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Executive Editor :

Hossein VAEZI ASHTIANI

Editorial Assistant :

Gaëlle GROSJEAN

Masoud SHAFAGHI

Masoud TAJBAKHSH

Graphic Designer :

Roya ATHARI ESFAHANI

15TH INTERNATIONAL SALON OF INVENTIONS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES -NEW TIME

13TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF INVENTIONS (IWIS 2019)

UAE INVENTORS SOCIETY LAUNCHED

IFIA 30TH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, NUREMBERG, NOV 2019

IENA 2019 INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

IFIA MEMORIAL MEDAL AWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

MOU SIGNED BETWEEN IFIA & STG VENTURES

BIXPO 2019 WITH THE HIGHEST RECORD OF PARTICIPANTS

17TH INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION EXHIBITION ARCA 2019

TIME MAGAZINE INTRODUCED 100 BEST INVENTIONS OF 2019

CAI VISIT OF IFIA-ABIPIR LATIN AMERICAN OFFICE

SEOUL INTERNATIONAL INVENTION FAIR (SIIF 2019)

HONG KONG SMARTBIZ EXPO 2019

IFIA 31TH VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

IIDC HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL INVENTION AND DESIGN COMPETITION

INTERNATIONAL SALON IWA 2019

ROMANIAN INVENTORS FORUM ACTIVITY REPORT 2019

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WIPO’S 2020 ELECTION FOR INGOS WHICH APPROACH IS NEEDED?

HIGHER COUNCIL FOR INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE / ACTIVITY REPORT

THAILAND INVENTOR’S DAY 2020

INTERNATIONAL INVENTION FAIR OF THE MIDDLE EAST

IFIA GRANTS THE LEGAL TITLE TO THE INVENTORS

THE HEALTH OF INVENTORS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

US$ 50,000 UNESCO PRIZE FOR GIRLS’ AND WOMEN’S EDUCATION

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH ACTIVITY REPORT 2019

UKRAINE JOINED THE IFIA AS A FULL MEMBER

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020: EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN

IFIA CELEBRATES WORLD IP DAY 2020

INDIA INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION FAIR (IIIF2019)

IFIA BEST INVENTION MEDAL WINNERS

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In Sevastopol (Russian Federation) this September 26-28, 2019 worked 15th International Salon of Inventions and New Technologies «NEW TIME 2019». Main organizers of Salon “New Time”-2019 was Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Russian Federation), Government of Sevastopol, City Court of Sevastopol, Russian Society of Inventors and Rationalizers, Sevastopol Branch of Russian Society of Inventors and Rationalizers, Federation of Cosmonautics of Russia, Association “Cluster “Energy Saving” (Sevastopol), S e v a s t o p o l Chamber of C o m m e r c e and Industry, S c i e n t i f i c School of C a u s a l i t y , C e n t r e «Ayumel» LTD (Sevastopol), International I n n o v a t i o n C l u b «Аrchimedes» (Moscow).Salon “New Time” is one of the IFIA events and exhibitions projects for the year 2019. Leading innovative organizations, companies, and firms from 28 countries took part in the Salon’s work.In the course of the Salon’s In the course of the Salon’s proceedings, International Jury headed by Head of

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Central Council of Russian Society of Inventors and Rationalizes Anton Ishchenko (Moscow). In Jury work participated IFIA Ex-Co member Dmitriy Zezulin (Russia).While summing up the results of the XIV International Contest of Youth’s Innovations and working “New Time”, more than 80 schoolchildren and students works from 8 countries were awarded Salon’s diplomas, medals and prizes.350 inventions and innovative projects were

demonstrated. 285 medals (gold, silver, bronze ones), 80 Diplomas of Honor and more than 40 cups and other awards were presented.The Number of visitors in this year NEW TIME amounted to more than 2000 persons and 2

Cups of IFIA were awarded to the selected inventors, among the 40 awards of the Salon.Ex-Co member of IFIA D. Zezulin (Moscow, Russian Federation) awarded to IFIA cups within the following details:The first IFIA cup awarded to A. Maltsev, A. Krasnov, P.

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Salikhanov, A. Beliaev, V. Peshehodov and A. Kluchnikov for the invention “Method of Production of weather-resistant steel” and the second IFIA cup awarded to V. Goch and Ya. Ibadov for the invention“Harmonizer with pictographic composition to improve the functional state of biological objects”.The Grand Prix of Salon international jury was awarded Military Academy of communications (St. Petersburg, Russian Federation) for new inventions in the field of communications and information security.Organizing Committee decided to prolongate this project and organize 16th international Salon of Inventions and New Technologies “New Time” on September 24-26, 2020 in Sevastopol and open work for preparation 16th International Contest of Youth’s Innovations and Works “New Time” as a part of Salon “New Time”.


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13th edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions “IWIS 2019” was held on October 14-16 2019, in the Main Hall of the Warsaw University of Technology. As in previous years, the event was organized by the Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers in cooperation with the Polish Patent Office and the Warsaw University of Technology.Once again, the exhibition IWIS 2019 was held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda. Among the patronage of this year’s show were the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the International Federation of Inventors Associations (IFIA), the European Association of Inventors (AEI), the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations NOT and the Main Council of the Research Institutes RGiB.

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IWIS is Poland’s largest international exhibition dedicated to the promotion of invention and innovation. During the 13th edition were presented solutions from about 20 countries, including Romania, Croatia, Hungary, Moldova, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran, Taiwan, Canada, Thailand, Russia, and Poland. Inventors presented more than 200 solutions in various fields of science, which are a review of technical achievements, some of which have found their place in the industry, and partly awaiting for implementation.Thanks to the financial support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (under contract 850/1//P-DUN/2019 by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education allocated for scientific dissemination activities), the Association of Polish Inventors and

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Rationalizers have the opportunity to organize this year’s exhibition IWIS which presented innovative solutions from more than 80 scientific entities (research institutes,colleges, and universities). The International Jury awarded the exhibitors for their inventions with the following medals: platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. and bronze. In addition, the exhibitors have received a number of special awards to the individuals and organizations that participated in this year’s exhibition.The main task of the International Exhibition of Inventions IWIS is to present achievements of polish scientists and inventors to national and foreign entrepreneurs and institutions. This creates the opportunity to establish commercial contracts for the implementation of innovations to the industry, which

will have a contribution to the growth of the polish economy. Another important aim of IWIS is to promote innovative attitude and innovation-based perception of the world among young people, what can be the motor for taking on new challenges. The Opening Ceremony of the 13th International Warsaw Invention Show IWIS 2019 was accompanied by Rector of Warsaw University of Technology prof. Stanisław Wincenciak, minister Piotr Ziółkowski from Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the President of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations Mr. Alireza Rastegar. During the ceremony, a short speech were given also by the president of the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations NOT Ewa Mańkiewicz – Cudny. Members of the International Jury of IWIS 2019 had a difficult


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task to select the best solution, each of them presented very high substantive and technological level.Finally, Grand Prix IWIS 2019 went to Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute from Poland for “A biocidal-stabilising composition for biofuels”. The invention subject consists of a biocidal – stabilizing composition for biofuels, in particular for fatty acids methyl esters as a biocomponent to the diesel oil or an independent alternative fuel to the diesel oil. It is known that biofuel storage and distribution conditions increase its susceptibility to microbiological infection. This manifests in precipitation of deposits and slurries, biofuel propensity for emulsification, and permanent emulsions increase the bioesters propensity for hydrolysis and increased acid number. A microbiological infection results in the fuel turbidity and in filterability deterioration, in increased pollution in the form of deposits, in fuel colour and smell change, and increased viscosity. In many cases microbes in contact with water form a biofilm strongly adhering to tanks surfaces. The biofilm matrix structure is stabilized due to extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). A biofilm formation is a process consisting of many stages. In the first, stage microbes are initially connected to the tank surface by weak bonds, remaining in permThe biofilm matrix structure is stabilized due to extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). A biofilm formation is a process consisting of many stages. Biofilm affects electrochemical processes proceeding on the metal surface. The electrochemical processes proceeding on the metal surface break the passive layer and pitting or even crevice corrosion occurs, very difficult to monitor and is the reason for tank walls damage, threatening with fuel leakage. A biocidal – stabilizing composition for biofuels features improved biocidal – stabilizing properties through inhibition of biofilm matrix formation and prevention of microbiologically induced corrosion. It contains a surfactant with properties highly wetting the surface, preventing irreversible adhesion of microbes and a biocidal compound, containing in particular an oxazolidine groups, an oxidation inhibitor, a hydrocarbon solvent, and a co-solvent.The Main Award of International Federation of Inventors Associations IFIA went to JIW INWEX Sp. z o.o. from Poland for the invention „Polish Health Foods – a panecea for chronic diseases”. In Poland, the list of chronic diseases is published in the Journal of Laws, by way of a Regulation of the Ministry of Health and Health Care. The list includes over 150 disease entities. The most important diseases include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neoplasms, epilepsy, and obesity. Chronic diseases constitute a group of diseases that are currently incurable, last all life, and cause premature death. The chronic disease incidence rate is increased by more than ten percent each year. The main cause for these diseases is the total lack of macro, micro- and ultra elements in the soil, and thus in the whole food chain, as well as the presence of toxic pesticides. The creators have developed a comprehensive technology of fertilising the soil with micronised supplements in the amount of 100 easily accessible elements, as well as ecological fertilizers and plant protection products. In the course of the past few years, laboratory, garden, and industrial research have been performed which demonstrated a two- or three-fold increase in organic crops with multiple amounts of supplements, vitamins, tannins, and enzymes. During the IWIS 2019 not only research institutes presented their achievements. Among exhibitors were also enterprises, universities, schools, and individual inventors. All solutions were classified according to 12 different categories ranging from ecology and environmental protection, mechanics, electronics, energy to medical solutions. World Competition of Chemical Inventors is the contest organized by the International Federation of Inventors’ Association IFIA. During this year’s exhibition, the 8th edition of the World Competition of Chemical Inventions has taken place.

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The main prize of the 8th World Competition of Chemical Inventions went to Malaysia for the invention “Utilization of Biomaterials Derived from Cockle Shell Waste as Bio-scaffold in Bone Tissue Engineering” from UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG. The ultimate objective of this study is to develop bone scaffold derived from cockle shells that have good physicochemical, mechanical and biocompatibility properties to be applied as material in dental application for bone tissue engineering. The process of fabricating the bone scaffold involved four main stages; pre-treatment of cockle shells, production of Hydroxyapatite (HAP), fabrication of bone scaffold using HAP and Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) and verification of bone scaffold for its physicochemical, mechanical and biocompatibility properties. Based on our research, the production of bio-scaffold derived from cockle shells is feasible in terms of those properties as compared with the natural bone. This work is in collaboration with Faculty of Restorative Dentistry University of Malaya as the end-user of the bone scaffold. Overall, the development of this product will eventually help to reduce the cost of dental/bone implant. In summary, the 13th edition of International Warsaw Invention Show IWIS 2019 was a great success. The event every year attracts more and more exhibitors and visitors. We hope that the exhibition will result in a number of implementations of the presented inventions and innovations.Congratulations to all participants of the exhibition.


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The Ministry of Community Development has declared the creation of the UAE Inventors Society to promote volunteerism in the area of patents, patent awareness, knowledge dissemination and to support national capacities in it.An announcement to this effect was made by Hessa Eissa Buhumaid, the minister for community development, as per ministerial decision No. 304.The society is working to give a boost to inventors in technical terms and develop their skills through the establishment of specialized courses, conferences, exhibitions and forums related. The measures will help highlight their inventions and support them technically, artistically and legally.The objectives of the society are to focus on the role of the inventors in the community and hold them up as examples.The society will establish a national registry, besides awards in the areas of various inventions, with support for preparation and development programmes, besides training staff in the field of inventions and investment in inventions of their own or partnership with others.The society will undertake in accordance with its declaration to provide advice to governmental and non-governmental organizations in the area of patents and to

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publish information material to disseminate knowledge and awareness on patents, the adoption of specialized scientific programmes to rehabilitate young people to reach inventions that will benefit humanity, in cooperation with educational institutions and other relevant official bodies and the promotion of Emirati inventors on international forums.Emirati inventor Ahmed Abdulla Majjan, chairman of the founding UAE inventors committee, expressed his appreciation for the initiative of the minister of community development and Hessa Tahlak, under-secretary for community development and Hamad Al Mannai, director of of the office of the minister and Professor Ahmed Alkhudaim, deputy director.Inventor Ahmed Majan stressed the UAE’s focus on invention and innovation, artificial intelligence and scientific research with the creation of the University of Mohammed Bin Zayed for Artificial Intelligence and the minister of artificial intelligence. Also, the launch of an annual month of innovation shows the keenness of the UAE’s educational institutions to spread and promote the spirit of inventions and innovation in the new generation, he said, adding that the UAE is organizing more challenges for inventors, most significantly hosting the 44th competition of global skills.He said the newly established society will be vested with various responsibilities and challenges such as establishing a national record, awards in different invention fields, preparation and development of training programmes and investments in inventions.


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IFIA Executive Committee meeting was organized on 01 November 2019 alongside iENA International Invention Fair, in Nuremberg, Germany. The following agenda was discussed in details:1. Opening of the session2. IFIA Activity Report 20193. IFIA Financial Report 20194. Review of Membership Requests5. Proposal Related to Using New Framework for Judging Inventions of youth6. Proposal for “Innovation Focusing on Making Peace Worldwide”7. Miscellaneous8. Closing of the session

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Moreover, the following members were either present or had a proxy:1. Mr. Mladen Karic, Bosnia & Herzegovina2. Mr. Zoran Barisic, Croatia3. Ms. Vivi Aakjaer, Denmark4. Mr. Winfried Sturm, Germany5. Mr. Aynampudi Subbarao, India6. Ms. Megaria Augstina, Indonesia7. Mr. Hosein Vaezi Ashtiani, Iran8. Dr. Radwan Chouaib, Lebanon9. Mr. Majid Elbouazzaoui, Morocco10.Ms. Agnieszka Mikolajska, Poland11.Mr. Cenneth Lindkvist, Sweden


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12.Mr. Shin K-young ho, South Korea13.Ms. Gaelle Grosjean, Switzerland14.Mr. Koray Sahin, Turkey

IFIA Executive Committee meeting was organized on 01 November 2019 alongside iENA International In-vention Fair, in Nuremberg, Germany. The following agenda was discussed in details:1. Opening of the session2. IFIA Activity Report 20193. IFIA Financial Report 20194. Review of Membership Requests5. Proposal Related to Using New Framework for Judging Inventions of youth6. Proposal for “Innovation Focusing on Making Peace Worldwide”7. Miscellaneous8. Closing of the session

Moreover, the following members were either present or had a proxy:1. Mr. Mladen Karic, Bosnia & Herzegovina2. Mr. Zoran Barisic, Croatia3. Ms. Vivi Aakjaer, Denmark4. Mr. Winfried Sturm, Germany5. Mr. Aynampudi Subbarao, India6. Ms. Megaria Augstina, Indonesia7. Mr. Hosein Vaezi Ashtiani, Iran8. Dr. Radwan Chouaib, Lebanon9. Mr. Majid Elbouazzaoui, Morocco10.Ms. Agnieszka Mikolajska, Poland11.Mr. Cenneth Lindkvist, Sweden12.Mr. Shin K-young ho, South Korea13.Ms. Gaelle Grosjean, Switzerland14.Mr. Koray Sahin, Turkey

1.The Opening of the sessionAlireza Rastegar, IFIA President, summoned the members and thanked them for their participation in IFIA Executive Committee meeting. 2.IFIA Activity Report 2019IFIA President provided IFIA Activity report 2019 which gained the approval of the members. 3.IFIA Financial Report 2019Mr. Hossein Vaezi Ashtiani, IFIA Treasurer provided a report on IFIA Finance which was approved by the participating members.

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4.Review of Membership Requests• Review the new membership requests submitted to IFIA Secretariat by “Romanian Association for Alternative Technologies Sibiu” which gained the majority of votes and were admitted as IFIA corresponding members.•Review the new membership requests submitted to IFIA Secretariat by “Organisation For Creativity, Innovation and Invention Promotion, Nigeria” which gained the majority of votes and was admitted as IFIA corresponding members.•Review the new membership requests submitted to IFIA Secretariat by “Beijing Online Invention Technology Co., Ltd.” which was conditionally accepted, until receive the notice of establishment in English version and after receiving documents they will be joined to the IFIA as a corresponding members.•Review the new membership requests submitted to IFIA Secretariat by “Linguistics Representations of Venezuela” which not received majority vote to become IFIA member. 5.Proposal Related to Using New Framework for

Judging Inventions of youthMr. Winfried Sturm, IFIA Youth Network Manager, presented the proposal relevant to support youth inventors to receiving an award in international invention and innovation exhibition for encouraging youth inventors to continue their activity in the innovation and invention field. 6. Proposal for “Innovation Focusing on Making Peace Worldwide”Mr. Hussein Hujic, IFIA Director, presented the proposal of Innovation Focusing on Making Peace Worldwide. He mentioned that how can IFIA have more responsibility for peace innovations that have deeper efficacy.A majority of inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs are interested in getting involved to enter the global peacebuilding spaces.IFIA as an international organization aiming to disseminate the culture of invention and innovation can play an important role in accelerating this process.

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iENA 2019 International Trade Fair “Ideas, Inventions and New Products” was held from 31st October to 03rd November at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center.Around 12,300 visitors came to the iENA 2019 international trade fair for “Ideas — Inventions — New Products” at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center. On the two trade-visitor days, international business people, scouts, and investors were in attendance, meaning many exhibitors were able to make useful contacts and can expect good follow-up business. In some cases, concrete deals were already concluded at the fair.Trade visitors praised the quality of the exhibits presented. Many innovations focused on sustainability and environmental protection and thus captured today’s zeitgeist. The media interest in the iENA and its inventors was again huge: both national radio stations and daily newspapers reported on it from Nuremberg, as well as international media, for instance from Angola, Croatia, Luxembourg, and Sweden.Its significance as an innovation platform is becoming increasingly important for inventors, because in

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addition to its function as a trade fair, the iENA is also an important networking platform for innovators from all over the world. On the two public days, visitors from the Consumenta, a consumer fair running in parallel, also come to the iENA and view the innovations from a consumer’s point of view.The international exhibitors traveled to the iENA in Nuremberg from 30 different countries. Both long-standing exhibitors from Angola, Austria, China,

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Taiwan, and Thailand, as well as new attendees from Hong Kong and Vietnam, drew a positive balance after four days of the fair. This year Croatia was the partner of the 2019 iENA.In the iENA’s daily stage programs, topical issues for inventors, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and drivers of innovation were discussed. Particularly well attended were the lively panel discussion on China’s innovation policies in comparison to Europe and the iENA symposium entitled “Good ideas, and then what?”, as well as the presentation of the state and national “Jugend forscht” winners in the field of technology. The range of information that iENA offers was expanded by the participation of national and international inventor associations and organizations, which support development from initial idea to market readiness.The Innovation Congress on a growth courseAround 120 participants — that is significantly more than in the previous year — attended the 2019 Innovation Congress, which was held under the motto “Successfully managing innovations”. Speakers from science and industry attended from various sectors and provided an absorbing congress that was rich in variety. Participants showed great interest and useful discussion groups formed after the presentations. A tour of the iENA inventors’ fair rounded off the congress for the attendees.The next iENA will take place from the 29th of October to the 1st of November 2020 in Hall 3C of the Nuremberg Exhibition Center.


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IFIA MEMORIAL MEDAL AWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH

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Members of the delegation of NAIM (National Association of Inventors of Macedonia) visited the President of the Republic of Northern Macedonia Prof. Dr. Stevo Pendarovski on October 28th, 2019. The purpose of this visit was to award the IFIA Memorial Medal (the highest recognition awarded by IFIA) to President Prof. Dr. Stevo Pendarovski, as well as to make the President acquainted with the activities of NAIM, the conditions in which it operates, as well as the state of affairs in the Republic of North Macedonia.Delegation members had the opportunity to personally introduce their latest patents to the President. The President as a supporter of innovation, especially young innovators, was most interested in the invention of young Sashe Jandrevski (16 years old) who also made a presentation with the prototype of his invention – a medical safety syringe.At the end of the reception, NAIM President Mirko Uzelac on behalf of IFIA President (International Federation of Inventor Associations) Dr. Alireza Rasteagar awarded the IFIA Memorial Medal to President Prof. Dr. Stevo Pendarovski. The reception was held in an extremely warm and relaxed atmosphere, full of understanding and opportunities for further support by President Pendarovski to this noble activity. NAIM expresses gratitude to the President for offering the President Liaison Office to NAIM for the needs of the association’s activities.


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Based on the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) approaches to increase its collaboration with the international institutes and relevant organizations in the fields of invention and innovation, we would like proudly to announce that a memorandum of understanding signed between IFIA & STG ventures.A memorandum of agreement between the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) and the South Korean STG ventures was signed by both sides at the meeting room of Continental Seoul Hotel on November 9th.The memorandum specifies that the South Korean STG will operate on Silicon Valley Invention Festival and may this MOU have a good opportunity for transferring expertise and experience from STG to the members of IFIA, as well as training and organizing the startups of the IFIA members.

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Bitgaram International Exposition of Electric Power Technology 2019 (BIXPO) took place at the KDJ (Kimdaejung) Convention Center in Gwangju, Korea during three days from October 6 – 8 November. BIXPO 2019 was hosted by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) under the support of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy and the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA).Over 13000 participants from startups, inventors, companies and industry personnel participated in this year’s event in four distinct categories including electric power companies and buyers, professionals from industry, academia and research centers, CTOs from global utilities, as well as the inventors and members of IFIA.

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With 81,236 visitors, Bitgaram International Exposition of Electric Power Technology 2018 sets a record for having the largest number of visitors among all the events ever hosted in KDJ Convention Center. More importantly, 600 experts in the field of electric power from 61 different countries paid a visit to this year’s event.BIXPO 2019 convened over 4,000 business leaders and scholars from 51 different countries giving them the opportunity to share and learn the latest energy technologies and look for new business opportunities. Also Seoul National University Prof. Cha Sang-gyun, a world renowned authority on keynote speech at the opening ceremony to present outlook for the future of energy AI.At the opening ceremony, KEPCO CEO Kim Jong has welcome speech and told “I hope you can imagine the dramatic and enormous changes that the future look and power of a hyper-connected society that has been closely connected digitally such the Internet Of Things, Big Data and artificial intelligence will bring to society as a whole,” he said, adding, “I hope the BIXPO 2019 event will be a treasure map that will open up new horizons for the power industry.


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The 17th International Innovation Exhibition ARCA 2019 was held from 17th to 19th October at the National and University Library in Zagreb. This event has been recognized as an important hub where innovators, businesses, academics and practitioners, students, pupils, and institutions meet to promote innovative development. Numerous innovative Croatian businesses that presented their innovations at ARCA have become successful and predominantly export-oriented market players. Many Croatian innovations were first presented at ARCA and afterwards at international shows and fairs organized by the Union of Croatian Innovators in collaboration with their partners. This enabled them to enter into domestic and foreign markets, which significantly contributed to their competitiveness and the competitive growth of the Croatian economy. This year the international exhibition of inventions was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Science and Education, Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts and the

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Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia. Co-organizers were the National and University Library in Zagreb, the Croatian Association of Technical Culture, the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), The University of Zagreb and the Nikola Tesla Innovation Centre. The co-patron was the Croatian Chamber of Economy and the general sponsor Končar – Electrical Industry Inc., while the exhibition partner was HAMAG-BICRO and Tehnix d.o.o., Bernarda d.o.o., HS Produkt d.o.o. and Zlatko Baloković Music School provided sponsorship.

The 17th International Innovation Exhibition ARCA 2019 was opened by Croatia’s Government Minister for the Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts Darko Horvat and numerous guests and speakers attended, including Bojan Jerbić, Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarović’s Emissary, Indian Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia Arindam Bagchi, Vice-Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb Tatijana Petric, .Ph.D Mr. Gojko Jelavić, Representative of the Croatian Chamber of Economy for the Sector of Industry, Member of the Board of HAMAG BICRO – Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations, and Investments Mr. Ante Janko Bobetko, Representative of the Mayor of the City of Zagreb Mrs. Katarina Milković, Vice-Member of the Board of Končar- Electrical Industry Inc. Mr. Ivan Tomšić, Envoy of the Rector of the University of Zagreb Prof. Miljenko Šimpraga, .Ph.D President of the Croatian Association of Technical Culture Mr. Damir Tomić, .Ph.D and Honorary President of the Croatian Association of


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Technical Culture Prof. Ante Markotić, .Ph.D Head of the Nikola Tesla Innovation Centre Prof. Nedjeljko Perić, .Ph.D President of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) Mr. Alireza Rastegar, Representative of International Delegations Dr. Xuan Zengpei, Secretary-General of the China Association of Inventions (CAI ) and Member of the Executive Committee of IFIA, Husein Hujić, one of IFIA Directors and President of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Association of Innovators, Representative of Innovators from the Republic of Slovenia Urška Fric, Representative of Innovators from Macedonia Mirko Uzelac and President of the Union of Croatian Innovators Ivan Bračić.Over 200 participants and innovators attended the three-day event and innovators from over 15 European and world countries presented numerous premiere solutions in the functional, design and content segments. The exhibition gathered participants from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Republic of Northern Macedonia, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Turkey, I.R. Iran, Egypt, Kameron, Syria, India, Indonesia, and China. It is important to mention that a large number of exhibited innovations were presented by young innovators attending elementary school, high school and studying at faculties in almost all parts of Croatia. At this year’s ARCA especially interesting was the ‘New Technologies in the Blue Sector: Green Innovations in Croatian Shipbuilding’ conference and the event program for all three days included educational workshops for elementary school students: creative and technical pop-up workshops, high school robotic workshop, a lecture and workshop for students of 1st Tesla Technical School held by a lecturer from Germany Mr. Winfried Sturm. The exhibition also included lectures by Tihomir Hodak, MSc titled ‘Intellectual Capital and its Increasing Importance for Economic Development’. At the 17th International Innovation Exhibition ARCA 2019 awards and acknowledgments were garnered by innovations in the senior and junior categories. The ARCA 2019 Jury members were President of the Jury Zoran Barišić, Husein Huić, Ljiljana Markuš Cizelj, .Ph.D Rene Kajp, Krešimir Štih, Mihajlo Čizmić, Marčelo Marić, and Zvonimir Vađon.As many as 161 innovations entered the ARCA 2019, of which 35 in the junior category.After considering all the entries and evaluating them according to the standards of excellence, their expertise and the best

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global practices, the Jury awarded: • Gold Medal to 39 innovations• Silver Medal to 24 innovations• Bronze Medal to 47 innovations• Special IFIA Award to BOX BARRIER FLOOD DEFENSE SYSTEM presented by innovator Tomislav Pokrajčić

Every ARCA ends with the presentation of the GRAND PRIX ARCA and this year’s was no exception and at the National University Library in Zagreb the most coveted award was presented to Mario and Ivan Ljubičić, members of the Šibenik’s Faust Vrančić Association of Innovators, and their Guide B electric bicycle, also known as the ‘talking bike’, because it has an independent infotainment system enabling the transfer of tourist information without using the global platforms.


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One of the most important magazines in the world introduced the most influential inventions in the world in this year.It is commendable to support innovation by this important magazine. One of the problems of inventors is the lack of attention of the mass media to the dissemination of innovation news.Inventors and innovators make every effort to build a better world for us, That’s why they deserve more attention and respect.We hope that other important media will help inventors by introducing inventions.TI

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CAI Technical Visit to IFIA-ABIPIR Latin American Office in Foz do Iguaçu, BrazilABIPIR-IFIA Latin America Office managed by Brazil International Innovative Inventors, Scientists and Entrepreneurs Association – ABIPIR, which has hosted in Foz do Iguaçu city from CAI (China Association of Inventions) and the representative of the Chinese government in the BRICS, a term used to denote the group of emerging economy countries formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.ABIPIR and CAI make up the IFIA Executive Committee, joining a total of 21 countries that operate the world’s leading federation in inventiveness and innovation, currently present in 86 countries.Mr. Yu Huarong – Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of CAI, and Dr. Liu Zenying – Director of the BRICS Business Council Skills Team conducted an unprecedented technical visit organized by ABIPIR and strategic partners from November 18th to 20th. They knew the main potentialities of western Paraná for business and investments, projects representing the regional innovative Academy, as well as the Latin American office ABIPIR-IFIA. Significant environments for innovation, science, entrepreneurship and culture were also visited.


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The Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) as one of the global hubs of invention fairs was held by the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) during 27-30 November 2019 under the patronage of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA). It is worth mentioning that, SIIF 2019 provided a platform for inventors and breakthrough technologies from all around the world and aimed to publicize superior inventions, broaden sales channels for patented products, and support global marketing.Based on this reason, more than 630 inventions from 27 countries

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including Croatia, Poland, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, and some countries were featured at this year’s event. At the SIIF 2019, IFIA president (Mr.Alireza Rastegar) paid a visit from national and international booths and expressed that the highlighted point of the SIIF 2019 was the exhibition’s new design which it could be a strong platform to make the mutual connection for inventors and innovators.IFIA’s Best National Invention Medal was granted to Mr.BAE JEONG HWA, SHIN JAE HWAN, YUM SEUNG YONG, LIM DO YOU, LEE KYOUNG SOOON for “development of Hydo thrust drone to prevent a stall and improve over ring performance of fixed-wing VTOL drones” from the SUN MOON University, South Korea. IFIA’s Best International Invention Medal was granted to Mr.Astri Pujianto, Herman Ratnofianto, Bastian Wismana, Jonathan Yanuardi, TeguhTriyanto, Handoyo Ogy Dwai Putra, Heru Riswanto, Bram Ispriadi Yuliantoro for “ Improving lifetime of well & production facilities by preventing the formation of scale using SCALE BUM invention in PERTAMINA EP ASSET-2 filed PRABUMULIH TALANG JIMAR structure from Indonesia.


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Smart Tech Makes Great Business4-6 December 2019, SmartBiz Expo took place under the patronage of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with collaboration by the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) in the Hong Kong convention and exhibition center.This year SmartBiz 2019 was held at the five different categories such as Tech Zone, Start-up Zone, Invention Zone, The Boosters and Global Opportunities Zone. besides, during the expo, seminars were arranged to explore issues relating to the innovative Tech, branding start-ups, investment opportunities, business transformation with innovation, exploring the invention market, smart technology application, inevitable trend, and factory of the future.IFIA has been cooperating with HKTDC for the last five years in the organization of SmartBiz, to gather global inventions from all around the world. This year, IFIA and HKTDC co-sponsored the representation of 10 inventions from Serbia, Hungry, Canada, Iran and Turkey.During the expo, the 2nd Asia exhibition of invention Hong Kong alongside the Hong Kong International invention and design competition took place at the invention zone with the collaboration of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA).

IFIA’s Best Invention Medal for the 2nd Asia Exhibition of Invention Hong Kong was granted to Hong Kong productivity Council for the invention “Decentralized Food Waste Recycling Station” and also IFIA’s Best Invention Medal for the Hong Kong International Invention and Design Competition (IIDC) was granted to Mr.Tzu-how Chu, Pi-Pai Chang, Cheng-Yao Chin, Chuan-Yi Yang, Zhu- Yuan Ding, Chieh- Jui Chang for the invention”Object Perspective Monitor”.

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IFIA 31th Virtual Executive Committee meeting was organized On Dec 12, 2019, to review the new membership requests submitted to IFIA Secretariat by The Eliaa Association from Saudi Arabia which gained the majority of votes and were admitted as IFIA corresponding member.

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1-Turn the invention to a product or service can help society,humanity and economy growth2-Mentor the inventors and guide them to develop their invention to a product or service3-Show the inventor how to overcomes the struggles that he\her will face until they reach their goal4-Organizing invention Exhibitions and conferences.

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5-Introduce inventions to Entrepreneurs that specialize with the inventions category and fit itspurpose.6-Find investor to invest in producing the invention.7-Boosting creativity and invention of young minds and other vulnerable communities

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• Turn the invention to a product or service can help society, humanity and economy growth• Mentor the inventors and guide them to develop their invention to a product or service• Show the inventor how to overcomes the struggles that he\her will face until they reach their goal

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• Organizing invention Exhibitions and conferences• Introduce inventions to Entrepreneurs that specialize with the inventions category and fit its purpose• Find investor to invest in producing the invention• Boosting creativity and invention of young minds and other vulnerable communities The voting members :

1-Mr. Cenneth Lindkvist , Swididen2-Mr. John Calvert / USA3-Mr. Winfried Sturm / Germany4-Gaelle Grosjean / Swiss5-Hossein Vaezi Ashtiani / Iran6-Dr. Aynampudi Subbarao/ India7-Dr. Marcelo Vivacqua , Brazil8-Mr. Zaran Barisic/ Croatia9-Mr. Radwan Chouaib/ Lebanon10-Ms. Megaria Augstina/ Indonesia11-Mr. Shin Kyoung-ho/ Korea12-Dr. Zengpei Xuan , China13-Mrs. Agnieszka Mikołajska/ Poland14-Dr. Andrei Victor Sandu / Romania15- Mrs.Vivi Aakjaer/ DanishCommittee members without a vote:1-Mr. Dmitry Zezylin , Russia2-Dr. Mladen Karic / Bosnian3-Dr. Adnan Al Naimi/ Qatar4-Mr. Majid Elbouazzaoui / Morocco5- Mr. Koray Sahin/ Turkey6-Dr. Mahmoud Hafez


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2019 IIDC Hong Kong International Invention and Design Competition2019IIDC invention competition organized by CIIS and in collaboration with Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), it was hold on 4-6 December in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in SmartBiz Expo global invention zone.IIDC event supported by the International Federation of Inventors Associations (IFIA), The IFIA representative Mr.Masoud Shafaghi presented IFIA’s Best Invention Medal award to Creative Alliance of National Taiwan University and Kainaning, Object perspective monitor, this invention uses a dielectric sensor, processor and program of computer software solving to detect pine line, groundwater, hot spring,

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and gold mines by receive very low-frequency wave passively. Advantage of the invention is smaller in size, lighter in weight, cheaper in price, convenient to operate , durable, energy-saving, high safety than others explore instruments.This year, IIDC cooperated with Hong Kong Federation of Invention and Innovation to recruit Hong Kong excellent inventors and technology companies to join IIDC competition, all inventors in IIDC displayed many of their brilliant ideas, creativities. IIDC event together with Smartbiz Expo, many of inventors not only share their experiences but also link with business and market, it helps inventors to get commercialize chance.


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IWA Rabat – 2019 ReportEvent Title: International Salon IWA 2019 “Innovation Week in Africa”Patronage: International Federation of Inventors’ Associations – IFIAOrganizer: OFEED MoroccoThe Innovation Week in Africa IWA 2019 event received more than 360 projects from more than 40 countries. Among these projects, 132 inventions and innovations from 31 countries were filtered out and selected to be presented at the IWA 2019 expo which took place in Rabat, Morocco, from December 11 to 15, 2019 at the new Rabat-Agdal Railway station with local support from SQLI Morocco, CGEM regional office and the Moroccan government, in particular through the ONCF and the Wilaya of the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region.The Grand Prize was awarded to Morocco represented by the Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI), and it corresponds to the best invention for the whole competition which includes all the inventions and innovations presented at the show; The Semi-Grand Prize was awarded to China represented by “Shen Yang R. Y. L. T. Energy Technology Co. LTD and Northeastern University”, and is the second best invention for the entire competition.In addition, several personalities have also been distinguished by the “Outstanding International Achievements” prize, including:• His Excellency Dr. Othman Skiredj, First Moroccan doctorate recipient of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States and former adviser to former King of Morocco His Majesty Hassan II;• Her Excellency Souad Boudairi Dalil from Morocco;• Her Excellency Veronique AKA, President of National Assembly in Ivory Coast.At the same time, on December 14, the great hall of the Wilaya of Rabat housed a presentation given by Mr. Winfried STRUM, for the benefit of students from schools on both sides of Bouregreg river, who expressed their interest and responded in large numbers. This professor, who came specially to make young people aware of the invention, was elected best Professor in Germany in 2004 and is recognized internationally for his presentations to young people to inspire and initiate them to innovation, thanks in particular to magic and illusion tricks.

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ROMANIAN INVENTORS FORUMACTIVITY REPORT FOR 2019

1. IntroductionRomanian Inventors Forum is a professional association that aims to support, stimulate the development and valorization of scientific and technical creative activities, and cultural-artistic, but also copyright problems of its members, diversification of research and technological development, design, scientific investigation, micro-production, etc.Research and development institution certified by the National Authority for Scientific Research (ANCS), according to HG. 551/2007, Decision ANCS no. 9708/29.07.2009.FIR was established in 2003 by a group of university professors, elite inventors, and researchers from the University Center in Iasi.FIR board was elected in 2015 with the following component:President – Assoc.Prof.Ph.D.Eng. Andrei Victor SANDU


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Vice-President – Assoc.Prof.Ph.D.Eng. Alexandru STANILAVice-President – Assoc.Prof.Ph.D.Eng. Ioan Gabriel SANDUSecretary – Ph.D.Eng. Viorica VASILACHEIn 2019 FIR has over 500 supporting members, over 50 being very active during the year.During the 2019 Romanian Inventors Forum (FIR) had strong activity in promoting creativity in various fields.The activity of FIR was focused on several types of actions as:• organizing events, workshops, courses;• participating in events for invention promotion and dissemination;• dissemination by the publication of scientific articles; 2. Organized events– SEMINARY – Strategy of a Ph.D. Thesis – January 2019 / Organized at the Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi for Ph.D. Students– CADET-INOVA – The International Student innovation and Scientific Research Exhibition, Sibiu, April 2019 (main-organizer: “Nicolae Balcescu” Land Forces Academy)Event held under the High Patronage of Romanian Inventors Forum (FIR).o President of FIR – Dr.Eng. Andrei Victor SANDU was President of Jury.– EUROINVENT – European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation, 16-18 May 2019o under the aegis of IFIAo held with the participation of over 30 foreign official delegations, which represented 42 countries.o the competition participated in 622 inventions and research projects from 42 countries.– ICIR EUROINVENT – International Conference on Innovative Research – 16-17 May 2019o brings together leading researchers, engineers, and scientists who present actual research results in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.o Researchers from 12 countries have contributed to the scientific results of ICIR 2019.o 139 received abstracts; 122 published articles in IOP, 5 published in EJMSE; 1 published in IJCS, 39 oral presentations; 1 Keynote speakers; 3 Invited speakers 3. Participation in events– IPITEX Thailand, 2-6 February 2019 ( IFIA event ) / 10 inventions presented– PROINVENT Cluj-Napoca, Romania – 20-22 March 2019 / 8 inventions presented and FIR as co-organizer

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– ARCHIMEDES Moscow –March 2019 ( IFIA event ) / 5 inventions presented– CADET-INOVA Sibiu, Romania –April 2019 / President of Jury and FIR as co-organizer– ICE Suceava, Romania – June 2019 / Member of Jury and FIR as co-organizer– INTARG Poland, Katowice 2019 June ( IFIA event ) / 2 inventions presented and Member of Jury– TRAIAN VUIA Invention Salon Timisoara, Romania / 1 invention presented– INVENTICA, Iasi, Romania June 2019 / 8 inventions presented / Represented Taiwan, Korea, and Malaysia– ITE, London, August 2019 / 8 inventions presented– ICAN, Toronto, 24 August 2019 ( IFIA event ) / 9 inventions presented– NEW TIMES, Sevastopol, Russia, September 2019 ( IFIA event ) – by correspondence / 2 inventions presented– ISIF Istanbul, September 2019 ( IFIA event ) / 6 inventions presented and Member of Jury– UGAL INVENT, Galati, Romania / 1 invention presented and Member of Jury– IWIS Poland, Warsaw, October 2019 ( IFIA event ) / 6 inventions presented and Member of Jury– INOVA Zagreb, November 2019 / 16 inventions presented and Member of Jury– INFOINVENT Chisinau, November 2019 ( IFIA event ) / 16 inventions presented / Represented IFIA and Member of Jury– KIDE Kaohsiung, Taiwan, December 2019 / 6 inventions presented 4. Scientific publications– 20 scientific articles published in Journals indexed by Thomson Reuters Web of Science;– Proceeding books with ISSN and ISBN;– Publication of International Journal of Conservation Science 5. AchievementsMore than 30 medals and awards for inventionsRomanian Inventors Forum supported this year’s several institutes and universities without getting any financial assets.Due to the national financial situation, all members were exempt from paying fees.Participation in events and other costs was covered by the participating person or from different activities.


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Sajjad Ebadi, IFIA Advisor, PhD in International Policy-MakingMasoud Tajbakhsh, IFIA Academic Coordinator Section

IntroductionAs you know the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) gives international recognition to the property rights in IP and serves as the linchpin in the monetization of IP. With the ever-expanding spread of innovations and technology in the new age, for instance in 2017 Trademark filing activity totaled 14.3 million and this growth has been double digits in most developed and developing countries since last year; as a result, we are facing an increase in the share of intellectual property in world trade and of course WIPO will play an increasingly important role. In this article we are going to present an overview of the activities of WIPO and NGOs. The significance of the same will demonstrate the crucial case of the upcoming general secretary of WIPO.

WIPO and Observers

WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information, and cooperation. It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 192 countries as members. WIPO's mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Around 250 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) like IFIA and intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) have official observer status at WIPO meetings. WIPO welcomes the inclusion of stakeholder organizations and interested groups as observers at the formal meetings of member states. Nongovernmental organizations Task-oriented and driven by people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to Governments, advocate and monitor policies and encourage political participation through provision of information. WIPO also seeks to involve NGOs, IGOs, industry groups, and all other partners as widely as possible in consultation processes and debates about current issues. These NGOs all work in different areas of WIPO intellectual property ranging from legal to scientific, research and commercial.Today, WIPO handles much of the governance of governments with NGOs in the field of IP.WIPO monitors work on the following committees that cover the organization's missions:Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR), the Law of Patents (SCP), Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT), Intergovernmental Committee (IGC), Development and Intellectual

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Property (CDIP), Enforcement (ACE). The question is how can we increase the influence and capabilities of the international non-governmental organizations that WIPO oversees?

20 Practical roles for international organizations to assist intellectual property

1. Choosing an approach more important to the role of INGOs2. Strengthening and expanding the INGO sector in WIPO3. Follow-up of delegating part of the WIPO responsibilities in the form of joint projects to International NGOs4. Enhancing the Capacity of Developing Country Delegates to Negotiate5. Achieving Coherence in Different Multilateral Forums6. International NGOs as Facilitators7. Cross-Fertilization of Ideas8. Temporary and Issue-Specific Relationships Between International NGOs and Delegates9. Relationships Between International NGOs and Delegates in Different Multilateral Forums10.Donors and International NGOs11.The receptiveness of Developing Country Delegates to International NGOs12.Need for an Inclusive Approach13.Differing Relationships Between International NGOs and Developing Countries: Intellectual Property and Other Issues14.Preparing Substantive Policy Inputs15.International NGOs, Industry Associations, and Rights Holder Groups16.Participation of International NGOs During Meetings in Multilateral Institutions17.Limits to The Relationship Between International NGOs and Developing Country Delegates18.International NGOs and Developing Country Governments at Capital Level19.Coordination of International NGOs20.Raising Public Awareness

IFIA’s Approach

This is an important time for active and leading NGOs in the innovation, patents, and invention fields to use their full potential to raise awareness for this election. Also, these organizations should provide their governments with their experience and scientific advice to select the right person in the mentioned fields.


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As we all know, the position of WIPO’s General-Director and the selection for the position is crucial in the current circumstances, since for the next six years, the future of the innovation and invention world will be totally subordinate to this important decision. It can help to enhance the cycle of innovation and invention with a new point of view, and it may also benefit the new, young inventors.Suitable guidance and direction in this field can execute a noticeable role in this area where it is required to have someone having worked with NGOs to be proud of this position in his/her career. Someone who has equalized his or her national and worldwide organizational potentials with the development of nations.By publishing this article, IFIA demonstrates that it is one of the main supports of WIPO and wants its 176 members to be aware of the importance of this election and to work together to deliver the best achievable result for the associated organization. Both parties (IFIA and WIPO) have collaborated for a long time considering each other's progress as an excellent goal. In particular spearing joint venture projects have also been successful in recent years

Where are we going?

As per what we said till now through the article our final advice to gain better results out of the NGO driven plans for WIPO may be that these organizations act as counselors to their related governments for choosing some candidates who may have determining effect or role in the future.Candidates should show somewhat good experience regarding their past relationships with those either permanent organizations or NGOs implementing WIPO plans within countries or continents globally.Candidates should also have a very positive effect on their organizations.Certainly, experience in the field of intellectual property, expertise, and collaborative partnerships is

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one of the key indicators in choosing a top candidate. This feature may be effective for a more convenient process of implementing the aforementioned plans through the countries. From the combination of the following candidates we can find the above features for top selectionCandidate Proposed by Last Position1. Ms. Saule Tlevlessova Republic of Kazakhstan President of Eurasian patent office ( EAPO)2. Mr. Daren Tang Republic of Singapore Chief Executive of IP office in Singapore3. Mr. Kenichiro Natsume Japan Senior Director of PCT legal department in WIPO4. Ms. WANG Binying China Deputy director general in charge of brands (wipo)5. Dr. Edward Kwakwa Chana Senior Director of Traditional Knowledge(WIPO)6. Mr. Marco Matías Alemán Colombia Director patent law division (WIPO)7. Dr. Dámaso Pardo Argentina Lecturer of IP Law in University of Buenos Aires8. Professor Adebambo Adewopo Nigeria Professor of Law in Onabanjo University9. Mr. Ivo Gagliuffi Piercechi Peru Chairman of the board directors of IP in Peru10.Mr. Jüri Seilenthal Estonia Estonian diplomat of the EU

References:

1. WIPO statistics database, August 20192. NGOs and United Nation, Kerstin Martens, Palgrave Macmillan, 20053. https://www.wipo.int/about-wipo/en/observers/4. The role of international NGOs in the intellectual property, Duncan Matthews, Chicago Kent Law review, 20075. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): A Reference Guide (Elgar Practical Guides), Edward Elgar Pub, 2016


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The Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence (HCIE) Activity Report for 2019 1. The Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence (HCIE) and the Turkish Technological and Scientific Research Center (Tubitak) launch the Joint Cooperation ProgramThe HCIE launched the joint applied research cooperation program with the Turkish Technological and Scientific Research Center (TUBITAK).This joint is funded by the Creativity and Excellence Support Fund (which was established by the HCIE by the presidential decree of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas) and aims to open the opportunity for researchers from both the Palestinian and the Turkish sides to cooperate in order to improve the quality of their applied research in the sectors of (water and wastewater, biotechnology, nanotechnology, energy, and information technology).

2. The HCIE signs an incubation and financing agreement for a research project in the field of medical medicineThe HCIE signed an incubation and funding agreement for a research project to develop two medicines for Parkinson’s disease, conducted by, Dr. Rafik Qarman. The project aims to develop and improve the therapeutic efficacy of dopamine and gabapentin derivatives by improving the dynamics of access and absorption of these derivatives.

3. The HCIE joined the Asian Network of Science Parks and Creativity CentersThe HCIE joined the Asian Science Parks Network, as a strategic member, during the participation of the Council represented by the Director-General of International Relations A. Khaled Qalalawa at the twenty-third conference of the network in Taiwan.

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The network includes more than 30 countries and is a non-governmental organization founded in Japan in 1997 for the purpose of achieving joint development in the scientific, industrial and technological fields.

4. Welcoming of “Makers of Change in Palestine”The HCIE welcomed the CEO and founder of Change Makers and the Global Center for Governance and Sustainable Development, Dr. Mohammed Khalifa.During the meeting, the two parties discussed means of cooperation, and a set of ideas, plans, programs, projects and work mechanisms for the year 2020 were discussed

5. The HCIE and the Palestinian-Indian Technology Park sign a Memorandum of CooperationThe memorandum states the necessity of joint work in order to raise awareness and spread the culture of leadership and creativity in the fields of modern and emerging technology through various activities carried out by the two parties, it as well aims to spread knowledge and promote technologies and their role in developing and providing creative and applied solutions to the various vital sectors in Palestine.

6. The HCIE welcomed His Excellency the Indian Ambassador to PalestineThe HCIE welcomed His Excellency the Indian Ambassador to Palestine, Mr. Sunil Kumar, and the Public Relations Officer at the embassy, Mr. Muhammad Abu Shamsiya. The two parties discussed ways of future cooperation and mechanisms for benefiting Palestinian entrepreneurial projects, through networking the Council with Indian government institutions working in the field of creativity, through signing memorandums of cooperation between both sides.


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7. Signing incubation agreements for four creative projects for Al-Quds Open University studentsThe HCIE signed agreements to incubate four creative projects for students from Al-Quds Open University in the field of information and communications technology. These projects are:• The Hearing Eyes” by Duha Saadia and Raghad Al-Khawaja, under the supervision of Dr. Majed Hamayel.• The Smart Bed for Bed-Sick” by Ibrahim Zawahra, supervised by Dr. Abdul Rahim Atawneh.• The Bedwetting Therapist for People with Special Needs” Alaa Hamida, Walid Qaim, Hussein Karajeh, Hanin Saadeh, and supervised by Dr. Youssef Al-Sabah.• The Application Jbaine for Folklore” by Hanan El-Lord, Moussa Qassem and Suhaib Al-Hadidi, under the supervision of Dr. M. Youssef Al-Sabah.

8. Signing incubation agreements for four creative projects for students from Al-Quds University, An-Najah National University, andBirzeit UniversityThese projects are:• Solar Water Desalination, by Mays Shadid from An-Najah University.• The Smart Door by Elias Amr, Osama Bali and supervised by Dr. Ahmed Abdo from Al-Quds University.• The Smart Bag by Bayan Al-Kurd and Rin Hadia, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdo from Al-Quds University.• The Smart Stick, by its owners Ahmed Matan, and Mahmoud Anaqou, supervised by Dr. Abdul Rahim Jamah from Birzeit University.

9. The Visit of the HCIE to PECDARThe Chairman of the HCIE, Mr. Adnan Samara and President of the Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction (PECDAR), Mr. Muhammad Abu Awad, discussed the prospects for cooperation, through supporting the creativity system in Palestine, which is hoped to be a major pillar in building and developing the knowledge-based Palestinian economy.

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10. Honoring the First Robotics Palestine teamThe HCIE honored the Palestinian team “First Robotics Palestine” for winning two gold medal awards in the category of creativity and excellence in the robot industry, and the tenth place in the safety award, during the global competition on robot design, which was held in Dubai, with the participation of Teams from 191 countries.

11. The HCIE welcomed a delegation from the Friends SchoolThe HCIE welcomed a delegation from the Friends School and its Pal Model United Nations team, who are high school students at Friends School.The two parties discussed means of future cooperation between them and mechanisms for benefiting from creative experiences and Palestinian entrepreneurial projects, by signing joint memorandum of cooperation between both sides.

12. Palestine Wins Third Place in Research and Development at the sixth Cairo International Innovation Exhibition“Beltra” project won the third place (bronze medal) at the competition for research and development in the health and medical sector, and “Reconis” company won a prize of 30 thousand Egyptian pounds in the category of best start-up company, during the participation in the activities of the Cairo International Exhibition The sixth for innovation organized by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology at the International Conference and Exhibition Center in Cairo with the participation of 26 Arab and foreign countries.


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On February 2nd, 2020 is announced to be the Inventors’ Day in Thailand in order to honor the accomplishment of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Father of Thai Invention.The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) organizes Thailand Inventors’ Day on 2 February every year. One of the principal exercises of NRCT is to advance and bolster invention and innovation in both the private and public sectors. NRCT has cooperation with related organizations to hold Thailand Inventors’ Day since 1995.Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation and Technology Exposition (IPITEX 2020) as both a basic yearly event in Thailand and one of the best advancement contentions in Asia, was held from February 2 to 6, 2020 in Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) to make a bridge among Thai and International pioneers. IPITEX was organized by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) under the patronage of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA).Thailand Inventor’s day 2020 was authoritatively opened with the support of Soranit Silatham, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science of Thailand, Prof Sirirurg Songsivilai, Secretary-General of National Research Council of Thailand and Mr. Alireza Rastegar, IFIA President.More than 1500 inventors displayed the latest innovations in this exhibition. 31 countries including Vietnam, I.R.Iran, Poland, Czech Republic, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, USA, Taiwan, Romania, Indonesia, Canada, Russia, Singapour, India, Sri Lanka, the United Arabic Emirates, and Taiwan, Province of China displayed the advancements in worldwide structure.

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The 12th IIFME – International Invention Fair of the Middle East – was organized from 16 to 19 February 2020 by Kuwait Science Club under the Patronage of His Highness the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and in collaboration with the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva & International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA).IFIA President, Alireza Rastegar, attended the opening and closing ceremony where His Excellency the minister represented the Amir in the opening and closing ceremony. Several countries, ministers, establishments, authorities, and companies were present in the event, as well.This unique convention in the Middle East was received with great importance locally, regionally, and internationally. It highlighted the inventions, innovations, and creativity of youths and University. The convention also promoted Kuwait’s modernity and its role in encouraging and supporting the inventors and participants in this public service.The 12th IIFME brought 42 different countries together including United Kingdom, USA, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Thailand, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, Bahrain, etc. A total of 130 inventions were showcased during the exhibition and 45000 visitors paid a visit to the event during the opening hours.The Kuwait Science Club awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal as well as 50,000 $ cash prize to the inventors selected by the juries. Also, IFIA , UNESCO, WIPO and GCCPO’s awards were also given to the best inventions in specific categories.

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During this year exhibition, the Second International Seminar called “From Invention to Market” was organized by Kuwait Science Club in Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The main point of IFIA president in his speech was about the best way to success in commercializing inventions. He said the best solution is to follow your innovative goals by gathering valued teammates.Moreover, Mr. Marco Aleman the Director Patent Law Division of World Intellectual Property Organization had a lecture about the Patent System as a Mechanism to Promote Innovation and Transfer of Technologies.Dr. Salam Alablani (Director of the scientific culture directorate Kuwait foundation for the advancement of science) and Mr.David Taji (Jury President of international Exhibition of inventions of Geneva) were other keynote speakers of this seminar.


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What is Inv Title?

Assignment of title to the inventors. Doctors and Ph.D. holders in all countries use Dr as Title. Engineers in some countries use Eng as a Title. Such a title helps to differentiate qualified and competent professionals from the rest. On the other hand, no system recognizes genuine inventors and innovators, contributing significantly to the knowledge economy and adding to the public stock of knowledge. It was proposed to institutionalize an arrangement whereby the innovators are recognized with the title based on their competency and track record as a member of Chartered Innovators Council. It was approved to use the title “Inv” for inventors and innovators.in order to respect inventors, it was mandated that the INV title awarded to the inventors alongside IFIA Membership by requirements.

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Inv HistoryIFIA launched the project of the Inv. Membership for the inventors

According to a final enactment from IFIA executive members dated September 11, 2017, in Visakhapatnam-India,The 33rd IFIA Virtual meeting was held on February 04, 2020, and the IFIA Executive Committee accepted that IFIA launches the project Inv. Inventors Membership.Assignment of title to the inventors. Doctors and Ph.D. holders in all countries use Dr as Title. Engineers in some countries use Eng as a Title. Such a title helps to differentiate qualified and competent professionals from the rest. On the other hand, there is no system that recognizes genuine inventors and innovators, contributing significantly to the

knowledge economy and adding to the public stock of knowledge. It was proposed to institutionalize an arrangement whereby the innovators are recognized with the title based on their competency and track record as a member of Chartered Innovators Council. It was approved to use the title “Inv” for inventors and innovators.


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Who Can Apply?The necessary criteria to obtain Inv title and its membership for inventors is at least having one item as follows:1. Having a national or international patent2. Having a national or international invention award3. Having a recommendation letter from IFIA’s members4.Having a recommendation from a top university5. Having a recommendation from national government invention and innovation agency 6.Pay one-year Inv’s membership fee

What Criteria Should Inventors Have? IFIA Inv certificate is awarded to the inventors that have the invention relying on the IFIA's secretariat evaluation of its novelty, inventive step, patent, the potentiality to be commercialized, its benefit for mankind and etc. Meanwhile, the below criteria is utilized by IFIA's secretariat to assess the inventions:

1. Has the inventor gained national, international patent, or PCT? Based on the number and type of patents the score giving differs. 0 is considered for an invention without patent, 1 for an invention with one national patent, 2 for two national patents, 3 for one PCT and one national patent, and 4 for an invention with one national, one international (EPO, USPTO) and one PCT.

2. Is the invention green or eco-friendly? The invention is evaluated considering its impact on the environment. In case the invention causes pollution, 0 will be granted to it. 1 is considered an invention that does not cause any pollution. Regarding the extent of mitigating pollution, the jury should allocate a number between 2 to 4.

3. At what stage of development is it? Is it a Poster? Poster with the 3D image? Animated film? Prototype made? Is an invention ready for the market? Exactly like the order which is given in the question, the score of 0 is devoted to Poster, 1 to Poster with 3D image, 2 to an animated film, 3 to Prototype and 4 to an invention ready for market.

4. Has the invention been granted scientific certification? Some of the inventions do not require scientific certification; in this case, the jury must review the possibility of putting the claimed invention into practice. If the invention needs a scientific certification, then regarding the validity and the number of certifications, a score between 0 and 4 is dedicated to the invention.

5. Is there a public demand for the invention? The popularity of invention should be estimated by the jury. If the invention is seasonal or it can be used in limited geographical territories, the lower score will be

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devoted to it.6. Does the invention involve high technology? The jury members are required to evaluate the extent of technologies applied in the invention. A higher score will be allotted to an invention in which modern technologies have been utilized.

7. Is the invention more useful than the existing products? Depending on the extent of innovation used in the invention in comparison to the available products in the market, a score within the range of 0 to 4 must be granted to the invention.

8. Does the invention have an economic impact or potential for economic impact? The jury members should estimate how much the commercialization of this invention can be income rising and accordingly rate the invention.

9. Is the invention ready to be commercialized? The possibility of invention commercialization shall be evaluated and rated by the Jury between 0 and 3. In case it has the Feasibility Study Report, the score of 4 must be considered for it.

10. Has the invention been awarded an international prize? Considering the number of international awards, as well as their importance, the invention will be rated.


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We Will All Defeat COVID-19 TOGETHER

As an organization in association with invention and innovation, IFIA has always been concerned about the wellness of everyone around the world. And recently, COVID-19 has been threatening the life of human beings around the globe. So, everyone has to try to increase alertness about this virus. The virus that has affected many countries, and we will all, united and faithful, attempt to eradicate this threat, by observing health issues. Accordingly, as our social responsibility, it is IFIA’s duty to raise awareness about the COVID-19 outbreak. So, here is the latest information available, published by the World Health Organization (WHO).COVID-19 is still affecting most people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and

THE HEALTH OF INVENTORS IS OUR TOP PRIORITYIFIA informs inventors that due to the spread of Coronavi-rus, we do not recommend participating in any inventions events.

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protect others by doing the following:1- Wash your hands frequently2- Maintain social distancing3- Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth4- Practice respiratory hygiene5- If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care6- Stay informed and follow the advice given by your healthcare provider

As you know, there continues to be considerable attention and concern around the rapidly evolving world health challenge related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As always, the health and well-being of our members and inventors is our top priority, and the IFIA team is doing all that it can to be as prepared as possible to address the situation. Specifically, we have carefully reviewed the CDC’s policies and best practices regarding COVID-19, and we have incorporated the CDC’s recommendations into our operations, some of which we would like to share with you.

1. Do not participate in any national and international innovation events until our further notice.2.Try to track the development of your invention through online platforms.3. Please follow the WHO guidelines


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UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2020 is now accepting nominations

On International Women’s Day, UNESCO launched the call for nominations for the 2020 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. The Prize awards US$ 50,000 annually to two laureates making outstanding efforts in favor of girls’ and women’s education. Read about the nomination process below and get in touch quickly. You could be one of the next laureates of the 2020 edition of the Prize!

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Who?Governments of the UNESCO Member States and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO are now invited to nominate up to three individuals, institutions or organizations who have made strong, innovative contributions in favor of girls’ and women’s education.Interested candidates are invited to contact their country’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, or an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO for more information.

What?Nominations must meet the eligibility and selection criteria set by the Prize. Nominated projects must be established and running for at least two years, show potential to be replicable and scalable, and contribute to one or more of the priority areas of the Prize. An independent International Jury of five experts will assess nominations on the basis of the project’s potential for impact, innovation, and sustainability.

Consult the selection process webpage of the Prize to learn more.

When?The deadline for submissions is 26 May 2020 (midnight, Paris time).

How?Nominations must be submitted in English or French via an online platform, accessible only to Permanent Delegations to UNESCO and NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO.Based on the recommendations of the Jury, the Director-General of UNESCO will announce the 2020 laureates who will receive the award at an official ceremony on 11 October 2020 as part of the International Day of the Girl Child celebrations.Established in 2015 and funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Prize honors outstanding and innovative practices advancing girls’ and women’s education. It consists of two US $50,000 awards to help further the work of laureates in this field.


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IFIA FPME achievements in International showsThe National Association for Science and Research (NASR), which is chosen as a focal point for IFIA in the Middle East, has represented Lebanon in many international fairs and shows. Many inventors from different Educational Institutions have participated in those fairs. In addition, IFIA FPME is coordinating with Inventors’ Associations in the Middle East. IFIA FPME congratulates Eng. Ahmed Majan for his new position as the president of the newly established UAE Inventors Society, and it is now cooperating with Eliaa Foundation from Saudi Arabia, helping them in organizing an IFIA event.

Participation in ISIF’19At the Istanbul International Exhibition for Inventions, Research and Development, which took place from 17 to 21 September 2019 with the participation of 23 countries and hundreds of inventions, Lebanon participated in a delegation

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of four inventions, under the lead of NASR president Mr. Radwan Chouaib.Mr. Fouad Bakkar a teacher from Amjad School has won a gold medal for his invention “A Tactical Edit for a Strategical Credit” and a bronze medal for his invention “Student Green Dashboard”.Mr. Habib ElKak also won a gold medal for his invention “The Drone-Mounted Telescope”, in addition to the Egyptian inventors Association award and a medal from the Forum of the Roman Inventors.The silver medal has been won by the inventor Mr. Ahmed Al Masri from the official Raml Al Zarif Mixed School for his invention “Educational X-Box”.

Doha Innovation OasisIn Qatar, the young innovator Asma Sarhan has won the gold medal of the Health category at Doha Innovation Oasis for her invention “Salamati”.This exhibition was held from September 14 to 20, 2019, and was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sports in cooperation with the Forum of Islamic Cooperation Youth, as part of the Doha Youth Capital 2019. 45 innovations from 33 different countries participated and Asma was the only one who represented Lebanon.

iENA 2019iENA 2019 was held from October 30 to November 3, 2019. Nearly 800 inventions from 32 countries around the world, especially industrialized countries have participated in this version of the expo, and less than the third of the inventions won medals. The Lebanese booth had a special attention, where he was visited by the President of IFIA, the President of the German Inventors Association, and the President of the European Inventors Association, as well as many heads of delegations, visitors, and interested people who expressed their admiration in the level of the Lebanese inventors. The President of the exhibition also singled out the Lebanese delegation for its professionalism on the stage at the beginning of the closing ceremony in German and English.The first gold medal and the European Association of Inventors Award have been won by “Smart Family

Doctor” the invention of Omar Abi Aad, Patricia Bark, Yvana Moawad and Anthony Al Hoyeik, under the supervision of Mr. Sadek Bark from the school “Notre Dame du Jamhour”. The second gold medal and the best invention award from IFIA have been won by “plastic eco tiles” the invention of Reem Barakat and Mariana Zein under the supervision of Mr Thoualfekar Nasrallah from “Karama Secondary School – Amal Educational Institutions”. The third gold medal has been won by “pesticides: alternatives and effectiveness” the innovation of Zainab Abdel Sater and Zahraa Srour under the supervision of Ms. Nada Hamade from “Al-Batoul High School”.The silver medal and the Russian Ministry of Science and Technology Award have been won by “Smart Green House” the invention of Lara Skaiki, Mohamed Taleb, and William Salame under the supervision of Mr. Antoine Abi Tayeh from “Cadmous College”.The first bronze medal and the Polish Society of Inventors Award have been won by “AstroPhysics” the innovation of Joelle Tarabay under the supervision of Ms. Hala El Ghossainy from “Al Marj High School”. While the second bronze medal and the medal of the German Inventors Association have been won by “Styrolime” the project of Ahmed Rashidi under the supervision of Ms. Nemat Al-Khalil from “Al-Makassed School”. The third bronze medal, in addition to a certificate of appreciation from the Portuguese Association of Inventors, went to “Digital Scientist” the invention of Ali Reda Lezaik under the supervision of Mr. Mahmoud Ezzedine from “Al-Mustapha High School”.In addition, in iENA 2019 many prizes have been given to other inventions from different countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia. Two prizes were presented on stage, one in the name of NASR and was awarded by MS Ninette Kamel and Mr. Mohamad Koubeissy to Dr. Hamidollad Afrasiabian and Mr.Vahid Afrasiabian for their invention “Herbal compound extract for the resolving inflammation and treatment fatty liver by Nanomedicine technology”, the other in the name of IFIA FPME and was awarded by Mr. Chouaib to Nikitin Alexey and Alekhin Alexandr for their invention “Technology of tension-free hernioplasty”.


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UKRAINE JOINED THE IFIAAS A FULL MEMBER

IFIA 33th Virtual Executive Committee meeting was organized On Feb 04, 2020, to review IFIA launches the project of the Inv. Membership for the inventors and the new membership requests submitted to IFIA Secretariat by The National Сenter “Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine” under the auspices of UNESCO which gained the majority of votes and were admitted as IFIA full members. About JAS of Ukraine:The Junior Academy of Sciences of UkraineThe Junior Academy of Sciences (JAS, the Academy) of Ukraine is an educational system that aims at providing the organization and coordination of students’ research activities, creating conditions for their intellectual and creative development, spiritual advance, and vocational self-determination to support the scientific potential growth of the country.Background:UNESCO Centre “Junior Academy of Science of Ukraine” (JASU) is a governmental scientific and educational organization, working as the extracurricular center for middle and high school-aged students and teachers gathering around 250,000 of Ukrainian school students engaged in science and research activities. JASU is the 2nd category center of UNESCO for development science education in the world according to the 4th Goal of SDG “Quality education”. JASU is well recognizable educational provider both in Ukraine and abroad and is a prominent partner for international cooperation and joint projects.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020:EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN

Invention and innovation are not a gender-differentiated issue, the creative talent is inherent in people of every age, nation, sex, class or color. It is a neutral potential waiting to be identified, unleashed, nurtured, and developed. However, throughout the centuries, values have been ascribed to it and right into the 19th-century women were deprived of the right to gain a patent for their innovative creations under their own names since the patent was considered an intellectual property of which women were denied.Other discouraging factors included lack of equal educational opportunities, shortage of economic resources, and inappropriate tags for women inventors. In addition, cultural norms further perpetuated such disparities and inequalities; Women were not urged to pursue scientific and technological opportunities. By contrast, they were expected to do domestic chores, care for the kids, or focus on the social traditions and customs by being involved in daily issues. While men participated in various classes of science, philosophy,

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and business, women were permitted to take part in art-related courses. Those who acted against the norms were considered social outcasts.Today, despite all the barriers imposed on women, most of our everyday ease and comfort are brought about by them. The invention is no more a male-dominant field and women of different nations are coming up with cutting-edge innovations that are radically changing our world. However, women inventors are not well-represented.

Henceforth, the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), as the only non-profit organization aiming to disseminate invention and innovation, is committed to promoting women’s accomplishments and creative endeavors. The following female inventors are among only a few who have been recognized around the world.


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Sarah Sobka, a UK 17-year-old scientist of the year has de-veloped a drug, Lubiprostone, to treat irritable bowel syn-drome which affects over 10,000 people only in the UK. It affects internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, by clogging them with thick sticky mucus, making it hard to breathe and digest food.Jim Al-Khalili, Chair of the Science and Maths judging pan-el said, “She is a true champion of science and engineering and will bring something special to the sector.”

Sasima Arjsongkram from Thailand develops the World’s First Spicy Coffee which stimulates energy burning, and the stored fats while helping to reduce body weight. Currently, Prikka Spicy Coffee is preparing to be an international prod-uct creating a new experience for coffee drinkers around the world with Hot Flavor, Warm Feeling as the Slogan “Pick a Prikka, Please Yourself”. Spicy Taste comes from Thai Bird Chilies Extract which represents Thai Cuisine Identity.This is the very first time for commercial 3 in 1 coffee to have Prik-Khee-Nuu or Thai Bird Chilies as an ingredient.

Another example is Fatima Zahra Beraich from Morocco who has developed an optimized biogas production sys-tem using agricultural wastes.Fatima Zahra was awarded the best prize of Woman entre-preneur at the COP22, during the Global Clean Technology Innovation Program (GCIP) Maroc 2016. In 2018, the prime minister of morocco in the annual competition “Tamayuz” entitled her the best woman entrepreneur of the year, and she managed to win several other nominations in the inter-national events that she has participated.

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Claudia Pisano, an Italian mother has enabled his disabled son, Riccardo, to walk despite the severe brain damage through inventing RiccaVita™ passive physical rehabili-tation device. RiccaVita™ provides a rhythmic, reciprocal and repetitive means of whole-body movement and helps to stretch out the diaphragm, increases muscle mass and flexibility especially for compromised limbs, promotes massaging and circulation to all internal organs, increases range of motion, reduces spasticity, counteracts stress and depression, diminishes the frequency of spasms, im-proves respiratory systems, circulation, balance, coordi-nation, digestive bowel movement, and blood flow, and prevents contractures as well as pressure sores.

Hind Hobeika, from Lebanon, whose new product, Insta-beat®, is a revolutionary swimming device that can seam-lessly and instantaneously track an athlete’s workout. Mounted to any pair of swimming goggles, it displays con-veniently, Google Glass-like, your heartbeat, calories, and the number of laps and flips turns, giving real-time feed-back and syncing to your mobile app or computer to track progress over time.Little surprise that her target goal of raising $35,000 was more than twice surpassed in the first days of her cam-paign. Contributors came from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

And Gil Soon Lee, from South Korea, who has developed AIRVITA products that act as an air purifier and active deodorizer that removes 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and molds in the home. In addition, the technology does so without the use of filters thus making it very user-friendly to operate significantly extending the product shelf life and without incurring ongoing consumable costs. Its com-pact size minimizes visual spacing, the wonderful design enhances room styling and the direct plug-in maximizes physical space usage.


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IFIA invites all of the members to celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 to appreciate the role that intellectual property rights play in stimulating innovation and creativity.This year WIPO has established the “Innovate for a Green Future” The 2020 World Intellectual Property campaign puts innovation – and the IP rights that support it – at the heart of efforts to create a green future. Why? Because the choices we make today will shape our tomorrow. The earth is our home. We need to care for it.The campaign also celebrates the many inspiring inventors and creators around the world who are betting on a green future – the women, men and young people who are working on cleaner alternatives to legacy fossil-fuel-based technologies and better and more sustainable food and natural resource management systems, and who are using the IP system to support their work and its uptake and use in society.IFIA encourages you to participate in activities on World IP Day in order to raise awareness of IP and promote innovation. You can share your activities at [email protected] April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity.World IP Day 2020 puts innovation – and the IP rights that support it – at the heart of efforts to create a green future. Why? Because the choices we make today will shape our tomorrow. The earth is our home. We need to care for it.Carving a pathway to a green future is a modern-day imperative. We all share in this challenge and each has a role in building a green future. It is a complex and multi-faceted endeavor, but as the well-known naturalist David Attenborough has noted, “as a species, we are expert problem solvers.” We can create a green future.We has collective wisdom, ingenuity, and creativity to come up with new, more effective ways to shape a low-carbon future. But we must act now!The choices we make today will shape our tomorrow.The earth is our home.We need to care for it.

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IIIF2019-Report

The three-day event was held in the 10.000 sq.ft exhibition hall of NSIC located in Kushaiguda industrial area and attended by about 5,000 visitors who spent on the average 2hrs in the fair. Innovators from 25 countries, India, China, Macao, Philippines, Malaysia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Portugal, Germany, Poland, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, France, Romania, Moldova, Canada, USA, and Brazil displayed their innovations. NOSTC selected 35 student innovators for this international fair from out of 100 finalists at National competition. They came from different parts of the country, Gujarat, Nagaland, J&K, Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.The fair was inaugurated on 1st December by President of Indian Innovators Association, Dr. ASRao, Dr. Zengpei Xuan China, Edyta Wołczyk Poland, YS Rajan Head of International Jury and Jayesh Ranjan IAS, Principal Secretary to Government of Telangana, Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department, and Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) Department. After honouring jury and release of book `Creating Demand for Local Innovations’ Jayesh Ranjan

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talked briefly about initiatives of Telangana state in creating dynamic, vibrant environment for innovators and investors.Simply Science organized Science Quiz, Indian innovator Mohan Sarma signed MOU with Zimbabwe and South Africa for technology transfer and VNRVJIET signed a research partnership agreement with Gram

Bazaar. Several leads on business/research partnerships/ patenting support were also received. Dr.Zengpei visited and addressed the student of VNRVJIET on Chinese Innovation System. Mr. Winfried Sturm visited and addressed youth at CCMB on science and youth.Mr. Iftekhar Pathan, Serial investor was the chief guest at the awards function on 3rd Day. Awards were given

by NSIC officials and IFIA members from China, Iraq, Poland, and Portugal. Dr.ASRao gave special awards for best exhibitor (Zen technologies), best incubator (IITH SIIC FIRST), Innovation Champion( Ms.Annie Vijaya, Program Manager, TSIC ), best entrepreneur (Ram Kumar Verma, Native Araku Coffee), Rural income enhancement award (Jagarlamudi Durga Prasad) and IYIIA 2019 award to Mrs.Kanak Lata, a dedicated agriculture scientist. Dr.Nikhil Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST) invited IIA to organize IIIF2010 at IIT, Kanpur, 27-28th November 2020.


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the invention festival, competition and exhibition relying on the IFIA’s Jury evaluation of its novelty, inventive step, patent, potentiality to be commercialized, its benefit for the mankind and etc. Best invention medals are awarded in various events held under the patronage of IFIA.Meanwhile, the below criteria is utilized by IFIA International Jury Board to assess the inventions:

1. Has the inventor gained national, international patent, or PCT?Based on the number and type of patents the score giving differs. 0 is considered for an invention without patent, 1 for an invention with one national patent, 2 for two national patents, 3 for one PCT and one national patent, and 4 for an invention with one national, one international (EPO, USPTO) and one PCT.

2. Is the invention green or eco-friendly?The invention is evaluated considering its impact on environment. In case the invention causes pollution, 0 will be granted to it. 1 is considered for an invention which does not cause any pollution. Regarding the extent of mitigating pollution, the jury should allocate a number between 2 to 4.

3. At what stage of development is it? Is it a Poster? Poster with 3D image? Animated film? Prototype made? An invention ready for market?Exactly like the order which is given in the question, the score of 0 is devoted to Poster, 1 to Poster with 3D image, 2 to animated film, 3 to Prototype and 4 to an invention ready for market.

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4. Has the invention been granted scientific certification?Some of the inventions do not require scientific certification; in this case the jury must review the possibility of putting the claimed invention into practice. If the invention needs a scientific certification, then regarding the validity and the number of certifications, a score between 0 and 4 is dedicated to the invention.

5. Is there a public demand for the invention?The popularity of invention should be estimated by the jury. If the invention is seasonal or it can be used in limited geographical territories, lower score will be devoted to it.

6. Does the invention involve high technology?The jury members are required to evaluate the extent of technologies applied in the invention. A higher score will be allotted to an invention in which modern technologies have been utilized.

7. Is the invention more useful than the existing products?Depending on the extent of innovation used in the invention in comparison to the available products in the market, a score within the range of 0 to 4 must be granted to the invention.

8. Does the invention have an economic impact or potential for economic impact?The jury members should estimate how much the commercialization of this invention can be income rising and accordingly rate the invention.

9. Is the invention ready to be commercialized?The possibility of invention commercialization shall be evaluated and rated by the Jury between 0 and 3. In case it has the Feasibility Study Report, the score of 4 must be considered for it.

10. Has the invention been awarded an international prize?Considering the number of international awards, as well as their importance, the invention will be rated.

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International Warsaw Invention Show - IWIS 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal is Awarded to JIW INWEX Ltd, JIW INWEX Sp. z o.o., STANISłAW SZCZEPANIAK, REMIGIUSZ SZCZEPANIAK, MONIKA SZCZEPANIAK, DOMINIKA SZCZEPANIAK, ELWIRA SZCZEPANIAK, PAWEł KAMIńSKI, JAN KAZIMIERSKI, KATARZYNA KAZIMIERSKIInvention: Polish health foods – panecea for chronic diseases

World Competition of Chemical Invention - International Warsaw Invention Show - IWIS 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal is Awarded to UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG, SHARIFAH FADHILAH SYD MOHD FUZI, JUN HASLINDA SHARIFFUDDIN, SITI HAJAR SAHARUDIN Invention: Utilization of biomaterials derived from cockle shell waste as bio-scaffold in bone tissue engineering

International Innovation Exhibition - ARCA 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal is Awarded to TOMISLAV POKRAJCIC, JEL-TOM D.O.OInvention: Box food protection barrier that gets filled with water

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International Innovation Exhibition - ARCA 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal is Awarded to DOMAGOJ BUBAN, DR.SC. VLADIMIR TUDIC, UDRUGA INOVATORA KARLOVACKE ZUPANIJE Invention: Zet smart payment system

International Trade Fair for Ideas, Inventions and New Products - iENA 2019:IFIA Best Young Inventor Medal is Awarded to THOU AL FEKAR NASSRALLAH, RIM BARAKAT, MARIANA ELZEIN Invention: Chips Eco Tiles

International Trade Fair for Ideas, Inventions and New Products - iENA 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal is Awarded toKO YEON-JI, LEE YONG-KYUNG, AB Invention: Easy to Clean, Assembled Silicon Straw


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International Invention Fair - BIXPO 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to CHO YOUNG-KWON, KEPCO Invention: IPTMS (Inteligent Power Line Tunnel Manegment System Based on MR),

International Invention Fair - BIXPO 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to CHI HWAN KIM, CHANG HWAN LIM, KOSPO Invention: System to prevent spontaneous combustion in coal shed

International Invention Fair - BIXPO 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to YOUNES KARFA BEKALI, ABDALLAH AYACHEInvention: Secure and aesthetic waterproof rotary electrical socket

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Seoul International invention Fair – SIIF 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to BAE JEONG HWA, SHIN JAE HWAN, YUM SEUNG YONG, LIM DO YUN, LEE KYOUNG SOOONFROM SUM MOON UNIVERSITY, KOREA Invention: Development of hydo thrust drone to prevent stall and improve overring performance of fixed wing vtol drones

Seoul International invention Fair – SIIF 2019:IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded toASTRI PUJIANTO, HERMAN RATNOFIANTO, BASTIAN WISMANA, JONATHAN YANUARDI, TEGUH TRIYANTO, HANDOYO OGY DWI PUTRA, HERU RISWANTO, BRAM ISPRIADI YULIANTORO FROM INDONESIA Invention: Improving life time of well and production facility by preventing the formation of scale

2nd Asia Exhibition of Invention Hong Kong:IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to HONG KONG PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL invention: Decentralized food waste recycling station


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Hong Kong International Invention and Design Competition (IIDC):IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to TZU-HOW CHU, PI-PAI CHANG, CHENG-YAO CHIN, CHUAN-YI YANG, ZHU- YUAN DING, CHIEH- JUI CHANG Invention: Object perspective monitor

Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation and Technology Exposition (IPITEx 2020):IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to Assistant Professor DR.METINI JANYASUPAB FROM KING MONJKUT'S OF TECHNOLOGY LADKRABANG OF THAILAND Invention: Thai-English-Braille translator for self-study assessment

Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation and Technology Exposition (IPITEx 2020):IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to MR. SHIN WOO-YEOL FROM SOUTH KOREAInvention: Neck traction device

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International Invention Fair of the Middle East -IIFME 2020:IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to HAMAD MOHAMMAD ABDULLAH ALSALLOOM FROM KUWAIT Invention: Portable casted leg support

International Invention Fair of the Middle East - IIFME 2020:IFIA Best Invention Medal Is Awarded to SALAH SHAKIR HASHIM AL-LUAIBI, ALI ABDUL RAZZAQ ABDUL WAHED AND NAGHAM JAWAD KAZIM AL LAMI FROM IRAQ Invention: Manufacturing polymer sensor special for toxic lead Ions

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