Singapore is tightening the rules on patent applications by lowering the threshold for free claims and raising related fees, a move analysts say will improve clarity for businesses and make it easier for new entrants to assess potential risks. For applicants, the higher costs and lower claim allowance will likely push businesses to be more selective. “This clarity will benefit the innovation ecosystem, including third parties who may wish to enter a certain field, but avoid infringement parties of existing patents,”  Jasper Lim , a partner for intellectual property at Lee & Lee, told Singapore Business Review. From 1 September, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) will reduce the number of free claims in a patent application from 20 to 15.    https://sbr.com.sg/professional-serviceslegal/exclusive/singapore-tightens-patent-rules-boost-innovation-clarity (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: Singapore Business Review, 22 August 2025