Piracy and counterfeit goods hurt an innovation-driven economy. Aside from progressive business initiatives, a good IP climate also requires robust enforcement of legislation. Enforcement agencies such as the
Intellectual Property Rights Branch (IPRB) of the Singapore Police Force work to combat Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) infringements within the nation.
| Year |
Copyright raids |
Trade mark raids |
Total raids |
Total value seized |
| 2019 |
1 |
83 |
84 |
S$2,412,700.20 |
| 2018 |
0 |
124 |
124 |
S$6,258,034.80 |
| 2017 |
3 |
109 |
112 |
S$13,442,015.35 |
| 2016 |
2 |
121 |
123 |
S$2,561,721.55 |
| 2015 |
3 |
163 |
166 |
S$16,334,863.50 |
| 2014 |
7 |
162 |
169 |
S$1,480,738.70 |
| 2013 |
12 |
182 |
194 |
S$2,679,353.80 |
| 2012 |
30 |
224 |
254 |
S$1,973,549.00 |
| 2011 |
35 |
197 |
232 |
S$1,973,549.00 |
| 2010 |
60 |
194 |
254 |
S$6,618,794.00 |
| 2009 |
51 |
189 |
240 |
S$3,029,251.00 |
| 2008 |
60 |
122 |
182 |
S$3,325,283.00 |
| 2007 |
54 |
196 |
250 |
S$3,385,269.00 |
| 2006 |
57 |
144 |
201 |
S$9,952,296.00 |
| 2005 |
61 |
168 |
229 |
S$19,774,083.00 |
| 2004 |
126 |
190 |
316 |
S$12,665,969.00 |
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