Geetha Kandiah Spotlighted in IAM Patent 1000 2025 with Gold Band Recognition
Kuala Lumpur, 11 June 2025 – In the latest IAM Patent 1000 rankings for year 2025 edition, Geetha Kandiah, CEO of KASS International, was honoured in the prestigious Gold Band for Malaysia, recognising her exceptional leadership and deep expertise in patent strategy and valuation. Since joining KASS in 2006, Geetha has transformed the firm from a […]
The Evolving Landscape of Patenting Artificial Intelligence in 2025
By Hemanisha Baskaran When OpenAI’s ChatGPT was launched in November 2022, few could have predicted just how quickly it would reshape conversations in boardrooms, research labs, and government offices. Within months, the world was talking about Generative AI, or GenAI, and how these systems would transform not just industries but the very nature of creativity, […]
Is Translation Compulsory in Myanmar’s Patent Application?
By Khin Yupar Myanmar officially rolled out its patent registration system on 31 October 2024, marking a major milestone for intellectual property protection in the country. One key aspect that patent applicants often ask about is translation requirements — and it’s an important point to get right if you want to secure and enforce your […]
Greener Thailand: Fast-Tracking Innovation for a Sustainable Future
By Wipaphat S. Trossel Thailand is currently grappling with significant air pollution challenges, particularly concerning PM2.5 particles—fine particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers. Recent reports indicate that 64 out of 77 provinces have experienced unsafe levels of PM2.5, with some areas recording concentrations as high as 95.5 micrograms per cubic meter, […]
Cautionary Notices in Myanmar – What Use Are These Now?
By Geetha Kandiah The above is one of the questions we are frequently asked by clients. With Myanmar enacting and enforcing a new Patent Act, what then is the purpose of all the Cautionary Notices that were filed in the past years by patent owners? All monies spent by patent owners on past Cautionary Notices […]
Key Updates in Indonesia’s Patent Law: What You Need to Know
By Carola Monintja Innovation and intellectual property are the driving forces behind progress, and Indonesia is stepping up to the plate. With the enactment of Law No. 65 of 2024 on October 28th, Indonesia has made sweeping changes to its Patent Law No. 13 of 2016. These updates aim to modernize the patent landscape, making […]
Understanding Patent Registration in Myanmar
By Khin Yupar Lin On 31st May 2024, Myanmar introduced a new Patent Law, marking a significant milestone in the country’s intellectual property (IP) system. The official patent registration system went live on 31st October 2024, enabling businesses to submit patent applications both online and in-person. This article covers key aspects of Myanmar’s patent registration […]
Third Party Observations in Malaysia Change Patent Examinations
By Aaina Kamillia Third-Party Observations (TPO) empower businesses, innovators, and individuals to ensure that only legitimate, novel, and inventive inventions receive patent protection. With the launch of our new Third-Party Observation Filing Service, you now have a powerful tool to challenge patent applications that fail to meet Malaysia’s legal standards for patentability. What is a […]
AI’s Growing Impact in Indonesia and it’s Regulatory Approach
By Carla Monintja We are all aware of the growing presence of AI in modern life and how it has become inseparable from our daily routines. But what exactly is AI? AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is a technology developed by humans to simplify various aspects of our lives.
Myanmar’s Patent Law Comes into Effect
The Myanmar Patent Law, enacted on March 11, 2019, came into effect on May 31, 2024, with notification 106/2024 issued by the Ministry of Commerce. On June 4, 2024, the patent law was published under notification 43/2024 by the Ministry. Now that the law has come into effect, owners of inventions can soon file applications […]