Technical Reference on Enterprise IA/IP Management
The Technical Reference (TR) on Enterprise IA/IP Management provides practical guidance for enterprises to identify, manage, protect and create value from their intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP) in a systematic and practical way.
Last updated 25 August 2026
Manage What Makes Your Business Valuable
Every business relies on intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP) to create value - from brands, software and customer data to proprietary processes, innovations and know-how.
Yet many businesses do not actively manage these assets, making it harder to protect what they have built, collaborate confidently with partners and unlock new growth opportunities.
The Technical Reference (TR) helps enterprises take a structured and practical approach to managing IA/IP throughout the business lifecycle.
Whether your business is developing new products, entering new markets, collaborating with partners or preparing for future growth, the TR supports better IA/IP management practices that can be applied across the organisation.
Why IA/IP Management Matters
Many SMEs focus on products, sales and operations, but overlook the intangible assets that support their growth.
Good IA/IP management can help you:
Know what valuable assets your business owns
Protect your ideas, brands and know-how
Avoid common IP and confidentiality risks
Make better decisions when working with partners
Support commercialisation, licensing and business growth
Build stronger foundations before expanding overseas
The TR provides practical guidance to help enterprises embed these considerations into everyday business decisions.
How the Technical Reference Can Support Your Organisation
There are many standards and resources on IP, innovation and asset management. The TR brings key IA/IP management considerations together in one practical reference for enterprises.
It helps you ask the right questions:
What IA/IP does my business own?
What should be protected?
What risks should we manage?
What specialist support may be needed?
Who in the business needs to be involved?
The TR can be applied by organisations of different sizes and adapted as business needs evolve.
What the Technical Reference Covers
Identify and document IA/IP
Develop an IA/IP strategy
Protect innovations and confidential information
Manage IA/IP risks
Commercialise and license IA/IP
Work with partners, vendors and third parties
Build IA/IP awareness across the business
It is designed to help businesses move from ad hoc handling of IA/IP to a more structured and practical approach.
Access the Technical Reference
The Technical Reference on Enterprise IA/IP Management is available for purchase through the Singapore Standards e-shop. Use it to start building practical IA/IP management capabilities in your organisation.
Who Is It For?
The TR is intended for enterprises that create, use or rely on intangible assets and intellectual property in their operations. It is relevant across a wide range of industries and business functions.
It may be particularly useful for:
Business owners and management teams
Product, innovation and R&D teams
Finance and business development teams
Legal and compliance teams
Enterprise advisors and ecosystem partners
The TR is suitable for organisations at different stages of their IA/IP management journey, including those without dedicated in-house IP expertise.
Certificate Programme in Enterprise IA/IP Management
Organisations and individuals looking to strengthen the practical application of the Technical Reference may also be interested in the Certificate Programme in Enterprise IA/IP Management.
Register your interest to:
Learn how the programme supports practical IA/IP capability building
Find out which roles and business functions it is designed for
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