Malaysia’s Biosafety Act Of 2007
With the growing influence of the biotechnology industry worldwide, Malaysia has enacted legislation to regulate the release, importation, exportation and contained use of living modified organisms and the release of products of such organisms. The objectives being to protect human, plant and animal health, the environment and biological diversity. The Act further provides that where […]
KASS Has Been Voted as One of the Top IP Firms in Malaysia
We are pleased to share with you that KASS has been voted, for three consecutive years, as one of the top IP firms in Malaysia (2006, 2007 & 2008) through external surveys conducted by “Managing Intellectual Property” magazine, a reputable Euromoney Publication, U.K. and has also been ranked as one of the top IP firms in Malaysia […]
Adoption of Malaysian Technology Overseas
Nehemiah Reinforced Soil Sdn. Bhd. a market leader in the design, supply and construction of retaining wall systems held its first International Conference on 7th November 2008. The company is actively involved in product and process innovation and has several patents and industrial design registrations. KASS International is proud to be associated with the company which […]
Patent Maintenance Services
Patent offices require the maintenance of granted patents (in some countries even pending applications) by the payment by annuity fees on the anniversary date of grant. Failure to pay by the deadline may result in loss of patent rights in that country. KASS International provides a worry free patent annuity payment service Timely Reminder Unless […]
Completeness of Research For Obtaining a Patent
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical product perspective. In many cases we often find that although researchers consider their research as complete, we take the view that the research is incomplete to justify the patent claims filed. This article proposes to discuss the requirements of one aspect of patentability. One of the three legal requirements to obtain a […]
Our Principal Appointed as “Expert Advisory Programme” Managed by SMIDEC
Our Principal and CEO, Mr. P. Kandiah has been appointed as an expert in the “Expert Advisory Programme”, managed by the Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC) of Malaysia. The firm is honored to have our CEO recognised and appointed on to the panel of experts. The appointment involves the provision of consultancy services […]
KASS Wins Another IP Battle in Court
WHAT’S IN A DESIGN? KASS registered a series of Industrial Designs in respect of shape and configuration of an anchorage lug (brackets) used in earth retention wall mounting system for a leading civil engineering firm in Malaysia. Contested Design All the designs were registered by the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office (MyIPO) under Registration No.: MY […]
KASS Launches Patent Search Services
KASS is pleased to announce to all its valued customers that it has now expanded its range of services in the Intellectual Property field. It is now providing patent search services. Patent Searches are effective tools to obtain answers to specific technical questions. Our guiding principles – quality, customised research
KASS Patent Search Services
Patent Database contains a huge volume of technology documents, in the form of patent descriptions and drawings. There are several categories of patent descriptions published namely patent applications awaiting grant of patent granted patents which are still subsisting granted patents which have expired or abandoned These documents can be searched and identified for one’s own […]
New Changes in European Patent Cost Structure
More and more businesses today are looking to expand their trade to European countries. However, the high costs associated with doing so have made business owners somewhat reluctant to take on Europe. This mindset looks set to shift this year, as a significant change in the cost structure for European patents will be introduced, bringing […]