PARTICIPATION INFORMATION   A General Information Supervised by: Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Ministry of National Defense Ministry of Education National Science Council Council of Agriculture Hosted by: Intellectual Property Office, MOEA Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA Department of Industrial Technology, MOEA Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, MOEA Bureau of Energy, MOEA Organizers: Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Taiwan Technology Marketplace Service Center (TWTM) Co-organizers: Taiwan Inventors Association Taipei Inventor’s Association Kaohsiung Inventors Association Taiwan Prominent Inventor Association International Invention Award Winner’s Association of R.O.C. Taiwan Invention Products Promotion Association Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) Taiwan Venture Capital Association Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association（TEEMA） Venue: Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall (Areas B, C, D) 5 Hsin-yi Road, Sec. 5, Taipei 11011, Taiwan Show Schedule: Space Application: Before June 30, 2008 Space Allocation: July 2008 Booth Set-up & Exhibits Move-in: September 23-24, 2008 Show Dates & Time: September 25- 28, 2008 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Exhibits Move-out & Booth Dismantling: September 28, 2007 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m Event Highlights: Grand Opening Ceremony Welcome Party Taipei Invention Awards Technology Matching Seminars International IP Valuation and Financing Forum   B Exhibit Profile Hi Tech, Fiber Optics, Optoelectronics, Household Electronic Appliances, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Biomedical Technology, Materials & Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection, Machinery, Security & Safety Equipment, Agriculture, Food, Packing Material & Devices, Transportation, Communications, Textiles, Construction Techniques, and much more!                                                                         C Participant Information (a) Participation Eligibility: Individual inventors and researchers, research institutes, enterprises, technology transfer organizations, patent brokers and promoters of innovations who own inventions or new products which are either patent pending or are covered by patents.  Intellectual property service providers such as patent offices, suppliers of IP Information, IP consultancies, IP related institutions.  (b) Application Permit & Space Reservation: Those wishing to attend the exhibition must fill in and return the application form together with company's profile or two copies of product catalogues before June 30, 2008 by mail to: “5 Hsin-yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei, 11011 Taiwan”. Please specify ''2008 Taipei International Invention Show & Technomart '' on the envelope. (c) All applicants may request booth(s) only on a 3m (width) X 3m (depth) unit basis. (d) A maximum of 3 inventions are allowed to be exhibited per booth. (e) The organizer reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to determine the size, number, and location of booth(s). (f) Booth allocation priorities are based on: (1) number of booth(s) requested   (2) date of payment (on a first-come, first-served basis) (g) After the booths are allocated, the organizer will inform all applicants of their booth number, and send them an Exhibition Manual which provides detailed information and procedures on electricity, shipping instructions, the travel agent, and the forwarding & handling agent. (h) The organizer will not sponsor exhibitor visa applications, and cannot be held liable in case of visa difficulties.   D Exhibition Manual Upon acceptance of application, each exhibitor will receive an Exhibition Manual which contains information and details regarding procedures on electricity, shipping instructions, the travel agent, forwarding & handling agent, and booth setup & rental facilities.   E Publicity Campaign An active publicity campaign for this event will ensure that optimum media coverage reaches thousands of potential buyers and visitors. (a) Advertising & Publicity An intensive advertisement campaign will include local and overseas trade publications and magazines. Press releases will be circulated before the show. (b) Direct Mail More than 40,000 domestic and overseas prospective buyers, including key manufacturers, traders, distributors, and government organizations, will receive information and invitations to the show. (c) Show Daily The organizer will publish the Show Daily during the four-day event. This publication comes in both English/Chinese editions which includes exhibit news, special events, and important tips for exhibitors and buyers. (d) Official Directory The organizer will publish an official directory, containing details on all exhibitors, including the company profile and products. (e) Online networking All exhibitors' exhibit profiles will be posted on the website at: http://www.InvenTaipei.com.tw  Visitors can use it to search exhibitor information and related show information.   F TAITRA Overseas Offices You may contact TAITRA Overseas Offices for information and assistance at: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/tpt/overseas/index_en.htm   G Exhibition Booth Rates Booth rental per unit (3M×3M), with facilities, is listed as below. Booth Location Booth Rental (including 5% VAT) ■ Booths facing principal aisles US$450 ■ General booths US$350 Remarks: Each booth is provided with wall partitions, full carpet, fascia board with company name, 1 reception desk, 2 folding chairs, 3 spotlights (100W), 1 socket (110V) and 1 wastepaper basket.  Additional equipment shall be at exhibitor’s expense.   H Payment Schedule (a) A down payment (US$150 per booth) should be paid to reserve the booth space after application is confirmed.  After space allocation in July 2008, the organizer will notify applicants of their booth number(s) as well as the balance due according to their booth location. Full payment (to save banking charges) is also welcome. (b) All payment should be made by telegraphic transfer or check payable to "Taiwan External Trade Development Council", crossed" A/C Payee Only". (c) Bank telegraphic transfer should be made to "Taiwan External Trade Development Council", Account Number: 085-007000016 at the "Bank of Taiwan, Taipei World Trade Center Branch, Swift ID: BKTWTWTPO085", with the name of the show, “2008 Taipei International Invention Show & Technomart” clearly stated in the "Remarks" Area.  All banking charges, if any, are to be borne by the applicant. (d) Down payment and balance already paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.    I  For further information please contact Mr. Arthur Sun, Mr. Raymond Lu Show Manager Exhibition Section 5 Exhibition Department, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Tel: 886-2-2725-5200 ext. 2862, 2859    Fax: 886-2-2729-1089 E-mail: invent@taitra.org.tw   Website: http://www.InvenTaipie.com.tw Application Deadline: July 30, 2008   ※Download Application Form