Ng Chong Yuan is a Singapore-qualified Advocate & Solicitor with diverse in-house experience in technology businesses spanning about a decade. Currently, as the Head of Faculty at IPOS International, he not only teaches but also oversees the curation and development of the Academy’s courses designed for university students and working professionals seeking to acquire or deepen their skills in the practice and management of intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets.
Prior to joining IP Academy, he was practising law at an international law firm, specializing in Intellectual Property (IP), Technology and Commercial Laws. As part of this legal practice, he focused on advising and representing clients on broad portfolios of patent and trademark rights covering many jurisdictions around the world, including USA, EU, CN, SG and AU. His clients included international manufacturing firms, technology firms, foreign law firms and government agencies. His practice experience included IP prosecution, IP court litigation and IP advisory work.
With an engineering training, Chong Yuan has also tutored and conducted research at the engineering school of a Singapore university. He is also an inventor of a USA patent (no. 6853626).
Mark Lim is a Director and Chief Legal Counsel at IPOS (the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore), where he heads the Hearings & Mediation Department.
He has more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property law. Prior to joining IPOS in 2010, Mark was a lawyer in private practice for 15 years. His work encompasses all areas of intellectual property (“IP”) law. He also has experience in international arbitration proceedings.
Mark is regularly consulted on IP matters by various government agencies and invited to speak at both national and international IP conferences.
At IPOS International's academy, Mark oversees the development and curation of training programmes in the area of IP law for the legal community and IP professionals, as well as the public sector in Singapore.
Mark has published many articles in both local and international law journals. He is a co-author of the chapter on Copyright in Halsbury's Laws of Singapore: Volume 13(3) - Intellectual property (2007 & 2018 Reissue, Lexis-Nexis, Singapore).
Mark is an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law. He currently co-teaches the module on Foundations of IP Law, where he covers the section on patents. He is also currently the Subject Coordinator for the IP Module for the Singapore Institute of Legal Education’s course for trainee lawyers.
Paul McClelland specialises in intellectual property law and commercial dispute resolution. Before joining IPOS International Pte Ltd, Paul was sole corporate counsel for a well-known Singaporean brand, where he was responsible for a broad range of commercial matters, including worldwide trademark registrations and oppositions, management of external counsel, contract review, and training.
He has experience working in private practice for both Singapore and Scottish law firms. His practice focused on intellectual property and commercial arbitration.
He also taught commercial law, intellectual property and real estate law at a Scottish university.
Dr Lu Liru has years of experience in patent search and examination in the general field of InfoCommunications. She has rich experience in commercial searches, such as invalidity search and novelty search. She also serves as a mentor and trainer for new examiners.
Before joining IPOS International, she held the position of Senior Algorithm Engineer at Huawei Technologies and served as a Research Scientist at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan. She was actively involved in IEEE Standardization activities in 802.11, 802.15, and 802.16 working groups and task groups, and she is an inventor of four JP patents. Additionally, she served as an advisor to the IEEE Library Advisory Council from 2016-2017 and as the Chairperson of IEEE Women in Engineering Singapore from 2017 to 2018. Furthermore, she has contributed as a session chair for several renowned conferences in past years.
She holds a B.E. (Hons.) degree in electrical and communications engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, China; a Ph.D. degree in communications engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; and a Master of IP and Innovation Management (IP Management) from Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Fu Zhikang has over a decade of experience in the innovation and intellectual property ecosystem. He has advised businesses and public agencies across diverse industries such as biomedical, advanced manufacturing and green technologies at various stages of innovation, on holistic IP management for optimal commercialisation outcomes. Prior to joining IPOS International, Zhikang managed two national-level funding schemes at the National Research Foundation to boost Singapore’s innovation ecosystem through impactful research translation and enterprise capability building. At IPOS, Zhikang was central in developing patent services for ASEAN, including the first regional patent work-sharing programme, and the first initiative to re-register foreign patents in Cambodia. Zhikang is a Registered Management Consultant (RMC). He holds a Master of IP and Innovation Management from the Singapore University of Social Sciences and a Bachelor of Engineering in Bioengineering from Nanyang Technological University. Zhikang is recognised as one of the world's leading IP Strategists by IAM Strategy 300.
Low Jin Wei has over a decade of experience advising companies on intellectual property matters at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). She has delivered strategic IP management solutions to diverse industries including manufacturing, medical technology, information technology and retail. Jin Wei was involved in impact-driven IPOS initiatives which helped shape Singapore’s innovation ecosystem such as the IP Management programmes for government agencies and enterprises as well as the recent Singapore IP Strategy 2030. Jin Wei has an Honours degree in Biological Sciences from Nanyang Technological University and a Graduate Diploma from Singapore Management University in Communication Management and Innovation. She also holds a master’s in intellectual property and innovation management from the Singapore University of Social Sciences. Jin Wei is a Registered Management Consultant (RMC) and is recognised as one of the world's leading IP Strategists by IAM Strategy 300.
Joseph Yang brings a wealth of experience from intellectual property (IP) law firms and technology transfer office to his current role at IPOS International.
In his previous positions in the law firms, Joseph utilised his expertise in patent drafting and prosecution, effectively assisting clients in protecting their inventions through patent applications.
During his stint at the technology transfer office, Joseph played a vital role in successfully commercialising numerous technologies. He also actively participated in the innovation and venture creation programme where he provided startups with invaluable IP strategy advice. Leveraging his extensive IP knowledge and industry experience, he now advises companies on how to strategically use IP to achieve their business objectives.
Joseph is a Registered Management Consultant (RMC) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, a Graduate Certificate in IP Law (GCIP) and a Master of Science in IP Management.
Jonathan Seet is an IP Strategist at IPOS International where he helps clients identify and leverage their IP assets. He believes that a successful IP strategy starts with implementing IP policies that align with the client's business goals.
He started his IP journey in a patent agency where he spent 6 years helping clients in obtaining patents and advising on matters related to patent law. Prior to joining IPOS International, he also worked in a tech company where he helped to build the company’s patent portfolio and managed IP risk.
Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the National University of Singapore. He also has a master’s degree in IP Management, and a graduate certificate in Intellectual Property Law from said university. He is passionate about building up the IP eco-system in Singapore and hopes that someday IP will become a default consideration in all business strategies.
Dr Huang Jinquan brings over a decade of experience in conducting national and industry-level technology landscape studies and supporting R&D planning initiatives. He specialises in leveraging patent analytics to uncover emerging technology trends, identify strategic R&D directions, and surface business opportunities for both public and private sector organisations.
Jinquan provides consultancy and expert advice on intellectual property and business strategy, working with government-linked companies, local enterprises, and policymakers. He has advised key government agencies, including the Prime Minister’s Office and National Research Foundation, by delivering actionable technology intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has a strong technical foundation in semiconductors, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, and smart technologies. Jinquan is also experienced in technology assessment, IP strategy, and portfolio management.
Dr Sun Ting is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in patent search, examination, and analysis. Beyond his extensive background in patent examination, he has led multiple patent analytics initiatives that have uncovered insights into emerging technologies and identified R&D opportunities for government agencies and local research institutions.
Sun Ting is a regular speaker at industry conferences and has conducted training for overseas government organisations on topics such as patent analytics, technology landscaping, and IP intelligence. He also contributes to academia as an associate lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and a Master’s degree in IP and Innovation Management from SUSS. Prior to his current role, he was a postdoctoral research fellow focusing on thin films and nanomaterials for applications in water, energy, and defence.
Bernice is a seasoned patent analyst with over a decade of experience advising government agencies and private sector organisations. With deep expertise in patent search, examination, and analytics, she has successfully led projects across a wide range of technology domains, delivering insights that have informed R&D planning, shaped innovation strategies, and supported key business decisions.
In addition to her patent analytics work, Bernice has advised both local and international enterprises on optimising intangible asset management to drive business growth. She is also a frequent speaker at international conferences and industry events, where she shares her expertise on patent analytics and the strategic management of intangible assets.
Bernice holds a Specialist Certificate in Intangible Asset Management and a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, jointly awarded by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Imperial College London, UK.