[The Petri Dish] Exploiting Products Derived From Traditional Knowledge
By KASS International Traditional knowledge is one of humanity’s oldest assets. Passed down through generations by indigenous and local communities across the world, it encompasses centuries of accumulated wisdom about medicinal plants, agricultural practices, food preparation, and natural resource management. It is, in many respects, the original research and development. Yet for all its depth […]
Exploring Local Biodiversity Resources
It is often claimed that Malaysia is rich in biodiversity resources, that we have the world’s oldest rainforests, that our rainforest is pristine and virgin, untouched commercially by the human hand. But are we taking advantage of this biodiversity asset to serve the needs of the country or the global community? Do we have the technical […]
[The Petri Dish] Exploring Local Biodiversity Resources
By KASS International Malaysia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. Home to some of the world’s oldest rainforests, a staggering variety of plant and animal species, and centuries of traditional knowledge accumulated by indigenous communities, the country sits on a natural treasure trove that most nations can only envy. Yet for […]
[The Petri Dish] Is Biotechnology the new mantra for wealth creation?
By KASS International Biotechnology is no longer just the domain of white lab coats and research institutions. It has quietly, and then suddenly, become one of the most powerful engines of wealth creation in the 21st century. From gene-editing tools to personalised medicine, the biotechnology sector is attracting billions in investment, spawning unicorns, and fundamentally […]
Review: Updates in the Malaysian Patents Act 1983
The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has recently announced that the Malaysian Patents Act 1983 will be amended to bring the Act into substantive conformity with international practices. Our attorneys attended a brief discussion with MyIPO and representatives from various local organizations in relation to the amendments, which will be presented at the House […]