The need to protect ideas


(From left) Chuah, Allen and Clark speaking on patent trends in the region, following Qantm’s acquisition of Advanz. — Samuel Ong/The Star

Intellectual properties must be guarded if the country wants to push towards an innovation economy.

Getting a patent is like buying insurance – it’s not something people think they need until it’s too late.

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