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24 August 2020

Opening Speech by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, Guest of Honour for IP Week @ SG 2020

by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law

Speeches

25 January 2021

IP2SG system maintenance and updates

The Patent Abstract and Specification Search will be temporarily removed from IP2SG on 1 February 2021 for improvements. Alternative search options, such as WIPO PatentScope and Google Patents, are available for use.

Updates

1 February 2021

New IP2SG website address

IPOS has moved its IP2SG e-services portal to a new "gov.sg" domain to enhance data security and reduce confusion. Users are encouraged to update their bookmarks to the new URL for continued access.

Updates

5 February 2021

MinLaw and IPOS seek feedback on draft Copyright Bill

Singapore's Ministry of Law and Intellectual Property Office launch a two-month public consultation on the draft Copyright Bill, which aims to modernise and clarify copyright laws, introducing new rights and exceptions to address current content creation and usage practices.

Media releases

8 March 2021

IPOS Chief Executive meets with the EUIPO Boards of Appeal President via video conferencing

IPOS Chief Executive, Mrs. Rena Lee, held a virtual meeting with EUIPO Boards of Appeal President, Mr. Theophile Margellos, discussing the latest IP dispute resolution developments and affirming future collaboration.

Updates

31 March 2021

IPOS appoints New IP Adjudicators

IPOS has appointed two distinguished legal and intellectual property professionals to its panel of IP Adjudicators. These appointments will take effect from 1 April 2021 for a term of two years.

Updates

23 April 2021

5 Intellectual Property initiatives businesses should tap in Singapore

Singapore offers five key intellectual property initiatives to support businesses: SG IP Fast Track, the IPOS Go app, the Patent Prosecution Highway, ASEAN Patent Examination Cooperation, and patent re-registration in Cambodia and Laos. These initiatives streamline processes and enhance access to IP resources for effective asset utilisation.

Insights

26 April 2021

Strategy to boost Singapore's Position as a global Intangible Assets & IP Hub unveiled

Singapore unveils 10-year IP Strategy 2030 to bolster its position as a global IA/IP hub, focusing on innovation, enterprise growth, and skills development.

Media releases

27 April 2021

What’s spurring Singapore’s push to be a global IP hub

Singapore is working to become a global intellectual property hub by enhancing services and fostering innovation. The Singapore IP Strategy 2030 aims to support SMEs, improve financing, and boost market access.

Insights

24 May 2021

IPOS Services During Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)

IPOS continues providing uninterrupted services during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 16 May to 13 June 2021. Filing for patents, trademarks, and other IP matters can be done online, while face-to-face services remain unavailable.

Updates