Integrated International Partnerships
In the spirit of championing respect for copyright, CLASS continues this mission across international borders, through partnerships with Reprographic Rights Organisations (RROs). These agreements represent significant milestones in establishing dynamism and collaboration for the protection of Intellectual Property (IP) rights across international borders. By fostering and strengthening bilateral ties within the community, CLASS and its […]
Writers+ Grant
Writers+ Grant The Writers+ grant is a collaboration between Copyright Licensing and Administration Society of Singapore (CLASS) and the Singapore Book Council (SBC). The grant aims to support both Singaporean writers and translators in their creative literary pursuits to develop their craft and create new works. It is open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents. […]
CLASS Welcomes Its New Board of Directors
On 25 July 2024, CLASS members voted in the new Board of Directors for 2024 – 2026. They include: Anil Chandy (Publisher Director) Vice President Major Reference Works Publishing Managing Director Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd Tan Chor Meng (Publisher Director) Senior Director, Wiley Education Asia Tai Tone Lim (Publisher Director) Director of Electronic […]
CLASS’ Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence
As the capabilities and potential uses of AI technology, and particularly generative AI technology, continue to evolve, CLASS is mindful of the impact that this growing technology will have on our membership – which includes both publishers and individual authors. To ensure that the rights and interests of our members are adequately protected, CLASS is […]
Copyright School Challenge 2023/2024: Creative Writing Competition
Copyright School Challenge 2023/2024: Creative Writing Competition The Copyright School Challenge: Creative Writing Competition is back this year with a brand-new theme! CLASS is launching its second edition of the Creative Writing Competition for primary school students with the aim to encourage creativity and promote copyright awareness among students. About the competition The Creative Writing […]
Copyright School Challenge 2023/2024: Video Competition
The Copyright School Challenge: Video Competition is back for its third year! This year’s theme is CURIOSITY, and we are calling on all students aged 13 to 18 from all local and international schools to participate. About the Competition CLASS is launching its third video competition for students nationwide with the aim to encourage creativity […]
[UPDATE]: Copyright School Challenge 2023: Video Competition
Due to a re-arrangement in schedule, we have pushed back the launch of the video competition to a later date. Do a keep a look out for the competition launch around November 2023. In the meantime, explore our website and follow our social media channels for the latest updates. We would like to apologise for […]
Play! is the theme for the 14th Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC)
Organised by the Singapore Book Council, the 14th Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) returns this year as a fully in-person event from 25–28 May! The theme is “Play!” this year, celebrating the buoyancy and playfulness of children’s stories and books. We will welcome more than 100 international and Singapore writers and speakers, who will take part in over 70 sessions. They will delve […]
CMO PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2020
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has informed us on Singapore’s proposed changes to the copyright law, including a key plan to introduce a class licensing scheme for collective management organisations (CMOs) such your society, CLASS. You are invited to download and read the written submissions from IFRRO and our CLASS legal advisers. Download Letter […]
Copyright School Challenge: Creative Writing Competition
About the Competition The Creative Writing Competition is aimed at inspiring primary school students to write as well as empower them to express their creative thoughts and opinions through poetry or as an essay. The competition has two separate categories: Essay Writing and Poetry Writing. >> Essay writing opens to Primary 3 & Primary 4 […]
