How can I participate in the Intellectual Property (IP) Clinics?
You can visit us here and register for an Intellectual Property (IP) Business Clinic or Legal Clinic.
How to remove Agent/Representative from the Trademark?
To remove Agent/Representative on record, you will need to file Form CM 1 online free of charge via the link below. You will need to login with your SingPass and create an account if you have not done so. Link to: https://digitalhub.ipos.gov.sg
Are my intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP) protected when I venture overseas?
Companies may find their expansion plans hindered when they expand overseas. For example, there were cases where companies were late in finding out that their company names and trade marks had already been registered by another company. Some may even find themselves being sued for "trade mark infringement" for trade names that they have been using back at home.
Such issues could be avoided if adequate IP management (IPM) practices were part of the company's culture and IP issues were considered as a part of the company's business expansion plans. Find out more about monetising your IP here .
How do I manage or protect my intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP). Will it be costly?
There are many ways you can adopt to protect your company's intangible assets and intellectual property (IP). It ranges from encouraging innovation to registering your intellectual propertys (IPs) (e.g. trade marks, patents) with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), from having a simple process to restrict access to confidential information to putting in place a rigorous intellectual property management (IPM) process. However, intellectual property (IP) owners should consider the cost of intellectual property management (IPM) and protection alongside the fulfilment of business objectives. You can find out more about leveraging your business' intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP) here: https://www.ipos.gov.sg/manage-ip/monetise-ipWhat programmes do you have for the development of IP expertise?
IPOS enables the development of IP expertise to expand the pool of IP professionals in Singapore. IPOS collaborated with Singapore University of Social Sciences and IP Academy to launch the Masters of IP and Innovation Management programme. This programme aims to equip professionals with the invaluable know-how and practical skills to enhance their career as an IP professional. The programme offers 3 specialisation tracks, namely, IP Management, IP Technology and Patent Agency, catering to different career pathways and domain expertise. The Graduate Diploma or Master in IP and Innovation Management (Patent Agency) programme is an approved course for the qualification as a Singapore patent agent. More courses on IP expertise can be found here .
Where can I get help on Intellectual Property Management (IPM)?
IPOS' wholly-owned subsidiary as well as expertise and enterprise engagement arm, IPOS International, aims to bridge possibilities for intangible asset-rich enterprises in the innovation ecosystem and scale industries for growth.
IPOS International has assisted various enterprises to grow using their IP. Read more about their IP journey here.
You may also request for free business guides on IP management.
For enterprise-specific questions related to IP Management, please reach out to IPOS International at enquiry@iposinternational.com.
Where/whom should I approach if I need professional advice on intellectual property (IP) matters for businesses?
IPOS International
IPOS International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IPOS, housing over 100 IP experts in areas such as IP strategy and management, patent search and analysis, and IP education and training. For questions related to IP Management, contact IPOS International at: enquiry@iposinternational.com
IP Clinics
IPOS also offers complimentary business consultancy/legal clinics with external partners. If you wish to speak to an external IP business consultant or an IP lawyer over a 45-minute complimentary session, you may make an appointment here.
Patent Agents
A Patent Agent (also known as a Patent Attorney) acts for clients in the drafting and filing of patents to secure protection for their inventions. You may click here for the Register of Patent Agents in Singapore.
Why are intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP) valuable to my company?
Successful businesses are leveraging IA/IP to differentiate themselves from their competitors. IA/IP is widely viewed as the driving force in a company for greater innovation in areas such as design, marketing or production. It is also an engine for growth as the company can harness its IA/IP to generate substantial revenue. Some examples are:
franchising of business formats. E.g. Ya Kun Kaya Toast's franchise.
licensing technology. E.g. Trek 2000 has licensed its USB flash drive solution.
licensing content characters. E.g. 'Katakune', a 3D-animated series for children about a seven-year-old silkworm, was sold to CCTV in China and televised in 2006. Singapore company Character Farm owns the registered trade mark of ""Katakune"" and has since licensed it for merchandise.
other forms of commercialisation by making use of knowledge gained. E.g. Adam Khoo, a renowned motivational speaker, gives seminars and workshops and publishes books on various topics on self-improvement.
Hence, even if your competitor can copy ideas from one of your products, it is not able to replicate your entire robust system to manage human resource, innovation and IP commercialisation when it is well protected.
Proper deployment of IP management (IPM) can help to bring about good reputation, revenue and market share to the company.