Singapore has emerged as the 6th most competitive economy in the world and is also ranked 9th for innovation, according to the rankings in the Global Competitiveness Report 2005 from the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Innovation and the ability to utilise invented technologies are key determinants of competitiveness, especially for an advanced country like Singapore. Equipped with good infrastructure, an efficient patent system and adequate funding for innovators, what is essential to companies now is to know how to create, own, protect and exploit their patents effectively to place themselves at a competitive advantage at the forefront of their industries.

This one-day conference will explore the technical, legal and commercial aspects of patenting, addressed by an expert panel of legal & industry advisors.