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A Copyright and Trademark Notice is essential for businesses operating in Malaysia to protect their intellectual property rights and inform users about permitted and restricted uses of their protected materials. This document should be implemented when an organization needs to establish clear ownership of its intellectual property and set usage guidelines for its copyrighted works and trademarks. It must comply with Malaysian intellectual property laws, particularly the Copyright Act 1987 and Trade Marks Act 2019, while also considering international IP conventions to which Malaysia is a signatory. The notice typically appears on websites, products, marketing materials, and other public-facing content, serving both as a deterrent to potential infringers and as a reference point for legitimate users seeking to understand their rights and limitations regarding the use of protected materials.
