Resources for you to learn more about copyright and how to protect your IP
5) Copyright 101 for Freelancers
As a creative professional, copyright is at the core of our livelihood. Understand the Copyright Bill 2021 and how it affects you as creator.
Copyright Resources by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS):
https://www.ipos.gov.sg/about-ip/copyright/copyright-resources
Copyright essentials for freelance creatives – in this video, produced in collaboration with IPOS, we highlight some common pitfalls faced by artists, freelancers, and creators in this video guide
6) Debunk the Myths of Government Procurement Practices
NTUC Freelancers and Self-Employed Unit (U FSE)’s simplified toolkit will help you gain a better understanding of the process, how to avoid common pitfalls, and compete effectively for Government contracts.
At the “Fair In Freelancing 2017″ the talk by the Ministry of Finance, highlighted that the Government Procurement Process includes these 3 rules:
- Open and fair competition
- Transparency
- Value for money
8) Managing Intellectual Property Infringements
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) conducts weekly complimentary IP Legal Clinics and IP Business Clinics services as part of its package of services for Singapore citizens or Permanent residents and/or Singapore registered businesses.
The 45-minute consultation session offers opportunities to seek preliminary advice on
- Legal matters, namely, IP infringement, opposition, invalidation, or revocation matters before you decide on the next course of action (reimbursable), and
- IP strategies and options for businesses (free) on areas of expertise including advisory on IP issues in overseas markets, IP Commercialisation, IP Intelligence, Audit and Valuation, and IP Strategy and IP Portfolio Management.
Reporting cases of IP infringement?
Right owners may seek help through their lawyers, or by the Intellectual Property Rights Branch (IPRB) which is under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Singapore Police Force.
IPRB can be contacted at 6435 0000. Alternatively, a police can be lodged via SPF e-Services > Police Report.
Unbundling IP Rights and IP Clauses
At an event titled “Legal Primer on Understanding Your Contractual Rights As A Creative”held on 5 Sep 2024, jointly organised by NTUC UFSE, LawWorks and Pro Bono SG, Mr Jeffrey Lim, an experienced IP lawyer and director at Joyce A. Tan & Partners , presented on the topic of “Unbundling IP Rights and IP Clauses” The abridged slides can be found here