Manila International Book Fair 16 – 20 September, 2009

The 30th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is gearing up for its biggest run yet. As the Philippines’ premier book event, the MIBF celebrates its pearl anniversary by bringing together all sectors involved in the publishing industry. The MIBF is slated on September 16 – 20, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 4, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

As one of the longest-running book fairs in Asia, the MIBF is also considered one of the most accessible venues for showcasing published works. The MIBF brings local and international publishers, book sellers, wholesalers, writers and readers to one venue.

This year, the MIBF promises to be bigger than ever. This much awaited event has amassed a following of approximately 60,000 avid book lovers who flock to the fair every year. And with a line-up of co-located events throughout the fair, this year’s MIBF is expected to double its visitor turnout than in previous years.

The following are the co-located events to be held in conjunction with the MIBF:
1. Career and Guidance Counseling Exhibit by Inter-Ed Specialists Experts provide students with guidance as these bright, young minds set their sights on careers after school.
Date and venue: September 17-18, 2009 at SMX Function Rooms 1-2
Expected number of attendees: 7,000 per day
Audience profile: Students

2. A Tribute to Teachers 2009 by Diwa Learning Systems and Bato Balani Foundation
The biggest annual gathering of teachers, principals and school administrators in the country, where individuals who mold, inspire, motivate and encourage young minds are honored and recognized.
Date and venue: September 19, 2009 at SMX Function Rooms 1-5
Expected number of attendees: 7,000 – 10,000
Audience profile: Teachers

3. Edu.Shop
A on-stop-shop fair that will showcase other non-instructional materials, supplies, facilities, and equipment needed by schools and also students.
Date and venue: September 16-20 at SMX Exhibit Hall
Expected number of attendees: 7,000 daily
Audience profile: School Officials, Academe, Librarians, Procurement Officers & General Public

4. A Special visit of Mr. Andrew Matthews to “The 30th Manila International Book Fair”
Mr. Matthews is a best selling author, cartoonist and international speaker. His bestselling books: Happiness in a Nutshell, Happiness Now, Follow your Heart, Being a Happy Teen and Get Faxed have been translated into 35 different languages.

Primetrade Asia, Inc. is organizing the fair in partnership with the Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc., Book Development Association of the Philippines, Philippine Booksellers Association, Inc. and the Publishers’ Representatives Organization of the Philippines. A major objective of the fair is to promote good reading habits, especially among the youth, and to create opportunities for people to avail of books and learning tools for the development, upgrading, or institutionalizing skills of the book industry and its allied industries, thereby, upgrading learning and teaching levels. Another goal is to provide a venue where an exchange of ideas can take place among publishers, booksellers, librarians, academicians, writers, printers, manufacturers and distributors of educational aids and all those connected with book development, publishing, printing, computer distributors/retailers, school and
office supplies, computer and learning institutes and related trade from within and outside the Philippines; and to encourage authorship and improve the literacy and creative content of books published.

In this regard, we wish to invite your company once again to be a part of this event. We reserved booth nos. 213 – 215 to be shared by ABPA members free-of-charge, (please see attached floorplan for your reference).

Should you need to discuss matters in detail, please do not hesitate to contact the Undersigned or Ms. Bernadette Catahan at telephone nos. 896-0661 or 896-0682, fax nos. 896-0695, 897-0139 or through email address: bookfair@primetradeasia.com

Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in UK, EC and US Copyright Law

The application deadline for the 2009-2010 Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in UK, EC and US Copyright Law at Informa Professional Academy is approaching. This distance learning course, run by King’s College London, starts on the 6th October.

Why choose this course?
Gain an in-depth, up to date and practical knowledge of copyright law
Designed and led by both expert academics and practitioners
From one of Europe’s leading centres of law
No need to interrupt your work – study where and when you want to
Gain new skills and apply these to your job immediately
Further your career and differentiate yourself in today’s difficult job market
Fulfil up to 100% of your annual CPD requirements

Topics include:
Historical Background, International Context and General Principles; Basis of Protection; Structure of Protection; Terminology and Interpretation; Copyright Subject Matter; Protection Criteria; Beneficiaries of Protection; Economic Rights; Moral Rights; Limitations and Exceptions; Exercise of Rights; Control of the Exercise of Copyright; Infringement; Remedies, Penalties and Enforcement; Additional Legislative Features; Principles of Free Movement and Competition; Harmonisation Programme; Satellite Broadcasting and Cable Retransmission Directive; Rental / Lending and Related Rights Directive; Copyright in the Information Society Directive; Computer Program Directive; Database Directive; Current Issues and International Harmonisation

For a more detailed list of modules and information on the tutors please see the course brochure.

The course is studied by:
In-House Counsel, Business Affairs and Public Affairs Managers , Policy Advisors, Heads of IP and Rights Managers in industries such as Music and Media, Regulatory Bodies, Collecting Societies, Technology and Telecommunications to name a few. And of course Private Practice Lawyers, ranging from Trainee Solicitors right up to Partners also enrol.

Organisations that have been represented include:
EMI Music * MCPS-PRS Alliance * AEPI-Hellenic Society for the Protection of Intellectual Property * PPL/VPL * Berwin Leighton Paisner * UK Intellectual Property Office * Samarts Network * British Geological Survey * Finers Stephens Innocent * Reynolds Porter Chamberlain * Getronics UK Limited * F. R. Kelly & Co * BBC * The Copyright Licensing Authority Limited * EUMESTAT * NISA Global Entertainment (Pty) Ltd * SJ Berwin * Universal International Music * Business Software Alliance * Victoria & Albert Museum * ITV * Imation Europe * Music Publishers Association * OVC Media * British Film Institute * PACT * Turner Broadcasting * Shed Productions * Sheridans * Reuters * Random House Group GMBH * Richards Butler * IFPI * Universal Pictures * CCEA * Design & Artists Copyright Society * EMAP * The Simkins Partnership

Why study by distance learning?
Increasingly we all face more pressures in our business lives. Finding the time to attend courses of any kind can be very difficult and well-meant plans are often put aside indefinitely. Distance learning is the solution to your training needs; it allows you the full benefits of studying for a recognised UK university qualification whilst still in fulltime employment using this freedom and flexibility to your advantage. You can set the pace at which you learn and decide when, where and how long you want to study for. Plus you can apply your learning, knowledge, skills and expertise to your work straight away and help to further your career.

Why study with King’s College London?
The Centre of European Law, School of Law, King’s College London has as its objectives: to advance research into European Community Law and the laws of the European countries; to provide training for persons interested in European Law; and to encourage the teaching of common law in European countries. Based at King’s College it is located in the centre of London at the heart of the common law world, opposite the Royal Courts of Justice and close to the Inns of Court, the City, Westminster and Whitehall which has enabled it to maintain close contact with the legal profession, the commercial world and government.

What does the course cost?
The Postgraduate Diploma fee including course materials, attendance at seminars, marking of compulsory coursework and the examination is £3920 (VAT Exempt). If you only wish to study the units and do not wish to take the examination or attend the seminars, the fee for this interest only option will be £2920 (VAT Exempt). (Please note you will not gain the award of Postgraduate Diploma with this option).

For further information such as the course structure and entry requirements, for any questions or to apply please visit the website, email kings@informa.com or call +44 (0) 20 7017 5906. (Quote VIP Code: MNYXYXZ in all correspondence.)

EDITORIAL TRAINING • COPY-EDITING

Due to the high demand for this course, SBPA is pleased to announce that the copy-editing course is back!

Date: 18 to 20 August 2009, Tuesday to Thursday (three days)
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Trainers: Datin Noor Azlina Yunus and Edda de Silva
Fees: $960 per person
Venue: The Pines @ 30 Stevens Road S257840

Please note that the association is providing a 10% subsidy for SBPA members.

SDF funding is available for this course. To know more about SDF funding support, please visit www.WDA.gov.sg.

SPUR Funding might be available, but is not confirmed. We will notify all members after WDA provides us with the confirmation.

Please feel free to forward to your colleagues and contacts, including your freelancers.

As class sizes will be limited, do register early. Registration form is to be submitted to chooworkshop@pacific.net.sg or faxed to 6354 0932.

Click HERE for the registration form
Click HERE for the course outline