Event in the ASEAN

Doing Business in Myanmar in 2014

Yangon, 5 November 2014

Event type:	Briefing
Date:	Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Time:	3:30pm – 5:30pm (local time)
Location:	Yangon Park Royal
Language:	English

Event Description:This seminar organised by Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment (AWEX) Office in Bangkok will see the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk deliver a presentation on the Helpdesk and related services as well as an update on the Helpdesk services and the IP landscape in Myanmar.

Myanmar has taken its first real steps towards establishing a concrete system of protecting intellectual property rights (IPR). The country’s trade mark Law is now being drafted and reviewed, and is due to take effect soon. The Myanmar Intellectual Property Office will also be set up and will soon be able to accept and register applications for trade mark registration. The Helpdesk expert present at this briefing will update companies on the latest and anticipated developments in the field as Myanmar continues to emerge as a country of significant interest for European investment.

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Intellectual property law in Myanmar – latest developments

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The challenges facing international companies with regard to IP in Myanmar

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Risk mitigation strategies for EU companies in Myanmar

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk: The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Commission co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

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Franchising in South East Asia: Best practices and recommendations, legal and tax implications

Bangkok, 22 October 2014

Event type:	Seminar
Date:	Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Time:	TBC
Location:	TBC
Language:	English

Event Description:This seminar organised by the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk and local partners in Thailand will look into the issue of franchising in South East Asia.

Franchising is a business system for expanding sound businesses, based on successful concepts, know-how and brand. It is a business model replicated through the creation of a network under the same brand name.

The franchise business model is becoming more widespread in South East Asia, as investors seek to start a business that allows the franchisor to promote a successful business model or product to another geographical area, while many of the risks are borne by the franchisee. At the same time, franchising is attractive to franchisees because it authorises the franchisee to use this successful business model or product while deriving greater benefits from the business compared to that derived from a company-owned outlet. The franchise agreement itself will allow franchisees to use the IP (trade marks, so called trade dress, trade and production secrets copyrights, designs, goodwill and the like) of franchisors.

Plans must be carefully drawn up to cover all anticipated eventualities and ensure good quality control within the franchise. SMEs that are looking to franchise their business into Southeast Asia must also bear in mind that, whilst there are many successful franchises in the region, there are also many cases of franchisees ending the agreement and starting a business independently, using the knowledge that was obtained from the franchise operation. This ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk event, in association with partners in Thailand, aims to look aspects of franchising directly related to intellectual property from a legal and business point of view, as well as look at different tax regimes in the region which may be more favourable to such a step.

This seminar will look at the following issues:

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Intellectual property considerations when franchising

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The challenges facing international SMEs franchising business in ASEAN

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How can companies take advantage of current and upcoming tax regimes in ASEAN?

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Commission co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

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Intellectual Property Rights in ASEAN

Singapore, 10 October 2014

Event type:	Seminar
Date:	Friday, 10 October 2014
Time:	2pm – 5pm
Location:	Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
Language:	English

Event Description:With the advent of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 and the forthcoming transformation of the region into an integrated one with free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labor and a freer flow of capital, new opportunities and well as challenges arise in terms of protection of intellectual property assets. This seminar will look at the IP landscape in three key markets in ASEAN (Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand) and assess the best course of action for European companies in these markets.

This seminar aims to promote the importance of intellectual property rights protection in penetrating ASEAN markets through an IP gateway like Singapore. The seminar will look to raise awareness among entrepreneurs/SMEs on the value of intellectual property in today’s economy, with particular emphasis on risk mitigation strategies and capitalising on them in ASEAN.

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk, in association with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) bring together IP professionals and industry experts from Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand to present and assess current and future developments in IP as well as provide strategic recommendations and valuable insights into how to make your business grow in an increasingly integrated yet legally diverse and economically imbalanced community while at the same time keeping your trade marks, patents, copyrights, designs, know-how and confidential information protected and enforceable.

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Commission co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

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Intellecutal Property protection in Vietnam

How EU SMEs can avoid common pitfalls

HCMC, Vietnam, 26 September 2014

Event type:	Seminar
Date:	Friday, 26 September 2014
Time:	11:45 - 13:45
Location:	Level 3, Sheraton Saigon, 88 Dong Khoi St., Dist 1, HCMC
Language:	English
Registration:	email [email protected] or call 08.3827.2715 (VND 850,000 for EuroCham members and VND 1,150,000 for non-members

Event Description:

This information and awareness raising session on the challenges of managing, protecting and enforcing your intellectual property rights in Vietnam is brought to you by the EuroCham Vietnam, Tilleke & Gibbins and the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk. The event will showcase to European companies the importance of protecting intellectual property and its relevance in today’s economy, citing examples and case studies which are relevant for European companies when doing business in Vietnam. The interactive session will allow the target audience to engage with a Vietnamese government official from the Ministry of Science and Technology, one of Asia’s top IP firms and the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk, an European Union-funded project which provides a support service on IP for EU SMEs in South East Asia.

Dr. Nguyen Nhu Quynh, Deputy Chief Inspector from the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in Vietnam will provide guidance on how EU businesses in Vietnam, and SMEs in particular, can get the most effective protection for the intellectual property rights. Helpdesk Expert and Head of the EuroCham IPR Sector Committee, Mr. Thomas J. Treutler, will look at a the practical side of examine some of the potential pitfalls facings international companies in Vietnam and explain how you can avoid falling into the same trap. Meanwhile, the IPR Helpdesk team will be on hand to introduce the project and explain how they can help you, as a European company, to deal with IP concerns across the ASEAN region.

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Commission co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

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EU Business Avenues Mission

Clean Technologies Mission 2014

Singapore, 27 October 2014

Event Details:

Event type:	Exhibition / Trade Fair
Date:	27 October 2014
Time:	09:00 – 18:00
Location:	Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
Language:	English

Event Description:

The EU Business Avenues 2014 Clean Technologies mission will take place in Singapore and Malaysia from Monday October 27 to Friday October 31 2014. The mission will include sector expert presentations, site visits, networking opportunities and a two-day bespoke business exhibition, as part of the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). EU companies can opt for a two-day business visit to Malaysia on Thursday October 30 and Friday October 31 2014. Further details of the 2014 Clean Technologies Business Mission Programme are now available here.

Before the mission (in Brussels) and during the mission (in Singapore), the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk will team up with EUBA to provide participants with advice, information and training on protecting and managing their intellectual assets when doing business in Singapore and Malaysia.

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Union co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

About our partner:

EU Business Avenues is a business support programme that will bring over 100 SMEs from the European Union to the region, to explore tangible business opportunities starting with potential partners and relevant stakeholders in Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The programme will be of particular interest to Malaysian and ASEAN businesses looking to meet highly competitive European companies in the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sectors with high technology offerings and innovative products.

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IGEM 2014

International Green Technology and Eco Products Exhibition

Kuala Lumpur, 16-19 October 2014

Event Details:

Event type:	Exhibition / Trade Fair
Date:	16-19 October 2014
Time:	09:00 – 17:00 everyday
Location:	Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Language:	English

Event Description:

For the 5th consecutive year, the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI)’s EU Projects Desk will be coordinating the EU Pavilion at the IGEM 2014 trade fair and exhibition. The EU Pavilion with the EU Business Lounge has constantly attracted VIPs and trade visitors from more than 60 countries. This year the EU pavilion will again be situated next to the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water (KeTTHA’s Pavilion) and the main entrance of Hall 5 of the KLCC Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur closest to Mandarin Oriental Hotel. This year under the co-funded EU Project entitled "Support for European Business in South East Asia Markets - Malaysia Component" 2013-2018, all EU SMEs in Europe (who are not based in Malaysia) are entitled to 10% subsidy from the European Commission towards the costs of their booths. For more information on what to expect at the 2014 EU Pavilion, please contact [email protected].

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk will be present on-site to provide EU SMEs present with free first-line advice and information on protecting your green products and services. A Helpdesk expert will give a presentation on IP strategies and important considerations for EU SMEs entering into any cleantech venture. Our expert aims to demonstrate that success in a cleantech based industry can be reached by a wise combination of science, business skills and proper intellectual property management. The presentation will analyze the relationship between clean technologies and IP regimes.

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Union co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

About our partner:

The EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI) has the mission to promote, support and develop EU business interests in Malaysia as well as facilitate trade, commerce and investments between EU and Malaysia. In order to fulfil its mission, EUMCCI carries out activities that will catalyse and stimulate networking of European companies in Malaysia with the Malaysian business community, business associations, relevant ministries, official representations and other Chambers in Asia. These activities are balanced between social and business activities.

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Intellectual Property “Train-The-Trainer” Session

Event Details:

Event type:	Train-the-trainer session
Date:	19 June 2014
Time:	09:00-13:00
Location:	German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, Jl. H. Agus Salim No. 115, Jakarta
Language:	English

Event Description:

This ‘train-the-trainer’ session on intellectual property rights is brought to you by the EU-Indonesia Business Network (EIBN) and the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk and will take place on Thursday 19 July 2014. The event will introduce intellectual property and its relevance in today’s economy, citing examples and case studies which are relevant for European companies when doing business in Indonesia. The interactive session will allow EIBN staff and other participants to engage with the Helpdesk and Helpdesk Expert, Mr. Andrew Conduit. Andrew will look at a number of case studies involving IP and also look at potential enquiries from European companies and see where intellectual property plays a role.

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Union co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

About the EIBN:

The EU-Indonesia Business Network (EIBN) serves as a first-entry focal point for all companies from Europe. It is a consortium partnership set up between EKONID, IFCCI, INA, EUROCHAMBRES, CCI Barcelona and together with EuroCham Indonesia. The EIBN has been initiated within the framework of a 5-year EU co-funded programme. It will focus on promoting Indonesia in the EU as a high potential trade and investment destination and support European business in its activities in the country. The programme aims to contribute to a more coherent and effective EU strategy for supporting and attracting EU business, specifically SME’s, in and to Indonesia as a gateway to ASEAN.

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POLAND-VIETNAM BUSINESS FORUM

Event Details:

Event type:	Polish Trade Mission to Vietnam
Date:	10-11 June 2014
Time:	10 June (18:00-20:00), 11 June (9:00 – 12:00)
Location:	Sofitel Plaza Hotel Plaza, Hanoi, Vietnam
Language:	Polish, English

Event Description:

In the framework of strengthening trade and investment between Poland and Vietnam Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Hanoi is organising the Poland-Vietnam Business Forum. During the Informative Seminar and the Presentation of Polish Companies, there will be, among others, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Vietnam, Undersecretary of State from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, representatives of the Polish Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Treasury, Environment, of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, Polish Information & Foreign Investment Agency.

Polish companies participating in the trade mission and attending the event represent industrial sectors such as agro-food, capital markets, ceramic tiles, sanitary ware, environmental protection, medical & pharma, specialized vehicles, shipbuilding, mining.

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk and related services will be presented at the Forum. The presentation aims at promoting the importance of intellectual property rights protection in penetrating the Vietnamese market by the foreign companies.

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Commission co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

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Indo Leather & Foot Wear 2014

Workshop on ‘Machines for Leather Industry’

Jakarta, Indonesia, 6 May 2014

Event Details:

Event type:	Trade Fair
Date:	7-10 May 2014 (Workshop on 6 May only)
Time:	09:00 – 17:00
Location:	Borobudur Hotel, Jakarta
Language:	English

Event Description:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk and related services will be presented during the workshop organised by our partner in Indonesia, the Italian Trade Agency. 11 Italian companies and the National Association representing Italian manufacturers of footwear and leather goods will be present at the workshop. For more information on the trade fair visit http://indoleather-footwear.com/

Registration/RSVP:

Fee: Free

Registration: By invitation only

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Commission co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

About our partner:

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is the government organisation which promotes the internationalisation of the Italian companies, in line with the strategies of the Ministry for Economic Development. ITA provides information, support and advice to Italian and foreign companies. ITA helps facilitate, develop and promote Italian economic and trade relations with foreign countries. It promotes the marketing of Italian goods and services, Italian investments as well as the image of all that is “Made in Italy” around the world besides being directly involved in attracting Foreign Direct Investments. ITA works closely with the Italian Regions, the network of the Italian Chambers of Commerce, business organizations and other public and private entities.

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World IP Day in Myanmar

Yangon, Myanmar 26 April 2014

Event Details:

Event type:	World IP Day Seminar in Myanmar
Date:	26 April 2014
Time:	All day
Location:	Yangon, Myanmar (exact venue tbc)
Language:	English
Event Partner:	EU-Myanmar Centre (EUMC)

Event Description:

In 2000, WIPO's member states designated April 26 – the day on which the WIPO Convention came into force in 1970 – as World IP Day with the aim of increasing general understanding of IP. Since then, World IP Day has offered a unique opportunity each year to join with others around the globe to consider how IP contributes to the flourishing of music and the arts and to driving the technological innovation that helps shape our world.

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk and related services will be presented at this EU Myanmar Centre event in Yangon, Myanmar on World IP Day 2014. This seminar aims at promoting the importance of intellectual property rights protection in penetrating the Myanmar market and is organised in association with the Ministry of Science & Technology. Government officials as well as universities, research institutions, industrial associations, local and foreign SMEs and law firms will come together to discuss the role of IP in the development of Myanmar’s economy.

Registration/RSVP:

Fee: tbc

Registration: tbc

About the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk:

The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is a European Commission co-funded project that provides free, practical, business advice relating to ASEAN IPR to European SMEs. To learn about any aspect of intellectual property rights in South-East-Asia, visit our online portal at www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu. For free expert advice on ASEAN IPR for your business, e-mail your questions to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply from one of the Helpdesk experts within five working days. The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk is jointly implemented by DEVELOPMENT Solutions, European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia and European Business Organisations Worldwide Network.

About the EU-Myanmar Centre:

The EU Myanmar Centre is an NGO aimed at facilitating trade, commerce and investment between the EU and Myanmar. To augment its services to members, it facilitates cooperative relationships with the Myanmar Government, EU Offices and Directorates, Chambers of Commerce and Public Sector Economic Development Support Agencies, doing so in the fields of trade, commerce and investment. The Centre serves to catalyse and ‘join up’ many of the Initiatives of the European and Myanmar economic development support communities; leveraging established Myanmar and EU private and public sector networks, and relationships.

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