[MGCC Quarterly] Protecting Homegrown Malaysian Green Technology

By KASS International Malaysia is at an inflection point. Faced with the twin imperatives of economic modernisation and environmental sustainability, the country has made green technology a cornerstone of its development agenda. From the ambitious targets set under the National Energy Transition Roadmap to the growing number of homegrown startups and research institutions developing genuinely […]

Who Owns the Copyright in Photographs?

The Case of the Beauty Queen and Her Unauthorized Image: A Lesson on Image Rights in Malaysia In a matter involving a photograph, a beauty queen, and rice packaging, our High Court in East Malaysia recently threw out a copyright infringement case on the basis that the party that initiated the suit had no locus […]

[Asia IP] Who Owns the Copyright in a Photograph

By KASS International Pick up any smartphone, point it at something interesting, and press a button. In that fraction of a second, a copyright is created. It sounds simple, and in its most basic form it is. But the moment you introduce a client, an employer, a commissioned brief, a social media platform, or an […]

[Trademart] Using IP Rights to Protect Green Technology

By KASS International The green economy is no longer a niche concern for environmental advocates. It is a mainstream commercial reality, and one that is reshaping investment priorities, regulatory frameworks, and competitive dynamics across virtually every industry. As businesses race to develop cleaner processes, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable products, the intellectual property rights that […]