Photo caption: Signatories of MoU on behalf of WIPO Academy and IPOS International: Mr Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, with Mrs Rena Lee, Chairperson of IPOS International and Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.

In a landmark move during this year's IP Week@SG, IPOS International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This significant partnership underscores a shared commitment to advance global intangible assets and intellectual property (IA and IP) education, with an emphasis on innovation and economic development.

This five-year collaboration will centre on delivering Executive Training Programmes to equip IP professionals with the necessary tools and insights to drive innovation. It will also focus on long-term capability-building initiatives for Intellectual Property Training Institutions (IPTIs). With the support of WIPO Academy, IPOS International will facilitate knowledge sharing in Communities of Practice (COP) roundtables and workshops. This ensures the dissemination of best practices and essential insights for IP training and skill development.

Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO, highlighted the MoU's role in regional innovation:

Rena Lee, Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and Chairperson of IPOS International, reflected on the initiative's broader impact: 

The ongoing collaboration between IPOS International and global stakeholders has enriched the regional IP ecosystem, supporting innovation at multiple levels. With this new MoU, IPOS International will continue to build capability and catalyse innovation through its programmes. By leveraging shared expertise, the future-focused initiatives are set to benefit industry professionals and institutions alike, equipping IP leaders and strengthening the global IP community.