The exclusive right to control creative works created by the author, copyright owner and performer for a specific period governed by the Copyright Act 1987.
Benefit of Filing
Public notice of your ownership and rights
Legal evidence of ownerships
Validity
Maximization of damages
Ability to bring an infringement suit
Criteria for Assistance
The work created should be an expression of idea rather than a mere idea.
The work must be original.
The work need to be set in the form of materials.
The creator is a worthy, qualified person and permanent resident of Malaysia.
The work was originally published and under control of Universiti Malaya.