AIPPI Singapore
The International Association for Protection of Intellectual Property (Singapore Group) is the Singapore chapter of the AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriete Intellectuelle).
AIPPI is the world’s leading international non-governmental, non-profit organization set up for the protection of intellectual property rights and the harmonization of laws relating to:
AIPPI-Singapore was registered under the Societies Act on 4 December 1998. Current members include persons from various industries, interest groups, statutory bodies and the legal profession.
The objects of the Singapore Group are:
To further the work and objectives of AIPPI
To obtain recognition of the necessity for international co-ordination in all matters relating to patents, designs, trade marks, trade names, copyrights and other analogous rights and to examine and compare existing laws with a view to their possible improvement and increased uniformity
To discuss, examine, initiate, evaluate proposals, laws, measures or other matters relating to the protection of industrial and intellectual property or analogous rights
To hold meetings to further the objects of the association
To make proposals or representations to agencies of the Government of Singapore, the Law Society and such other bodies or institutions as may be necessary in regard to existing or proposed laws, regulations or measures relating to intellectual property
To facilitate the dissemination to members of the association and to the public of knowledge of the law and practice relating to industrial and intellectual property and the protection of such property in Singapore and elsewhere
To organize or convene meetings, seminars or conventions for the purposes of discussing and propagating interest in and the development, expansion and improvement of matters relating to intellectual property
To encourage the development of the law and practice relating to industrial and intellectual property and its protection and the efficient administration of such law and practice in order to promote the development of the manufacturing, technological, scientific and industrial resources of Singapore.
Join AIPPI Singapore
Membership in AIPPI (Singapore Group) is open to any person:
- who has a business, professional, scientific or personal interest in any field of activity of the association; and
- is nominated as provided in the rules of the association; and
- whose admission as a member is approved by the Committee.
Membership in the association means access to AIPPI and its vast resources; it is a unique opportunity to be part of a truly international organisation.
Becoming a Member
Membership Subscription and Term
Membership with the AIPPI (Singapore Group) is both prestigious and valuable, offering a range of benefits and resources to those in the field of intellectual property. There is no entrance fee for joining our group. However, an annual subscription is required to maintain membership status and access to our resources and events.
The current annual subscription fee is S$415 for individuals and S$515 for corporate membership. This consists of :(i) an administrative fee, (ii) a local membership fee (corporate membership fee is S$100 higher than individual membership), and (iii) an international membership fee payable to the AIPPI headquarters in Switzerland (“AIPPI HQ fee”). There is a discounted rate for AIPPI Young Members and Full Time Academics, where only 50% of the AIPPI HQ fee (CHF 200) is payable. Please note that the subscription amounts are subject to change as determined by our Committee.
We operate on a fixed membership term that spans from the 1st of January to the 31st of December each calendar year, regardless of the date of membership registration. To ensure equity and administrative efficiency, no membership application will be deemed complete until the aforesaid subscription fee has been received.
Renewal of Membership
Our members are at the heart of our efforts, and we encourage the renewal of membership to continue the advancement of intellectual property protection. If you wish to renew your membership for each subsequent year, the window for subscription payment opens on the 1st of January of that year.
Please note that if no renewal of membership payment is received, the member will be de-registered from the AIPPI Membership Database by 31 March of that year. Should a de-registered member wish to rejoin after this date, a fresh application for membership will be required since renewal is no longer possible.
Member Privileges and Events
Membership with AIPPI (Singapore Group) grants access to exclusive privileges, including attending events such as the AIPPI World Congress, which usually have promotional rates and early bird registration. To take advantage of these benefits, we strongly advise that you ensure timely application and payment of the subscription fee.
We generally recommend allowing a period of one month from complete submission of both your application and payment of the subscription fee for completion of the onboarding process. Please note that the AIPPI (Singapore Group) does not accept responsibility for any member's inability to benefit from these privileges due to late application and/or payment of the subscription fee.
Application for Membership
To apply for membership, please complete the application form and forward it to the address show below. Join our community today and stand with us in the protection and advancement of intellectual property rights across the globe.
Please ensure that all applications and payments adhere to the stipulated timeframes to enjoy uninterrupted membership and the full scope of benefits offered by the AIPPI (Singapore Group).
