KASS Patent Search Services
Patent Database contains a huge volume of technology documents, in the form of patent descriptions and drawings. There are several categories of patent descriptions published namely patent applications awaiting grant of patent granted patents which are still subsisting granted patents which have expired or abandoned These documents can be searched and identified for one’s own […]
New Changes in European Patent Cost Structure
More and more businesses today are looking to expand their trade to European countries. However, the high costs associated with doing so have made business owners somewhat reluctant to take on Europe. This mindset looks set to shift this year, as a significant change in the cost structure for European patents will be introduced, bringing […]
You Can Now Claim Convention Priority in Thailand
We are pleased to report to you that the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand has ratified accession to the Paris Convention on 10 January 2008. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs deposited the instrument of accession to the Paris Convention on 2 May 2008 and the Paris Convention will be binding on Thailand as of 2 […]
New Product Development Services
Demand for product development services. The firm is now reaching new heights by working jointly with clients to develop new products. We have assisted clients in two types of situations. the first client: intending to enter into a new market, faces at least one other patent in the same field or product line. the second: […]
File in Brunei Within 3 Years and Your Patent’s Still Valid!!!
Under the provision of the Brunei Darussalam Invention Act (Cap. 72 of 195), the owner of a patent granted in Malaysia, United Kingdom or Singapore may apply within 3 years of the date of grant of the patent to register the same in Brunei. We would be pleased to assist you in filing such registrations. […]
Naming of Incorrect Inventors in Patents
The Patent laws of all countries require that the inventors be named in the application for a patent at the time of filing the patent application. On the other hand publication of inventions in technical journals often requires the naming of the authors who authored the article. Now who is an inventor under the Patents […]
Impact of PCT on Malaysia
16 August 2006 is a significant date for the Malaysian and International business community as this was the date in which Malaysia’s accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) became in force. The PCT system is a system which renders patent filing in numerous countries more effective and economical. It has to be stressed that […]
Intellectual Property Courts Set Up
The Malaysian Government has set up specialized courts to handle Intellectual Property suits. There are 15 Sessions Court, at least one Sessions Court in each state and 6 High Courts recognised as “special designated courts” to handle Intellectual Property disputes. The High Court will be in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Perak, Sabah and Sarawak. Key […]
Malaysia is Now a Member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Foreign applicants should take note. For all PCT applications filed after 16 August 2006, Malaysia can be designated in any PCT application. Malaysian applicants can from the same date, file PCT applications in Malaysia. This is a more cost-saving and strategic way of securing patent rights in foreign countries if applicants are interested in more […]