Registered Malaysian Patent and New Plant Variety and Grant of Breeder’s Right Agent

Mohd Faizul Mohd Yin is a Registered Malaysian Patent Agent (Registration No. MYA/2019/0040) and a Registered New Plant Variety and Grant of Breeder’s Right Agent. He currently serves as the Director of Intellectual Property Services (II).

He holds a Diploma in Aerospace Engineering from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, and a Master’s Degree with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath, United Kingdom. His strong engineering background covers multiple aspects of product innovation and design, with a particular emphasis on research and development using the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ).

With decades of experience in the intellectual property field, Mohd Faizul has built extensive expertise in drafting patent specifications, conducting prior art and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, and providing technical analysis for patentability, validity, and infringement matters. His work spans a wide range of products, processes, and systems in the engineering and technology sectors.

He completed the South East Asian Patent Drafting (SEAD) course in 2008, conducted by the International Federation of Intellectual Property (FICPI) and the European Patent Office (EPO), earning a professional certificate in patent drafting. His contributions to the industry are well-recognized and valued for their depth and precision.

In 2016, Mohd Faizul was selected by both the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) to participate in a specialized patent program in Tokyo. He is also an active member of the Japan Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) Alumni Society (AAS).

In April 2024, he was appointed as a Patentscope Super User by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), where he contributes insights and feedback to enhance the Patentscope international patent search platform.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, he maintains a deep interest in technology development and innovation strategy. He speaks fluent English and Malay.