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Wipo nomination boosts Singapore's global standing as hub for IP enforcement, resolution

It'll persuade more foreign companies to see Republic as safe place for IP assets

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Claudia Chong

Claudia Chong

Published Thu, Mar 5, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SINGAPORE'S intellectual property (IP) chief's nomination to helm the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (Wipo) comes at an opportune time when more foreign companies are looking to conduct IP activity in Singapore.

    The nomination anchors the Republic's international standing as a hub for strong IP enforcement and dispute resolution, say industry players.

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