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| International Forum to Explore IP Trading Opportunities |
HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - The Business of IP Asia Forum, bringing intellectual property professionals and government officials together to discuss the latest developments in Asia's IP market, will take place 2 December, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong Design Centre, with the support from the Intellectual Property Department of HKSAR Government, the event will also help companies explore new IP business opportunities.
"Growing globalisation of IP trading activities and increasing IP supply and demand in Asia have induced a greater need for regional IP intermediaries," said HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Raymond Yip, adding that Hong Kong offers the best opportunities for IP trading in the region. "Hong Kong's multiple roles as an IP middleman, regional IP manager and services hub will continue to evolve and expand," he said.
New Economic Driver
Intellectual property is becoming a new driver for global economic development. The upgrading of the Chinese mainland's industrial sector has led to significant demand for overseas IP. This development is set to continue given China's 12th Five-Year Programme, with its emphasis on technology. Overseas companies from mature markets such as the United States and Japan are also expanding their businesses through the buying and selling of IP.
The IP Advantage
Mr Yip said SMEs would do well to embrace IP opportunities. "To enhance competitiveness in the long run, SMEs have to transform themselves through product or service differentiation by making use of available IP in the market, as well as identifying suitable brand-building strategies," he said.
"BIP Asia will help participants explore new business opportunities through discussion sessions, networking and business-matching services," he added. "It will encourage companies to ride on Hong Kong's comparative advantages in R&D, the creative industries, trading and business-related services, and explore further Asia's vast IP opportunities via Hong Kong."
Forum highlights include a plenary session on technology and the latest trends in IP trading, as well as IP trading on the mainland. Panel discussions spotlight IP portfolio management, the growth of the IP business in Asia, and the role of design in intellectual property protection. Thematic workshops will cover IP protection, valuation, training and education, and arbitration.
Renowned Speakers
BIP Asia participants will hear from more than 20 prominent speakers, including Dr Raymond Choy, co-founder and Honorary Treasurer, Asian Licensing, and keynote luncheon speaker Dr Mao Jinsheng, Director-General, Intellectual Property Development & Research Centre, in the mainland's State IP Office.
Ocean Tomo Chief Investment Officer Michael Friedman will also address the Forum. The US merchant bank's CEO, James Malackowski, was interviewed 15 November by the HKTDC. To view the interview, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/hktdc#p/a/u/0/08KfaHUd5sU.
In addition, speakers from Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Intellectual Ventures and Transpacific IP will share their views on IP management and trading strategies, as well as market trends in Asia.
HKTDC World SME Expo and HKTDC Inno Design Tech Expo, 1-3 December, will take place alongside BIP Asia at the HKCEC.
Fair Websites
BIP Asia Forum: http://www.hktdc.com/innodesigntechexpo
Inno Design Tech Expo:http://www.hktdc.com/innodesigntechexpo
World SME Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/worldsmeexpo
Contact:
HKTDC
Corporate Communication Department:
Joe Kainz
Tel: +852-2584-4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org
Topic: Press release summary
Source: HKTDC
Sectors: Trade Shows
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