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Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

Who We Are

Learn about IPOS' role in developing Singapore as a global innovation hub.

Last updated 26 March 2025
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The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is committed to developing Singapore into a global innovation hub. We help to catalyse a future driven by life-enhancing, commercially successful ideas created by businesses, professionals and everyday people. We help to turn today’s ideas into tomorrow’s assets.

Introduction

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is the national authority that registers and is responsible for the administration of IP rights in Singapore. IPOS helps businesses use intangible assets (IA) and IP to grow and is committed to building Singapore into an international IA/IP hub. IPOS is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law.

Our vision

A Singapore where innovative enterprises use intangible assets to grow

Our mission

We use our IP expertise and networks to drive Singapore's future growth.

Our values

Integrity
Professionalism
Team Work
People-focused

Our corporate tagline

Ideas Today, Assets Tomorrow.