Singapore Intellectual Property News

Dr Chong-Yee Khoo will attend the annual CIPA Life Sciences Conference 2025 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, organised by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA).

The 21st General Assembly 77th and 78th APAA Council Meetings of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) will be held in Kuala Lumpur from 6 to 10 November 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dr Chong-Yee Khoo will be attending the conference to meet with our colleagues, clients and associates.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore has announced major revisions to the official fees payable for patents, trade marks, registered designs and plant varieties matters at the Singapore IP office from Q3 2025.

The changes are generally effective 1 September 2025, with some changes taking effect on 1 April 2026.

We have written a series of blog posts setting out the changes in detail:

• IPOS Official Fee Increases 2025 (Patents)

• IPOS Official Fee Increases 2025 (Patents): Annex

• IPOS Official Fee Increases 2025 (Trade Marks, Registered Designs and Plant Varieties)

• Calculating Excess Claims Fees Payable on a Singapore Patent Application

Please get in touch with us if you would like more information on the fee changes, or if you have any questions on their impact.

The BIO International Convention (BIO 2025 Boston) will take place from 16 to 19 June 2025 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Dr. Chong-Yee Khoo will be attending the conference to meet with our colleagues, clients and associates. The BIO International Convention is a premier global event for the biotechnology industry, offering valuable opportunities to engage with leaders in the life sciences, explore innovations and discuss the latest advancements in biotechnology.

If you would like to schedule a meeting with Dr. Khoo during the event, please get in touch. We look forward to connecting in Boston!

We are excited to announce that Cantab IP will be attending the Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) again in May. This year marks a special milestone for us, as it will be the first time we have three professionals attending the conference: Dr. Chong-Yee Khoo, Magdelene Ong and Irene Low.

The INTA Annual Meeting is the world’s largest gathering of brand owners and intellectual property professionals, offering unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking and collaboration. With attendees from over 140 countries, the event provides valuable insights into global trademark trends, legal developments and best practices.

Are you a patent attorney or do you spend time working with patents in your role? Join us at the Patent Professional Networking Reception for a cocktail and an opportunity to mingle with other registrants who share similar patent interests and backgrounds.

We look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and strengthening our global network. If you would like to arrange a meeting with our team, please feel free to get in touch.

See you in San Diego.