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Intellectual Property and

Commercialisation

UNIMAS Innovation turns research into real-world impact. We help protect Intellectual Property (IP) — from ideas, inventions, and designs to software and databases — and drive commercialisation through spin-offs, partnerships, and R&D showcases.

We manage the full Intellectual Property Protection (IPP) process: screening, filing, and registration at national and international levels, giving researchers exclusive rights to their creations.

types of Intellectual Property

Patent

Exclusive rights for new inventions

Exclusive rights for new inventions (product or process) that meet requirements of novelty, inventiveness, and industrial application. Protection lasts 20 years from filing date.

Copyright

Protects original creative works

Exclusive rights for creators over their original works, automatically granted without registration. Works include literature, music, art, films, recordings, broadcasts, etc.
  • Literary, musical, artistic works: life of creator + 50 years.
  • Films, sound recordings, performances: 50 years from publication or completion.
  • Broadcasts: 50 years from first transmission.

Trademark

Unique mark for products/services

Symbols (words, logos, names, numbers, etc.) linking goods/services with their owner. Each registration is valid for 10 years and renewable.

Product look

Protection of product design

External features of a product (shape, pattern, decoration) visible to the eye. Must be new and undisclosed. Protection lasts 5 years and can be extended up to 15 years.

Commercialisation at UNIMAS

At UNIMAS, ideas are transformed into impact through Intellectual Property (IP) protection and technology transfer. The University offers pathways to commercialise research outputs while safeguarding the rights of innovators. A minimum value of RM20,000 applies to commercialisation activities.

Licensing (min. RM10,000)

  • Exclusive License: Full rights granted to the license holder, with UNIMAS retaining non-commercial usage.
  • Non-Exclusive License: Rights shared with multiple parties, with options for sub-licensing.

Surrendering of Rights

  • Full transfer of IP rights through direct sale.
  • Partial transfer possible (e.g., by region or application).

Technology Transfer

  • Transfer of technology to another party with fair compensation, monetary or otherwise.

Turning Ideas

Into Impact

Innovations that make a difference.
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StormPav Green Pavement System

Main Inventor: AP Ir Dr Mah Yau Seng
Commercialised to: Wenhong Plastic Industries
The advancement in globalization in the past two decades has prompted the need for internationalization of higher education. Institutions of higher learning have realigned their approaches to include initiatives to develop their graduates’ global mindedness that would underpin their personal and professional lives. One of the strategies employed to meet this goal is through student mobility programmes which require experiences with host universities. However, the travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the implementation of such programmes. The new beyond normal e-EduTour utilized a hybrid approach and was successfully orchestrated virtually in 2021 and 2022. The uniqueness of the e-EduTour unfolded the opportunity for the creation of intellectual property (IP) followed by the commercialisation of the programme.
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Program

e-EduTour 2022

Main Inventor: AP Dr Soubakeavathi Rethinasamy

Commercialised to: Utsonomiya University

The advancement in globalization in the past two decades has prompted the need for internationalization of higher education. Institutions of higher learning have realigned their approaches to include initiatives to develop their graduates’ global mindedness that would underpin their personal and professional lives. One of the strategies employed to meet this goal is through student mobility programmes which require experiences with host universities. However, the travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the implementation of such programmes. The new beyond normal e-EduTour utilized a hybrid approach and was successfully orchestrated virtually in 2021 and 2022. The uniqueness of the e-EduTour unfolded the opportunity for the creation of intellectual property (IP) followed by the commercialisation of the programme.
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Algae Solutions

(Freshwater Algae: Beginner Kits)

Main Inventor: Dr. Teng Sing Tung

Email Address : tsteng@unimas.my

Technology Feature Specification:

"Freshwater Algae : Beginner kit" is the first kit for beginners studying freshwater algae in Malaysia. This is a user-friendly kit. The algae samples are packed in dropper bottles. All the preserved samples are prepared from clonal cultures to ensure that users can easily conduct observations. A culture collection of the preserved samples is available, and users can request desired species from the list.

Unique Value Proposition:

The "Freshwater Algae: Beginner kit" is a first useful for the aquaculture industry in Sarawak, especially freshwater aquaculture. The potential users of the kit are workers in freshwater aquaculture. Users will be exposed to different types of freshwater algae. This will help aquaculture industry to identify beneficial algae used as live feed for aquaculture. The kit is suitable for all schools for teaching or activities.

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SmartAGW

Main Inventor: AP Dr Bong Chih How
Commercialised to: Hope Biotech Sdn Bhd
AIIM is a secured and integrated platform combining Internet of Thing, Artificial Intelligence, and web technologies in aiding farmers to identify problems with solutions and providing management in making better decisions at their fingertips. Plantation data can be collected by farmers and managed online. Additionally, tree profiling can be done by farmers easily through artificial intelligence to identify diseases and malnutrition.
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Food Drying Machine

Main Inventor: Dr Annisa Jamali
Commercialised to: Koperasi Berserakup Kuching Berhad
AIIM is a secured and integrated platform combining Internet of Thing, Artificial Intelligence, and web technologies in aiding farmers to identify problems with solutions and providing management in making better decisions at their fingertips. Plantation data can be collected by farmers and managed online. Additionally, tree profiling can be done by farmers easily through artificial intelligence to identify diseases and malnutrition.
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Digital Makerspace Starter Kit

Main Inventor: AP Dr Sze San Nah
Commercialised to: Sacofa Sdn Bhd
The main concept of Digital Makerspace Starter Kit is portability that allows smooth relocation of Makerspace from classroom to classroom. Therefore, there is no permanent and physical makerspace, but any free space can be a Makerspace with this kit. The kit is equipped with essential Maker tools that are tailored to different learning stages, i.e. primary and secondary school.
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Silver Shield

Inventor Name: Associate Prof Dr. Showkat Ahmad Bhawani

Email: bshowkat@unimas.my

Technology Feature Specification:

  • Green Synthesis Formulation: A sustainable nanosilver solution synthesised using black pepper leaf extract as a natural reducing agent.

  • Targeted Antimicrobial Action: High-surface-area silver nanoparticles designed for rapid, broad-spectrum protection against common pet pathogens.

  • Eco-Conscious Production: A 100% bio-based manufacturing process utilising locally sourced agricultural by-products to support a circular economy.

Unique Value Proposition:

A high-performance, eco-friendly antimicrobial spray that combines advanced green nanotechnology with local botanical science to provide safe, professional-grade protection for pets.

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Regina Nypa Skin Care

Main Inventor: AP Dr Mohd Razip Asaruddin
Commercialised to: Joyees Trading Sdn Bhd
Nypa fruticans (Apong) is one of the mangrove plants in Malaysia. Extract of Nypa fruticans showed high total phenolics, total flavonoid content, and high antioxidant properties. Chlorogenic acid, protocatechuic acid, and kaempferol were identified as major compounds in the extract. N. fruticans could be used as natural antioxidant. The nutritional composition and other therapeutic uses of N. fruticans revealed that N. fruticans contained macro-nutrients, especially fibres. Due to the high nutritional quality of N. fruticans, it could be served as raw ingredients for various skincare products, the skin food formulations. Thus, it is a potent antiaging substance in cosmetics. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is one of the complement component in this formulation. Since VCO is compatible ingredient to be mixed together, it will contribute the moisturizing element that needed in cosmetics and skincare products. VCO contains lauric acid which was used as remedy for treating illness, wounds and infections. Lauric acid also acts as a strong antioxidant agent which are good for skin rejuvenating and antiaging effect. Therefore, our products formulations are ready to be marketed. Our products consist of Apong Cleanser, Apong Day & Night Cream, Apong Facial Serum and Apong Facial Moisturizer Mist.
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Meliponi

Main Inventor: AP Dr Mohd Razip Asaruddin
Commercialised to: Sophia Taha Holdings Sdn Bhd
Derived from stingless bee honey, Meliponi is a collaborative effort offering cosmetics, food and beverage products.
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UNIMAS WeCare

Main Inventor: Professor Dr Wang Yin Chai
Commercialised to: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak
WeCare is an application developed to register real time attendance of users. Unimas WeCare was designed to solve the attendance problem for "work from home" users. It will also help admin to keep track every user attendance even though user working from home. User can take attendance based on geolocation regardless teacher and student.
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Biogenic Fish Food

Main Inventor: Dr Mohammad Bodrul Munir
Commercialised to: Iman Insani Sdn Bhd
The biogenic supplemented fish feed is a mixture of live beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus) and fungi (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), which do the manipulation of intestinal microbial communities, suppression of pathogens, immunomodulation, stimulation of epithelial cell proliferation, differentiation, fortification of the intestinal barrier as well as meeting dietary requirements. The specific combination of positive effects at the molecular level may differ with the nature of each supplement. This formulated feed is inexpensive and there is no similar feed is available in the present market. Thus, the product will contribute to the expansion of fish aquaculture in Malaysia leading to create new job and ensuring the sustainable food security.
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Lauryn VCO

Main Inventor: AP Dr Mohd Razip Asaruddin
Commercialised to: Lauryn VCO Marketing
Lauryn VCO is one of the natural cosmetic product brand developed by UNIMAS with virgin coconut oil as the main ingredient.
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Orchid Spray

Main Inventor: Ts. Safarina binti Ahmad

Email address : asafarina@unimas.my

Technology Feature Specification :

An eco-friendly liquid plant biostimulant spray developed for ornamental plants. The formulation is designed for foliar and root application to support sustainable plant care practices, particularly for orchids such as Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium.

Unique Value Proposition :

A sustainable plant nutrion solution developed using green formulation principles, offering an environmentally friendly alternative for orchid growers and ornamental plant enthusiasts.

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