Overview
In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of patent analytics, its general methodologies, and its various applications. You will also get to experience first-hand how to derive actionable intelligence for strategic planning from curated patent data during the hands-on practice segment.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
Learning Objectives 1. What patent analytics is, how it works, and its dos and don'ts 2. General processes, methodologies and how patent analytics can be effectively applied to business outcomes 3. How to select methodologies specific to an intended application This course will best benefit: • R&D professionals, researchers, and scientists • Public officers involved in technology roadmapping and research grant calls • IP professionals, patent analysts • Technologists • Professionals who have a keen interest in this topi
Schedule
Date: 05 Mar 2024, Tuesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: IPOS International, 1 Paya Lebar Link #11-03, PLQ 1, Paya Lebar Quarter, 408533
Agenda
| Day/Time | Agenda Activity/Description |
|---|---|
| 3:15pm – 5:30pm | • Group exercise: hands-on practice with patent data |
| 9:00am – 10:45am | • Welcome and ice-breaker activity • Patents as a treasure trove of information • What is patent analytics (PA)? – Key elements, the dos and don'ts • Short quiz |
| 10:45am – 11:00am | Tea break |
| 11:00am – 12.30pm | • General PA processes • Typical PA methodologies • Short quiz |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | • Applications of PA – Understanding overall technology landscape – Assessing relative technology maturity – Assisting R&D and ‘make-or-buy’ decisions – Competitor/collaborator analysis • Short quiz |
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Tea break |
Pricing
Course fees: S$583.20 per pax (incl. 8% GST) A new GST rate of 9% will be applicable for all invoices issued by IPOS International on or after 1 January 2024.
Speakers
Trainer's Profile:
Dr Huang Jinquan, Head, Patent Analytics, IPOS International
Jinquan is the Head of the Patent Analytics Division at IPOS International, with over a decade of experience in global and industry-wide technology landscape scanning and analysis. He specialises in applying patent analytics to identify key technology trends and R&D and business opportunities for organisations. Jinquan has advised various government agencies, including the Prime Minister's Office, National Research Foundation, and Ministry of National Development, on R&D planning with actionable technology intelligence. He also provides consultancy and expert advice in IP and business strategy to public organisations and enterprises overseas. Jinquan's professional experience is complemented by a strong technical foundation – he holds a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore and was awarded the prestigious President's Graduate Fellowship in his doctoral candidature for his exceptional accomplishments in research.
Trainer's Profile:
Tyler Capson, Senior Patent Analyst, EverEdge
Sun Ting is a Senior Patent Analyst at IPOS International with over seven years of experience in patent analytics. He has led a series of technology landscape projects, drawing pivotal insights on emerging technologies and identifying R&D opportunities for government agencies and local research institutes. In his advisory role, he helps local and overseas enterprises shape their IP strategy, map out competitors or collaborators, and make critical business decisions. Sun Ting has spoken at various industrial conferences and trained overseas government organisations on patent analytics, technology landscaping and IP intelligence. Prior to his current role, Sun Ting was also a Patent Examiner at IPOS for over two years. He holds a PhD in Material Science and Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, and was a post-doc research fellow specialising in thin films and nanomaterials for various applications.
