1 12 月, 2022

12th HKTDC Business of IP Asia Forum opens today

HONG KONG, Dec 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Design Centre, the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum kicked off today. The first day took place in person at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with livestreaming available, while the second day will be entirely virtual. Themed "Creating New Value, Discovering New Frontiers", the two-day forum brings together more than 70 global intellectual property (IP) experts and business leaders to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in the Asian IP market.John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivering opening remarksMargaret Fong, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilDaren Tang, Director General of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)(center), shared his insights in the Policy Dialogue "Aspiration to Action: Co-creating a Resilient and Sustainable IP Ecosystem".John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region spoke at the forum's opening ceremony this morning, along with Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC; Shen Changyu, Commissioner at the China National Intellectual Property Administration; and Daren Tang, Director General of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).In her welcome, HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong remarked: "In the past 12 years, our Forum has become a leading platform for IP professionals and business leaders from around the world to exchange insights, make connections and explore opportunities. It also underpins Hong Kong's status as a regional IP trading hub. With its strong IP protection regime, efficient IP commercialisation, deep and liquid capital market and sound judicial system, Hong Kong is uniquely placed to foster a vigorous IP ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area, the rest of Mainland China and Asia at large."Addressing participants at the opening session, John Lee said: "Our country's National 14th Five-year Plan firmly supports Hong Kong's rise as a regional IP trading centre. It's one of the eight important sectors to drive our future development, and to lead the way in - for China and for the Asian region as a whole. To strengthen IP rights' protection, the Hong Kong SAR Government will work to implement the international trade mark registration system. We'll also update our copyright regime to boost digital copyright protection."In his opening address, Shen Changyu, added: "The China National Intellectual Property Administration supports the development of the intellectual property business in Hong Kong and the whole Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). We will help Hong Kong develop its patent system, streamlining patent examination, staff training and information-system development. Hong Kong is expected to rapidly develop into a regional intellectual-property trading centre. This will provide an optimised business environment for industry players, actively integrating the city into the nation's development and contributing to a robust IP industry."Discussions on the first day began with the Policy, with welcome remarks delivered by Algernon Yau, JP, HKSAR Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development; IP experts Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO; Anthony Taubman, Director of the Intellectual Property Division at the World Trade Organization (WTO); Rowel S. Barba, Chairman of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation; Kyo-sook Choi, Chair of Intellectual Property Rights Experts Group at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); and Antonio Campinos, President of the European Patent Office exchanged views on how to coordinate global efforts to build a sustainable IP ecosystem.Daren Tang said: "Intangible assets will play a growing role in the economic growth of Mainland China, Hong Kong and the world. We anticipate that an increasing number of Hong Kong-listed companies will derive the majority of their value from intangible assets. In addition, intangible asset finance is rising on policy agendas as governments and businesses use intellectual property as a financial asset. As growth and trade in intangible assets surge around the world, creating new patterns of commerce and exchange, they will open up a wealth of opportunities for Hong Kong. The city and the Greater Bay Area are well-positioned to be key centres of an increasingly intangible asset-driven global economy."The sessions on the first day covered a myriad of IP-related topics. The plenary session shed light on the effective implementation of IP strategies for business expansion. Another session, the Global Tech Summit, focused on the industrial metaverse with leaders from various industries sharing their insights on the ways in which technology can propel reindustrialisation in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, other trending topics discussed included Patent Application Grant (PAG), dispute resolution mechanisms over domain names, precautions that need to be taken to protect online media IP, regulation frameworks and the metaverse ecosystem, and business collaboration efforts with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Co-organised by the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation (Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration), the GBA IP Development and Market Update session introduced new opportunities for technological innovation and IP in order to encourage more overseas enterprises to tap into the China market.IPHatch Asia was hosted by Jason Loh, Founder and CEO of Piece Future. In his opening speech, Jason Loh analysed the role of IP and business networks in helping deep tech startups to jumpstart and scale up. He also shared the strategic reasons for hosting IPHatch Asia edition in Hong Kong, showing great confidence in the vibrant Hong Kong's startup ecosystem. The session invited past winners to discuss the importance of IP in their business development, share their entrepreneurial journey and give tips for staying ahead of the industry competition.HKTDC and The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Forum, pledging deeper cooperation on technology commercialization.Innovation & IP Market: Smart Manufacturing and BuildingFor the first time at the Forum, the HKTDC co-organised the Innovation & IP Market with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) to enhance IP commercialisation and facilitate industry exchange. The event brought together universities, R&D centres, start-ups, IP users and service providers to network and explore collaboration opportunities. The Inno Showcase provided a platform for IP owners to display their innovations. At the Open Stage, IP owners promoted their latest innovations and research results, while business advice was offered at the Tech Consultation Salon.Meanwhile, an action-packed agenda on day two will see legal representatives, industry leaders from the cultural and creative industries, and IP experts from Hong Kong and the GBA explore the opportunities in the GBA and the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone and share how IP can protect and promote cultural and creative arts development. In addition, participants can take part in a series of IP training courses co-organised by the HKTDC and HKSAR Intellectual Property Department, which will introduce basic concepts of various IP types. These training courses will be a learning opportunity for anyone seeking to understand how they can protect and manage their intellectual property in the digital age.Also on the second day, the HKTDC, ASEAN Secretariat and HKSAR Intellectual Property Department will organise an online workshop on IP commercialisation in ASEAN. The workshop will bring together representatives from legal departments, research & development (R&D) institutions and enterprises from Hong Kong and ASEAN member states to share their collective experience in the financial and legal systems to facilitate IP commercialisation and technology transfer in a knowledge-based economy.Business of IP Asia Forum website: https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/Photo download: https://bit.ly/3Vo1Z1tAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesPlease contact Hill+Knowlton Strategies:Rachel Zhu, Tel: +852 6816 5846, Email: rachel.zhu@hkstrategies.comJade Sin, Tel: +852 5646 8944, Email: jade.sin@hkstrategies.comHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgJanet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

29 9 月, 2022

Philippine Industry Body Launched for Stronger Content Protection and Anti-Piracy Efforts

MANILA, Sep 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Today, leading Philippine industry players including, Globe, GMA Network, Inc., Cignal TV, Inc, KROMA Entertainment and Smart Communications, Inc, joined hands with the Asia Video Industry Association's (AVIA) Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) to announce the formation of the Video Coalition of the Philippines (VCP). The VCP aims to push for stronger intellectual property protection in the Philippines that will protect both original content and users, as well as promote the Philippines creative and media industries, not only in the Philippines but around the world. VCP convenors will build on the momentum of the presentation of the proposed Revised Intellectual Property Code in the Philippines' 19th Congress in July and the recent Protection of Online Content Summit held on September 2 in Manila. House Bill No. 0799, filed by Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda, aims to update the Philippines' patent application system and make it "more attuned to the digital age." It also "provides for technologies and media that were not anticipated" at the time the intellectual property code was enacted. Proposed revisions also give regulators greater authority to combat IP violations, including the power to issue "permanent blocking orders, takedown orders, cease-and-desist, or disable access orders" against websites, service providers, and online platforms, including social media. The current IP code does not cover electronic or online content in its definition of pirated goods and lacks clear provisions that would allow for efficient and effective site blocking, and other interventions against online IP violations. CAP General Manager Matt Cheetham said, "With the presentation of Bill No. 0799, "An Act Establishing for the Revised Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines" to the House, the Philippines has a golden opportunity to not only update and future proof its intellectual property regime, but to act as a launching pad for intellectual property to protect consumers and advance the overall Philippine economy." Cheetham further noted CAP's recent YouGov survey showed Philippine consumers believe a government regulation for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block pirated content would be the most effective measure to reduce piracy in the Philippines. Globe, the Philippines' leading digital solutions platform, has been an advocate of anti-piracy through its #PlayItRight advocacy. Globe hopes to rally consumers and stakeholders behind original content creators by making online content affordable and accessible via content subscription. "Revising the Intellectual Property Code will go a long way in protecting Filipino consumers from the dangers that lurk in pirate sites and improving cybersecurity in the country, especially as Filipinos now rely heavily on digital platforms," said Globe Chief Information Security Officer Anton Bonifacio. Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer, said revising the IP Code is necessary to improve the country's regulatory environment just as the government aims for greater digitalization. "The use of digital technologies and platforms is expected to further expand in the years to come, whether it be for education, finance, health or recreation. It is, therefore, urgent that we provide better protection for the creative industry and give them a secure environment conducive to creativity and innovation," said Crisanto. "Upholding intellectual property rights in the Philippines enables the creative industry to grow and thrive. KROMA, through the Video Coalition of the Philippines, is committed to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that this is observed, for the industry's success and sustainability," said Jil Go, KROMA's Head of Broadcast and Publishing."GMA's participation in the Video Coalition of the Philippines presents an opportunity to further strengthen our existing anti-piracy initiatives by working with other players in the industry to push for the implementation of site blocking mechanisms and help protect our viewers and GMA content against unauthorized uploaders," said Joseph T. Francia, First Vice President and Head of Operations, GMA International.Pointing to the impact of site blocking in Indonesia, where traffic to pirate sites has dropped by more than 75% since the government implemented their rolling site blocking procedures in 2019, Cheetham further noted, "The effectiveness of site blocking is backed up by CAP's most recent YouGov consumer surveys in which more than 50% of Indonesian consumers say that they have stopped or rarely access pirate services as a result of the highly efficient and effective blocking measures in place there.""Perhaps more importantly, 76% of Indonesian consumers say they are accessing more legal content and pirating less, and 26% have subscribed to legitimate sources as a result of illegal streaming sites being blocked. Blocking as an educational tool may also be evident in 95% of Indonesian consumers agreeing that online piracy does have negative consequences - the highest in the region," said Cheetham. When done efficiently and effectively, site blocking has a massive impact on combating piracy, changing attitudes and protecting consumers. About the Asia Video Industry Association The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry. For media enquiries and additional background please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.orgWebsite: www.avia.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

6 12 月, 2021

Business of IP Asia Forum opens

IPHatch contest launches; experts talk on IP and sustainability HONG KONG, Dec 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Design Centre, the 11th Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum kicked off today. With the theme “Unleashing Innovation for Sustainability and Growth”, the two-day online forum brings together more than 70 intellectual property (IP) professionals and business leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest developments in the IP world. Officiating and delivering remarks at this morning’s Opening Session were Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR; Shen Changyu, Commissioner of China National Intellectual Property Administration; and Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization. HONG KONG, Dec 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Design Centre, the 11th Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum kicked off today. With the theme “Unleashing Innovation for Sustainability and Growth”, the two-day online forum brings together more than 70 intellectual property (IP) professionals and business leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest developments in the IP world. Officiating and delivering remarks at this morning’s Opening Session were Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR; Shen Changyu, Commissioner of China National Intellectual Property Administration; and Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivering her opening remarks online Satellite conferences have been set up in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, operating simultaneously with the main forum. The photo shows the satellite conference under way in Shanghai. InspoTalk welcomed industry experts to share their experiences relating to different IP issues, as well as engaging in in-depth discussions and real-time interactions with participants. Welcoming participants to the event, Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “With the world still hard at work managing the COVID-19 pandemic, the subject of sustainable growth and resilience to global challenges is of utmost importance to entrepreneurs. Therefore, the theme for this year’s forum is ‘Unleashing Innovation for Sustainability and Growth’, through which we will explore how IP and innovation can help businesses and economies meet their sustainability goals, drive strategic, sustainable development, facilitate cross-sector convergence and shape new values.” Ms Fong added that Hong Kong is an ideal platform for connecting IP activities in Asia to international markets through its expertise in IP trading, financing, commercialisation, licensing and technology transfer and other strengths. These include an internationally respected dispute resolution framework, robust IP protection regime, strong IP support services and comprehensive financial services. IPHatch Hong Kong open innovation competition returns The BIP Asia Forum is connecting local start-ups and multinational corporations to promote collaboration and convert ready-made patents into new business opportunities through the fourth edition of IPHatch Hong Kong, the well-received open innovation competition. The competition has incubated more than 30 Hong Kong start-ups over the past three years by offering them patented technology portfolios from renowned multinational corporations. Details of the latest contest were announced during the forum this afternoon. The launch session focused on sustainable innovation, with representatives from renowned venture capital funds providing insights into the impact of sustainability on investment trends. Speakers included Andrew Young, Associate Director (Innovation) at Sino Group; Jason Loh, Founder and CEO of Piece Future; Jenni Risku, Impact Partner of Click Venture; Kevin Brisebois, Director of Innovation and Partnership at Brinc; and Priscilla Yeung, Director of Commercialisation at ASTRI. Previous winners of the contest also shared their entrepreneur stories and experiences in adopting existing patented technologies in various business areas to accelerate IP commodification. Representatives at the launch session included: – Alexander Ying, Founder of DRESIODRESIO got the patent assignment on innovative cloud computing architecture technology from Nokia to elevate the integration of computer vision with sports science, helping users to improve personalised sport suggestions and enrich interactive media content. – Steven Dominique Cheung, Founder of DragonflyXDragonflyX aims to introduce the zero-emission DragonflyX which is hydrogen fuel cell “air taxi” to major cities and developing regions around the world. The Hong Kong start-up got patent assignment from Nokia in smart position tracking technology last year. It is now applied in the R&D and manufacturing of unmanned passenger aircrafts targeting Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia. – Simon Rhodes, Founder and CEO of 1bar.netSimon is an experienced electronic engineer who has designed and produced numerous hi-tech products in the past two decades, including the world’s first low-cost ultrasonic flow reader and a domestic ultrasonic water meter. His company got patent assignment on intelligent objects recognition and locating technology from Nokia and Panasonic last year. Simon is combining this with real-time data to help bars and restaurants improve their operational efficiency efficiency and reduce waste. This year’s IPHatch Hong Kong emphasises the concepts of digitalisation, smart city, Internet of Things, medical and related technologies. The contest is now open for application by start-ups and entrepreneurs. IP as the driver for innovation The forum is also facilitating in-depth discussion on the practices and challenges of sustainable development, helping economies and enterprises to withstand adversity through more flexible solutions. At the Keynote Session this morning, Gautier Engisch, Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Legal, Innovation, EMEA, and Global Fabric Care at Procter & Gamble, said companies have no choice in this pandemic but to confront the changes, with innovation guiding how we perceive the context and the way we think in a positive mindset. He also explained that Procter & Gamble had chosen to digitise all working files two years before the pandemic, which meant staff could carry on working from home during lockdowns. In that respect, he said, lockdowns barely presented any disruptions for the company. Mr Engisch added: “When the pandemic is over, it would really be a shame if we forget everything we learnt about how we do our work in the pandemic and if we go back to what we were doing two years ago. If we do things right, I am convinced that we will end up with happier people who are more productive, creative and are willing to stay for longer. And that, I believe, is growth and sustainability.” Meanwhile, the Plenary Session titled “Powering New Paradigms for Sustainability and Growth” saw industry leaders analyse how businesses can boost innovation and transformation, and enhance resource integration with patents. Ingrid Viitanen, Vice President, IP Legal, General Counsel, Nokia Technologies, said Nokia estimates that roughly 70% of the world’s economy still remains undigitalised, and the company is promoting its private wireless network solution as an effective way for enterprises to digitalise. “The GSMA recently reported that although mobile networks do have their global carbon footprint, the positive impact of digitalisation on lowering CO2 emissions is 10 times greater than its negative impact. In other words, by increasing connectivity, improving efficiency and impacting behaviour change, mobile network and technologies are significantly helping avoid emissions,” Ms Viitanen said. “We see the critical need to enable others in the market to pick up and run with the technologies that we have developed. And we do this is several ways. First and foremost, we license our patents to those implement the inventions that we have developed. And at Nokia, we also actively license and transfer our software and other technology, especially in the field of audio.” Patrick Guo, Chief IP Counsel of Midea, said innovation speed is the key to achieving science and technology leadership, and the company will continue to invest in research and development to increase its scale advantage and enhance the competitiveness of existing products through innovation. He also said that through industry litigation, the industry will become healthier and more respectful of intellectual property rights to sustain industry innovation. The company will continue to respect intellectual property rights and protect innovation actively, he said. Winnie Yeung, Chief Legal Counsel, Greater China Region at Microsoft, and Hisashi Ishijima, Corporate Associate Vice President and Deputy General Manager of IP Division, Ricoh, shared their journey to achieving sustainability through innovation. Ms Yeung said Microsoft has been committed to taking responsibility to become carbon negative, water positive, zero waste, build a “planetary computer”, and become transparent in communication. Mr Ishijima said that Ricoh is now changing from being an office automation equipment manufacturer to a digital services company, to improve capital returns and expand corporate value sustainably. Capturing Greater Bay Area opportunities under the 14th Five-Year Plan China’s 14th Five-Year Plan has identified the Greater Bay Area as the country’s next-generation technology and innovation hub, which has further highlighted Hong Kong’s key position as a regional IP trading centre. This afternoon, in the session “Role of Hong Kong as a Regional IP Trading Centre under the 14th Five-Year Plan”, co-organised with the Intellectual Property Department of the HKSAR, regional experts representing Medialink Group Limited, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute and the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators gathered to discuss Hong Kong’s competitive edge in IP trading under the 14th Five-Year Plan. The session aimed to encourage businesses in the Greater Bay Area to leverage Hong Kong’s professional IP services to develop high-value-added products and services that can help them expand into international markets. It also encouraged international businesses to introduce high-quality IP products and services that cater for the needs of the China market. Another breakout session focused on cross-border IP licensing in the Greater Bay Area. Representatives from Whateversmiles, Sisvel, the Hong Kong Bar Association and Licensing Executives Society China offered insights into cross-border IP trade and related services. Global Tech Summit explores disruptive technologies and transformation Under the pandemic, innovation has become ever more important in the quest for breakthroughs in the fields of medical science, medical technology and telecommunications that can help to address global challenges. On day two of the forum (3 December), the Global Tech Summit will explore how technologies are reshaping the global economy and redefining different industries. The first part of the summit will feature Osman Yilmaz, 6G Program Manager at Nokia Bell Labs; Siu Yat, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands; and Alec Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Endless West. In the second part, participants will explore developments in innovation in Hong Kong with local start-up pioneers Alvin Cheung, Co-Founder and CEO of HandyRehab (Zunosaki Limited); Vincent Fan, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Zeek; and Justin Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of Gense Technologies. Disputes on IPs often involve complex factors such as professional technologies and cross-border differences. Together with the challenges that have arisen from the pandemic, numerous innovative and diverse solutions to settle disputes have been developed. Tomorrow, a fruitful agenda of discussions will address topics across various industries and regions. In “New IP Collaboration Opportunities between Shanghai and Hong Kong”, co-organised with the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration and Shanghai Changning Government, industry experts will explore potential collaboration between Hong Kong and Shanghai in the areas of innovation technology and IP. In addition, the speakers will discuss how Hong Kong’s technological achievements helped boost the innovation drive among mainland businesses and share examples of successful collaboration. The speaker line-up includes representatives from the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, iFlytek and other industry experts. Meanwhile a seminar titled “Your Successful IP strategy: Deal Making and Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong”, co-organised with the Department of Justice of the HKSAR, will feature Emmanuelle Ta, Chief Executive Officer of eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre; CK Kwong, Senior Partner of Messrs Sit, Fung, Kwong & Shum; and Winnie Tam, Chairman, Committee on Intellectual Property of the Hong Kong Bar Association. They will explore strategies for Hong Kong to leverage its competitive edge in terms of geographical location, socio-economic structure and professional services, with the goal of laying a sound foundation for the local IP industry, resolving disputes through innovation solutions, and grasping overseas opportunities. The forum also joined hands with Aon in the IP Financing breakout discussion to examine the latest IP valuation solutions that can help enterprises with IP ownership improve their IP financing capabilities. The robust development of Asia’s creative scene and its innovation and technology industry have inspired companies to adopt IP as their business tool. Addressing this rising trend, representatives from VeriFi, Hong Kong Palace Museum, Global Group and other professionals were invited to share their views in a session titled “New IP Trends in Cultural and Arts Industries”. In addition, the IP Training Programme, co-organised with the Intellectual Property Department, offered lectures on the fundamentals of various types of IP. By building a basic understanding of the rights of IP owners and users, this programme strengthened participants’ ability to protect and manage IP within their organisations. Another key element of the forum, InspoTalk, was conducted in a physical format yesterday (1 December) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Industry experts shared their experiences relating to different IP issues, such as IP financing, the intersection of IP and ESG, technology transfer, opportunities in non-fungible tokens and many more. The hosts also engaged in in-depth discussions and real-time interactions with participants. Business of IP Asia Forum website: https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/Photo download: https://bit.ly/3pdBltu About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn Media enquiries:HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentAngel Tang, Tel: +852 2584 4544, Email: angel.hc.tang@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org

3 12 月, 2020

Business of IP Asia Forum opens today

HONG KONG, Dec 3, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Addressing the importance of open innovation (an innovation management model that promotes collaboration with external parties) and collaboration in corporate development in times of change, the 10th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) opened today and runs online until 4 December. Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong Design Centre, the event features more than 60 international intellectual property (IP) experts and business leaders sharing on the latest industry trends. Officiating at this morning's opening ceremony were Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR; Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA); and Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, officiated at this morning's opening ceremony.A breakout session held at the forum's satellite venue in Guangzhou explored the latest IP development opportunities with stakeholders from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.Details of the eagerly awaited open-innovation competition, IPHatch Hong Kong, were announced today, with speakers including past winners and IP experts from renowned technology companies. They shared on ways to enhance corporate value and realise growth potential.In a welcome message, HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong highlighted the BIP Asia Forum as a platform for IP professionals and business leaders to discuss the latest industry developments and explore opportunities for business collaboration. "The theme for this year's forum is: 'Open Innovation: Driving Collaboration in Times of Change', a topic that will no doubt be foremost on everyone's mind as the world economy is buffeted by the combined winds of the global pandemic and geopolitical tensions," she said. "The online format helps us take the event beyond the limitations of a physical location to connect global participants to a world of industry insights and expertise."Open innovation - helping to drive collaboration in challenging timesCollaboration is essential during these challenging times, with many businesses having to make significant changes in order to survive. Addressing this trend, this morning's keynote session featured a discussion by industry leaders on how open innovation can help businesses leverage external resources, solve complex problems and generate greater business value. Yancey Strickler, Co-founder and Former CEO of Kickstarter, shared his experience in creating Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform that has brought innovators together and created value through innovation and partnerships. The session also welcomed Arata Oono, founder of Borderless, and Emile Chan, CMO and Co-founder of Origami Group, as panellists.Today's programme concluded with the much-anticipated plenary session, where IP leaders from multinational corporations discussed models for collaboration between enterprises. Given that open innovation creates new pathways for value creation and unleashes the full potential of IP while establishing new ways of collaboration between nations, industries or individuals, it has become a vital business strategy amid increasingly fierce global competition. Speakers at the plenary, which ran on the theme "Creating IP Value through Collaboration", included Christina Petersson, Chief Intellectual Property Officer of Ericsson; Beat Weibel, Chief IP Counsel and Group Senior Vice President of Siemens AG; and John Mulgrew, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Intellectual Property Officer of Lenovo.A breakout session held today focused on the latest IP development opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, whose development as a major IP trading hub is attracting considerable attention. An innovation and technology engine, the Greater Bay Area has quickly become a breeding ground for innovative ideas and inventions, with much IP trading involved. Co-organised with the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation (Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration) and the Guangzhou Development District Intellectual Property Association, the session featured speakers from WeRide, Guangzhou IP Exchange, Macau University of Science and Technology, Exponent Science and Technology Consulting, and Vobile Group Limited.IPHatch Hong Kong welcomes innovative start-upsDetails of the eagerly awaited open-innovation competition, IPHatch Hong Kong, were announced today. At a session with the theme "Supercharging Innovation for Impact", renowned IP experts, representatives of venture capital funds and past IPHatch winners shared on ways to enhance value and realise growth potential. Speakers included Jason Loh, founder and CEO of Piece Future; Jari Vaario, Head of Asia Patent Transactions and External Alliances of Nokia Technologies; Yoshinori Nakagawa, Chief Intellectual Property Specialist of Panasonic Corporation; and Tony Chen, Business Development Director of Hong Kong's X-Tech Startup Platform.The 2020 competition will focus on digitalisation, smart city development and the Internet of Things, with participating start-ups encouraged to unleash their creativity and expand existing patented technologies to new business areas through swift IP commercialisation.Global Tech Summit opens tomorrow to examine technological disruptionsThe protection of IP is essential in promoting creativity and technological innovation. This subject will be addressed in tomorrow morning's Global Tech Summit, which will be split into three sessions, each featuring renowned speakers. In the first session, Li Zexiang, Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, will speak on disruption as the "new normal". In the second session, Aldous Ng, CEO of CU Coding Limited, will be joined by Yongping Zheng, Co-founder and Technical Advisor of Telefield Medical Imaging Limited, and Dennis Cheung, Associate Director of Teksbotics (Asia) Limited, to speak about the new wave of talent in Hong Kong's technology sector.In the third and final session of the summit, Alexander Ng, Vice President of Tencent Healthcare, and Gary Chan, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, will explore technological disruptions in the healthcare industry amid the global pandemic. While the pandemic has created untold disruption in its own right, it has also been the catalyst for a new wave of revolutionary technologies. The pioneers taking part in the session will discuss the emerging technologies that are likely to reshape economies and redefine industries.Several concurrent breakout sessions will be held on the second day of the forum, including the IP Market and Industry Insights session co-organised with China Daily. Expert speakers including Kevin Lee, founder and CEO of Redspots Creative (HK) Company Limited, Catherine Liu, Research Director of EntGroup Solution Centre, Beijing EntGroup Century Data Technology Co, Ltd., Yang Xiaoxuan, Vice President of iQIYI, and Sze Yan Ngai, Founder and Chairman of Gameone Holdings Limited, will examine IP strategies in the age of "digital ambassadors", where virtual idols are gaining momentum and offering tremendous business opportunities - with a concurrent rise in related IP issues.IP disputes can be hard to resolve, often involving complex technical issues and multiple jurisdictions - and the pandemic outbreak has created the need for more innovative approaches to dispute resolution. Co-organised with the Department of Justice of the HKSAR, tomorrow afternoon's session on IP legal tips, titled "Hong Kong's Unique Role in IP Creation, Protection, Enforcement and Dispute Resolution in the GBA and Beyond", will explore how Hong Kong can capitalise on its geographical advantage and professional expertise to create a solid foundation for IP businesses to pursue opportunities in the Greater Bay Area and beyond. It will also examine innovative approaches to dispute resolution such as online dispute resolution. Speakers including Charmaine Koo, Partner of Messrs. Deacons and Chairman of Licensing Executive Society China, Hong Kong Sub-Chapter; Winnie Tam, Chairman of the Communication Authority and Committee on Intellectual Property, Hong Kong Bar Association; and Thomas So, Chair of eBRAM Centre, will offer insights into intellectual property creation, protection and arbitration.As the world looks to recover from the global pandemic, facilitating collaboration among stakeholders in the technology ecosystem will become more important than ever. The essential role of collaboration in technological advancement and the exceptional value of partnerships will be explored at a session titled "The Invincible Bond of Technology and Client Collaboration", co-organised with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI). Speakers including Victor Wong, Chief Executive Officer of Bridge AI; Andy Ho, Managing Director of Nexplore HK; Albert Lo, Chief Architect of Nova Credit Limited; and Daniel Au, Chief Executive Officer of Tectonic Technology Innovation Company Limited, will share insights on how collaboration has helped them solve industry pain points and create new business opportunities.InspoTalk roundtable offers interactive IP-related discussionsThe BIP Asia Forum was preceded by a two-day IP Manager Training Programme, jointly organised by the Intellectual Property Department of the HKSAR and the HKTDC. The programme introduced the fundamentals of IP, enabling participants to better understand the rights of IP owners and users and enhancing their ability to manage and protect IP rights within their enterprise. Complementing the forum's main programme, a new session called InspoTalk was launched yesterday, at which industry experts held in-depth interactive discussions with participants on various IP-related topics, such as the challenges and opportunities resulting from the pandemic and IP strategies for working with social media influencers.Website- Business of IP Asia Forum: http://bipasiaforum.com/- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3qmoCUVAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Contact:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgCathy Lee, Tel: +852 2584 4393, Email: cathy.wk.lee@hktdc.org Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com