By Marketing
KASS International is celebrating a double achievement at IAM Global Leaders 2027, with Chief Executive Officer Geetha Kandiah and Chief Operating Officer Alvin Boey named among the world’s leading intellectual property (IP) professionals. The achievement places two KASS leaders among the 22 Malaysian professionals featured on this year’s prestigious list, highlighting the firm’s depth of expertise and Malaysia’s contribution to the global IP industry.
"The IAM Global Leaders list draws from professionals recognised in the Gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000, with further consideration given to their ability to innovate, inspire and deliver value to clients"
Different Expertise. Consistent Excellence
Geetha Kandiah, Chief Executive Officer
Turning brands into competitive advantage, across borders
Geetha sees intellectual property as an engine for growth, not just a shield. Clients around the world turn to her to convert brand assets into lasting competitive advantage, through cross-border trademark protection, anti-counterfeiting strategy, IP audits, commercialisation frameworks and franchise expansion advisory.
An IAM Global Leader, and also recognised as a WTR Global Leader, she brings the same strategic vision to KASS itself. As she leads the firm, she continues to chart its growth with a clear ambition: to make KASS the leading IP practice in ASEAN.
Visit Geetha Kandiah’s Profile HERE
Alvin Boey, Chief Operating Officer
Where Technical Expertise Drives Patent Excellence
Alvin Boey began his career as a mechanical engineer, and that foundation still shapes how he approaches intellectual property. Over more than 20 years, he has guided businesses across Southeast Asia in turning their innovations into protected, defensible assets, drawing on a technical fluency that lets him get to the heart of an invention quickly and build prosecution strategies that hold up.
His standing speaks for itself: he is an IAM Global Leader and holds individual IAM Patent 1000 Gold recognition, honours that reflect both his depth in patent practice and his influence on how innovation is protected across industries.
His work has also earned international attention, with a nomination for IP Practitioner of the Year at the Global Legal Association (GLA) ASEAN 2027 awards.
Visit Alvin Boey’s Profile HERE
What is IAM Global Leaders?
The IAM Global Leaders list draws from professionals recognised in the Gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000, with further consideration given to their ability to innovate, inspire and deliver value to clients.
The recognition goes beyond technical expertise. It highlights individuals whose work makes a broader contribution to the IP profession and the businesses they serve.
For KASS International, having two leaders named in the same year reflects the different strengths underpinning its work, from building IP awareness and shaping business strategy to protecting technological innovation.
One-Stop IP Solutions Across Southeast Asia
As businesses expand into new markets, protecting intellectual property is essential to safeguarding innovation, strengthening brands and unlocking growth opportunities.
KASS International is a one-stop centre for IP protection, management and commercialisation, professional translation through Trazion, and franchising solutions. With regional expertise across Southeast Asia, we help businesses protect their ideas, communicate across borders and turn intellectual property into valuable commercial assets.
The recognition of Geetha Kandiah and Alvin Boey as IAM Global Leaders 2027 reflects the expertise behind KASS’s integrated approach to helping businesses protect and grow beyond borders.
Explore the full IAM Global Leaders 2027 list or discover our solutions at KASS International.