Innovation and Intellectual Property Week (formerly known as the International Intellectual Property Week), is a brand new flagship event driven by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). IP-related organisations in Asia Pacific regions joined forces in promoting the regional IP business hub in Asia. A series of conferences, exhibitions and workshops was held during the weeks (November – December 2015) to facilitate IP trading.
| The 12th Intellectual Property Law School (event of IEEM Intellectual Property Law Programme 2015) 23 – 27 November 2015 • Macau Cultural Centre, Macau Organiser : Institute of European Studies of Macau |
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The IP Law School is a unique initiative in Asia offering a taught programme in international Intellectual Property Law and its relevance for global, European and Asian economic development and innovation policy.
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| IP Seminar on “The Promise and Perils of Non-Traditional Trademarks” 27 November 2015 • 12:30pm-1:30pm Academic Conference Room, 11/F, Cheng Yu Tung Tower, The University of Hong Kong Organiser : The University of Hong Kong Speaker: Professor Irene Calboli, Singapore Management University School of Law and Texas A&M University School of Law |
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In the past decades, the scope of trademark protection has exponentially expanded. Today, a growing list of product features—including colors, shapes, smells, gestures, and even video clips—can be protected as trademarks based on the assertion that these signs are capable of distinguishing products in the marketplace. However, the protection of these non-traditional marks has often been met with controversy, particularly by the courts in several countries. In her presentation, Dr. Calboli will address the “promise and perils” of protecting non-traditional trademarks—for trademark owners, competitors, and the public—in light of some of the most controversial cases litigated in recent years with particular attention to the fashion industry. Specifically, she will note that courts across several jurisdictions have resorted, or have considered resorting, to the doctrine of aesthetic functionality to counter the trend of expansive trademark protection and prevent granting trademark rights in aesthetically appealing product features that could put competitors at a significant disadvantage in the marketplace. Irene Calboli is the Deputy Director of the Applied Research Centre for Intellectual Assets and the Law in Asia (ARCIALA), School of Law, Singapore Management University, where she is a Visiting Professor and Lee Kong Chian Fellow. She is also a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law, and a Transatlantic Technology Law Forum Fellow at Stanford Law School. She teaches and writes in the areas of intellectual property and international trade law. Her recent publications include the books, THE LAW AND PRACTICE OF TRADEMARK TRANSACTIONS (forthcoming 2016, with J. de Werra) and DIVERSITY IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (2015, with S. Ragavan). Registration : http://www.lawtech.hk/ Inquiry ： Ms Zoe So (email : zoesosy@hku.hk)  |
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| The 19th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium 28 November 2015 • 9:00-9:50 S228, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Organiser : Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, Beijing Municipal Human Resources And Social Security Bureau, Hong Kong Trade Development Council |
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| IP Lecture - Legal Solutions to the Global Health Crisis 30 November 2015 • 6:30pm-7:30pm Academic Conference Room, 11/F, Faculty of Law, Cheng Yu Tung Tower, The University of Hong Kong Organiser : The University of Hong Kong |
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| Speaker: William Fisher, WilmerHale Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Harvard Law School Registration : https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=39948 Inquiry ： Ms Zoe So (email : zoesosy@hku.hk) |
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| The 15th IEEM Intellectual Property Seminar: How Quantum Innovations in Society and Technology Drive IP Law (event of IEEM Intellectual Property Law Programme 2015) 30 November and 1 December 2015 • Grand Lapa Hotel, Macau Organiser : Institute of European Studies of Macau |
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The two-day Annual Intellectual Property Seminar offers a forum for IP professionals wishing to be part of a thought-provoking discussion on cutting-edge developments in intellectual property law and policy. Distinguished practitioners, judges and academics from all over the world have contributed to this event. The papers they have presented have been published in book form by Kluwer Law International and Hart Publishing. The 2015 event will cover the way in which IP law, policy, and management is adapted to accommodate disruptive technologies and major societal changes. This means that fundamental IP concepts such as territoriality, exhaustion, enforcement, and secondary liability will be discussed against the backdrop of new technologies (3D printing, internet of things, etc.) and new product design and marketing strategies. For more information, please visit : http://www.ieem.org.mo/programme/ipl/program Tel ：+853 2835 4326 E-mail ： beatrice@ieem.org.mo  |
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| Business of Design Week 30 November - 5 December 2015 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre & PMQ Organiser : Hong Kong Design Centre |
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Asia’s leading Annual Event on Design, Innovation and brands. One of the most significant annual events on the international design calendar, BODW is Asia’s leading conference dedicated to design, innovation and brands. This pre-eminent programme brings the best of the global design world to Hong Kong. Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre since 2002, BODW has aimed at promoting design and strengthening ties between the design and business communities. Each year, BODW attracts design and business elites from around the world to Hong Kong. The world's attention is drawn to current design issues through various exhibitions, international forums and outreach activities tailored to provide designers, business leaders, educators, SMEs and the public with communication opportunities to build strong business and commercial development. It is a world-class platform for the exchange of ideas, and an internationally renowned annual design event. Please contact : Hong Kong Design Centre General Enquiry ：+852 2501-7986/ bodwenquiry@golin.com Ticketing : +852 3151 8900 / bodw2015@swiretravel.com Website : http://www.bodw.com  |
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| The Professional IP Update 2015 : 3D Printing and Secondary Liability (event of IEEM Intellectual Property Law Programme 2015) 2 December 2015 • Function Room 2501, Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department, 25/F Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Organiser : Institute of European Studies of Macau Intellectual Property Department |
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The annual professional update provides an overview of all relevant cases and legislative developments of the past year from all over the world. During one day you will be brought up to speed on the major important legal decisions and developments in intellectual property law and policy. For this edition, the IP discussion will also include 3D Printing and Secondary Liability. For more information, please visit : http://www.ieem.org.mo/programme/ipl/program Tel ：+853 2835 4326 E-mail ： beatrice@ieem.org.mo  |
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| Business of IP Asia Forum 3-4 December 2015 • Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Organiser : The HKSAR Government, Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Hong Kong Design Centre |
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Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government, Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Hong Kong Design Centre, BIP Asia Forum brings IP professionals and business leaders from all over the world to discuss the latest developments in the IP world, and to explore business collaboration opportunities. The last edition in 2014 was a great success, featuring over 80 prominent speakers sharing their insights and attracted more than 2,000 IP professionals and industry players to attend. The next edition will return on 3-4 December 2015, with the theme “Intellectual property:Transforming Global Business”. For more information, please visit : http://bipasiaforum.com/en/index.htm Tel ：(852) 1830 668 E-mail ： bipasia@hktdc.org  |
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| HKTDC Inno Design Tech Expo 3-5 December 2015 • Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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HKTDC InnoDesignTech Expo is a world-class exposition of innovations, presenting the latest practical technologies and design solutions to help trading, manufacturing and service sector to enhance their capacity to supply world markets. For more information, please visit : http://www.hktdc.com/innodesigntechexpo  |
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| World SME Expo 3-5 December 2015 • Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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Organised by the HKTDC, the World SME Expo is a one-stop marketplace, featuring a full range of market opportunities and business solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through an all-rounded exhibition and a series of thematic seminars and networking events, to help enhance SMEs' competitiveness. For more information, please visit : www.hktdc.com/worldsmeexpo  |
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| Hong Kong International Franchising Show 3-5 December 2015 • Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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The one-of-its-kind franchising event - “Hong Kong International Franchising Show” features a wide range of local and foreign franchise opportunities, consulting and supporting services. For more information, please visit : www.hktdc.com/fair/hkifs  |
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| IP Valuation Masterclass: Quantifying and Leveraging the Value of IP 5 December 2015 • 9:00am-6:00pm Room 2501, 25/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong Organiser : Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Speaker: Mr. Tim Heberden, IP Valuation Director, Griffith Hack |
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| The Masterclass will provide delegates with: •A working knowledge of how to estimate the value of technology, brands and artistic works. •An understanding of how to apply a value-based approach to IP strategy to reveal new opportunities and pathways to maximise returns on innovation. (The Masterclass will be conducted in English.) For more information, please visit: http://www.rics.org/hk/ Tel: +852 3759 4105 E-mail ： ichan@rics.org (Ms Iris Chan) |
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| Guangzhou International Exposition on Copyright Trade of Cultural Relics Museum 5-8 December 2015 China Import and Export Fair Complex |
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(Only Chinese version available) For more information, please visit : http://www.gzcrmc.com/ |
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| 2015 IIIC International Innovation and Invention Competition 14 December 2015 • 2:00pm-5:00pm International Hall, 2/F, The Ambassador Hotel, 63 Chung Shan North Road, Section 2, Taipei 104, Taiwan Organiser : Chinese Innovation & Invention Society |
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Competition Classification 01-1 Environment – Energy conservation and carbon reduction 01-2 Environment – Environmental Protection and Preservation 01-3 Environment – Green Resource 02-1 Health – Biotechnology 02-2 Health – Health Promotion 03 Intelligent Living Technology For further information, please visit: http://www.innosociety.org/ Tel: (+886) 2 2778-2688 E-mail ： choice@mail2000.com.tw |
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| For registration and enquires, please contact Hong Kong Trade Development Council | |
| via phone: | (852) 2584 4190 |