Effective December 1, 1997 and as a result of amendments to the Trade Marks Regulations, it is now possible to apply to register service marks in Malaysia, in accordance with the International Classification of Goods and Services. While the Service Classes 35 to 41 of the International Classification remain unchanged, Class 42 has been amended and three new service classes have been introduced, as follows:

Clients offering or proposing to offer services in Malaysia are urged to consider obtaining protection for their marks under the newly amended Regulations.