-operatives and Consumerism 
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