2008 Taipei Int'l Invention Show & Technomart Where great ideas begin! Where innovations are realized! Showcases: Information & Communication Technology Electronics & Optoelectronics Machinery & Automation Material & Chemical Engineering Biotechnology, Medical, Food & Agriculture Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Protection Transportation Resources & Energy Household Electronic Appliances Miscellaneous Invention Products. Featuring: Local & Foreign Inventions Competition Technology Innovation Pavilion and Technomart National Invention and Creation Awards Pavilion Intellectual Property-Related Conferences & Seminars Date: September 25 - 28, 2008   9:30 AM~ 5:30PM   Venue: Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 5 Hsin-yi Rd., Sec 5, Taipei, Taiwan 11011, R.O.C.   Taiwan: Inspiration Island If you know Taiwan, you have likely witnessed how creativity has sparked amazing inventions to stir the market. According to the report of the EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit), these endeavors have been built upon massive efforts from government, research institutes and private organizations. Taiwanese know “ideas” make up half the equation.   But these ideas often require much more polish to make them shine as tangible sure-win products and that’s where Taiwan’s top-rate design strengths can bridge the gap. It’s here where inventors can turn on the inspiration and couple it up with Taiwan’s renowned R&D and marketing skills at this year’s 2008 Int'l Invention Show and Technomart.    Taiwan’s greatest event in invention is supervised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Education, National Science Council, and Council of Agriculture, and hosted by the Intellectual Property Office, MOEA, Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA, Department of Industrial Technology, MOEA, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, MOEA, Bureau of Energy, MOEA, and organized by TAITRA (the Taiwan External Trade Development Council), the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), and the Taiwan Technology Marketplace Integrated Service Center (TWTM), and co-organized by various invention associations across Taiwan. This is the place for buyer, visitor and inventor to GET INSPIRED!   You, as a buyer, visitor or exhibitor are invited!   Diversity & Flexibility for Living Applications Taiwan is globally renowned for its strengths in building better and happier lives through its innovative value added product quality, price, design and innovation. This is particularly true when it comes to electrical and industrial products. Taiwan is a powerful player with its abundant hi tech experience and expertise in precision manufacturing, as well its horizontal and vertical industrial integration. All this genius and innovation is reflected in the show products and concepts at the 2008 Int'l Invention Show and Technomart:   Competition of global & domestic inventions Inventors in Taiwan and worldwide are offered the opportunity to compete with each other to set-off greater ideas and inspiration. The competition will be divided into various categories, such as safety equipments, medical equipments, machineries, textiles, electrical appliances, electronic products, household appliances, daily used products, business necessities, tools, hardware, transportation, construction materials, kitchen and baths, as well as environmental protection and many more. Winners will be rewarded with quality-made medals, for recognition of innovative achievements.   Technology Innovation Pavilion and Technomart This event has grown with every year because of its high success in getting patents on to market— profitably! And this is the only event that does so much to merge inventions with the critical hi tech touches and marketing concepts they often require. The concern behind impressive statistics for innovation is commercialization that generates profit. The 2007 R&D Fund against the GDP in Taiwan, ranked the 5th highest globally.   The 2008 Int’l Invention Show and Technomart, provides the only event worldwide for integration between technology and marketing, which promotes a more active development in batch production for inventions.   This year’s event unfolds in 12 theme pavilions. Just check the prospects!    The gross amount for contracts signed, in 2007, estimates in the amount of USD 7.5 million.   The 2008 theme pavilions contain brand-new technologies from various industries, which will enable visitors to experience the innovative products in person. This visionary experience provides the potential for a talk together to reach an agreement on technology transfer and evidently commercialization.   National Invention and Creation Awards Pavilion with Technology matching Seminars  To encourage invention and creation in Taiwan, the Intellectual Property Office holds the “National Invention and Creation Awards” every year and in this 4th year, the presented awards include 5 Golden Awards and 10 Silver Awards for best Inventions. There are also 9 Golden Awards and 23 Silver Awards for Creations, and 6 Contribution Awards to people or enterprises with excellent achievements. Visitors to the 2008 Int’l Invention Show and Technomart, will get to see this phenomenon!   Various seminars related to corresponding technology, will also be held for purpose of providing a learning opportunity.   Intellectual Property-related Conferences & Seminars Intellectual properties have received progressive attention from various countries, along with the trend of developing liberation, internationalization and globalization for economical trading. Several seminars and workshops will be held, for more knowledge about intellectual properties and to fulfill the Show’s objective of providing a diversified and worthwhile experience. Notorious organizations and experts will be invited as hosts to provide for the best quality. Do not miss out on this experience!   Innovative Taiwan Invents! Contenders from Taiwan, once again demonstrated great achievements in the world’s top 3 invention shows at - Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, Nuremberg Invention Expo and Pittsburgh Invention and New Product Expo: Latest event attended Medals received Gold Silver Bronze Special Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions (2008) 15 6 2 3 Nuremberg Invention Expo (2007) 12 29 14 2 Pittsburgh Invention and New Product Expo (2007) 15 18 10 -   Taiwan not only proves innovative capabilities through excellent invention records, but also shows competitiveness through patent approval. Taiwan currently ranks 4th in the world for the number of patents approved by the USA, for the last 7 years in a row. Taiwan’s high patent ownership rating compared to its population size, adds extra color to the coming 2008 Int'l Invention Show and Technomart!   Statistics of the 2007 Invention Show 2007 Int'l Invention Show and Technomart— A glowing success!   Ø 1,000 innovations Ø 611 companies Ø 866 foreign & local exhibition booths from 16 countries Ø 52,000 visitors from across the globe Ø 149 journalists   Exhibit Area Exhibitors from overseas: Korea, USA, Hungary, Brazil, Malaysia, Australia, Russia, Romania, Poland, Germany, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Hong Kong, Israel and Japan Overseas visitors by top 5 countries Country Percentage (%) Japan 24 USA 21 Hong Kong 6 Bulgaria 6 Russia 4 Overseas visitors by continent:   Quality Guaranteed Experience The Taiwan Int’l Invention Show and Technomart, have always been successful! This year will be no exception, with even more incentives on offer for you to personaly experience. With its attributes, showcases and highlights, available this year, an attendance rate of 50,000 visitors and booth amount of 800, are estimated for the Show. Do come and benefit from it!