International Standards: Catalyst or Barrier for Innovative Entrepreneurship in Singapore?

This research, under the CCCS inaugural Research Grant 2018, considers whether and how international standards, specifically those of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), can function as a catalyst or barrier to innovative entrepreneurship in Singapore.

Are FRAND commitments applicable outside the SEPs domain – An Economic Perspective

This research paper shows that the circumstances that give rise to the economic justification for the use of FRAND commitments in SEP cases are not unique, but instead are also present in some non-SEP cases such as those involving vertical effects in mergers and acquisitions, or abuse of dominance conduct such as refusal to supply.

Discussion Paper on Data Portability: Personal Data Protection Commission In collaboration with Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

This Discussion Paper sets out some of the benefits and issues which might arise in competition and data protection law with data portability. It explains how data portability supports business innovation and drives competition while empowering consumers with greater control over their data. It also provides a framework for data originators, data recipients and consumers to understand and discuss data portability.

Data: Engine for Growth – Implications for Competition Law, Personal Data Protection, and Intellectual Property Rights

Data is increasingly being recognised as an asset to businesses and an engine for economic growth with great potential to drive innovation and contribute to the transformation of industries in Singapore.

Archive: Past Occasional Papers/Research Papers