World IP Day 2026 - IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate
Feel the power of IP in Sports as we celebrate World IP Day on 26 April 2026.
Last updated 4 May 2026
Feel the power of IP on 26 April, World IP Day!
This World IP Day, athletes, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs show how IP rights protect designs and inventions to keep the world of sports thriving. Let their stories inspire your own passion for sports and innovation.
In collaboration with our partners, we shine the spotlight on innovators and enterprises to showcase their IP journeys in shaping the future of sports in Singapore and beyond.
World IP Day 2026 Address
By Mr Edwin Tong
Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs
Hear from Minister Edwin Tong, as he recognises the efforts behind sporting innovation and how intellectual property can support athletes, creators, and innovators in the world of sports.
Singapore’s SEA Games Triumph: Where Sport Meets IP
Discover inventions used in sports where Singapore delivered standout SEA Games 2025 performances. See how innovation helps athletes perform at their best.
From Work to Workout: IP in Play
In this short video, created in celebration of World IP Day, colleagues from the IPOS family share how the sports they play after work connect to different forms of IP.
Whether it’s a carbon fibre racket, a shock-absorbing treadmill, or protective Kendo gear, innovation happens everywhere — even in the sports we play.
At IPOS, we don't just protect groundbreaking innovation across industries — we live it, breathe it, and play it every day.
From Gyms to Virtual Sports: Powered by IP
In this video, see how intellectual property drives innovation and performance in sports for three enterprises.
Resources
Guides
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Associated Activities
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IP Practitioner Engagement Session (Coming Soon in June 2026)
Tools and services
Access tools and resources that will help you navigate your IP journey.
