Below is a list of the seminars, events and conferences that we are organizing or participating in. Use the calendar on the left to locate an event based on the date. If you wish to be informed of upcoming events, please click here.
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| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AUDIT FOR INTERNAL AUDITORS |
| Jointly organized by IAM Institute & BizAid Technologies Sdn Bhd Date and Time : 9am to 12.30pm, Tuesday, 27 September 2005 Venue : Hotel Istana, Kuala LumpurTHE SEMINAR Internal auditors play a crucial role in ensuring good corporate governance. One business area often overlooked in the internal audit process is Intellectual Property (IP). IP is quickly becoming an important business asset as more and more Malaysian companies invest in R&D, create new technologies and engage in branding. Properly governed, IP can become a powerful revenue generator and competitive advantage for the company. Improperly managed, it can expose the company to various risks and liabilities.This half day seminar will introduce the area of IP Audits and equip the internal auditor with the basic know-how in managing IP risks and issues. THE TOPICS REGISTRATION IAM Institute BizAid Technologies Sdn Bhd |
| ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL VALUE THROUGH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (What Directors and Managers Need to Know) |
| Organized by IAM Institute Date and Time : Tuesday & Wednesday, 13 & 14 September 2005 Venue : JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala LumpurTHE CONFERENCE This is THE IP event of the year! For the first time in Malaysia, Gordon Petrash, a world-renowned authority on Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) will be sharing his experiences together with speakers from Deloitte, Nestle, Thomson Scientific, Amplios, United Base Consultancy, PetrashWilliamson, Thompson Associates, MDC and Mindvault. This event is a 1 1/2 day conference coupled with a 1/2 day workshop facilitated by Gordon Petrash & Rob Williamson. KEY SPEAKER & WORKSHOP FACILITATOR Gordon is a former Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers Intellectual Asset Management Financial Advisory Services practice. He was responsible for the development and implementation of Intellectual Asset Management approaches, processes, and tools that maximize the value of PwC client’s patents, trademarks, ears copyrights, trade secrets, and know how. From there he moved on to become the Chief IP Strategist and VP for Delphion Inc. He was a part of the senior management team and was responsible for developing the IAM enterprise software and consulting arm of the company. Gordon’s work over the past decade has been widely recognized as cutting edge with results that have improved the Share Holder Value in many corporations around the world. TOPICS REGISTRATION Click HERE to download the brochure and registration form for Malaysian participants or click HERE to download the brochure and registration form for non-Malaysian participants. You may also call David/Anita at |
| INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT IN A TECHNOLOGICAL AGE |
| Organized by Bar Council Malaysia Date and Time : 8.15 am to 5.30 pm, Thursday, 2 December 2004 Venue : Bar Council Auditorium, Nos 13, 15 & 17 Leboh Pasar Besar, Kuala LumpurThe Session In this session, Mr. DAVID OH will be covering the following topics:- – anti-circumvention and rights management provisions The Seminar Click HERE to download the registration form. |
| COMMERCIALIZATION OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN UNIVERSITIES AND PUBLIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS: THE SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE |
| Organized by Mindvault in collaboration with IP Academy Date and Time : 8.30 am to 2.00 pm, Tuesday, 5 October 2004 Venue : Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling JayaThe Seminar In this half-day seminar, Dr. Kwa Siew Hwa will be covering the following topics:- The University: Research Base, Intellectual Assets Formation of Technology Transfer Office (TTO) – Overview Policies, Benefits and Guidelines Sponsored Research IP Protection IP Management Commercialization Strategies Spin-offs Gap Funding REGISTRATION |
| IP BUSINESS VALUE ASSESSMENT – PREDICTING FUTURE VALUE FOR PROFITABLE DECISION MAKING |
| Organized by Centre for Management Technology Date and Time : 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Thursday, 30 September 2004 Venue : JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala LumpurThe Session In this session, Mr. DAVID OH will be covering the following topics:- – Different approaches to value assessment – market, cost and economic benefit – Tools used in valuation of IP – The need for technology, market and financial analysis The Conference |
| PROFITING FROM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
| Organized by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) and Mindvault Date and Time : 2.00 am to 6.00 pm, Friday, 20 August 2004 Venue : Ballroom 3, 10th Floor, Crown Princess, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala LumpurTHE SEMINAR Ideas are a technopreneur’s most important asset. In fact, every company has Intellectual Assets which are yet to be discovered. Often enough these Intellectual Assets go unprotected. Protecting your ideas as Intellectual Property (IP) can give you an edge as you compete in the increasingly competitive marketplace. The MSC Technopreneur Development Flagship (TDF) presents you with a strategic approach to managing and commercialising your Intellectual Property (IP) that will give you the competitive advantage needed and help you translate your IP rights into commercial value. This seminar is by invitation only. |
| MSC-TDF/TeAM CLINIC & DIALOGUE SESSION |
| Organized by Technopreneurs Association Malaysia (TeAM) & MSC–Technopreneur Development Flagship (MSC-TDF) Date and Time : 5.25 pm to 9.40 pm, Wednesday, 18 August 2004 Venue : Bunga Raya Auditorium, Multimedia Development Corporation, MSC Headquarters, CyberjayaThe Clinic The MSC-TDF/TeAM Clinic is designed to provide both TeAM members and MSC-TDF clients with one-on-one, practical advice to technology entrepreneurs delivered over 20-minute sessions. It is targeted to meet the needs of Technopreneurs in dealing with practical day-to-day issues to assist in their respective business ventures by providing them with timely, relevant and value-added information and suggestions. The following are the clinic topics and advisors: Registration for the TDF-TeAM Clinic is free for paying TeAM members. For more information and to register, click HERE. |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – HOW TO PROTECT YOUR IDEAS |
| Organized by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) Date and Time : 8.15 am to 5.00 pm, Thursday, 12 August 2004 Venue : Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaTHE SESSION In this session, Mr. JOHN CHONG will be covering the following topics: – the changing role of Intellectual Property from legal instrument to business asset – the need to identify, create, protect, commercialize and manage Intellectual Property – a commercialization roadmap and essential issues in extracting maximum value from your Intellectual Property THE SEMINAR |
| INTELLECTUAL ASSET MANAGEMENT PART 2: REVENUE-GENERATING STRATEGIES FOR THE K-ECONOMY |
| Organized by Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) Date and Time : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Tuesday-Wednesday, 10-11 August 2004 Venue : MIM Management House, 227 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala LumpurTHE SEMINAR monopoly (me-nop’e-le) n. exclusive control by one group of the means of producing or selling a commodity or service. Intellectual Property is a valuable commercial monopoly which gives its owner the exclusive right to prevent others from exploiting it. While Malaysian companies may have learnt the value of creating Intellectual Property, they have yet to extract maximum value by leveraging on this commercial monopoly. The new global knowledge-based economy works with a new set of rules and a new set of business strategies. Executives can no longer effectively lead their companies to protect market share and maintain their competitive edge with old economy strategies. This course builds on the foundation established by Intellectual Asset Management Part 1. KEY TOPICS Click HERE for more information. |
| LEVERAGING ON AND VALUING INTELLECTUAL ASSETS |
| Organized by Mindvault in conjunction with Ingara Technology Strategies Pty Ltd and supported by Bursa Malaysia Date and Time : 8.30 am to 2.00 pm, Thursday, 1 July 2004 Venue : Theatrette, Lower Ground Floor, Bursa Malaysia, Exchange Square, Bukit Kewangan, Kuala LumpurTHE SEMINAR Successful companies in today’s K-economy have learnt the art of drawing profits from their intellectual assets. These companies have experienced a paradigm shift, treating Intellectual Property as a strategic asset as opposed to mere legal instruments. This seminar seeks to enlighten participants on how to evaluate opportunities with the best chance of success, tools for predicting market penetration of new products and methods used for valuation of Intellectual Assets. The presentations will assist participants in understanding the impact that IP rights can have when used as a competitive tool to provide both investors and shareholders with continued and sustained Return on Investment. KEY TOPICS Management and Commercialisation of IP Assets Value Generation and Valuation REGISTRATION |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – HOW TO PROTECT YOUR IDEAS |
| Organized by Multimedia Development Corporation(MDC) Date and Time : Monday, 31 May 2004 Venue : Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, City Campus, Kuala LumpurTHE SESSION In this session, Mr. DAVID OH will be covering the following topics: – the changing role of Intellectual Property from legal instrument to business asset – the need to identify, create, protect, commercialize and manage Intellectual Property – a commercialization roadmap and essential issues in extracting maximum value from your Intellectual Property THE SEMINAR |
| MANAGING INTELLECTUAL ASSETS: PROFITING FROM YOUR IDEAS |
| Organized by Malaysian Institute of Management(MIM) Date and Time : 9.00 am to 12.00 pm, Saturday, 22 May 2004 Venue : Renong Auditorium, MIM Management House, 227 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala LumpurTHE SEMINAR In today’s K-economy, great ideas have become the money-spinners. Successful companies draw most of their profits from their intangible intellectual assets. There has been a paradigm shift from treating Intellectual Property as merely a legal instrument to leveraging it as a strategic asset. Intellectual Property is a valuable commercial monopoly which gives its owner the exclusive right to prevent others from using it. While Malaysian companies may have learnt the value of creating Intellectual Property, they have yet to extract maximum value by exploiting this commercial monopoly. KEY TOPICS Intellectual Property = Valuable Commercial Monopoly Intellectual Asset Management(IAM) Click HERE to download the brochure. |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – HOW TO PROTECT YOUR IDEAS |
| Organized by Multimedia Development Corporation(MDC) and Microsoft Date and Time : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Friday, 7 May 2004 Venue : Nikko Hotel, Kuala LumpurTHE SESSION This session is part of the MDC-Microsoft .NET Technopreneur Development Workshop. Mr. DAVID OH will be presenting this session in 2 parts: – Intellectual Property = Valuable Commercial Monopoly Click HERE to download the full program or click HERE for more information. |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE NEW ECONOMY K-Economy Perspectives and Strategies |
| Organized by Mindvault Sdn Bhd in association with IP BOSS Date and Time : Wednesday, 21 April 2004 Venue : Hilton, Petaling JayaTHE SEMINAR The world has changed. The Industrial Age has passed and we are now in a new global knowledge-based economy which works with a new set of rules and functions with a new set of business strategies. Lately, there has been increasing emphasis to legally-protect Intellectual Property. However, it is more important for management to understand the strategic value of Intellectual Property as a business asset. Amidst an increasingly competitive market in the k-economy, the effective management of a company’s IP portfolio is the key to determining its success or failure. Malaysian companies must learn to identify, create, protect, commercialize and manage their intangible Intellectual Property assets. KEY TOPICS Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual Property Research to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge Strategic Management and Commercialization of Intellectual Assets THE METHODOLOGY SEMINAR LEADERS They are much sought-after as IP trainers and have spoken with organizations such as the Judicial & Legal Training Institute, Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA), Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP) and the Malaysian Institute of Management(MIM). They are both Honorary Members of the Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars of the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS) and have contributed to publications like The Edge and The Star. REGISTRATION |
| PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT FOR FINANCE FUNCTION |
| Organized by The Asia Business Forum (ABF) Date and Time : Monday & Tuesday, 15-16 March 2004 Venue : JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala LumpurThe Conference Mr. JOHN CHONG will be chairing the second day of this conference which inludes the following topics:- – Intellectual Capital Management by the Finance function to enhance shareholder wealth – Integrated Business Process Management – a pro-active approach and strategy to cost management – Strategic Performance Management using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in the Finance function – Measuring performance with Value Based Management (VBM) – Identifying appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Finance function Click HERE to download the brochure. |
| INTELLECTUAL ASSET MANAGEMENT PART 1: LEVERAGING INTELLECTUAL ASSETS TO CREATE A COMPETITIVE EDGE |
| Organized by Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) Date and Time : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Wednesday, 30 June 2004 Venue : MIM Management House, 227 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala LumpurTHE SEMINAR Over 70% of workers in developed economies are “knowledge workers” who “use their heads more than their hands”. Intangible Intellectual Assets account for more than 80% of the total value of Fortune 500 corporations in the United States. How does your organisation compare? In order to compete in today’s global economy, Malaysian companies can no longer remain ignorant of the need to identify, create, protect, commercialise and manage their Intellectual Assets. In the present k-economy, where Intellectual Assets drive earnings and shareholder value, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) must be treated as an executive-level concern. CEO’s, CFO’s, Directors and top management who ignore this process fail to fulfill their strategic responsibility to the company. KEY TOPICS Click HERE for more information. |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – VALUABLE COMMERCIAL MONOPOLY |
| Organized by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) and Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Date and Time : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday & Tuesday, 28-29 June 2004 Venue : Pan Pacific Hotel, Kuala LumpurTHE SESSION This session is part of the MDC-MARA ICT Entrepreneur Awareness Seminar & Workshop. On Day 2, Mr. DAVID OH will be covering the following topics: – Overview of Intellectual Property rights – Why IP is a valuable commercial monopoly – How to manage intellectual assets Click HERE to download the full program. |
| THE GOAL OF INNOVATION: TURNING KNOWLEDGE INTO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
| Organized by The Knowledge Group Date and Time : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Wednesday & Thursday, 16-17 June 2004 Venue : Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala LumpurThe Session In this session, Mr. DAVID OH will be covering the following topics:- – a primer on Intellectual Property rights: patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial design, confidential information and trade secrets – the changing role of Intellectual Property in the K-Economy – how innovation bridges Knowledge Management and Intellectual Property creation – protecting Intellectual Property rights in new product development The Conference |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COMMERCIALIZATION STRATEGIES |
| Organized by Technopreneurs Association Malaysia (TeAM) Date and Time : 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Thursday, 10 June 2004 Venue : Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP), Level 11, Bangunan Bank Industri, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala LumpurThe Session In this session, Ms. RENUKA SENA will be covering the following topics:- – Protection – What, when, how and, most importantly, why! – Commercialisation of IP – What to do before you go to market – Licensing – What do I need to think about? The Clinic Apart from Ms. Renuka Sena, who is the Deputy Chairperson of TeAM’s Legal and Intellectual Property Committee, the other panel members include Gilbert Gan, Anwar Jumabhoy, Hor Fook Kheong and Chris Chan. The clinic is limited to 40 registrants only. For more information, click HERE. |
| NEW PARADIGMS OF COPYRIGHT LAW IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY: THE MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE |
| Organized by:- Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Academy, Singapore Science and Technology Law Center, Intitute for Information Industry (STLC), Taiwan Insitute of Social Sciences and Philosophy (ISSP), Academia, Sinica, Taiwan Date and Time : Monday & Tuesday, 7-8 June 2004 Venue : Center for Academic Activities, Academia Sinica, Nankang, Taipei, TaiwanThe Session In this session, Mr. JOHN CHONG will be providing the Malaysian country report in line with the theme of the conference. The Conference |
| COPYRIGHT AND SOFTWARE PROTECTION |
| Organized by Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS) Date and Time : Saturday, 13 March 2004 Venue : MINDS Secretariat, Petaling JayaTHE SESSION This session is Part 3 of MINDS’ 6-part seminar series entiteld “From Ideas to the Marketplace”. DAVID OH will be providing a strategic perspective of Intellectual Property management with a particular focus on software and copyright protection. He will also explore the issues associated with the patenting of software. REGISTRATION |
| 3rd MSC INTERNATIONAL CYBERLAWS CONFERENCE |
| Jointly Oganized by Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDC), Malaysian Bar Council and Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI). Date and Time : Tuesday & Wednesday, 2-3 March 2004 Venue : Nikko Hotel, Kuala LumpurThe Conference This conference will serve as a platform for the dissemination of knowledge and discussion on the advancement of Cyberlaws, with a specific focus on the role of education, regulation, practice and enforcement in realising the government’s vision to create a world-leading framework of Cyberlaws and Intellectual Property protection. The theme “Advancing Cyberlaws: Educate, Regulate, Practise and Enforce” encapsulates the spirit in which the Conference is being organised. Mr. BENJAMIN THOMPSON will be speaking on Electronic Alternative Dispute Resolution (E-ADR) on Day 1 of the Conference. Mr. JOHN CHONG will be speaking on Recording Ownership over Digital Assets – Towards an Electronic Copyright Registry on Day 2 of the Conference. Click HERE to download the brochure for the full conference schedule. |
| THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF WEB CONTENT |
| Organized by the Knowledge Group Date and Time : Wednesday & Thursday, 25 & 26 February 2004 Venue : JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala LumpurThe Session In this session, Mr. BENJAMIN THOMPSON will be covering the following topics:- – domain names & trademark law – regulation of web content – web content: ownership issues and copyright law – data protection & privacy vs. internet marketing – liability for content – recent cases/development The Conference |
| TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN MALAYSIA |
| Organized by the Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA) Date and Time : Friday, 20 February 2004 Venue : Hotel Singgahsana, Petaling JayaThe Conference Mr. DAVID OH will be conducting Session 4 – Registrable & Non-Registrable Trademarks and Session 5 – Classification of Goods/Services & How to Conduct Trademark Searches. Other speakers include Mr. T. Kuhanandan (Messrs Badri, Kuhan, Yeoh & Ghandi), Mr. Teo Bong Kwang (Messrs Raja, Darryl & Loh) and Ms. Maheswari Kumarappan (Messrs Maheswari & Co.) who will be speaking on the following topics:- A representative from Perbadanan Harta Intelek (PHIM) will also give a briefing on the latest updates from the Registry of Trademarks. Registration |
| LOWERING RISKS AND COSTS BY CURBING INTERNET AND EMAIL ABUSE BY EMPLOYEES |
| Organized by Arkgroup Asia Date and Time : Wednesday & Thursday, 14-15 January 2004 Venue : Grand Hyatt, SingaporeThe Session In this session, Mr. JOHN CHONG will cover the following:- – Consequences of internet email abuse by employees – Surveillance and privacy issues – How employees attempt to circumvent measures to prevent email abuse – Guidelines, policies and best practices to prevent abuse The Conference |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: K-ECONOMY PERSPECTIVES |
| Organized by Malaysian Institute of Management(MIM) Date and Time : 7.30 am to 8.30 pm, Wednesday, 7 January 2004 Venue : MIM Management House, 227 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala LumpurIn today’s economy, brand names, technology and savvy marketing are the money-spinners. This has resulted in the changing definition of property. Assets no longer have to be tangible. Some of the richest and most powerful companies in the world build their very existence on intangible, abstract information. In this session, Mr. DAVID OH will cover the following topics: For more information and to register, click HERE. |
| HOW ARE MY IDEAS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTED WITH CIP? |
| Organized by Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS) and Cradle Investment Programme (CIP) Date and Time : 8.30 am to 12.00 pm, Saturday, 6 December 2003 Venue : Auditorium 1, Pusat Sains Negara, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (National Science Centre)In this session, Ms. RENUKA SENA will discuss how CIP ensures the safety and security for your ideas. This talk is part of the MINDS-CIP Workshop II that will cover practical aspects of applying for CIP funding such as tips on how to apply and what to look for and expect in the application process. Attendance is free of charge. Click HERE to register. |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CHALLENGES IN E-LEARNING |
| Organized by University Malaysia Sabah Date and Time : Monday & Tuesday, 20 & 21 October 2003 Venue : Library Auditorium, University Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, MalaysiaThe Session The proliferation of e-learning has spawned numerous issues pertaining to Intellectual Property rights and Intellectual Asset Management. The conversion of real world courses into the digital medium has created dilemmas for academic institutions, online course providers as well as academics. In this session, Mr. JOHN CHONG will describe the current intellectual property landscape in the e-learning environment. He will deal with the various problems that have arisen as well as discuss the solutions which are currently implemented by various groups around the world. This session will look at the following:- The Conference |
| IGNITE THE TECHNOPRENEUR FIRE! |
| Organized by Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP) Date and Time : Friday and Saturday, 17 & 18 October 2003 Venue : New World/Renaissance Hotel, Malaysia”Ignite the Technopreneur Fire!” is a two-day workshop developed by MAVCAP and FastTrac, Australia. It is a very dynamic, interactive and innovative workshop that encompasses issues of entrepreneurship like technology assessment, commercialization, and most importantly, funding. All you have to do is register on-line at www.mavcap.com/ignite/ignite_introduction.htm. MAVCAP is paying for the two-day workshop and for engaging industry luminaries. You just pay RM200.00 for lunch and refreshments! PROGRAMMEDay 1 09:00 am – Program Kickoff (Colin Day) Day 2 09:00 am – Review of Day One (Colin Day & Bernard Yaw)
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| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE NEW ECONOMY (K-Economy Perspectives and Strategies) |
| Organized by Mindvault Sdn Bhd in association with IP BOSS Date and Time : Thursday, 16 October 2003 Venue : Hotel Grand Maya (formerly known as Park Plaza), Kuala LumpurTHE SEMINAR The world has changed. The Industrial Age has passed and we are now in a new global knowledge-based economy which works with a new set of rules and functions with a new set of business strategies. Lately, there has been increasing emphasis to legally-protect Intellectual Property. However, it is more important for management to understand the strategic value of Intellectual Property as a business asset. Amidst an increasingly competitive market in the k-economy, the effective management of a company’s IP portfolio is the key to determining its success or failure. Malaysian companies must learn to identify, create, protect, commercialize and manage their intangible Intellectual Property assets. KEY TOPICS Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual Property Research to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge Strategic Management and Commercialization of Intellectual Assets THE METHODOLOGY SEMINAR LEADERS They are much sought-after as IP trainers and have spoken with organizations such as the Judicial & Legal Training Institute, Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV), Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP).and the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM). They are both Honorary Members of the Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars of the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS) and have contributed to publications like The Edge and The Star. REGISTRATION |