Intellectual Property 2005

Enhancing Organizational Value through Intellectual Property: What Directors and Managers Need to Know

Intellectual Property (IP) is the value driver of the 21st century economy. Nations and organisations that know how to create, manage and exploit IP have a significant competitive edge over those that do not. In Malaysia and many other developing nations in South East Asia, the public and private sector are creating more and more IP. Spending on R&D shows an uptrend from year to year – from 2000 to 2002, Malaysia’s Gross Expenditure on Research & Development (GERD) increased by 49.6%.

In Malaysia, revenue generation through IP is still low and a persistent complaint is that many organisations do not know how to manage and commercialise their IP. The Malaysian government, recognizing the value of IP to local companies has recently announced that they will be making available government grants to acquire IP in order to assist local companies accelerate growth.

At this conference, participants will be quipped with the relevant knowledge and skills on how to deal with this 21st century asset.

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Special rates negotiated for Promuda/MVCA/CIP members at RM1690.

Please write which membership you belong to at the top right of the registration form before submitting to the organiser to get discount.

Asia-Pacific Chief Auditor Summit 2005

Date: 26 -27 September 2005
Venue: Palace Of The Golden Horses, KL

ARTSingapore

Asian Contemporary Art Fair

Organised by ArtReach Pte Ltd, ARTSINGAPORE is the biggest and main visual Asian Contemporary Art fair in Singapore. The overwhelming response and participation from both repeat and new galleries from all over the world is a strong show that Singapore is well-poised as an arts hub and on the cusp of becoming the region’s most popular destination for the art trade.

Last year, 41 galleries from 14 countries took part and saw about 12,000 visitors through its doors. The exponential growth shows an emergent market of rich and affluent art connoisseurs in the region that the fair appeals to. In responding to this trend, the participating galleries are testament to the efficacies of the fair in drawing the right crowd.

Owner Renuka Khilnani of Bodhi Art cites,” Our reasons for joining the Art Singapore 2005 are mainly because we would like to introduce the gallery to a wider, pan Asian audience and feel this forum is an excellent one both in terms of profile of visitors, collectors and other galleries participating in the Fair.”

“We think Singapore is one of our best arts market, so we want to showcase the best paintings and the best artists in Vietnam. We want Singapore receive the best paintings in Vietnam and familiarise themselves with the best artists in Vietnam. ” Says Le Trung Thanh, Director of Ngan Pho Gallery.

The 5th installation of the Art Fair returns with bigger features, larger names and more exciting works; including a special installation by top avant-garde artiste Yayoi Kusama and original works of Picasso, Matisse, Renoir and Rembrandt that will be showcased for the first time in Singapore. ARTSingapore 2005 and is expected to draw over 15,000 visitors and $3 million sales turnover.

MeesPierson The Private Bankers of Fortis is a sponsor of ARTSingapore. Marina Mandarin is the Official Hotel. Global Specialised Services is appointed the Official Freight Forwarder. Singapore Tourism Board, and The National Arts Council support ARTSingapore.

Date: 29 September to 3rd October
Venue: Suntec Singapore, Level 4 Hall 4
Tel: +65 6235 4113
Fax: +65 6734 9332
Email: www.artsingapore.net