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A Copyright Declaration is a crucial document in the Malaysian intellectual property landscape, used to formally document and declare ownership of copyrighted works. While copyright protection in Malaysia is automatic under the Copyright Act 1987, having a formal declaration provides stronger evidence of ownership and creation date, which can be invaluable in legal proceedings or commercial transactions. This document is particularly important when registering copyrights with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), seeking to license works, or enforcing rights against infringement. The declaration typically includes detailed information about the work, its creation, and the rights being claimed, and may need to be sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public for additional legal weight.
