World Intellectual Property Organization

HKSTP's Biggest Ever Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 Hits Four World Cities to Bring Global Innovators to Hong Kong and Springboard to Mainland China and Asia Success

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Startups battle for up to US$5 million in venture funding, US$240,000 in cash prizes, plus unrivalled partnership and funding opportunities

Key Points: 
  • Hong Kong's leading startup pitch competition also offers a total of US$240,000 in cash prizes, unrivalled business matching and funding opportunities, plus the ideal springboard to huge market opportunities in Mainland China, across Asia and beyond.
  • HKSTP is partnering again with world-leading accelerator Plug and Play to help take EPiC on this major global expansion.
  • From January to March 2024, four regional EPiC semi-finals will be hosted in Silicon Valley, Stuttgart, Singapore and Hong Kong, culminating with the grand finale in Hong Kong on 26 April 2024.
  • The finale will take place on 26 April 2024 at the sky100 venue, International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong, recreating a genuine elevator pitch experience for all participants.

HKSTP’s Biggest Ever Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 Hits Four World Cities to Bring Global Innovators to Hong Kong and Springboard to Mainland China and Asia Success

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Hong Kong's leading startup pitch competition also offers a total of US$240,000 in cash prizes, unrivalled business matching and funding opportunities, plus the ideal springboard to huge market opportunities in Mainland China, across Asia and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Hong Kong's leading startup pitch competition also offers a total of US$240,000 in cash prizes, unrivalled business matching and funding opportunities, plus the ideal springboard to huge market opportunities in Mainland China, across Asia and beyond.
  • HKSTP is partnering again with world-leading accelerator Plug and Play to help take EPiC on this major global expansion.
  • From January to March 2024, four regional EPiC semi-finals will be hosted in Silicon Valley, Stuttgart, Singapore and Hong Kong, culminating with the grand finale in Hong Kong in April 2024.
  • The finale will take place in April 2024 at the sky100 venue, International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong, recreating a genuine elevator pitch experience for all participants.

The 21st CIEP Gathers Global Talents for Future Innovation Development

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The 21st CIEP was successfully held in Shenzhen from April 15 to 16, 2023, themed "Promoting scientific and technological innovation, seeking common development and benefiting global talents".

Key Points: 
  • The 21st CIEP was successfully held in Shenzhen from April 15 to 16, 2023, themed "Promoting scientific and technological innovation, seeking common development and benefiting global talents".
  • The Opening Ceremony, also known as the Shenzhen Forum: Global Sci-Tech Innovation Cities, was supported by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
  • It involved in-depth interactive discussions on topics such as innovation, development, and talent, which are conducted through round-table discussion.
  • The Exhibition and Negotiation section emphasizes regional coordinated development, corporate-led innovation support, and construction of an international environment.

Israeli Technology Company BYND Cannasoft Enterprises Files US Provisional Patent Application and Full Scale PCT Application for Its EZ-G Device

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Monday, July 31, 2023

The patent application listed as Publication Nu m ber WO/2023/13195 was published on the World Intellectual Property Organization’s global database for intellectual property on July 13, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The patent application listed as Publication Nu m ber WO/2023/13195 was published on the World Intellectual Property Organization’s global database for intellectual property on July 13, 2023.
  • The WIPO application specifically relates to adult toys utilizing one or more sensors for controllable operation and liquid administering mechanism.
  • According to its website, the World Intellectual Property Organization is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation.
  • BYND Cannasoft, recognizing the potential in the sextech market, intends to capitalize on this growth.

EQS-News: DEFENCE’S PROPRIETARY ACCUM(TM) TECHNOLOGY FOR DELIVERY OF CRISPR/CAS GENOME-EDITING COMPLEXES PATENT APPLICATON PUBLISHED

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The PCT application, which was published on June 15, 2023 as WO/2023/102661 A1 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), contains data showing the efficient cytosolic/nuclear delivery of multiple therapeutically relevant cargoes, including polynucleotides, recombinant proteins, and even nucleoprotein complexes.

Key Points: 
  • The PCT application, which was published on June 15, 2023 as WO/2023/102661 A1 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), contains data showing the efficient cytosolic/nuclear delivery of multiple therapeutically relevant cargoes, including polynucleotides, recombinant proteins, and even nucleoprotein complexes.
  • Notably, the results contained in the PCT application demonstrate the successful nuclear delivery of functional CRISPR/Cas9 and guide RNA ribonucleoprotein complexes by Accum™ variants.
  • These findings not only display the broad applicability of Defence’s Accum™-based platform technology, but importantly pave the way for additional future strategic collaborations, particularly in the fast-growing field of genome editing.
  • “The filing and publication of this new PCT application is another major steppingstone towards the commercialization and approval of innovative therapeutic and prophylactic candidates currently in Defence’s arsenal.

OPPO Releases 2022 Sustainability Report on World Environment Day

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Shenzhen, China--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2023) - OPPO releases its 2022 Sustainability Report on World Environment Day this year.

Key Points: 
  • Shenzhen, China--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2023) - OPPO releases its 2022 Sustainability Report on World Environment Day this year.
  • Starting in 2020, OPPO has published the Sustainability Report each year to publicly disclose its plans and practical progress towards sustainability goals.
  • The report highlights the significant progress that OPPO has made in five key areas of sustainability, including: operation and compliance, environment protection, caring for employees, virtuous innovation and ecosystem engagement, reinforcing OPPO's commitment to sustainability.
  • In 2022, OPPO ranked among the top 6 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filers according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

OPPO Release 2022 Sustainability Report on World Environment Day

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Monday, June 5, 2023

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach – 5 June 2023 – OPPO releases its 2022 Sustainability Report on World Environment Day this year.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach – 5 June 2023 – OPPO releases its 2022 Sustainability Report on World Environment Day this year.
  • Starting in 2020, OPPO has published the Sustainability Report each year to publicly disclose its plans and practical progress towards sustainability goals.
  • At OPPO, sustainability is not just a simple word for the World Environment Day, but a practice and a commitment in the long run.
  • To learn about OPPO’s journey on sustainability, please check OPPO Sustainability Report 2022 .

The 'Duos-activation' Healthy Brewing Theory of Qinghai Spring's Tinghua Liquor Gains International Recognition, FDA and TTB Have Authorized Its Overseas Product to Be Sold in the United States

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Saturday, May 13, 2023

Qinghai Spring Medicinal Resources Technology Co., Ltd (Qinghai Spring, 600381.SH) is the applicant for the patent.

Key Points: 
  • Qinghai Spring Medicinal Resources Technology Co., Ltd (Qinghai Spring, 600381.SH) is the applicant for the patent.
  • In addition to approving the overseas product of TingHua, the TTB also authorized the product's technique and characteristics, permitting "Duos blend" to be used as a distinctive name on the product label.
  • "Duos blend" refers to both a distinctive product formulation and a "Duos activation" - harm reduction and benefits gain technique.
  • According to the interpretation of US FDA and TTB regulations, the distinctive name refers to the "sell name."

O-I Glass Celebrates Contributions of Women in Innovation

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

April 26 marks World Intellectual Property Day with this year’s theme being “Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity”.

Key Points: 
  • April 26 marks World Intellectual Property Day with this year’s theme being “Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity”.
  • This innovation set the foundation for becoming today’s O-I Glass, employing more than 24,000 employees and operating at 69 plants in 19 countries.
  • Innovation is at the heart of O-I’s portfolio of more than 3,600 active patents that are transforming the packaging industry.
  • Last year, 19 O-I employees were granted U.S. patents that advance the production, design, and overall sustainability of glass packaging.

KronosMD Inc Announces Filing Patent Application for Revolutionary Teeth Whitening Method Utilizing Company’s Patented Dental Ultrasound Technology.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The patent application is directed to an advanced method, smartphone app, and an ultrasound powered device for the revolutionary remote digital teeth whitening technology.

Key Points: 
  • The patent application is directed to an advanced method, smartphone app, and an ultrasound powered device for the revolutionary remote digital teeth whitening technology.
  • Unlike traditional teeth whitening methods that use harsh chemicals or laser treatments, the ultrasound-based technology is non-invasive and painless.
  • KronosMD Inc., CEO, Dr. Greg Rubin, said, "We are thrilled to announce the filing of this patent application for our innovative teeth whitening technology.
  • If approved, KronosMD believes this patent could significantly enhance manufacturing processes and workflows for the multi-billion teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry market.