1. Introduction; 2. The concept of intellectual property; 3. Patents : 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Conditions of patentability; 3.3 The patent application, procedure for grant and duration; 3.4 Utility innovations (Utility Model); 3.5 Scope of exclusive rights; 3.6 Compulsory licences : 3.7 Surrender and invalidation of patents; 3.8 Infringement; 3.9 Offences; 3.10 Appointement of patent agent; 3.11 The case law; 4. Trade Marks : 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Scope of trade mark law under the Trade Marks Act 1976; 4.3 Criteria of protectability : registration; 4.4 Restrictions on registrations; 4.5 Disclaimers; 4.6 Registration procedure; 4.7 Registration and effect of registration; 4.8 Termination : invalidation and rectification; 4.9 Infringement and product piracy; 4.10 Registered user; 4.11 Transfer of trade marks : assignment, transmission and licensing : right of assignment and transmission; 4.12 Latest developments in renewal practices, particularly for territorial registration effected under the Malayan, Sabah and Sarawak pre-September 1, 1983, ordinances; 4.13 Civil remedies; 4.14 Criminal remedies; 5. Registered Designs : 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Conditions for protection : registrable designs; 5.3 Registration of industrial designs; 5.4 Scope of exclusive rights; 5.5 Assignment, devolution and licences; 5.6 Cancellation of registration; 5.7 Copyright protection in respect of an industrial design; 6. Copyright and Neighboring Rights; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Copyright protection; 6.3 Criterion for copyright protection; 6.4 Subject matter of copyright protection; 6.5 Rights comprised in copyright; 6.6 Ownership of copyright; 6.7 Limitations on copyright protection; 6.8 Piracy and infringement; 6.9 Remedies; 6.10 Criminal offences under the 1987 Act; 7. Intellectual property litigation; 8. Development in Malaysian intellectual property law; Annexes : Annex I : Patents Act 1983; Annex II : Trade Marks Act 1976; Annex III : Copyright Act 1987, Copyright (Amendment) Act 1990;.