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Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

Hub

Strengthening Singapore’s position as a global hub for IA/IP

Last updated 26 March 2025

A world-class IA/IP regime is critical for an innovative economy and forms the foundation for SIPS 2030. Innovators and creators need to be able to effectively protect their IP rights, in order to secure their competitive advantage in the marketplace and confidently make investments in R&D.

Over the years, IP cooperation amongst ASEAN member states has also steadily grown, increasing the attractiveness of the region as an integrated economic bloc. Singapore can be a node that facilitates greater interoperability of IP systems in the region, as well as strengthens the connectivity between ASEAN and the rest of the world.

Singapore will also continue efforts to position ourselves as a choice location for international IP dispute resolution by augmenting the pipeline of local experts in areas such as alternative dispute resolution.

Strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for IA/IP

Overview of the Hub thrust

We aim to constantly review our IA/IP regime to ensure that our laws and processes are relevant and conducive for business growth.

Overview

Ensuring a world-class IA/IP regime

Position Singapore as a node – supporting ASEAN; connecting to the world

Grow international IP dispute resolution in Singapore

  • Support technology advances through policy reviews

  • Empower innovators and creators through digitalisation

  • Facilitate protection of innovations in overseas markets through Singapore

  • IP and the ASEAN Economic Community

  • ASEAN IP programmes to support businesses

  • Improve access to IP information and services digitally in ASEAN

  • Build IP dispute resolution capabilities through training and professional development

  • Market Singapore’s IP dispute resolution services internationally

The Singapore IP Strategy (SIPS) 2030 Report

Download the full report [PDF, 11.6 MB]

SIPS 2030 thrusts

Find out more about the other two thrusts in the links below:

BUSINESS

Attracting and growing innovative enterprises using IA/IP

JOBS

Developing good jobs and valuable skills in IA/IP