Singapore President SR Nathan has sent a letter to congratulate Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej for receiving the first World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Leaders Award.
The recognition honours contributions by world leaders to the cause of intellectual property development.
In his note, Mr Nathan said with over 20 patents and 19 trademarks to his name, King Bhumibol will be an inspiration to the people and especially youths in Thailand.
He added the WIPO award is a clear recognition of the king’s lifelong and unwavering commitment to the promotion, development and respect for intellectual property.
Mr Nathan added that the award is also testimony to the king’s creativity and leadership.
King Bhumibol is the first recipient of the WIPO award, which was conferred by WIPO director—general Francis Gurry at a ceremony at the Klai Klangwon Palace in Hua Hin, Thailand, on January 14.
Apart from owning patents and trademarks, the king is also an artist with over 1,000 works, which include paintings, photographs as well as musical and literary compositions.
He obtained his first patent in 1993 for a technology to alleviate water shortages during the dry season.
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