Singapore’s flagship intellectual property (IP) and innovation event, IP Week @ SG 2025, will return to Marina Bay Sands from 26 to 27 August. Organised by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), this year’s edition carries the theme “Ideas to Assets: Innovating in Times of Change” and will highlight the growing role of intangible assets (IA) in driving business transformation, investment, and innovation during a period of global change.
Exploring key trends and policies
The two-day event will feature strategic plenary sessions on IA trends, legal frameworks, and forward-looking IP policy. Discussions will address topics such as IA valuation and disclosure, regulation of IP in the age of artificial intelligence, dispute resolution in technology and IP, and preparing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for effective IP management.
A welcome reception will be held on 25 August at the Singapore Oceanarium, attended by Mr Edwin Tong SC, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs. The opening ceremony on 26 August will feature Guest-of-Honour Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, who will deliver the keynote address. This will be followed by a Singapore IP Strategy (SIPS) 2030 appreciation ceremony recognising individuals and organisations that have contributed to the 10-year plan aimed at positioning Singapore as a global IA and IP hub. Mr Daren Tang, Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), will also speak, sharing insights from the WIPO-IPOS Dialogue on IP and SMEs for the Asia-Pacific region.
Practical support for businesses
IP Week @ SG 2025 will provide SMEs and other businesses with practical guidance on monetising IP and scaling operations. Sessions will cover IA and IP disclosure, valuation, licensing, and commercialisation. The event’s free-to-enter IP Marketplace will serve as a networking hub for businesses, innovators, investors, and service providers to exchange ideas and explore partnerships.
SMEs will also have access to complimentary one-on-one consultations with IP specialists. These sessions will offer tailored advice on trade mark strategies, branding, commercialisation, and IP management. Each participant will receive a post-consultation report outlining recommendations and actionable steps.
Expanding global collaboration
This year’s edition will see increased participation from regional and global organisations, including WIPO, the Singapore Exchange, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the International Trademark Association, and representatives from more than 20 IP offices worldwide. The event will involve nearly 20 associated events and over 100 partners, marking a 10% increase in participation compared to 2024.
High-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, entertainment, and telecommunications will be represented by companies including Alibaba, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Grab, Huawei, and TikTok. Several strategic partnerships and memoranda of understanding are expected to be announced, reinforcing Singapore’s standing as a leading IP and innovation hub.
