Diversity is our core strength. Our dynamic team members hail from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds, and are united in our tireless endeavours to serve our clients.

Our strong unit of legal and technical consultants is supported by a team of well-trained paralegals. Together with our extensive network of established associates, our team is able to advise clients on all aspects of patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, confidential information issues, technology licensing, due diligence and more from local, regional and international perspectives.

Our emphasis on continuous learning ensures that professional training is provided to all team members, enabling them to keep abreast of developments in the IP scene. KASS’ training programmes include sending our professional staff to Europe, US and Japan to acquire new knowledge and skills.

Either the firm or its principals are a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), Institute of Trademark Attorneys (ITMA), Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), Licensing Executives Society (LES), Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA), American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and American Bar Association (ABA) – IP Section.

Other affiliations

• KASS is a founder member of ICC Malaysia. Mr. P. Kandiah is a Director of ICC Malaysia.
• KASS is a member of Malaysian German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MGCC). Mr. P. Kandiah is a Director of MGCC.
• KASS is a life member of the Branding Association of Malaysia
• P. Kandiah sits on the SME Advisory Panel (SEAP) of SME Corporation Malaysia