2008 Ranking In Patent Filings
Universities, research institutions, companies and entrepreneurs have been constantly urged to step up their research, in particular industrially applicable research. This prompts us to take a look at the performance thereof in 2008. The figures obtained from the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) show an improved performance over 2007 in some sectors of the economy.
Biosafety Act 2007
Malaysia has enacted Biosafety Act 2007 to regulate the release, import, export and contained use of ‘living modified organisms (LMOs)’ and the release of products of such organisms. The act has not come into force yet, as the enabling Regulations were not ready. Now the Biosafety Regulations 2009 draft is ready and is being discussed with […]
KASS On Air & In The News
BFM 89.9: Click here to listen to P. Kandiah’s interview on Open For Business where he talks about IP rights protection and what businesses need to do to maintain their competitive advantage. Nanyang Siang Pau: Read about KASS International’s take on the lack of IP awareness in Corporate Malaysia here. The Star (Starbiz): Find out why protecting your Intellectual Property may […]
[The Star] Protecting your IP
[Nanyang Siang Pau] Knowledge of Intellectual Property is Low in Malaysian Corporate Society
[BFM] Protecting your IP Rights to Maintain Your Competitive Advantage
Non-Traditional Marks in Malaysia
The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has informed the public that it intends to widen the scope of trademarks recognized under the Trade Marks Act 1976 in Malaysia by including Non-traditional Trademarks (NTMs) in three years time. NTMs are basically new types of trademarks which do not belong to the pre-existing or conventional category […]
National Intellectual Property Award 2009
In conjunction with National Intellectual Property Day 2009, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) will be conferring the National Intellectual Property Award (AHIN) as recognition for inventors/creators on the contribution of their intellectual property to the country’s socio-economic development. The four (4) categories of awards are as follows:
[New Straits Times] “Secure Intellectual Property Rights to your Assets”, SMEs told
SMALL and medium enterprises should acquire intellectual property (IP) rights for their products before they spend money on marketing and promotion. IP lawyer P.Kandiah said SME owners should file IP rights for their products or design before they expose them to the public. In fact, the law requires it. He said many SMEs have lost […]
Research & Intellectual Property Rights Seminar
Malaysia’s leading research institution, the Malaysian Rubber Board has engaged KASS International to design and conduct a 2-day intensive seminar/workshop on “Research & Intellectual Property Rights” for its research officers. We are pleased with this recognition of our expertise in the IP field and welcome other organizations interested in conducting seminars/workshops/talks on IP Rights for […]