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12th HKTDC Business of IP Asia Forum opens today

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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 Dire...

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

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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 regulat...

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Business of IP Asia Forum opens

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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 Sus...

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Business of IP Asia Forum opens today

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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.De...