Singapore speeds up processing time for tech patent application

Submitted By:  Clarist Zablan Case Study:  No Alibaba Group was granted an AI patent in a record time of three months. The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced a series of initiatives in support of ASEAN Industry 4.0 and signed six MOUs during the IP Week @ SG 2019 conference. IPOS announced in a press release that Singapore and eight other ASEAN IP offices will prioritise patent applications in fintech, cybersecurity, and robotics, with a pilot project of two years that began 27 August. read more