About IP Academy (Singapore)

The IP Academy (Singapore) aims to be a leading centre of excellence for executive Intellectual Property (IP) education & thought leadership development, and to be a world-class resource for the development of knowledge and capabilities in the protection, exploitation and management of IP.

In line with its objective to develop & broaden IP knowledge and capabilities in Singapore and the region, the IP Academy (Singapore) will be organising the following courses in May & June:

May:

·         Surviving the Chinese IP Maze

·         IP Practice for Public Sector: Complying with Copyright & Managing Risks*For Government Officers Only

June:

·         IP Practice for the Public Sector: Considerations in Setting Up or Reviewing an IP Management Policy*For Government Officers Only

·         IP Practice for the Public Sector: Ways of Maximising Government's IP Assets*For Government Officers Only

 Surviving the Chinese IP Maze

4 May 2010

Many companies investing in China are probably very aware that they will face IP risks entering the market. Some decide to deal with IP issues as and when they arise, not realising that a ‘wait and watch’ approach may mean that they are not able to take action quickly enough when the time comes. Others may decide to go all out to defend their IP assets and work through official channels but quickly realise that they face a complex array of inter-linking relationships and issues on the ground. Really, companies cannot be blamed for sometimes deciding it is easier to ignore “the problem”.

Visit us at  http://www.ipacademy.com.sg/section/programme/466.html to find out more about this course.

IP Practice for Public Sector: Complying with Copyright & Managing Risks

TBC

*For Government Officers Only

Of all the forms of IP, copyright tends to be the one perceived as the most complex, is likely the most misused, abused or just plain ignored. Yet it is arguably the most pervasive with application in work & at home.  It is this very pervasiveness that makes proper copyright management essential in all ministries, departments and agencies. Copyright problems don’t just occur in the education sector.  In this session officers would first be given a refresher of basic copyright principles before delving into the practical management of copyright from tracking owners, keeping records, to dealing with 3rd party requests for use of government works and in collaborations.

Visit us at  http://www.ipacademy.com.sg/section/programme/437.html to find out more about this course.

IP Practice for the Public Sector: Considerations in Setting Up or Reviewing an IP Management Policy

28 June 2010

*For Government Officers Only

Unlike the private sector, the Public Sector has to be aware of any use it makes of its intellectual property (IP) assets and has to take into account other factors which may have long term impact. This can be complicated by the Government’s evolving role in national and industry development, and in providing outsourcing, contract and consultancy services locally and overseas.

The session will start off with an overview of the development of an internal IP management system and policy considerations that have to be taken into account at all stages from the creation of an IP asset such as in government funding of a development project, to the proper use of 3rd party IP, and the exploitation of the IP assets created. Participants will go through the construction of an IP Management Policy draft, and the operationalisation steps that follow – from ensuring staff understand & abide by the Policy, identification of IP assets owned and used by the organisation, and the common procedures and forms that make up an internal IP management system.

Visit us at  http://www.ipacademy.com.sg/section/programme/468.html to find out more about this course.

IP Practice for the Public Sector: Ways of Maximising Government's IP Assets

29 June 2010

*For Government Officers Only

There are many ways in which government IP assets may be utilised for the benefit of an agency or the public. Assets may be sold, licensed out for royalties, licensed in from 3rd parties, used internally for greater efficiency, shared for public good, used for industry development etc.

In this course, participants will also be introduced to the different ways businesses have used IP assets and how these may be applied to Government assets. Assessment and determining factors in deciding on type and form of exploitation mechanisms will be discussed. Participants will also be exposed to how Technology Transfer Agreements and Copyright Licenses are typically structured, common pitfalls to avoid and policy issues that the Public Sector should consider.

Visit us at  http://www.ipacademy.com.sg/section/programme/467.html to find out more about this course.