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In the future economy, enterprises will be increasingly driven by innovation, and built around technology, data, brands, designs and other intangible assets. In such an environment, knowing how to identify, value and use your intangible assets for business growth will be key to your success. At IPOS, we have developed a suite of tools and services, as well as a network of partners, to help you understand that IP is not just a legal right but is a strategic business asset. Whether you are a start-up, an enterprise seeking growth, or a mature company, we can help you get a headstart in taking your ideas to the market. More broadly, we are building an innovation ecosystem that will position Singapore as a place for local and foreign innovators to commercialise their IP and monetise their ideas. We will connect Singapore to other innovation centres and communities around the world, and use our expertise and networks to help you take your IP and ideas into the world. This is how we transform your ideas today into assets tomorrow.

Ideas Today. Assets Tomorrow.

IP Dispute ResolutionIPOS is committed to the just, quick and cost-effective resolution of IP disputes that may occur at any stage of the innovation cycle. Our Hearings and Mediation Department (HMD) helps to resolve various IP disputes, such as those pertaining to the registration of trademarks, patents and registered designs.

We encourage companies to resolve IP disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR can help parties save time and costs, and achieve outcomes that are not always possible in traditional adjudication.

We are proud to be the first IP Office in the world to partner the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to offer ADR services through the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center in Singapore.

Performance Pledge for Dispute ResolutionAdjudicate 100% of cases within three months, from the time they are ready for full hearings.

Issue Grounds of Decision within three months (for trademarks and registered designs) or six months (for patents) from the conclusion of full hearings, for straightforward cases.

Incorporate ADR options into proceedings to facilitate their adoption.

Discuss dispute resolution options mostly via teleconference, which saves time and cost for parties, instead of face-to-face meetings.

Fast-tracked proceedings to reduce pendency of cases and costs for parties.

Dispute Management

IP Dispute Resolution

For more information on IP Dispute Resolution, please visit our website:www.ipos.gov.sg/protecting-your-ideas/hearings-mediation

or visit us at:51 Bras Basah Road #01-01 Manulife Centre Singapore 189554 T: +65 63398616Opening hours: Weekdays 8.30am to 5.30pmClosed on Public Holidays

Provide quality training for IP professionals in areas such as HMD proceedings, ADR processes for IP disputes and other related topics.

Profile selected disputes that IPOS adjudicates and provide case summaries to help the public better understand the case decisions and outcomes.

Publish the Trademarks Case Guide on IPOS’ practices and procedures as well as legal and evidential points of interest as a handy reference.

Capability Development

A Mediation option for all IP disputes and an Expert Determination option for patent disputes can help parties reach a satisfactory closure in a shorter time and at a lower cost.

Funding of up to S$5,500 for mediation costs (administration fee and mediator’s fee) incurred in Singapore is available with any mediation service provider for every mediation case.

Mediation Promotion Scheme

Alternative Dispute Resolution

IP Skills and Competency Building

IP Academy runs customised programmes for overseas delegates, including those from ASEAN, China, and the Middle East. IP Academy’s regional training programmes also present networking opportunities with global IP leaders and practitioners, through our strategic partnerships with leading IP institutions, international organisations and institutions of higher learning.

IP Academy’s executive training programmes focus on IP management and are designed for IP practitioners in the law, business, technology, patent drafting/prosecution, and government sectors.

Learn more about IP protection, management and value creation at IP Academy Singapore, the training arm of IPOS. At IP Academy, we offer a range of programmes to help you succeed in the vibrant IP sector. Find out more at www.ipacademy.com.sg.

Executive Training Regional Training

IP Skills and Competency BuildingAdvance your career with IP skills and competencies in today’s innovation economy. Let us take you through the various IP programmes, training and initiatives which we have developed to establish you on the winning side of the global IP job market. From legal to technology advisory, business development and management to valuation and financing, we have the options to help you enter into and build a career as an IP professional.

The GCIP is a foundation law course suitable for those who wish to acquire knowledge in the legal aspects of IP as part of their work. Past students have moved on to careers as in-house IP advisors, IP portfolio managers and licensing/technology transfer executives. It is also a pathway for those seeking to be registered patent agents. This programme is conducted by the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore.

The MIPIM and GCIP are approved courses for Singapore patent agent qualification. Please visit www.ipos.gov.sg on the requirements to becoming a Singapore Registered Patent Agent.

The MIPIM is one of Asia’s first multi-disciplinary graduate IP and innovation programme that integrates knowledge and skills from the law, business and technology domains. It is designed for working adults, and is industry-relevant and practice-oriented, with a strong focus on application of knowledge and skills. The MIPIM programme has multiple pathways that lead towards a graduate diploma or a master’s degree. It is designed for professionals and mid-careerists interested in transiting to the IP industry, including those who wish to become registered patent agents. This programme is an IPOS collaboration with Singapore University of Social Sciences and IP Academy Singapore.

Master of IP and InnovationManagement (MIPIM)

Graduate Certificate in IP Law (GCIP)

IP Graduate Studies Programmes

IP Academy Courses

For more information on IP Skills and Competency Framework, please visit our website:www.ipos.gov.sg/ip-careers/careers-in-ip


Other IP Continuing Education and Training (CET) Courses

There are many other IP courses listed in the SkillsFuture course directory. Find out more at courses.skillsfuture.sg.

IP-PCP is a collaboration between Workforce Singapore (WSG) and IPOS. It is designed to help Singapore-based companies nurture new hires who aspire to advance their career in the IP and innovation space.

The IP-PCP aims to equip individuals with expertise in IP and innovation management, and helps in the translation of innovation into assets – skills that are critical in the innovation-driven economy. The IP-PCP provides different course options and funding to groom participants for different IP job roles, for example, IP Management Advisor, IP Technology Advisor and Patent Agent.

Professional Conversion Programme for IP Professionals (IP-PCP)

Funding

Developed by the industry for the industry, the IPCF maps out the job roles and competencies of the IP profession. It encompasses job families across different sub-sectors: IP Research, IP Protection, IP Finance, IP Technology Incubation, IP Exploitation and IP Enforcement.

A skilled and competent IP workforce is vital in the innovation cycle to drive enterprise and economic growth. IP professionals play an important role in translating innovative ideas into revenue and market share for companies and the industry.

Visit www.ipos.gov.sg/ip-careers/careers-in-ip to learn more about the IPCF and the various roles in the IP industry.

IP Competency Framework (IPCF)

IP Beyond BordersIPOS can be your partner whether you are a local enterprise looking to export your IP to overseas markets, or a foreign innovator that wants to use Singapore’s position as an IP hub to enter into regional markets and beyond. Our subsidiary, IPOS International, provides world-class patent search and examination (S&E) services, commercial search services, patent analytics and technology forecasting. Our extensive network of partners worldwide and our broad participation in various international agreements will help you accelerate your international patent filings so that you can access your markets of interest faster and with greater ease.

Appointed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as a competent ISA and IPEA for international applications.

International Recognition

Patent search and examination services are ISO 9001 accredited. Search reports are delivered within 90 days for international patent applications; and 60 days for Singapore patent applications as first filing.

Speed with Quality

Domestic (Singapore) and international patent applications (PCT) searches are conducted in English and Chinese. PCT applications are accepted in both languages too.

Multi-lingual S&E

IP Beyond Borders

IPOS International has over 100 patent examiners of whom 90% have Ph.Ds in various technology fields. We have access to a wide range of patent and scientific databases, and are committed to giving you a high quality search report.

Patent Search & Examination

Whether it is understanding the competitive landscape your company operates in, identifying areas for research, making “buy or build” decisions, or scoping down potential technology partners, our award-winning technology foresighting capabilities will strengthen your ability to make sound research and business decisions.

Identifying relevant prior art ahead of drafting a patent application can strengthen the execution of an efficient patent prosecution strategy. We offer customised commercial search services for patent and non-patent literature across diverse areas of science and technology, with the option of conducting the search in the English and Chinese languages.

Our highly trained search examiners perform searches using only the most secure and comprehensive databases. We deliver high quality search reports that are tailored to your specific business requirements.

Patent Analytics

Commercial Searches

Increase your business competitiveness with actionable intelligence

Gain insights before the rest of the market

Identify emerging technologies and potential collaboration opportunities

IPOS has partnership programmes with 30 IP offices globally to speed up your patent application. Specifically, the Global Patent Prosecution Highway (GPPH), our Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) agreements and the ASEAN Patent Examination Co-operation (ASPEC) schemes cover major economies, including US, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN and many others.

These agreements work by allowing search and examination results from IPOS to be used as reference work in the partner IP Offices. Through these arrangements, your patent examination process at these offices will be accelerated. This translates into substantial time and cost savings. There is no additional fee required under the GPPH, PPH and ASPEC programs via IPOS; only search and examination fees at the local IP offices apply.

Patent Acceleration Network

For more information on IP Beyond Borders, please visit our websites:www.ipos.gov.sgwww.iposinternational.com or visit us at:51 Bras Basah Road #01-01 Manulife Centre Singapore 189554 T: +65 63398616Opening hours: Weekdays 8.30am to 5.30pmClosed on Public Holidays

IP 101IP 101 is our one-stop service centre which offers a comprehensive suite of services and programmes in partnership with our extensive networks in the IP, innovation and business communities. Located at the ground floor of Manulife Centre at the junction of Waterloo and Bras Basah Streets, we are committed to delivering world-class services to all.

Consultation on trademarks, patents, designs, copyright and other forms of IP

Consultation on IP management products and services

Complimentary Business Clinics on using IP to grow your business

Complimentary Legal Clinics and advice on handling IP disputes

Advisory Services

Training programmes and workshops for local businesses, innovators, creators and government agencies to promote effective use of IP

Networking opportunities in the innovation ecosystem

Programmes

Searching and filing of IP via our integrated e-services portal, IP2SG.

Domain name reservation after filing an IP application.

e-Services

IP 101

For more information on our calendar of events, or to make an appointment with us or our panel of experts,please visit our website:www.ipos.gov.sg/e-services


IP ManagementIP is an important asset that allows you to use your business’ innovations and creative ideas to compete effectively in global markets. Through strategic IP Management (IPM), you can create, own, protect, commercialise and enforce your IP resources to maximise value for your business. Here are three important things to know about managing your IP:

IP Management

As you create innovative products or services, you generate vast amounts of ideas and IP that become your “secret sauce” to success. Many businesses are unaware of the substantial value of these intangible assets and do not realise that they must be carefully managed.

IP is an asset

Like any other resource, your IP assets must be carefully managed in a strategic way to yield new areas of business growth and profitability. You can use IP as a vehicle to improve your market position, obtain financing*, monetise and take your technology and brands to the world.

* Please refer to the factsheet on “IP Valuation and Financing” for more information on using IP assets as collaterals for loans.

IP can maximise value

Maximise Value

Value & Assess

Strategise & Manage

Identify IP Assets & Risk

Four important stages in IPM:from identifying your underappreciated

IP assets to maximising their value, IPM is an important strategy for your business.

Strategic IPM allows you to recognise your most important intangible assets and design management processes to safeguard them. An IPM analysis can be an important component of your business growth strategy. It helps you make informed business decisions on R&D, sales and marketing, as well as identify your competition and possible areas of collaboration.

IP can be protected against competition

The Innovation

Cycle

Ideas

IntangibleAssets

Products & Services

Revenue

Innovation Cycle: protecting your intangible assets at the right time will maximise value

for your business later.

For more information on IP Management, please visit our website:www.ipos.gov.sg/growing-your-business-with-ip/ip-management


uncover the true value of their intangible assets and identify risks or gaps through an intangible asset audit

strengthen their market position and leverage on the value of their intangible assets through IP strategy and management

facilitate IP valuation and financing

administer SPRING Singapore grants to qualified companies

offer insights into intangible asset strategies through regular speaking engagements

Learn how businesses have transformed themselves through IP Management on our business portal www.ipvaluelab.com.sg. Access the business guides and featured case studies to gain insights into how strong IP strategies may help your business succeed.

As over 80% of business value of most companies in developed economies lie in intangible assets today, it is crucial to develop a strong IP position to drive your business performance. For companies with rich innovations, speaking with an IP strategist early can help you solidify your business plan and anchor your most strategic decisions.

IP ValueLab, the enterprise engagement arm of IPOS, offers IPM consultancy services to businesses and entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries. Its interdisciplinary team of IPM advisors are ready to empower businesses to maximise value from their ideas and innovations.

IP ValueLab works directly with companies to

To take advantage of IP ValueLab’s deep IPM expertise and extensive networks, or find out more about IPM and our consultancy services, please email us at [email protected].

IPM Case Studies and Business Guides

IPM Consultancy Services

IP Valuation and Financing

IP Valuation and FinancingIP is not just about law; it is about business. To fully unlock the worth of your IP, we have introduced a S$100-million IP Financing Scheme (IPFS) to help IP-rich companies monetise their IP for business growth and expansion. The Singapore government will partially underwrite the loans issued by participating financial institutions (PFI) which include DBS Bank Ltd, Evia Capital Partners Pte Ltd, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd, Resona Merchant Bank Asia Ltd and United Overseas Bank Ltd.

Companies can approach any of the PFI for a preliminary assessment of their granted patents, trademarks and/or copyright as loan collaterals. Thereafter, an expert valuer will conduct a valuation of your IP before you submit a formal application to the PFI, if the following criteria are met:

Please contact any of these companies for the valuation process:

The applicant’s company is incorporated in Singapore or is a sole-proprietorship/partnership registered in Singapore.

Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow

The granted patent, registered trademark and/or copyright forms a part of the loan collateral.

CONSOR Intellectual Asset ManagementDeloitte & Touche Financial Advisory Services Pte LtdDuff & Phelps Singapore Pte LtdErnst & Young Solutions LLPEverEdge Global (NZ) LtdKPMG Services Pte LtdPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Pte LtdValuation Consulting LLP

Valuation

Financing

For more information on IP Valuation and Financing, please visit our website:www.ipos.gov.sg/growing-your-business-with-ip/funding-assistance


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