Intellectual Property standards are viewed as essential to the success of the economy. They provide the foundation for stimulating innovation and enhancing competitiveness. States with the strongest IP systems stand to reap the greatest economic rewards.

This paper uses IPRI 2017 indicators to measure the Intellectual Property Rights overall level of performance in five ASEAN countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, which account for the highest combined GDP in the ASEAN community.