Author: Kass Asia

[BFM] Lights, Camera, IP Protection

By KASS International The Malaysian creative industry has never been more visible. From internationally recognised film productions and award-winning animation studios to a music scene that is finding audiences well beyond the region and a growing ecosystem of digital content creators whose work reaches millions of viewers daily, the output of Malaysian creative talent is […]

[Malaysia SME] Green Means Go! – Patenting Green Inventions

By KASS International If there is one area of innovation where the commercial opportunity and the social imperative align perfectly, it is green technology. The global push toward net zero emissions, the rapid cost reduction in renewable energy, and the growing regulatory pressure on businesses to demonstrate environmental credentials have combined to create an innovation […]

Lights, Camera, IP Protection!

Celebrities are famed for their very name and personality – in many instances becoming brands in themselves – making it all the more crucial to protect their names, as well as the names they use as trademarks. Being public figures, they are usually sought after for endorsements, and their lavish livelihood is often more dependent […]

Malaysia: Family Feud Takes Center Stage in Patent Dispute

The Malaysian IP Court recently decided on a case where a family feud became entangled in an IP dispute involving five plaintiffs and seven defendants. Plaintiffs Soon Seng Palm Oil Mill (Gemas) Sdn. Bhd., Soon Seng Palm Products Sdn. Bhd., Gemas Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd., Dominion Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd. and Soon Seng Palm […]

Ban On Stem Cell Patenting – Big Mistake In The Making?

Malaysia, being one of the fast developing countries, has been showing keen interest in stem cell research and therapy. As the awareness in stem cell technology increases, issues like morals and ethics have been raised by various parties such as religious bodies and conservative organizations. These controversies do not only occur in Malaysia but also […]