| 0900 |
Welcome Address by DG, IPOS, Ms Liew Woon Yin |
| 0915 – 0945 |
Opening Speech by Vice President, EPO, Mr Curt Edfjaell |
| 0945 – 1030 |
Keynote
Topic: Forecasting the IP Future
What is the future of IP? Originally seen as a framework to protect the fruits of creativity and innovation, IP systems are now increasingly business oriented with new business models emerging on a regular basis. Some of these new business models have come under scrutiny; but perhaps beyond the current comfort zones, these new models are the way of the future. In addition, IP information repositories are being mined to drive some of these new developments in unexpected ways. |
| 1100 – 1145 |
Building a Foundation for Effective IP Management
What are the systems and infrastructure for the effective management of intellectual property assets in an organisation? From small companies to larger enterprises - what needs to be done to maximise an organisation’s assets. |
| 1145 - 1230 |
Establishing an In-house IP Intelligence team
What does it mean to be an IP information specialist? What are the skills the team needs and how do you put in place an intelligence team that would meet your needs. |
| 1330 - 1415 |
Searching Intelligently and Not Mindlessly
- How to separate wheat from chaff
- How not to overspend on paid databases or go off track
- How to align search results with business strategies |
| 1415 – 1515 |
Analysing the Patent Landscape: Water Technologies
A research project undertaken by Prof Casey Chan on behalf of EAPIC organisers prior to EAP2IC will provide an analysis of the patent landscape in this technology sector. |
| 1545 – 1630 |
Extending IP’s Value
How can companies maximise the value of their patent portfolio? Beyond licensing, what alternatives are there to increase the value of your patents? Are there other IP considerations that will push the growth of your business? |
| 1630 – 1700 |
Behind the Scenes of an IP Auction
A brief on the preparatory work in putting a value to an IP asset, the marketing and the actual bidding process. |
| 1700 - 1730 |
IP Auction “LIVE” – A Snapshot of an IP Auction |