Innovation and IP Protection Infrastructure for a Global City– The Singapore Perspective
Ng Kok WanGroup Director
A presentation for the 10th Shanghai International IP Forum 3rd December 2013
The information stated herein is accurate as of 3rd December 2013.It is intended as a guide only and does not amount to legal advice. Professional advice must be sought prior to acting on any matter contained within this presentation.
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Scope of Presentation
• Creating the Innovation Environment
• The Need for an Innovation-Driven Economy
• Sustained Investment in R&D
• Future R&D Directions – RIE 2015
• Creating the IP Protection Infrastructure
• The Need for IP rights protection
• Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
• A Global IP Hub in Asia – Singapore’s IP Hub Master Plan
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Singapore (Quick Facts)
• Land area: 716.1 sq km (2013)
• Vibrant global city:5.4 million people with 1.55 million foreigners (2013)
• Multicultural environment:English-speaking, 4 official languages
• Quality of life: Safe and green, good schools, entertainment options, quality healthcare
• Technology enabled society:131% mobile phone usage, 79% homes with computers, 70% adult Internet users
• Out-licensing receipts 2012: US$1.6 billion In-licensing payments 2012: US$16.5 billion
Year 2012 GDP: S$346 billion (~US$277 billion)
Source: www.singstat.gov.sg
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Singapore’s Economic Development
National Technology
Plan (1991-1995)S$2 billon
To maintain our competitiveness, Singaporeneeds to move to an innovation phase of ourdevelopment and promote activities withmore innovative and design content. Thismeans mastering science and technology.
- National Technology Plan, 1991
Year 2011GDPUS$ 277bnPer capita GDPUS$ 52,051
Year 1960GDPUS$ 0.7bnPer capita GDPUS$ 428
Source: Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry
National Technology
Plan (1996-2000)S$4 billon
National Technology
Plan (2001-2005)S$6 billon
National Technology
Plan (2006-2010)
S$13.9 billon
National Technology
Plan (2011-2015)
S$16.1 billon
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Key Research Areas
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCESELECTRONICS INFOCOMMS & MEDIA
CLEANTECHENGINEERING
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State of R&D in Singapore
GERD (“Gross Expenditure on R&D”) and GERD/GDP Growth (1990-2011)
GER
D $
m
GER
D/G
DP
(%)
Source: National Survey of R&D in Singapore 2011 by ASTAR Singapore
0.7
1.1
1.8
2.4
2.7
2.12.0
2.2
0
3
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
1990 1995 2000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
GERD GERD/GDP (%)
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State of R&D in Singapore
Business vs. Public Expenditure on R&D by Fields of Sci & Tech (2011)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Electronics +ICM
Chemicals BiomedicalSciences
Precision +Transport
Others
Public Expenditure
Business Expenditure
Source: National Survey of R&D in Singapore 2011 by ASTAR Singapore
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&D
$m
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State of R&D in Singapore
Comparison of Selected Countries by Research Investment & Researcher Intensity (2010)
Source : OECD, Main Science and Technology Indicators 2012/1
Bubble size indicates GERD in 2010 unless otherwise stated.
GER
D/G
DP
(%)
Full-Time Equivalent per 1000 Labour Force
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State of R&D in Singapore
GDP, R&D Expenditure and Patent Filing Growth in Singapore
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Future R&D Directions – RIE 2015 Plan
http://www.mti.gov.sg/ResearchRoom/Pages/Research,-Innovation-and-Enterprise-(RIE)-2015.aspx
1 November 2011
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Future R&D Directions – RIE 2015 Plan
• Key thrusts of RIE 2015 plan
• Continuing emphasis on basic science and knowledge as basis for future innovation
• Continuing focus on talent attraction and development
• Greater emphasis on competitive funding directed to best research
• Forging greater synergies between public and private research
• Greater funding support to multidisciplinary and breakthrough science
• Focusing R&D more on economic outcomes
• Strengthening support for commercialisation
• RIE 2015 plan will support Singapore's long-term vision to be a research-intensive,
innovative and entrepreneurial economy like Sweden, Finland or Israel.
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Future R&D Directions – RIE 2015 Plan
Key Research Facilities in Singapore
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Creating the Innovation Environment
The R&D Journey: Our Success Factors
Strong Govt commitment to
R&D
Attractive Business
Environment
Recognition and Strong Protection
of IP
Access to Market
Education and Talent
Attraction
An Integrated Strategy
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Scope of Presentation
• Creating the Innovation Environment
• The Need for an Innovation-Driven Economy
• Sustained Investment in R&D
• Future R&D Directions – RIE 2015
• Creating the IP Protection Infrastructure
• The Need for IP rights protection
• Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
• A Global IP Hub in Asia – Singapore’s IP Hub Master Plan
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Need For IP Rights Protection
IP – An Increasingly Important Component of Market Value of Businesses
Source: Ocean Tomo15
IPOS: An Overview
Statutory board under Ministry of Law since April 2001
Advises on and administers IP law
Promotes IP awareness and IP service sector
Builds capacity to facilitate the development of IP
Staff strength - 220
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Global Benchmarking
World Economic forumCompetitiveness Report - IP protection
Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Report - IP protection (Among Asian countries)
Intellectual Property Rights Index (IPRI) - IP protection, copyright piracy level (among Asian countries)
IMD Competitiveness Yearbook -Patent and Copyright Protection/ Protection of IP Rights
BSA Software Piracy Rate
2010
3rd
1st
1st
5th
30%
2011
2nd
1st
1st
9th
34%
2012
2nd
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1st
7th
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Corporate Purpose, Mission & Core Values
A trusted partner to empower creators of our knowledge economy
Corporate Purpose
Mission
To provide the infrastructure, build expertise, and grow the ecosystem in support of the greater creation, protection and exploitation of IP
Core Values
● Integrity ● Professionalism ● Teamwork ● People Focus
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IPOS: Patents
• 1937-1994: Re-registration of granted UK or EPO(UK) patents
• 1994: 1st Singapore Patent Act enacted
• 1995 till now: Self-assessment system
• Jul 2012: Bill passed to introduce positive grant system • Further strengthens our IP infrastructure as an IP Hub
• Aligns our patent regime closer to other international regimes
• Raises the overall quality of patents granted in Singapore
• Strengthens business and investor confidence in our IP regime
• Early 2014: Positive grant system to be implemented
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IPOS: Patents
Source: WIPO World Intellectual Property Indicators 2012
Singapore – One of the World’s top 20 in terms of Patent Filings
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Interoperability of IP Regimes
PPH with:USPTOJPOKIPOSIPO
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Singapore’s IP Hub Master Plan
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) HUB MASTER PLANDeveloping Singapore as a Global IP Hub in Asia 1 April 2013
http://www.ipos.gov.sg/Portals/0/Press%20Release/IP%20HUB%20MASTER%20PLAN%20REPORT%202%20APR%202013.pdf
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IP Hub Master Plan – Strategies
Outcome 1:A Hub for IP Transactions and Management
Strategy 1: Develop a vibrant IP marketplaceStrategy 2: Facilitate IP transactions
Outcome 3: A Hub for IP Dispute
Resolution
Strategy 4: Promote and strengthen IP dispute resolution capabilities
A GlobalIP Hub in
Asia
Enabler 1:Skilled manpower
Strategy 5: Build a globally competitive IP workforce networked to the region
Outcome 2: A Hub for Quality IP Filings
Strategy 3: Provide stronger reasons to file IP in Singapore
Enabler 2:A conducive and
progressive environment
Strategy 6: Enhance the tax environmentStrategy 7: Promote thought leadership and build international perception
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Hub for IP Transactions and Management - Initiatives
A whole-of-government programme office has been set up to develop the IP and legal sectors.
Introduce an IP financing scheme, where it partially underwrites the value of patents used as collateral in event of default.
IPOS will set up a Centre of Excellence for IP Valuation to build competency and support IP transactions.
Singapore Exchange has encouraged listed companies to disclose their IP rights via their Regulator’s Column to enhance transparency of IP transactions.
Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) scheme – a tax incentive - to help Singapore companies in-license IP to support innovation / productivity improvements.
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Hub for Quality IP Filings - Initiatives
Invested S$50 million to build up Singapore’s Patent Examination (S&E) Unit.
Strong indigenous S&E capabilities and an extensive network of Patent Prosecution Highways (PPHs) especially in Asia will encourage more first filings in Singapore and using Singapore as a gateway to secure IP protection in other countries.
Develop a IP regime not only meeting international standards, but is also progressive and of world-class quality to support the needs of IP owners in Singapore and beyond.
IPOS will invest S$15 million to strengthen IP Academy to deliver advanced IP education and training, to serve the IP Hub
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Enhance the profile and strengthen the capabilities of our IP Court.
Work with Singapore International Arbitration Centre to establish a panel of top international IP arbitrators in Singapore.
IPOS will collaborate with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centre to offer a new expert determination option for patent disputes.
Hub for IP Dispute Resolution - Initiatives
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Conclusion
• Innovation is critical for a global city to fuel economic growth, sustainable
development and maintain global relevance.
• Singapore recognizes that developing an agile Innovation-IP system, a
robust but user-friendly IP infrastructure that safeguard the interests of IP
creators and enterprises will secure future success of a global city.
• Sustained investment in R&D attracts the talent who forms the motive
force behind the ideas, inventions and enterprise.
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