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Innovation, productivity, creativity, and, brands are all buzzwords today about business competitiveness, survival and growth. But once you find these gems in your business, how do you protect them? How will you be able to harness these for the long-term sustainable expansion of your businesses? Do these make a difference in recovery in this post-pandemic world?
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There are many myths around IP and IP assets. For example, many ignore IP and IP assets because “you pay attention to IP only if you wish to sue others”, or it’s “only for the big players and MNCs, we are too small for IP”. Find out the truth about such IP myths and how it impacts your company, whether it’s an SME, start-up or large enterprise.
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This session will highlight the connection between innovation with IP and why you need to understand this. It will also cover some key basics on the language of IP that is essential for businesses to know, as well as the implications of not paying attention to IP in your business. Hear it from entrepreneurs and our in-house experts as they share their views.
Seminar Programme
3.30 pm - 4.00 pm
4.00 pm - 4.30 pm
4.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Introductory Presentation
Ms Audrey Yap, Managing Director, Yusarn Audrey LLC
Modes of Entry Into Foreign Markets
Ms Michelle Ling, Business Advisor, SME Centre@SouthWest
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ms Audrey Yap, Yusarn Audrey LLC
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Panelists:
- Ms Connie Kwan, Chief Operating Officer & Co- Founder, Aalst Chocolate (a Cargill Company)
- Dr Gilbert Tan, Regional IP Counsel, Yokogawa Electric Asia
- Dr Lim Jing, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer, Osteopore International
- Ms Michelle Ling, Business Advisor, SME Centre@SouthWest
Our Speakers

Ms Audrey Yap
LL.B (Hons) LL.M, Registered Patent Attorney, Advocate & Solicitor Singapore & Malaya, Solicitor England & Wales, TÜV SÜD Certified SG Professional Management Consultant, CPVA, Managing Director, Yusarn Audrey LLC, Chairman, Singapore Innovation and Productivity Institute Pte Ltd, Honorary Treasurer, Singapore Manufacturing Federation

Ms Michelle Ling
BSc. Computer Engineering
Business Advisor, SME Centre@SouthWest
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