(ip) hub master plan - Ministry of Law

7.3.10. In particular, Singapore should look towards progressively building up a substantial
body of Singapore-originated IP knowledge. With Singapore’s geographical
proximity to key IP markets in Asia, our IP research should adopt an Asia-centric
perspective to contribute to the existing body of IP jurisprudence. It should be
multi-disciplinary and evidence-based, focusing on topics useful to industry and
policy makers. Research grants and incentives can be given for researchers to
embark on research topics such as the interoperability of Asian IP regimes and the
development of IP jurisprudence in Asia. In addition to academics, we would do
well to also involve industry players, economists, practitioners and stakeholders in
IP research, so as to infuse a stronger practice-based element in our research
output that is reflective of our stakeholders’ experience in providing IP services and
dealing with IP in Asia.
7.3.11. The Committee has observed that current research publications tend to be US and
Europe-centric. Feedback was received that it is more difficult for IP research
originating from Asia, particularly those focused on IP in an Asian context, to be
published in these journals. Given the significant growth and development of the
IP landscape in Asia, it would be worthwhile to support an Asia-centric IP
publication which showcases research from the region and gives a stronger voice to
Asian IP research.
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