Someone wrote in to suggest an idea to make use of HDB lift to generate electricity.

See article below…

We wish all SIDA members and inventors a prospers New Year.

It is a ball-like device with magnetic ball bearing inside.

When you throw it into the washing machine, the magnetic-ball will create magnetic field and soften the water.

It was stated in the paper that the “Soften Water” can help to cleanse dirty laundry without the need of washing powder.

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Attachment#1: Xin Ming Paper, 27 Nov 2008

is now available on the WIPO website.

In this issue:
Meetings of the Assemblies of WIPO Member States – 2008 Report
CERN and Innovation – The Heart of the Matter
Lisbon System Turns 50
Ban Ki-moon: WIPO Can Be a Champion
Plus:

Famous Appellations of Origin
Ammonia Sythesis - The Double-Edged Sword

21 Finalists will be chosen from the submission.

Below are some important note taken from their FAQ.

• Finalists also win the right to exhibit their innovation at the Next Big Thing Award™ 2008 exhibition, Melbourne Museum. Innovations will be on display for a period of 6 weeks.

• All finalists will receive two complimentary tickets to attend the Award ceremony and Sponsors Breakfast in Melbourne. Interstate finalists will also receive one return economy airfare and overnight accommodation to attend the Awards ceremony.

• Finalists are also required to make arrangements to get their innovations to Melbourne for the exhibition (at their cost) and set up their display (where available) at the Melbourne Museum.

• To meet the terms and conditions for entry your innovation have been available for sale to the public.

• Entry is AUD$45, which is non-refundable.

Their website is http://www.nextbigthingaward.com/

Interested Inventors may like to take a look.

Attachment #1: Today, 4 Dec 2008, Page 18 (Click Here)

]]> http://www.sida.org.sg/2008/12/04/nec-technology-expo-2008/feed/ http://www.sida.org.sg/2008/12/01/3rd-china-singapore-ip-conference/ http://www.sida.org.sg/2008/12/01/3rd-china-singapore-ip-conference/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:15:03 +0000 admin http://www.sida.org.sg/?p=419 This is an update on the 3rd China-Singapore IP Conference “Taking My IP To China” that was held on 27 Nov 2008 at Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore.

A few points to take note that was highlighted in the conference that I think may be relevant to inventors out there…

• In term of IP enforcement, China SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) have made some major amendment. I’ll try to keep it short and as “Layman” as possible.
  If there is an infringement of patent, patent owner can now proceed with custom protection.
  What this mean is that the patent owner can submit a request to China custom to investigate goods that may infringe Patent rights. China custom will then detain the goods involved. But patent owner must make official request to sue within 15 days.
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• Amendment was made to China IP such that if there is an offer of sale (Without proper IP license), the person offering the sale can now be sue even if there is no transaction. Previously, if there no transaction, suing may not be possible.
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• There are 3 types of Patent in China. They are named as “Invention”, “Utility Model” and “Design”.
  “Invention” (发明） refer to invention that offer technical solution, protection 20 years.
  “Utility Model” （实用新型）refer to invention that offer technical solution relating to shape or structure change or combination, protection 10 years.
  “Design” （外观设计）refer to shapes or pattern that creates an aesthetic feeling, protection 10 years.

Note: The above bullet points are based on my understanding at the point of the conference. You should seek clarification from official authority for actual details. Sida members can check out the official material from the conference during any of our meeting.

Below is a mail from organiser of 100 IDEAS GENIALES to be held in Spain from 20 to 23 November 2008 for  your information.
Members who are interested are requested to inform me by 6 November 2008.
(Click here if you are a SIDA member and interested)

Thank you. With best regards,
Hon. Secretary, SIDA

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Subject: TRADE FAIR FOR INVENTORES:100 IDEAS GENIALES

Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:55:20 +0100
Barcelona, November 3, 2008

Subject: TRADE FAIR FOR INVENTORS

Dear Sir,

We are pleased to invite your association to innovate trade fair for inventors.

Named this year 100 IDEAS GENIALES, this trade fair would take place in one of the beautiful city Canterbury in SPAIN from 20 to 23 of November 2008.

It will permit to your invertors present their inventions. Every invention will have its one individual podium like showing to the leaflet enclosed.

We are great to offer to you a personal hotel, stand and diner taking to our charge.

Give us soon as possible your answer concerning your presence .That will permit us prepare and organize our welcoming in comforts.

Please find enclosed furthers information’s about the Trade fair.

We also invite you to visit our website www.ideasgeniales.org to know more about the exhibition.

Yours faithfully,

Director

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