Copyright

Copyright Act 1987

What Does Copyright Protect?
literary works;
musical works;
artistic works;
films;
sound recordings;
broadcasts;
derivative works (Translation, Adaptation, Arrangement, other
Transformation, Collection of work and Collection of mere data); and
others
A work is protected automatically by:
sufficient effort has been expected to make
the work original in character;
the work has been written down, recorded or
reduced to a material form;
the author is qualified person or the work is
made in Malaysia or the works first published
in Malaysia

PROCEDURE FOR VOLUNTARY
NOTIFICATION OF COPYRIGHT
1. a) Notification of copyright by
author/owner/licensee/assignee:

2. b) Notification of work by representative (optional)

3. Category of work

4. Fee is based on the type of notification and size (soft
copy) or quantity (document) of works.

5. Form CR-3 is only applicable if the
author/owner/licensee/assignee appoints a
person to act on behalf of him in filing the
voluntary notification.
6. Once the notification of copyright is recorded in the
register, the controller of copyright will notify the
applicant that the information and the work has
been recorded.
7. Form CR-5 need to be filed if the applicant request
for a certificate of the notification of copyright for
works that has been recorded in the register.
8. Form CR-11 need to be filed if there is any changes
to the information of the work in the register such
as assignment, testamentary disposition or grant of
licence.
6. Payment can be made via Cheque/money
order/bank draft, in the name of
Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia
7. Any inquiries can be made by contacting 03-
2299 8491.
8. Application by post shall be addressed to:
Bahagian Hak Cipta, Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia


Flow Chart
Sample Form
Intellectual Property Assets
Infrastructure
basic components that must be in place in
order for IP to enjoy legal protection and be
encouraged and promoted, Eg, National Laws

Expand the definition of IP
infrastructure beyond basic IP laws
The Role of Organizational Development
Making the IP System Easy to Use, Accessible and Affordable
Systems to enforce IP rights such as:
programs for the training of enforcement personnel and
judiciary;
programs for cooperation among government agencies;
creation of special units or task forces within the
government.
IT at the Service of Inventors and Creators
Networks, Clusters and Technology
Engaging NGOs and Civil Society Organizations