The inaugural Microsoft Singapore Intellectual Property Programme was held on 30-31 Aug 06. Over 240 ISVs (Independent Software Vendors), partners and customers attended the intensive 2-day workshop which was supported by IDA. Participants went through general workshops as well as labs which covered topics including "Developing IP Strategy", "Strategies & Techniques for IP Commercialisation" and "Implementing IP Strategies in the Local Market".

Over 240 ISVs attended the 2-day workshop

"IDA is delighted to work with Microsoft to encourage the development and commercialisation of IP in the Singapore Infocomm industry. Besides encouraging IP ownership and to spur the development of innovative solutions and services, we want our local infocomm companies to export these IPs and solutions to our overseas markets," said Mr P. Ramakrishna, Director, Industry Development, IDA Singapore.

From this pioneer batch of participants, Microsoft and IDA expects to work closely with a number of the local Infocomm companies to develop, commercialise and implement their IP strategies over the next 6-12 months.

Due to the high level of interest at the inaugural programme, Microsoft will be planning for another workshop in the near future.

For enquiries on the workshop, please contact Microsoft:

Mr Mark Fong
Overseas Development Program Manager & ISV Lead
Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd
Tel: (65) 6882 8899
Mobile: (65) 9640 6403
E-mail: markfong@microsoft.com