The Manual is designed primarily for use in Malaysia; however, it could also be useful in other developing countries with similar trademark legislation. Division 5 Opposition. 23.Filing of notice of opposition. 24. To register a trade mark in Malaysia, you need to file the appropriate application form (Form TM5) at the Intellectual Property. Filing Trademarks Manually 2 copies of completed application (model form is available). One copy will be returned to customer for future reference. Electronic filing is available via the IP Online Portal on the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) website. The governing legislation is the Trade Marks Act 1976 ("TMA") and the Trade Marks Regulations 1997. The Trade Descriptions Act. Navigate the complexities of trademark registration in Malaysia with our comprehensive guide on managing Provisional Refusal.