With the aim of increasing the level of IP awareness and to effect a change in Singaporeans' attitudes towards IP - to support and respect IP, IPOS has organised a wide spectrum of awareness and educational programmes ranging from public seminars to industry-specific talks, to general IP clinics, and even school assembly talks.
- HIP (Honour Intellectual Property) Alliance
IPOS' flagship public awareness initiative launched in April 2002 is a collaborative effort between the public and private sector. Our HIP Partners work with us to champion a movement through a wide spectrum of programmes and activities so as to inspire the general public to respect IP and to reject piracy. Members of the public are encouraged to support this movement by pledging their respect for IP and becoming our HIP Friends through active participation.
- HIP Resources
Recognising that a healthy respect for IP is best inculcated from young, IPOS runs a targeted IP resource site comprising interactive and interesting resources such as e-learning modules, IP-related comics and IP learning kits for schools and the general public. Theses resources are ideal for self-learning in school and/or at home for those who are curious about IP and would like to know more.
If you are a parent/educator/youth and are looking for:
1) practical tips to guide your child on responsible Internet use;
2) sample of cyber-wellness lesson plans;
3) guidance on safe Internet surfing;
then it is worthwhile to visit B4Uurf, which is a portal developed by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) with the support of IPOS.