Gilbert Tan is the Regional IP Counsel at Yokogawa Electric International, Singapore. He is responsible for IP-related activities in Asia (excluding Japan) since 2021. His expertise includes patent portfolio management, patent preparation and prosecution, and M&A support. Before transitioning to the IP field, he held various roles in R&D and supported new business development. Gilbert is an established inventor with 40 granted US patents, which had been filed in various jurisdictions. With diverse experience, he has assisted inventors in idea creation, patent filing, and IP monetization, as well as other IP management work over the past 18 years. Gilbert holds a Ph.D. in Information System and Electronics Engineering from Osaka University, a Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from NUS Law School and the Singapore IP Academy, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London External program. His current interests lie in software patents.