Music is part of our everyday — energising our mornings, firing up our workouts, and soothing our late nights? It's more than just background noise; it’s the spark that fuels our best moments.

The magic we hear depends on the lyricists, composers, producers, and performers whose work thrives under the safety net of intellectual property (IP) rights. Without IP, their creativity could be at risk, and our playlists would be a lot less exciting.

That’s why on 26 April, World Intellectual Property Day celebrates the intersection between IP and music under this year’s theme, 'Feel the Beat of IP'. Think of it as a global spotlight shining on the visionaries who make our favourite songs possible — and on the rights that encourage fresh ideas, keep local music scenes buzzing, and drive innovation worldwide.

Get ready to make some noise as we bring you some exciting highlights to celebrate World IP Day:

Your Top Three Biggest Hits: IP Edition

3 groundbreaking patents that shaped the music world (ft. Patent Search, Examination and Analytics)

Ever wonder how the soundtracks of our lives got their spark? Step back in time to rediscover three patents that rewrote the music rulebook. We turn up the volume on how invention drives every beat in this colourful carousel.

Tune into the full post here

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3 things that every artiste or music business should know (ft. IP Strategy Solutions)

Do you REALLY own the music you make? Whether you’re a breakout lyricist or a seasoned label mogul, we reveal big answers to three key questions no artist can afford to ignore. Amp up your IP game and protect your beats, brand and future success.

Groove to the full video here

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3 big IP battles that shook the world - and what we can learn (ft. IP Academy)

From legal showdowns over ownership to epic fights over sampled beats, these IP battles forever changed music’s landscape. We’re spotlighting the three that rocked the industry — and sharing the priceless lessons they left behind.

Turn up the bass in the full video here

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IPOS International x Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Innovation Made Possible

Where do innovative breakthroughs begin? They spark in the curious minds of students, fueled by the power of intangible assets (IA) and IP. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) to launch the new Intangible Assets and Intellectual Property (IA/IP) e-learning package* as part of Innovation Made Possible — a core module that’ll inspire bright ideas in over 3,000 first-year students from the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies (HMIS) each year.

Students will dive into real-world case studies from music, fashion and social media. They don’t just learn the difference between copyrights and trademarks; they discover how to protect and profit from their creations.

This World IP Day 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to invest in our future innovators. By embedding IP skills across disciplines, we’re cultivating a new generation of IP-savvy workforce that gets how intangible assets truly shape tomorrow’s economy. 

Get a sneak preview of the course online here.

*This collaborative initiative was made possible by IPOS International's Academy team and NP's team from the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies (HMIS), The Sandbox and Library.

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