S/N 1. EDMs IP Ecosystem Fair (26 – 27 Aug 2014) Program Overview.pdf The IP Ecosystem Fair provides a vibrant platform that showcases the ‘Best of Class’ amongst leading IP intermediaries and service providers in the IP landscape. Established IP companies and professionals from the legal, business and technology fields are on hand to help you protect your innovations and ideas throughout the IP lifecycle. Offering services in the IP Legal Advisory, IP Drafting & Prosecution, IP Technology Advisory, IP Intelligence & Strategies and IP Valuation & Financial Advisory sectors, these leading representatives forms the bedrock of the IP Competency Framework (IPCF). Their presence at the Fair will raise the awareness of the exciting career pathways in the IP industry, facilitating capacity building efforts which will contribute to today’s global knowledge economy. You can also look forward to abundant opportunities to network with renowned IP industry experts and enlightening presentations on the latest IP trends and developments. Come visit us at the IP Ecosystem Fair! Remarks Complimentary Talks: EDM IP Business Clinic.pdf IP Career Consult.pdf IP Insights Talk_27 Aug 2014.pdf 26 Aug "Intellectual Property Rights Intensive Industries: Contribution to Economic Performance and Employment in the European Union" – by EPO Chief Economist, Dr Theon van Dijk (Refer to programme) Revamped ASEAN IP Portal and launch of ASEAN TMView IP Business Clinic (requires registration, refer to EDM / website) IP Career Consult (requires registration, see EDM/ website) 27 Aug IP Business Clinic (requires registration, refer to EDM / website) "How to Create an International Patent Portfolio under Budget Constraints" – Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar "Obtaining Patent Protection in Europe in the Advent of a Unified Patent System" – Dr. Volker Scholz "Patenting Genetically-Engineered Humans for Cancer Cure? Fact or Fiction?" – Prof A.M. Chakrabarty IP Insights Talk (requires registration, see EDM/ website): "Protection of Valuable Business Information and Know-How" – Mr Rajesh Sreenivasan "Understanding the Franchise Business" – Mr Winston Chan