Now this I find interesting. Especially given the language used in the NR that announced Poet's partnership with A*STAR. A snippet is below:

Additional aspects of the initiative include enhancing POET’s GaAs process technology platform, as well as the research and development of novel Gallium Nitride (GaN) epitaxial growth technologies to potentially support integrated opto-electronic light engines for the smart lighting market.

With this initiative, POET expects to expand its IP portfolio and Roadmap, and enrich its III-V applications suite.  POET will have joint ownership of any developed Intellectual Property (“IP”) with IMRE, with a right of first refusal related to exclusive rights to any developed IP. 

“We are gratified to be partnering with an esteemed global leader like IMRE in advancing our disruptive and enabling process technology,” said POET Chief Executive Officer Dr. Suresh Venkatesan.  “The unique aspect of the POET process platform is its versatility in supporting multiple applications. This joint initiative is also significant as a great stride toward developing alternate applications and developing the POET Roadmap beyond the inaugural addressable market of Data Communications.”