The Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MIPC) which is governed by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, is an agency responsible for administering, supervising and handling the management concerning intellectual property offered by the ministry.

Intellectual property refers to intellectual creations, particularly technological inventions and literary and artistic works. Inventions and works protected under the copyright protection can be used only with the consent of the inventor, author or the owner of the rights. The protection of intellectual property encourages further innovation and creativity.