To many local enterprises, identifying, protecting and exploiting IP are often perceived to be relevant only to huge conglomerates with deep pockets and a portfolio of thousands of IP rights. With this common misconception, local enterprises may stand to lose if they ignore the competitive edge that effective management of IP brings to their business. In this course, participants are introduced to the main forms of IP from a business perspective and the application of such IP to business in a practical and direct manner.

The tutors are in-house counsels and practitioners, experienced in internal management of IP. Their industry experiences and knowledge of internal best practices would be relevant to all organisations – big or small.

Participants will learn to identify the IP that can go into & surround a product and a service.

The main forms of IP – trademarks, patents, registered designs, and copyright will be explained in relation to product and services. Practices such as defensive publication, use of trade secrets, complex designing will also be explained as part of a company’s portfolio of IP tools. Going beyond the basics, this module will also delve into the complexities arising from owning IP. Owning IP has its burdens & risks as well as benefits.

At the end of this course, participants should be able to articulate the various forms of IP protection and practices available, and start thinking through how these can be applied in their companies. Responsibilities and issues to consider in deciding IP ownership with employees, vendors and in other contractual arrangements will also be discussed.

Participants will be introduced to different IP strategies applied by companies to achieve specific organisational goals; be it to block competing products, to generate income, deter infringers, branding or investment profiling. Questions that should be asked in determining what directions the company should take including alignment with the company’s business objectives, capacity for risk and cost & resource considerations will be discussed.

To many local enterprises, identifying, protecting and exploiting IP are often perceived to be relevant only to huge conglomerates with deep pockets and a portfolio of thousands of IP rights. With this common misconception, local enterprises may stand to lose if they ignore the competitive edge that effective management of IP brings to their business. In this course, participants are introduced to the main forms of IP from a business perspective and the application of such IP to business in a practical and direct manner.

The tutors are in-house counsels and practitioners, experienced in internal management of IP. Their industry experiences and knowledge of internal best practices would be relevant to all organisations – big or small.

Further to this, aspects of IP will be introduced and participants will learn to identify issues such as licensing. IP in various forms of contracts such as employee, consulting and non-disclosure agreements will also be discussed. Understanding will be enhanced via various case studies and scenarios.

In terms of operationalisation of IP, participants will learn how IP is essential to various components of an organisation. From HR, Sales and to communications. Participants will understand how IP can affect each department and identify and enhance measures that may already be in place.

A painful reality is that ensuring proper maintenance of IP records is an absolute necessity. Keeping track of the various steps and deadlines in a registration process is only one part of the picture. Proper documentation starts at the idea generation stage and starts piling up as the IP is used, licensed or further developed.

This programme will go into the nuts-and-bolts of maintaining an IP portfolio when undertaking a stock-take.

The importance of keeping proper documentation of the IP assets that an organisation has must not be neglected.

In this module, participants will be introduced to the importance of documentation as well as the methods of documenting IP.

As businesses become more competitive, products can seem less diversified. This module also discusses on the importance for organisations to be more aware of their own IP assets as well as the IP assets of their competitors and the steps it can take to identify and report IP infringements in accordance with organizational procedures.

In this practice based session, participants will be provided with a demonstration of a sample trade marks database showing how trade marks are managed.

Participants will then have to show how they are able to do searches. Trade mark perspectives on internet matters will also be discussed.

Similarly to Module 5a, this practice based session teaches participant about the aspects of patent search and watch. Basic methods will be provided followed by an actual case study.

Participants will be introduced on the importance of keeping records of the creation of copyright work as well as the issues involved, especially in the software/IT domain. This will be reinforced by a practical discussion of a case study.

Participants are required to bring their laptops.

In this programme, the various ways companies have used their IP will be explored. Learn the difference between assignments & licences, how IP forms part of franchise, marketing and manufacturing agreements, and how companies can leverage on the IP assets of other companies. Participants will also be briefed on common types of IP clauses and IP contracts. The course would provide an introduction to a complex area, providing a basis for participants to delve deeper, if they so wish into alternative exploitation mechanisms for their own companies.

One of the responsibilities of IP ownership is enforcement – defending IP rights from unauthorised use. However, it is a major undertaking and companies would have to carefully consider the value of the asset, form of actions possible, costs and risk involved. This programme will cover the common types of legal actions from letters of demand to litigation. Alternative measures of reaching agreement with the other parties will also be discussed. Complications that can arise in enforcement overseas should also be considered, as well as the likely response from the supposed infringer. On the flip side, how should companies deal with an accusation of infringement against them?

Tech transfer to facilitate IP protection, management and commercialization is a challenging task.  It is multi-disciplinary in nature where tech transfer practitioners need to have acumen in relevant technology domains, business as well as legal and regulatory requirements.  They must be competent and sensitive to ‘people issues’, i.e. to consider and manage the expectations of inventors, institutions and companies which are interested to acquire the IP concerned.

The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (GCIP) is a foundation law course for those training to be registered patent agents in Singapore; in-house IP advisors; IP portfolio managers; and licensing/technology transfer executives. 

The MSc in IP Management is a comprehensive inter-disciplinary post graduate programme in Intellectual Property which bridges law, technology, science, engineering and management.

Join us for the Information Session on the GCIP & MSc IPM programme which will cover ; curriculum and admission requirements; application procedures and career prospects. You will also get the opportunity to interact with GCIP Alumni.

Intellectual property (IP) need not be confusing. IP is not just for the lawyers.

To understand IP is to know that inventions, brands, creative works – things that come from inventiveness and creative effort – are assets with value.

Yes, the law and system protecting these assets may be complicated to understand at first, but there are a few basic rules and key “must-knows” that can help you and the organisation you work for better use these assets in a practical way.

Intellectual Property is the next big thing that will propel Singapore’s economy forward in the twenty-first century. IP awareness is thus crucial, especially for public agencies which take a leading role in national and industry development.  This course will provide essential IP knowledge - from setting up an IP policy, to IP issues and considerations in collaborations, proper IP management, and exploiting IP assets to maximize value from a public sector prospective.

Many Singapore organisations deal with IP only as and when the need arises. Unfortunately this often means that the potential value of their IP assets is not maximized and organisations run the risk of misusing the IP assets of other organisations.

For public sector organisations such oversight may have long term impact for both the organisation and its many stakeholders – the public, industry groups, and collaborators. This can be further complicated by the public sector’s evolving role in national & industry development, and in providing outsourcing, contract and consultancy services locally and overseas.

A contract forms the legal framework of a business relationship and exchange of promise between parties. It defines each party’s obligations. Business relationships between the public sector and externals can take different forms. An agency can be a purchaser of services, a service provider, a collaborator or partner, or a co-ordinator of partnerships. IP issues and considerations would differ depending on the form of the relationship, the extent of involvement and the intended outcome of the relationship.

There are many ways in which government IP assets may be utilised for the benefit of an agency or the public. Assets may be sold, licensed out for royalties, licensed in from 3rd parties, used internally for greater efficiency, shared for public good, used for industry development etc.

In this course, participants will also be introduced to the different ways businesses have used IP assets and how these may be applied to Government assets. Assessment and determining factors in deciding on type and form of exploitation mechanisms will be discussed. Participants will also be exposed to how Technology Transfer Agreements and Copyright Licenses are typically structured, common pitfalls to avoid and policy issues that the Public Sector should consider.

Of all the forms of Intellectual Property (IP), copyright tends to be the one perceived as the most complex, likely the most abused or just plain ignored. Yet it is arguably the most pervasive with applications at work and at home.

It is this very pervasiveness that makes proper copyright management essential in all ministries, departments and agencies. Copyright problems don’t just occur in the education sector.

The current Internet system of generic top-level domains (gTLDs) such as .com, .net and .org etc. number only 22 (of which a number are unavailable for public use, so there are actually fewer).  In January 2012, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN), which oversees the Internet domain name system, will start accepting applications for an unlimited number of new gTLDs, including - for the first time - from brand owners.  This means that a trade mark or brand name can now be used as a domain name extension, e.g. www.xyz.brand; a development that can mean a sea-change in how trade mark holders manage and enforce their rights online and globally.

The first half of this talk will provide the background to these changes and discuss their potential impact on businesses, trade mark and brand owners and their respective management practices.

The second half of this talk will deal with the numerous trade mark challenges that this unprecedented expansion raises.  The ICANN Board recognized the importance of developing effective rights protection mechanisms and formed a specialist team of trade mark experts in 2009 to make recommendations for novel solutions to this issue. Since then, several other efforts have tried to build on those recommendations, resulting in a number of significant new rights protection mechanisms for new gTLDs.

Where previously trade mark owners had to rely only on the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) against cyber-squatters, the type and range of protections will soon be more varied.  Mandatory mechanisms will include a new Uniform Rapid Suspension system based on the UDRP, as well as the establishment of a new and unique trade mark clearinghouse for trade mark information from multiple countries.

On 28 September 2011, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the sidelines of the General Assembly of WIPO.  Under this MoU, the collaboration between IPOS and WIPO includes the establishment of a joint dispute resolution procedure to facilitate the mediation of disputes involving intellectual property filed with IPOS.  More specifically, the procedure envisages the mediation of such IP disputes under the WIPO Rules administered by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, through its office in Singapore.  IPOS will be introducing this new procedure in January 2012.

Intellectual property (IP) need not be confusing. IP is not just for the lawyers.

To understand IP is to know that inventions, brands, creative works – things that come from inventiveness and creative effort – are assets with value.

Yes, the law and system protecting these assets may be complicated to understand at first, but there are a few basic rules and key “must-knows” that can help you and the organisation you work for better use these assets in a practical way.

This one–day intensive course is designed for lawyers, in-house counsel, intellectual property managers and legal executives.

LES Asia Pacific Regional Conference - The Emerging IP Deals and Opportunities for Asia

You may have heard that President Obama signed the America Invents Act on 16 September 2011 and moved America from a first-to-invent patent system to a first-to-file patent system.  What you may not know is that the first-to-file provisions do not take effect until 16 March 2013!  Come hear more details on the contents of the America Invents Act and the history-making changes it will bring to the US patent system.  The America Invents Act is a paradigm shift for the US patent system and creates a number of changes in the law, including many changes regarding fees, prosecution timing, and third party participation in prosecution before and after the patent issues. 

A contract forms the legal framework of a business relationship and exchange of promise between parties. It defines each party’s obligations. Business relationships between the public sector and externals can take different forms. An agency can be a purchaser of services, a service provider, a collaborator or partner, or a co-ordinator of partnerships. IP issues and considerations would differ depending on the form of the relationship, the extent of involvement and the intended outcome of the relationship.

The purpose of this module is to introduce the various software tools that are available for patent due diligence and discuss the steps which leads to an effective patent due diligence. It will review the various tools available and discuss and explore search strategy and management of patent documents.

The IP Fundamentals: Applications for the Technology Industry Course is an intensive 4-day modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides them with the necessary tools to enable them to contribute effectively to the development of their intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy for their organisations.

Every business owns trade secrets.

Your trade secrets reside in your customer databases, marketing plans, financial information, HR information, know-how, skills, research and development, etc. Every patent, invention, trade mark, brand, design or new product starts off as a secret or confidential information.

At this seminar we discuss how you can put a rigorous trade secret protection programme in place to harness, manage and protect your trade secrets.

We will present case studies on various elements of such a programme. We will also closely examine the crucial role employees play and how businesses incentivize employees to develop IP so that they can stay ahead of competitors. Employment and third party contractor agreements will also be discussed as tools to protect your trade secrets.

You may know the basics of patents and the process of how to apply for one. But to really understand what it takes to get a patent & how to fully utilise it, nothing beats actually trying your hand at drafting a patent specification, working through defining an invention with the inventor or trying to deal with the 'know-it-all' patent agent. This programme is intended for those who already have a basic understanding of patents and will provide, through homework assignments and in-class work, exposure to the actual practice of patents.

Ramping up preparations for the Patent Agents Qualifying Examinations? Feel like you need to test your readiness for the all important exams? Think that you need more “real-time” practice?

The hours of practice and real work you need to be really prepared cannot be replaced. But if you need that extra edge in honing your reasoning skills, in a time sensitive environment, these workshops can provide you with that.

Intellectual property (IP) need not be confusing. IP is not just for the lawyers.

To understand IP is to know that inventions, brands, creative works – things that come from inventiveness and creative effort – are assets with value.

Yes, the law and system protecting these assets may be complicated to understand at first, but there are a few basic rules and key “must-knows” that can help you and the organisation you work for better use these assets in a practical way.

There are many ways in which government IP assets may be utilised for the benefit of an agency or the public. Assets may be sold, licensed out for royalties, licensed in from 3rd parties, used internally for greater efficiency, shared for public good, used for industry development etc.

In this course, participants will also be introduced to the different ways businesses have used IP assets and how these may be applied to Government assets. Assessment and determining factors in deciding on type and form of exploitation mechanisms will be discussed. Participants will also be exposed to how Technology Transfer Agreements and Copyright Licenses are typically structured, common pitfalls to avoid and policy issues that the Public Sector should consider.

This is an upcoming 3 day modular structured training course aimed at the producer, creator and user of content in the creative industry particularly in the fields of film, TV, animation and digital media. After giving participants a bird’s eye view on the fundamentals of Intellectual Property, this programme zooms into practical issues involved in the production process, negotiation and contractual matters, to name a few.

Participants will learn to identify the IP that can go into & surround a product and a service.

The main forms of IP – trademarks, patents, registered designs, and copyright will be explained in relation to product and services. Practices such as defensive publication, use of trade secrets, complex designing will also be explained as part of a company’s portfolio of IP tools. Going beyond the basics, this module will also delve into the complexities arising from owning IP. Owning IP has its burdens & risks as well as benefits.

At the end of this course, participants should be able to articulate the various forms of IP protection and practices available, and start thinking through how these can be applied in their companies. Responsibilities and issues to consider in deciding IP ownership with employees, vendors and in other contractual arrangements will also be discussed.

Intellectual property (IP) that sits on the shelves does no one any good. Like any other asset, there is a cost in maintaining IP. A variety of IP marketing services have grown in recent years as organisations seek to find uses and users for their IP; to generate returns from the investment put into the IP’s development and protection.

The course provides an excellent introduction to the essentials of IP marketing and is supported by proven examples in practice.

Intellectual Property (IP), including patents, copyrights, trade marks and trade secrets, are intangible assets that are touted as the must-haves for innovation-driven and knowledge-based companies to retain their edge in today's competitive economy. However, is IP’s value just a myth? Or can IP really translate innovation into value or affect the bottom line?

In this session, the real benefits of IP assets and how IP value estimations are relevant to business activities such as acquisitions, mergers and sales, statutory reporting and litigation will be discussed.

Come have a chat with folks from the Zoo and their IP advisers to find out more about the Zoo's IP, and how it uses its IP assets in its merchandising and other commercial/non-commercial arrangements.

Unlike the private sector, the Public Sector has to be aware of any use it makes of its intellectual property (IP) assets and has to take into account other factors which may have long term impact. This can be complicated by the Government’s evolving role in national and industry development, and in providing outsourcing, contract and consultancy services locally and overseas.

The session will start off with an overview of the development of an internal IP management system and policy considerations that have to be taken into account at all stages from the creation of an IP asset such as in government funding of a development project, to the proper use of 3rd party IP, and the exploitation of the IP assets created. Participants will go through the construction of an IP Management Policy draft, and the operationalisation steps that follow – from ensuring staff understand & abide by the Policy, identification of IP assets owned and used by the organisation, and the common procedures and forms that make up an internal IP management system.

The Licensing Executives Society (Singapore) and IP Academy (Singapore) are pleased to present the 2011 LES SINGAPORE BASIC LICENSING COURSE. The course covers aspects of the licensing of Intellectual Property – trademarks, copyright, patents and registered designs. It presents a brief and lucid explanation of the various principles and procedures of licensing negotiations, including a "hands-on" scenario which will enable the participant to put into practice the lessons taught, under the supervision and assessment of the instructors.

This course would first provide an overview of the basics of contract law. It will then deal with IP/IP-related clauses in common contracts such as IT/software, procurement, employment, commission, consultancy agreements etc. It will also detail common forms of IP contracts including non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, technology transfer agreements, licence agreements, assignments and research collaboration agreements. The Government’s Policy on IP and Procurement would be discussed in context of different situations.

Every business owns trade secrets.

Your trade secrets reside in your customer databases, marketing plans, financial information, HR information, know-how, skills, research and development, etc. Every patent, invention, trade mark, brand, design or new product starts off as a secret or confidential information.

At this seminar we discuss how you can put a rigorous trade secret protection programme in place to harness, manage and protect your trade secrets.

We will present case studies on various elements of such a programme. We will also closely examine the crucial role employees play and how businesses incentivize employees to develop IP so that they can stay ahead of competitors. Employment and third party contractor agreements will also be discussed as tools to protect your trade secrets.

Of all the forms of IP, copyright tends to be the one perceived as the most complex, is likely the most misused,abused or just plain ignored. Yet it is arguably the most pervasive with application in work & at home.

It is this very pervasiveness that makes proper copyright management essential in all ministries, departments and agencies. Copyright problems don’t just occur in the education sector.

In this session officers would first be given a refresher of basic copyright principles before delving into the practical management of copyright from tracking owners, keeping records, to dealing with 3rd party requests for use of government works and in collaborations.

Use your business’ IP to create net value, gain an edge or charge into new markets. In this day and age, a business strategy is short-sighted if it doesn’t include contribution of IP in generating value or revenue, or in building and protecting your competitive edge.

In this special outreach to businesses on World IP Day, learn from those with the actual, practice experience, how you can take simple steps to make IP work for you.

You may know the basics of patents and the process of how to apply for one. But to really understand what it takes to get a patent & how to fully utilise it, nothing beats actually trying your hand at drafting a patent specification, working through defining an invention with the inventor or trying to deal with the 'know-it-all' patent agent. This programme is intended for those who already have a basic understanding of patents and will provide, through homework assignments and in-class work, exposure to the actual practice of patents.

The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (GCIP) is a foundation law course for those training to be registered patent agents in Singapore; in-house IP advisors; IP portfolio managers; and licensing/technology transfer executives. Join us for the Information Session on the GCIP programme which will cover features of GCIP; curriculum and admission requirements; and application procedures. You will also get the opportunity to interact with GCIP Alumni.

This course is a 3 day modular structured training aimed at the producer, creator and user of content in the creative industry particularly in the fields of film, TV, animation and digital media.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, those born in the Year of the Rabbit are said to be calm and quiet - yet are also determined or persistent. Cautious and patient, they take their time to determine best opportunities to make strategic decisions and thus come out tops in games of strategy and negotiations.

Certainly these traits can help a rabbit survive in uncertain time! Although the New Year is forecasted to be relatively calmer than the past one, it is also predicted that the flexibility and delicacy in dealing with issues and new partnerships would be needed.

Similarly local businesses should be aware of obstacles that they can face when dealing with intangible assets such as their trade marks & brands, their unique designs and creative works. Knowing what lies ahead can help businesses plan on how to work with whatever resources at hand and around difficult issues.

Join us in this session to hear how other businesses deal with their IP in a practical way that makes business sense.

The IP Academy is also pleased to present a special IP "hongbao" - IP Academy’s very own "Essentials of Intellectual Property for Dummies®" to local companies attending the event.

The IP Fundamentals: Applications for the Technology Industry Course is an intensive 4-day modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides them with the necessary tools to enable them to contribute effectively to the development of their intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy for their organisations.

There are many ways in which government IP assets may be utilised for the benefit of an agency or the public. Assets may be sold, licensed out for royalties, licensed in from 3rd parties, used internally for greater efficiency, shared for public good, used for industry development etc.

In this course, participants will also be introduced to the different ways businesses have used IP assets and how these may be applied to Government assets. Assessment and determining factors in deciding on type and form of exploitation mechanisms will be discussed. Participants will also be exposed to how Technology Transfer Agreements and Copyright Licenses are typically structured, common pitfalls to avoid and policy issues that the Public Sector should consider.

Unlike the private sector, the Public Sector has to be aware of any use it makes of its intellectual property (IP) assets and has to take into account other factors which may have long term impact. This can be complicated by the Government’s evolving role in national and industry development, and in providing outsourcing, contract and consultancy services locally and overseas.

The session will start off with an overview of the development of an internal IP management system and policy considerations that have to be taken into account at all stages from the creation of an IP asset such as in government funding of a development project, to the proper use of 3rd party IP, and the exploitation of the IP assets created. Participants will go through the construction of an IP Management Policy draft, and the operationalisation steps that follow – from ensuring staff understand & abide by the Policy, identification of IP assets owned and used by the organisation, and the common procedures and forms that make up an internal IP management system.

Of all the forms of IP, copyright tends to be the one perceived as the most complex, is likely the most misused, abused or just plain ignored. Yet it is arguably the most pervasive with application in work & at home. It is this very pervasiveness that makes proper copyright management essential in all ministries, departments and agencies. Copyright problems don’t just occur in the education sector.

Organisations recognise that employees are the life blood of an organisation, and work hard to ensure that the culture and systems are in place to get the best from them. However, often, intellectual property (IP) is not considered a key part of an organisation’s internal systems & strategies; it is relegated to a standard catch-all clause in the employment contract.

So whether you are managing employees, overseeing the IP policy or management, or an employee wanting to understand more, through this course you should gain

(i) a basic knowledge of IP in the context of an organisation’s assets; and

(ii) a thorough understanding of good practices & procedures to safeguard IP assets, while balancing
rewards for employee creativity and innovation.

This course would first provide an overview of the basics of contract law. It will then deal with IP/IP-related clauses in common contracts such as IT/software, procurement, employment, commission, consultancy agreements etc. It will also detail common forms of IP contracts including non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, technology transfer agreements, licence agreements, assignments and research collaboration agreements. The Government’s Policy on IP and Procurement would be discussed in context of different situations.

When you consider the sheer number of resources, the rate of transfer of materials and the speed of creation of new materials & business models on-line, the mind boggles. All that may be, in one form or another, IP assets created or developed by someone.

You probably use the Internet daily but have you really considered what IP assets you are making use of? A copyright work placed online does not mean it is free to use. What you assume may belong to the website owner may not be so. And what about social media content, user generated content or collaboratively developed content – who owns it, who is free to use it and can you use it for other purposes? If your organisation leverages or uses content generated by external parties, things can get complicated.

In this session, you will be made aware of copyright and other IP on the Internet and how to ensure that you respect the rights of others. Practitioners will share issues that they have seen arising from IP assets generated collaboratively, user-generated content and in social media context.

This module will provide a first-hand experience in working through an IP transaction by bringing together aspects of valuation, tax, financing and IP strategic management. In this practice-based module participants will delve into the preparation for an IP deal including strategic and business considerations, internal analysis, due diligence, and negotiation strategies.

Innovation is required to maintain a competitive edge in today’s business world. Intellectual Property Rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets, are promoted as value extraction models for utilizing and realizing value from innovation.  However, is intellectual property’s value just a myth?  Or can intellectual property really translate innovation into value or profit? In this session learn from experts how IP can create value for your company. Examples of methods of IP value-creation and company experiences will be shared.

“Monetizing IP” is the process of deriving value from IP assets. The ways in which business entities may generate value from IP assets are varied including IP-collateralized loans and securitizations, royalty monetization and revenue interest, spin-outs, sales, license and even litigation financing/funding. This module will provide participants with a broad sweep through these various models, a number of them being relatively new developments, and proceed to delve into greater detail in two of more common group forms – licensing & sales and pools, standards and monopolies.

The IP Academy’s Intellectual Property Primer gives participants grounding in all the major forms of IP and its role in the products and services of government agencies.

The course will be conducted by a team of tutors from the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) who have in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and will share their own as well as other agencies’ experiences in dealing with IP.

This introductory talk discusses some common problems businesses may face in relation to domain names, including cybersquatting. We discuss what these terms mean so that you are equipped to recognise the types of fraud that takes place. We also look in general at domain name registration strategies and any remedies you may be able to rely on if you fall victim to any of these scams. It is suitable for businesses that are embarking on ecommerce, and who rely on or intend to build brands and trade marks in their businesses as this may expose you to domain name scams.

To many local enterprises, identifying, protecting and exploiting IP is often perceived to be only relevant to the huge conglomerates with pockets deep enough for a portfolio of thousands of rights.

With this common misconception, local enterprises may stand to lose out if they ignore the competitive edge that effective management of IP can bring their business. 

Participants of this course will go away with an understanding of things that should matter to local enterprises for them to decide if they wish to go further into and develop the IP aspect of their company, and how to work with what they have, and what they can afford.

A key aspect of IP management is the recognition that IP is a corporate asset that is to be exploited. IP can be capitalized, securitized and can generate income and profits. Accordingly, a company’s IP, as with its other corporate assets, is not exempted from tax liability. This module will provide an overview of the relationship between tax & IP and highlight key tax considerations that corporations should bear in mind in the course of their business as well as apprise corporations on possible ways to resolve these issues. Specifically, taxation issues associated with the acquisition, ownership, transfer and commercialisation of intellectual property will be discussed.

Organisations recognise that employees are the life blood of an organisation, and work hard to ensure that the culture and systems are in place to get the best from them. However, often, intellectual property (IP) is not considered a key part of an organisation’s internal systems & strategies; it is relegated to a standard catch-all clause in the employment contract.

So whether you are managing employees, overseeing the IP policy or management, or an employee wanting to understand more, through this course you should gain

(i) a basic knowledge of IP in the context of an organisation’s assets; and

(ii) a thorough understanding of good practices & procedures to safeguard IP assets, while balancing
rewards for employee creativity and innovation.

How does one measure the value of an intangible asset such as IP? Why and when would you need to? Accurate valuation is necessary in various aspects of effective IP management in various situations – in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financing, reorganizations, collateral pledging, in- and outlicensing etc. It is also a critical part of corporate reporting. This module will provide participants with a broad sweep of valuation theories, valuation techniques & how these techniques may be applied in different situations, and how to assess a valuation.

In a global economy where intangible assets such as intellectual property (IP) and know-how are critical to continued business growth, professionals in any sector have to have the skills to effectively manage such assets. The skill-sets required to do so have to go beyond merely understanding and using these assets in isolation. Professionals and managers have to understand the financial and business issues in play, and how these assets are part of a company’s business strategies.

This module will provide participants with an introduction to understanding how IP assets as intangible assets are different from tangible assets, and how such assets are factored & reported in a business enterprise. Participants will work through a company’s accounts statements to identify its intangible assets and possible issues in how these are being valued. An overview of international reporting requirements and best practices in accounting for intangible assets will be provided. In addition participants will be introduced to various matrices and methodologies for reporting the true value of IP at various levels from the operational to Board, and for internal to external audiences such as investors.

In a global economy where intangible assets such as intellectual property (IP) and know-how are critical to continued business growth, the need to manage such assets within an organisation is of significant importance to business professionals and managers. But it’s not just about filing a patent application or registering a trademark. It’s about knowing how and where to spend your money, how to leverage off assets in negotiations and how to save money where you can!

This course would first provide an overview of the basics of contract law. It will then deal with IP/IP-related clauses in common contracts such as IT/software, procurement, employment, commission, consultancy agreements etc. It will also detail common forms of IP contracts including non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, technology transfer agreements, licence agreements, assignments and research collaboration agreements. The Government’s Policy on IP and Procurement would be discussed in context of different situations.

The IP Meeting Point sessions are meant to be INTERACTIVE and INFORMAL. Do not expect a lecture but a learning process. Drinks and nibbles will be provided to start the mental juices flowing. Officers, particularly legal counsels and IP managers, are invited to send in a list of concerns and issues that they face. These will be worked into scenarios for future sessions. Speakers will facilitate discussion and guide the participants through the issues that may arise. They will be invited from within and outside of the public sector to give their perspectives on IP. Feel free to ask questions you may not want to ask in front of external parties.

The Licensing Executives Society (Singapore) and IP Academy (Singapore) are pleased to present the 2010 LES SINGAPORE BASIC LICENSING COURSE. The course covers aspects of the licensing of Intellectual Property – trademarks, copyright, patents and registered designs. It presents a brief and lucid explanation of the various principles and procedures of licensing negotiations, including a "hands-on" scenario which will enable the participant to put into practice the lessons taught, under the supervision and assessment of the instructors.

Key assets of the creative industry are not traditional physical assets.

They are the creative output, and often collaborative work, of designers, animators, programmers, artists, and many others. These intangible assets are protected by Intellectual Property (IP) laws, and have to be managed in a different way to ensure that they are effectively captured, protected and exploited.

Understand the rules of the IP game to boost your competitive edge!

There are many ways in which government IP assets may be utilised for the benefit of an agency or the public. Assets may be sold, licensed out for royalties, licensed in from 3rd parties, used internally for greater efficiency, shared for public good, used for industry development etc.

In this course, participants will also be introduced to the different ways businesses have used IP assets and how these may be applied to Government assets. Assessment and determining factors in deciding on type and form of exploitation mechanisms will be discussed. Participants will also be exposed to how Technology Transfer Agreements and Copyright Licenses are typically structured, common pitfalls to avoid and policy issues that the Public Sector should consider.

Unlike the private sector, the Public Sector has to be aware of any use it makes of its intellectual property (IP) assets and has to take into account other factors which may have long term impact. This can be complicated by the Government’s evolving role in national and industry development, and in providing outsourcing, contract and consultancy services locally and overseas.

The session will start off with an overview of the development of an internal IP management system and policy considerations that have to be taken into account at all stages from the creation of an IP asset such as in government funding of a development project, to the proper use of 3rd party IP, and the exploitation of the IP assets created. Participants will go through the construction of an IP Management Policy draft, and the operationalisation steps that follow – from ensuring staff understand & abide by the Policy, identification of IP assets owned and used by the organisation, and the common procedures and forms that make up an internal IP management system.

Of all the forms of IP, copyright tends to be the one perceived as the most complex, is likely the most misused, abused or just plain ignored. Yet it is arguably the most pervasive with application in work & at home. It is this very pervasiveness that makes proper copyright management essential in all ministries, departments and agencies. Copyright problems don’t just occur in the education sector

Many companies investing in China are probably very aware that they will face IP risks entering the market. Some decide to deal with IP issues as and when they arise, not realising that a ‘wait and watch’ approach may mean that they are not able to take action quickly enough when the time comes. Others may decide to go all out to defend their IP assets and work through official channels but quickly realise that they face a complex array of inter-linking relationships and issues on the ground. Really, companies cannot be blamed for sometimes deciding it is easier to ignore “the problem”.

In order to meet the challenge of the information age where information is power, executives who deal with intellectual property would need training in electronic data sources and tools to remain competent and competitive.

This module is targeted at researchers, product development engineers, business development executives and inventors who already have some background knowledge of patent law.

What do we all share – a love of food! It truly marks us as Singaporeans and Asians. Is it surprising then that so many of our successful companies are driven by this love? However, we may not be aware that underlying all these businesses are the hidden assets – the intellectual property (IP) of a company.

Trade marks, trade secrets, food designs, innovative manufacturing mechanisms, the ‘look’ of its retail outlets – all form a company’s unique and competitive fingerprint.

Come join us on World IP Day to hear from IP experts how these assets can be used for greatest gain (not just in wealth!). Learn from those who have gone through the journey. Share your thoughts. Come join us for a food-filled and fun event!

This programme seeks to provide non-IP professionals with the fundamentals of IP.  The module commences with an overview of the IP regimes protecting the main forms of IP (patents, trade marks, designs and copyright) from a local and international perspective.  This will be followed by a discussion on strategic considerations which companies may have to take note of in protecting their IPs.

The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (GCIP) is a foundation law course for those training to be registered patent agents in Singapore; in-house IP advisors; IP portfolio managers; and licensing/technology transfer executives. Join us for the Information Session on the GCIP programme which will cover features of GCIP; curriculum and admission requirements; and application procedures. You will also get the opportunity to interact with GCIP Alumni.

To many local enterprises, identifying, protecting and exploiting IP is often perceived to be only relevant to the huge conglomerates with pockets deep enough for a portfolio of thousands of rights.

With this common misconception, local enterprises may stand to lose out if they ignore the competitive edge that effective management of IP can bring their business. 

Participants of this course will go away with an understanding of things that should matter to local enterprises for them to decide if they wish to go further into and develop the IP aspect of their company, and how to work with what they have, and what they can afford.

This 3 day modular structured training programme is targeted at creators and users of content in the creative industry particularly in the fields of film, TV, animation and digital media.

In this module of the IP Practice series, participants will start off with understanding how IP assets can be identified in an organisation. They will then be introduced to the variety of exploitation forms and vehicles – from a simple assignment or licence, to franchises, collaborations and spin-outs.

To many local enterprises, identifying, protecting and exploiting IP is often perceived to be only relevant to the huge conglomerates with pockets deep enough for a portfolio of thousands of rights.

With this common misconception, local enterprises may stand to lose out if they ignore the competitive edge that effective management of IP can bring their business. 

Participants of this course will go away with an understanding of things that should matter to local enterprises for them to decide if they wish to go further into and develop the IP aspect of their company, and how to work with what they have, and what they can afford.

This Intermediate Technology Transfer Course is targeted at professionals who would have some exposure to technology transfer activities and who wish to further hone their skills. The Course brings together experienced tutors from different industry and professional experiences to provide a multi-dimensional approach to the practice of technology transfer.

In order to provide an understanding of IP issues that can arise in these different contexts, this module of the IP Practice series for the Public Sector, would first provide an overview of the basics of contract law. It will then deal with IP/IP-related clauses in common contracts such as IT/software, procurement, employment, commission, consultancy agreements etc.

Of all the forms of IP, copyright tends to be the one perceived as the most complex, is likely the most misused, abused or just plain ignored. Yet it is arguably the most pervasive with application in work & at home. It is this very pervasiveness that makes proper copyright management essential in all ministries, departments and agencies. Copyright problems don’t just occur in the education sector

The IP Primer is carefully crafted to familiarise officers with prevailing IP issues that they can face in their daily course of work. At the end of the course, officers will gain a better understanding of the various form of IP and the issues in order to make more informed business and operational decisions.

For the first time, the JEB is holding the examination outside of the UK; in Singapore. To prepare candidates for the examinations, the IP Academy (Singapore) is jointly conducting 2 courses with tutors from the UK to assist individuals preparing to sit and pass the P2 - Patent Agents’ Practice and P6 - Infringement and Validity of UK Patents papers of the UK Patent Agent Qualifying Examination in Singapore.

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The IP Fundamentals: Applications for the Technology Industry Course is an intensive 4-day  modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides participants with the necessary tools to contribute to the development of the portfolio of intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy.

This 3 day modular structured training programme is targeted at creators and users of content in the creative industry particularly in the fields of film, TV, animation and digital media

Participants can pick and choose to attend the modules that are relevant to their needs.

IP and IP management today has moved to a global level. It is not enough to understand the terrain from just the Singapore perspective. How do businesses and organisations leverage on international opportunities? What are common problems we can learn from each other? Come listen our international panel of experts at this unique session of IP in the global context.

A key aspect of intellectual property management is the recognition that intellectual property is a corporate asset that is to be exploited. Intellectual property rights can be capitalised, securitised and can generate income and profits. Accordingly, a company’s intellectual property, as with its other corporate assets, are not exempt from tax liability.

In this programme, Professor Michael Blakeney will introduce practitioners to Intellectual Property law concepts including sources of IP law, categories of IP and IP enforcement. In Part 2, he will lecture on specialist applications of IP law such as Plant Variety Rights Protection, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions.

This year marks the 10th birthday of the Singapore Trade Marks Act.

Ten years is a long time - certainly long enough to justify trade mark lawyers and agents coming together to discuss ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’ of the trade mark regime. One topic we will be exploring, in particular, is the requirement for distinctiveness in trade mark law.

Registration is closed.

To many local enterprises, identifying, protecting and exploiting IP is often perceived to be only relevant to the huge conglomerates with pockets deep enough for a portfolio of thousands of rights.

With this common misconception, local enterprises may stand to lose out if they ignore the competitive edge that effective management of IP can bring their business.
In this series of 3 hour modules, participants will get to understand the main forms of IP from a business perspective and then will be taught IP’s application to business in a practical and direct manner.

The path to professional qualification as a patent agent is long and demanding. It takes years of practice before anyone can be adequately prepared for the patent agent qualifying examinations. At times, trainees need more practice than that to which they are exposed in their firms or organisations. Self-study alone is unlikely to lead to success in the exams because they are practice based, and require intensive preparation by doing exercises and by receiving constructive criticism by more experienced agents.

The IP Academy’s Patent Practice Modules aim to provide that additional support to trainees with tutelage from experienced patent agents and practice, practice, practice!
Registration for this course is now closed.
 

The IP Fundamentals: Applications for the Technology Industry Course is an intensive 4-day  modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides participants with the necessary tools to contribute to the development of the portfolio of intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy.

This seminar will review and consider the leading decisions in the UK and EPO on patentability of software.

The IP Primer is carefully crafted to familiarise officers with prevailing IP issues that they can face in their daily course of work.

To ensure optimal learning benefits at this course, participants will be given a pre-course IP information pack, with key learning points during the course emphasised through case studies and a scenario-based walkthrough.

This 3 day modular structured training programme is targeted at creators and users of content in the creative industry particularly in the fields of film, TV, animation and digital media

Participants can pick and choose to attend the modules that are relevant to their needs.

Misappropriation of trade secrets is one of the biggest threats to businesses. Recent report put estimated losses at US$200 billion to US industry, and in the region of £78 million in the UK. The vast majority of those losses were caused by current or past employees. The threat is particularly severe in the current economic climate as companies have to deal with staff who may attempt to bolster their future prospects by retaining customer lists, details of new products or processes, or other information which gives those companies a competitive edge over their rivals. Misappropriation and misuse of trade secrets can drain the lifeblood of some organisations and make the difference between success and failure.

Today, as never before, information is regarded as a commodity. In this increasingly competitive business environment, every corporation has certain information with regard to technological know-how, ideas, business methods, customer lists, strategic business plans, formulae, financial forecasts and results.

In a technology transfer process, technological developments are delivered from one party to another. A common misconception in Singapore, and other countries having extensive government involvement in R&D, is that technology transfer is defined as primarily a transfer from a research or academic set-up to industry. Technology transfer, however, can also take place between private entities as part of product development.

In this module of the IP Practice series, participants will start off with understanding how IP assets can be identified in an organisation. They will then be introduced to the variety of exploitation forms and vehicles – from a simple assignment or licence, to franchises, collaborations and spin-outs.

This course explores some of the topical issues pertaining to the use of IT in the network environment and the impact of IP on such usage. The first part of this course examines the scope of copyright protection for works that are made available on networks and the possible legal limits on the use of technological solutions to prevent their unauthorised access and infringing use. It also studies the legal responsibilities of network intermediaries in the propagation and dissemination of network materials. The course also examines the legal issues pertaining to the use of free software and open source software. In the context of IT contracts and agreements, the course also looks at some of the more commonly encountered issues such as ownership of the IP rights in the developed software, protection & possible usage of trade secrets and confidential information, data protection obligations & additional concerns relating to outsourcing.

(Held in conjunction with the Global Forum on Intellectual Property 2009)

 In order to provide an understanding of IP issues that can arise in these different contexts, this module of the IP Practice series for the Public Sector, would first provide an overview of the basics of contract law. It will then deal with IP/IP-related clauses in common contracts such as IT/software, procurement, employment, commission, consultancy agreements etc.

This is a 2 day modular course on negotiation skills that will cover the following topics:

1) Financial Terms of an IP License
This workshop aims to provide participants with the requisite tools and strategies to effectively structure and negotiate the financial terms of an IP licence. The workshop will also provide participants with tools and skills to determine an appropriate royalty rate for a particular technology.

This workshop covers venture capitalist transactions and the investment terms upon which a venture capitalist will invest into an IP start up company. It also aims to equip participants how to negotiate financial terms, IP access terms, and Shareholder Agreement rights with a venture capitalist.

The IP Engineers' Training Course is an intensive 4 day  modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides participants with the necessary tools to contribute to the development of the portfolio of intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy.

This seminar is crafted for creators and owners of music to provide them with an essential knowledge on the importance of IP in the music industry. Issues covered would include the implication of copyright throughout the creation & production process; the way copyright is applied in the exploitation of the work, and its implications to the end-users.

The IP Primer is carefully crafted to familiarise officers with prevailing IP issues that they can face in their daily course of work.

To ensure optimal learning benefits at this course, participants will be given a pre-course IP information pack, with key learning points during the course emphasised through case studies and a scenario-based walkthrough.

Part of the IP Administrators' Course, this add-on module covers the common mistakes made in the filing and maintenance of patents, designs & trade marks, and in hearing proceedings.

This 3 day modular structured training programme is targeted at creators and users of content in the creative industry particularly in the fields of film, TV, animation and digital media.

Participants can pick and choose to attend the modules that are relevant to their needs.

(1) Research & Development Agreements Course (21 Jul 08)

This one-day course explains the issues that typically must be addressed, and ways to address them, when negotiating and drafting R&D agreements and explains relevant rules in the laws of Singapore, the EC, the UK and the USA.

(2) Intermediate Technology Licensing Agreements Course (22 Jul 08)

At the end of this 1 day course, participants will gain a better understanding of key considerations when drafting clauses, and be better placed to identify poorly drafted clauses and resultant issues.

As this is an intermediate course, participants attending this course must be familiar with the basics of technology licensing agreements. Participants should have attended a basic technology licensing agreement course or have 3 years of working experience in a related area of work.

Targeted at IP professionals, managers and administrators, this 2 day seminar with speakers from the State IP Office (SIPO) of the PRC delves into the details of the Chinese patent regime protecting inventions, designs and utility models. An overview of recent cases and enforcement mechanisms will also be provided.

This 4 day modular structured training programme is targeted at creators and users of content in the creative industry particularly in the fields of film, TV, animation and digital media.

Participants can pick and choose to attend the modules that are relevant to their needs.

Intellectual Property is an increasingly important asset in the modern economy. Anyone involved in creating, exploiting or administering IP must be knowledgeable in the identification, preservation and use of valuable knowledge and information assets. One important skill needed to help meet these objectives is an ability to understand the elements that drive IP value and the business enterprise and to understand the economic impact of various IP exploitations.

The path to professional qualification as a patent agent is long and demanding. It takes years of practice before anyone can be adequately prepared for the patent agent qualifying examinations. At times, trainees need more practice than that to which they are exposed in their firms or organisations. Self-study alone is unlikely to lead to success in the exams because they are practice based, and require intensive preparation by doing exercises and by receiving constructive criticism by more experienced agents.

The IP Academy’s Patent Practice Modules aim to provide that additional support to trainees with tutelage from experienced patent agents and practice, practice, practice!

A deal is the beginning of what might be a long term relationship. That relationship needs to be nurtured in the negotiation, not stressed. Achieving a good deal, which accords with benchmarks is the objective; hence the importance of using various strategies to optimise a negotiation.

The IP Engineers' Training Course is an intensive 5 day  modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals (specifically those in technology related sectors) who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides participants with the necessary tools to contribute to the development of the portfolio of intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy.

The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (GCIP) is a foundation law course for those training to be registered patent agents in Singapore; in-house IP advisors; IP portfolio managers; and licensing/technology transfer executives. Join us for the Information Session on the GCIP programme which will cover features of GCIP; curriculum and admission requirements; and application procedures. You will also get the opportunity to interact with GCIP Alumni, patent agents and the faculty.

Join us for the Information Session on the MSc (IP Management programme which will cover features of the MSc (IP Management); admission requirements; curriculum and career management; and application procedures.

This programme provides an introduction to some of the basic issues that arise in technology licensing negotiations and some practical hints as to how they may best be addressed and dealt with. With better understanding, both the licensor and licensee may be able to negotiate a "win-win" agreement.

Historically, men had used various markings and indicia as an indication of origin; to identify the tribes or clans to which they belong. Over time, these markings and indicia were used on products and goods manufactured by men to identify the source of the products and goods involved. Today, trade marks are important and valuable business tools which convey a company’s goodwill and reputation as well as its commitment to quality and excellence. As such, it is an asset which has to be protected from dilution and infringement.

This 4 day modular structured training programme is targeted at creators and users of content in the creative industry particularly in the fields of film, TV, animation and digital media.

Participants can pick and choose to attend the modules that are relevant to their needs.

This seminar, conducted by representatives of the US Patent Office, details the nuts and bolts of the US patent system. The seminar also focuses on specific subject matter (pharmaceuticals, biotech innovation, computer-implemented inventions, and business method) with discussions on patentability criteria and current issues in patenting.

A company’s trade secrets or confidential information can be one of its most valuable assets. This seminar examines the legal and practical issues of protecting trade secrets.

The ability to manage & exploit innovation and the resultant intellectual property (IP) is increasingly critical to an organisation’s and a nation’s competitive advantage. Companies have started to realize that their intangible assets – their brands, inventions, designs – are what can distinguish them from the rest of the pack.

This seminar is targeted at officers from the public sector who are, or would be, involved in managing IP assets and/or who are involved in their organisation’s innovation process management. Officers, who work with external parties in collaborations that may result in the creation of IP assets, or in IP & innovation promotion/development work with the private sector, would also benefit from understanding the internal systems necessary for effective management of intangible assets.

The IP Engineers' Training programme is an intensive 5 day modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals (specifically those in technology related sectors) who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides participants with the necessary tools to contribute to the development of the portfolio of intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy.

A key aspect of IP management is the recognition that IP is a corporate asset that is to be exploited. IP rights can be capitalised, securitised and can generate income and profits. Accordingly, a company’s IP, as with its other corporate assets, are not exempt from tax liability. This workshop aims to provide an overview of the relationship between tax and IP and highlight key tax considerations that corporations should bear in mind in the course of their business as well as apprise corporations on possible ways to resolve these issues. In particular, taxation issues associated with the acquisition, ownership, transfer and commercialisation of IP.

Intellectual property is an increasingly important asset in the modern economy. Recent examples of infringement litigation resulting in multi-million dollar awards have only served to further emphasise this observation. The positive and negative reactions of the market to the e-commerce euphoria are a reflection on the importance of IP.

This foundation seminar seeks to provide government officers involved in evaluating IP appraisal submissions with a foundation of valuation principles for intangibles, and to assist them in how to assess such valuations for completeness and accuracy. At the end of the seminar, the participants would have sufficient working knowledge of IP valuation to enable them to identify potential issues in the submission, seek appropriate information and clarification from the valuer and ultimately agree / disagree with the potential worth of the asset being appraised.

The private and public sector divide in innovation is fast narrowing. Recognizing that innovation is a key element of national economic policy, working knowledge and skills to resolve IP issues arising out of innovation becomes an indispensable skill in a government officer’s repertoire.

This Seminar will explore opportunities and challenges of distributing copyright content online in the current legal and political environment. Critical issues will be examined from various perspectives:online business, technical, and legal/policy.

Following the successful run of Part 1 of the Performing Arts Management Series workshop on Copyright and Performing Rights for Practitioners in October 2006, the Academy is pleased to present a follow on workshop entitled: "Financing, Marketing and other Strategies".

Following the successful run of the "Negotiating Skills for IP-related Technology Transactions" workshop in November 2006, the Academy is pleased to present a follow-up one day workshop entitled "Negotiating Financial Terms in IP Licences". This is part of the "Negotiating IP Transactions" Series.

Join the IP Academy and Exploit Technologies at this practical and interactive workshop with our international and local experts who will share their views on trends and development of the law on technology licensing as well as provide you with live tips on how to avoid the pit falls of technology licensing.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and IP Academy are pleased to present a half day seminar titled “Value of Trade Secrets: Maintaining and Enhancing you Competitiveness”.

This ½ day seminar will convene the IP professionals, business owners and in-house counsels, and will highlight the importance of Trade Secrets in today’s context as well as how trade secrets can be used to complement other IP like patents to increase competitiveness.

Join us for the Information Session on the MSc (IP Management) programme which will cover features of the MSc (IP Management); admission requirements; curriculum and career management; and application procedures.

The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law is a foundation law course for those training to be registered patent agents in Singapore; in-house IP advisors; IP portfolio managers; and licensing/technology transfer executives. Join us for the Information Session on the GCIP programme which will cover features of GCIP; curriculum and admission requirements; application procedures and funding support. You will also get the opportunity to interact with GCIP Alumni, patent agents and the faculty.

The IP Engineers' Training programme is an intensive 5 day modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals (specifically those in technology related sectors) who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides participants with the necessary tools to contribute to the development of the portfolio of intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy.

Following last year’s successful programme, the Academy is pleased to present an updated version of this programme. This one-day practical workshop will address the key issues that must be considered when entering into R&D Agreements, including critical questions relating to ownership, control and transfer of intellectual property and know-how relating to research results obtained through collaborative arrangements such as joint ventures.

This two day workshop aims to provide participants with the requisite negotiation and persuasion skills, strategies and technologies needed to overcome the challenges of creating successful partnerships, specifically for global IP-related technology transactions. Furthermore, it will deal with negotiating strategically effective agreements that can withstand the obstacles that occur over the long course of product discovery and development in the international arena.

From Amazon.com books to Zurich financial services, many thousands of place names are used to brand the goods and services of individual businesses. At the same time, nearly as many place names are used to indicate the geographical origin of products ranging from Antigua coffee to Zanzibar cloves. Join us for this seminar by Professor Brauneis who will provide an introduction to this subject and cover some of the latest developments.

Copyright and performing rights for the arts are the concern of arts managers and practitioners world wide. Whether the object is to protect rights to created work, make sure that the law is not infringed by a company or individual, to make sure artists can benefit from their work and protect it from being changed when published or performed this workshop will address the main points and concerns from the perspective of the practitioner and the small and medium scale arts organisation , so that they can feel confident that they are aware of the key issues.

The ‘EPO Search & Examination Practice: Guidance from the Examiners’ is a one day course consisting of 2 separate modules held concurrently. Join our experts from the European Patent Office who will address issues regarding patentability methods, patent process at the EPO and requirements on Information Technology and Biotechnology.

The aim of this one day workshop is to introduce participants to the concept of Competitive Intelligence, the different components of CI capability, how such CI tools and techniques may be applied in strategic business planning and decision making, with a special focus on the value of patent & scientific literature data and analysis in CI.

Participants will also benefit from the practical session where there will be exercises to practice the concepts learnt in the morning, and demonstrations of tools providing the participants a rich learning experience.

Following a successful run of a similar seminar last year, the Academy is pleased to present an extended and updated version of this programme by integrating a workshop to encourage participants to have greater interaction with the experts and peers on IAM best practices, processes and deal structures.

In this first of the IP Academy’s Silkroad IP Masterclass series, held in conjunction with the China conference, participants will have the opportunity to work through specific practical scenarios of doing business in China with IP industry experts and peers.

Targetted at the Biotech Sector, and IP professionals, this presentation will deal with the patentability requirements for human gene sequences under the EU Biotech directive, the implementation of said directive into National and EP Law as well as with the recent case of an EPO Board of Appeal, T1329/04, which questions the patentability of a biotechnological invention in the absence of any experimental data supporting a claimed function in the application as originally filed.

The IP Engineers' Training programme is an intensive 5 day modular training course that is designed for busy non-IP professionals (specifically those in technology related sectors) who wish to have a good grasp of the legal and practical fundamentals of IP. It provides participants with the necessary tools to contribute to the development of the portfolio of intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy.

The Survey of Innovation, Intellectual Property Creation Usage among Singapore Firms aims to be the first study of its kind to estimate the economic significance of innovation and IP creation/usage in Singapore today. It is a joint project by the NUS Entrepreneurship Centre (NEC) and the IP Academy.

The study seeks to identify the factors that influence IP-related industry growth by exploring the emerging structure, performance and development constraints of several key IP-based industries. Initial estimates on IP creation and usage in Singapore will be presented.

Join our patent experts from the UK who will share with you practical experience on how to develop a robust strategy of filing and obtaining European patents that are cost efficient and commercially effective. Deep insight will be given on the patentability of an invention under European Patent Law.

The rapid growth of the online gaming industry is bringing increasing challenges for new and experienced developers alike. Many developers and studios run into operational and financial difficulties because of a lack of knowledge or business experience about the industry and the legal issues involved.

This workshop aims to empower the gamers, development community and interested parties with practical knowledge on the legal (IP) and policy issues and it will be structured around discussions which will give attendees the possibility to discuss ideas, concerns and visions in depth face to face with the trainer.

The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law is a foundation law course for those training to be registered patent agents in Singapore; in-house IP advisors; IP portfolio managers; and licensing/technology transfer executives. Join us for the Information Session on the GCIP programme which will cover features of GCIP; curriculum and admission requirements; application procedures and funding support. You will also get the opportunity to interact with past GCIP Alumni, patent agents and the faculty.

Join us for the Information Session on the MSc (IP Management) programme which will cover features of the MSc (IP Management); admission requirements; curriculum and career management; and application procedures.

Data protection is about the fundamental right to privacy. How does one collect, manage and treat information captured about customer operations, personal details and financial records? This seminar is designed to help those who collect, handle and use personal data, whether in the public or private sector to understand the implications of data protection and privacy laws.

This course focuses on business value creation from the strategic management of intellectual assets. It will provide you with practical strategies and advice on how you can translate intellectual assets and business strategies into bottom line value, and it will address how to do this selectively, concentrating on the most value-rich opportunities. It will include case study presentations and in-depth interactive discussions where you will be able to share IAM best practices, processes and deal structures with the experts and your peers.

The one-day Negotiating and Drafting of R&D Agreements course explains the issues that typically must be addressed, and ways to address them, when negotiating and drafting R&D agreements and explains relevant rules in the laws of Singapore, the EC, the UK and the USA. The seminar on Ownership and Control of Intellectual Property is intended to assist businesses, and their legal advisers, to avoid pitfalls and traps on the way both to acquiring intellectual property and to exploiting the executive right given.

The IP Engineers' Training Course is a 5-day modular course that is designed specifically to help engineers, researchers, scientists and those in the ICT or Biotech field become more savvy in IP issues. Through training in the area of Intellectual Property Law, the IP engineers will be armed with the key tools to enable them to play a critical role in developing the portfolio of patents and other intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy for their organisations. This year, we have added a new module on using patent data for competitive intelligence.

This course comprises of three modules and will cover the general patenting process in the European Patent Office (EPO) to give participants guidance on the procedure from filing of a patent application to the grant of the patent. The other 2 modules are dedicated to patenting of biotechnological inventions and of pharmaceutical inventions.

The business enterprises of the world are increasingly dependent on the profitable exploitation of their intangible assets and intellectual property. These assets include trademarks, patents, proprietary technology, copyright and trade secrets. Over 90 percent of the value of such corporations as Microsoft and Coca-Cola comprise of these important assets.

This seminar is jointly organised by IP Academy and LexiNexis. Participants will learn about the role of IP in business transactions and strategy formulation; latest trends and developments in IP exploitation strategies; Understand the different types of clauses found in IP-related agreements.

Come to this symposium to learn practical tips and strategies (from our distinguished list of speakers and panelists) for building and enforcing IP value when doing business in China.

In today�s globalised knowledge-based economy, the need for proper exploitation of one�s portfolio of IP assets becomes increasingly important to stay ahead of the competition. Companies with an �exploitable? portfolio of IP assets have a competitive advantage in the market, and are better positioned for market dominance.

Major technology advance and the Internet have facilitated the widespread use of advertising and the creation of new, advanced marketing techniques. Along with these possibilities come new issues of IP law that require advertisers to be vigilant in unaccustomed ways. Today, it is impossible to be a successful advertiser, or run a successful advertising agency, without understanding the IP legal framework surrounding the business of advertising.

Effective negotiation is one of the key factors in many successful collaborative efforts. This workshop aims to provide you with the requisite tools you will need to overcome the challenges of creating successful partnerships, specifically for a global technology licensing deal. Furthermore, it will deal with negotiating strategically effective agreements that can withstand the obstacles that occur over the long course of product discovery and development in the international arena.

The 2-day seminar on the Negotiation and Drafting of Technology Licensing Agreements will begin with an introduction to relevant aspects of intellectual property law, such as patent claims and trade secrets (know how). To negotiate effectively about a transfer of technology, the negotiators must understand the strengths and weaknesses of the intellectual property that protects the technology offered or sought for licensing, so that they can provide in the agreement for risks associated with the intellectual property and negotiate a reward for its exploitation.

Transaction in intellectual property, whether assignments or licences or agreements to assign or to licence, must satisfy the requirements for a valid contract under the applicable law before such transaction can be legally enforced. That most obvious point may not always be, but should always be, to the fore when parties are transacting business in intellectual property. A deed of assignment, for example, as well as satisfying the formal requirements for assignments of intellectual property under the applicable law must also evince a concluded, unambiguous agreement.

This seminar aims to provide you with the know-how to leverage your IP assets to deliver tangible results for the business. It will draw on real world examples and insights via case studies for illustration.

This seminar aims to provide you with an overview of the various forms of business and private information and discusses best practices and strategies on how to manage and protect such information from both internal and external threats, using case studies and examples.

This forum seeks to explore, from a business and legal perspective, whether open-source software can be a viable alternative or potentially a risky venture for Singapore companies because of the current ambiguities and unresolved issues, especially pertaining to intellectual property. The forum will shed light on the current concerns, salient issues and explore possible ways of resolution.

The IP Engineers' Training Course is designed specifically to help researchers, scientists, and engineers become savvy in the IP regime. Through training in the areas of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Mapping, the IP engineers will be armed with the key tools to enable them to play critical role in developing the portfolio of patents and other intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy

A second round of amendments will come into effect on 1 January 2005, this time affecting the Copyright regime. This session will provide legal practitioners with an understanding of the upcoming changes to the IP regime by detailing the key & significant changes.

This course is a 2nd run with a new advanced module in IT.

This 3 day course will cover the patenting process in the United States, particularly from a comparative view in contrast to Japan.

To assist individuals in prepring for the Qualifying Examinatios, the IP Academy will be conducting a series of revision tutorials for interested individuals.

The presentation will illustrate how patent management systems may be enhanced for catching-up economies, such as Taiwan and Singapore, in the knowledge era. Inviting SMBs (Small Medium Businesses) to join the IP club is a long-term process and a highly challenging task. It takes strong policy instrument as well as effective IP portfolio design to overcome the major barriers associated with strengthening and utilizing intellectual property rights.

This lecture will present and discuss the currently pending rules of 3 proposals on jurisdiction and choice of law in transborder IP conflicts � The Hague Conference, The ALI Project And The MPI Proposal

The use of open software as alternative to proprietary software is strongly growing in popularity. This Course will cover Open source licensing principles and risks, how to safely combine your IP and open source and doing business using open source.

The seminar on the Negotiation and Drafting of Technology Licensing Agreements will begin with an introduction to relevant aspects of intellectual property law, such as patent claims and trade secrets (know how) and to relevant principles of contract law.This introduction serves as background for the discussion both of contract negotiating techniques, covering obvious (and often overlooked) points, and of contract writing, or drafting, a form of negotiating.

Does your trade mark qualify for this higher level of protection � is it a �well-known mark�? What is the exact nature of this higher level of protection � what types of acts dilute the reputation of your mark? This � day seminar examines issues such as these, from the perspectives of 3 different jurisdictions:

This seminar is designed for business persons and their advisors to have an understanding of the basic economic principles that drive market value and an understanding of the various means for exploiting such assets.

This seminar is intended to introduce participants to basic features of U.S. patent law and practice, some of which have no counterpart in other patent systems.

The presentation will address the rapidly evolving law pertaining to patent claim interpretation and the Doctrine of Equivalents.

This lecture will provide legal practitioners with an understanding of the upcoming changes to the IP regime by detailing the key & significant changes.

The IP Engineers' Training Course is designed specifically to help researchers, scientists, and engineers become savvy in the IP regime. Through training in the areas of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Mapping, the IP engineers will be armed with the key tools to enable them to play critical role in developing the portfolio of patents and other intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy for their organisations.

The IP Engineers' Training Course is designed specifically to help researchers, scientists, and engineers become savvy in the IP regime. Through training in the areas of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Mapping, the IP engineers will be armed with the key tools to enable them to play critical role in developing the portfolio of patents and other intellectual assets and the overall IP strategy for their organisations.

The session takes a close-up look at franchising from the perspectives of both the potential franchisor and franchisee, identifying how to recognise, exploit and protect franchise rights.

This talk examines the ways in which industry and commerce may also obtain access to capital through the collaterlisation of such intellectual property rights and explores the legal and commercial considerations.

This is a training programme targeted at producers, directors, composers, actors / actresses, musicians, animators, writers, games developers and others involved in the media industry whether as content producers or as users of content produced by others. The programme will seek to explain the role and importance of intellectual property rights (�IPRs�) to the industry. This seminar is supported by MDA.

This course comprises three modules covering the general patenting process in the European Patent Office (EPO) to give participants guidance on the procedure from filing a patent application to the grant of the patent. Modules are also dedicated to patenting of biotechnological inventions and of pharmaceutical inventions respectively, including the special requirements of patentability, as well as the latest developments in these areas.

This course covers the techniques of patent mapping and illustrates a novel approach to developing a technology domain-specific digital patent mapping warehouse within the participants' organization, which in turn adds to the pool of existing intellectual asset - applicable to an SME or an MNCs. Each registered participant will be credited S$525 (or US$300) which can be used to purchase patent mapping reports from a selection of over 1200 titles at PatentMaps.com - sponsored by ECMS. The training in patent mapping will be provided by way of a 1-day seminar/lecture and a 2-day workshop.

This 3-day course will start with an overview of what patents are and the different ways to obtain patent protection. This course also covers various basic strategy options and will take participants through a systematic process of doing strategic analysis as part of portfolio management. This knowledge will be enhanced by practical workshops which will, for instant, address concerns that has to do with the patent environment. Specifically, you will be shown the steps to structure your patent portfolio and to do a patent search which includes a qualitative evaluation of patent portfolios. Furthermore, the course will also cover the main aspects of strategy development and on the 3rd day, you will be given a hands-on task to develop a patent strategy as part of your practical training.

This seminar is intended to introduce patent practitioners to the art of biotech and chemical drafting. The seminar will address the similarities and highlight the differences between patent practice in these fields and more traditional fields such as mechanical drafting.

The IP Academy is conducting a series of IP Talks entitled "IP Law World Series". These talks are aimed to give participants an introduction to the IP Law and its System in a chosen country each month.

The Auditing Progamme caters to individuals who are unable to undergo the entire Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property (GCIP) course. This programme offers the individual the opportunity to attend classes for a particular module in the GCIP course without any examinations.