A new centralised digital platform for IP enforcement
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has officially launched the Integrated Enforcement Management System (IEMS) 2.0
1 on 1 February 2026, establishing a single, centralised digital platform for all intellectual property (IP) enforcement–related engagements.
IEMS 2.0 now serves as the mandatory portal through which brand owners, companies and legal representatives must:
With its implementation, informal channels such as emails, letters or ad‑hoc communication will no longer be accepted for initiating enforcement action. Failure to comply with submission requirements including incomplete IP registrations, missing authorisation documents, or lack of pre‑registered IP may delay or prevent enforcement. Additionally, the digitalisation of the workflow increases transparency and traceability, meaning inaccuracies or inconsistent information may attract scrutiny.
What must now be submitted through IEMS 2.0
KPDN has clarified that the following must be filed exclusively via IEMS:
Registration and account setup
Companies, brand owners and law firms are required to register on the IEMS platform using their SSM or firm registration number and must select only the section labelled “
Perlindungan Harta Intelek.” Basic corporate information must be submitted as part of the registration process, which remains subject to KPDN’s review and approval. Law firms are required to register only once at the firm level, after which multiple individual users may be added to the account. While login access may be granted during the review period, all submissions and applications made through the system remain subject to KPDN’s verification and approval.
Authorisation requirements and IP asset registration
Where submissions are made by employees, agents, or external representatives, a Letter of Authorisation or Power of Attorney must be uploaded. KPDN has also clarified that Statutory Declarations are mandatory for copyright complaints or unregistered works.
Before submitting any enforcement request, all relevant IP rights and associated products must be registered in IEMS, together with supporting images and documentation.
Submitting an IP complaint
The system supports the filing of complaints involving multiple infringing targets in a single submission. Supporting documents are compulsory, and KPDN may issue queries directly through the system before proceeding with enforcement.
Why IEMS 2.0 matters to brand owners
IEMS 2.0 represents a significant shift in how IP enforcement is initiated and processed in Malaysia.
As the official gateway for engagement with KPDN, the system requires brand owners to ensure IP portfolios are properly registered, maintain clear and valid authorisation documents, prepare digital‑ready evidence, and implement internal processes to manage online filings efficiently.
Those who are operationally prepared will benefit from faster, more structured enforcement interactions. Those who are not risk unnecessary delays.
Article by Alyshea Low (Partner) of the Intellectual Property Practice of Skrine.