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Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey Right - What to Know About IP

Learn about essential intellectual property knowledge for entrepreneurs starting their business journey, including IP protection strategies and best practices.

Last updated 13 January 2026
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Embarking on the entrepreneur journey is an exciting endeavour, but having a brilliant idea alone does not guarantee success – it requires recognising the value of your creation(s) and protecting your intellectual property (IP). In today’s dynamic business environment, protecting your IP at an early stage is particularly vital for microbusinesses and freelancers to thrive within the respective industries, and it provides a competitive edge for achieving growth and profitability.

Join us in this talk designed for microbusinesses and freelancers, to gain valuable insights on leveraging IP assets and strategise on protecting your IP.

Mr Teo Xuan Lang

Speaker:

Mr Teo Xuan Lang
Associate Director, Intellectual Property
Drew & Napier

31 January 2024, Wednesday
7.00pm – 8.00pm (SGT)
Launch Programme Room, Level 7
National Library Building

Programme

Programme schedule

Time

Programme

6.30pm - 7.00pm

Registration and Refreshments

7.00pm - 7.50pm

IP Sharing

  • Introduction and Understanding the Basics of Intellectual Property (IP)

  • Types of IP and Their Importance for Microbusinesses and Freelancers

  • Strategies for Protecting Your IP

  • Sharing on 2 Case Scenarios

  • Q&A

Presenter:

  • Mr Teo Xuan Lang, Associate Director, Intellectual Property, Drew & Napier

7.50pm - 8.00pm

Sharing on the Resources Useful for Microbusinesses and Freelancers by IPOS, NLB and VICPA

Presenters:

  • Ms Sarannya Anil, Manager/Librarian (Adults), NLB

  • Ms Geanie Tan, Assistant Director, IPOS

  • Ms Darshini Patkunan, Head, VICPA

8.00pm

Networking and Refreshments

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