What we will learn ?
1) Intellectual Property Rights
2) Cyberlaws in Malaysia
Intellectual Property Right
-refers to creations of the mind, original creative works from the creator -software, application, systems, websites, etc.
-IP is protected in law by, for example :
i- Trademark
ii- Copyright
Why protect an invention ?
Gives the owner of the patent/utility innovation the exclusive right to stop others from manufacturing, using or selling the owner's invention in Malaysia without the owner's consent or permission.
Cyberlaws in Malaysia :
1- Digital Signature Act 1997
2- Computer Crime Act 1997
3- Copyright (Amendment) Act 1997
4- Communication and Multimedia Act 1998
5- Electronic Government Activities Act 2007