economic contribution of copyright based industries in singapore leo kah mun chow kit boey lee kee beng ong chin huat loy wee loon october 2004 prepared for ip academy i the was established jan 2003 to be focal point s education and research field it plays a key role developing broadening knowledge capabilities creation exploitation protection management via two strategies first is provide continuing lifelong learning opportunities professionals business organizations institutions other creators users region second undertake quality interdisciplinary on unique commercial insights issues industry businesses improve their ability protect manage exploit support both local regional development best practices policy relation rights has also formed various strategic international partnerships with bringing together expertise from academia private practice exchange ideas