Singapore, Monday 31st May 2010 – Lava IP International is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as a member of UK Trade & Investment’s Overseas Advisory Network.

This Network was established by UKTI to provide high quality and trusted support to investors setting up in the UK and UK companies doing business overseas by promoting closer working between Government and the private sector. The Network makes access to private sector expertise easier and more effective, and enables those experts to share knowledge and market information.

“Providing business development services to UK companies is something we have been doing from the beginning”, according to Jonathan Fayers, Managing Director of Lava IP International. “We are pleased that this has become more recognized and look forward to helping more UK companies generate more business from outside the UK”.

By recognizing Lava IP International’s “essential knowledge” and “invaluable expertise”, the UK Advisory Network in conjunction with Lava IP International will now be able to offer even more efficient export promotion and business development services to UK companies that are looking to increase their sales in international markets.

In 2010 Lava IP International has already worked on project covering markets as diverse as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the US, Korea, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, The Philippines, Poland, Sweden and the UK – to name just a few.

With a proven method for successfully creating business opportunities for internationally minded companies across virtually any sector, Lava IP International’s approach is fast becoming an industry benchmark.

UK companies seeking fast results in new export markets and who are looking to get more coverage from their marketing budgets are invited to contact Lava IP International for a no-obligation consultation.

For more information about Lava IP International and the services it provides to the the UK Advisory Network, please visit http://www.ukan.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/overseas-directory/countries/asia+pacific-10799/singapore/lava-ip-international-pte-ltd-814, or simply visit http://www.wearelava.com.

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Registered Office: The Peninsular, 3 Coleman Street #03-29, Singapore 179804

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Phone: +65 9725 5229

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As a result of a decision taken by the Swiss parliament on 1st January 2008, Osec is Switzerland’s official umbrella corporation for export, import and investment promotion.

With Osec’s accreditation and approval, superlative Pool of Experts’ member companies may be designated as Official Osec Experts.

Jonathan Fayers, Lava IP International’s Managing Director, has been a member of Osec’s international Pool of Experts since 2008, and now the company itself has been designated as an Official Osec Expert.

Work conducted successfully for Swiss Business Hub ASEAN at The Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore has resulted in this appointment, with Lava IP International becoming the sole Official Osec Expert based in Singapore.

“This is a great opportunity for us to work with Swiss Business Hub ASEAN to help more companies from Switzerland and Liechtenstein access and enter these high-potential business markets in Southeast Asia, and develop very fast market entry strategies”, announced Mr. Fayers.

“We have seen first hand the high level of support given to Swiss companies by OSEC, Swiss Business Hub ASEAN and the Embassy of Switzerland, and we are proud to be asked to contribute to this success”.

In parallel with various private initiatives, Osec supports the Swiss economy (particularly SMEs) by helping companies discover and identify opportunities to sell products and services abroad. It also helps position Swiss exporters as internationally competitive providers to foreign markets.

Swiss and Liechtensteiner companies’ volume of trade with ASEAN exceeded CHF 7.6 billion in 2008.

According to Thomas M. Wicki, Osec’s Regional Director in Asia Pacific and Economic Counsellor at The Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore, “a common hurdle for Swiss companies in their expansion is investing in market research and partner searches that can be time-consuming and very costly”.

By providing businesses from Switzerland and Liechtenstein with local expertise and efficient market entry and partner search services, Lava IP International will enable Swiss companies to lower these market entry costs whilst delivering the extremely high quality of services for which Swiss Business Hub ASEAN is renowned.

Lava IP International’s appointment as an Official Osec Expert (OOE) should be of major benefit to any companies seeking transparent, smooth access into these dynamic Southeast Asian markets.

With clients from 16 countries and local representation in Asia, the US, Europe and South America (from mid-2010), Lava IP International helps government trade promotion agencies and private sector businesses from SMEs to PLCs achieve their expansion aims in new markets worldwide.

More about Lava IP International’s Official Osec Expert profile on the government-mandated Osec website can be seen at http://www.poolofexperts.ch/search/profile_view.php?sid=50658626&fs=1&type=0, and more can be read about Osec itself at http://www.osec.ch/internet/osec/en/home.html.

This enables Lava IP International to receive incoming sample deliveries from international processed food and food appliance manufacturers that are seeking distributors, HORECA clients, and retail customers in Singapore, and will continue the company to deliver these samples to potential customers in Singapore quickly.

It also enables Lava IP International to handle the entire process in-house without having to rely on any third-party company to handle the import procedures. This makes it quicker and more efficient for our clients to access the Singapore food market.

International food manufacturers and food appliance companies that would like to introduce their products into Singapore are welcome to contact us to see if our import licence covers their product category.

We are also able to advise on import regulations, labelling issues, and the identification of potential customers both in Singapore and in the other international markets that we serve.

Taiwan has returned to growth recently, and wine consumption is rising again. It is the ideal time to take the opportunity of exporting your wine to Taiwan.

This introductory reports provides international wine producers and exporters with an overview of the Taiwanese wine market and the position of wine in Taiwan’s ever-changing society.

It also includes suggestions on marketing strategies, as well as information on consumption habits, trends and market entry recommendations.

This report is a tool to help wine producers grow their business in Taiwan, and a guide for wine producers seeking to export to this modern Asian market.

To find out more about this research report on the Taiwanese wine industry and opportunities for international wine exporters, or to purchase a copy, please email us at info@wearelava.com.

Home to 82 million people, Germany is currently the most populated European country and the world’s leading exporter. Germany represents, due to its important wine consumption and high level of imports, a market that shouldn’t be missed.

This report gives an executive overview of the wine market in Germany, trends and statistics, wine consumption habits and the position of wine in the German society, along market entry strategies, distribution channel information and positioning strategies for international wine producers and exporters who are seeking to increase their presence in Germany or would like to get into the German wine market.

To find out more about this report on the German wine industry, or to purchase a copy, please email us at info@wearelava.com.

The Danish wine market is considered as one of the most interesting in Europe. Being a non-producer and high-consuming country, the Scandinavian kingdom represents a real opportunity of export for international wine producers.

This introductory report provides a clear overview of the Danish wine market, with wine consumption trends and habits in Danish society, distribution channel information, and market entry recommendations and statistics.

This report is a important tool for wine exporters who are showing interest in this major European market.

To find out more about this research report on the Danish wine industry, or to purchase a copy, please email us at info@wearelava.com.

Awareness of wine is growing amongst Koreans, and with a rising consumption and dynamic economy, South Korea represents an alternative destination for wine producers who are trying to export their products to Asia.

This reports provides an overview of the wine market and position of wine in Korean society; with clear statistics and consumptions trends, distribution channel information, positioning strategies and market recommendations, this report represents an essential guide for international producers looking to gain market share in South Korea or to enter into this new and fast-growing Asian market.

For more details about this report on South Korea’s wine industry, or to purchase a copy, please contact us at info@wearelava.com.

This continues a successful relationship during 2009 which saw Lava IP International assist several companies from Navarre in conjunction with the Economic & Commercial Office of Spain.

This involved advising Spanish companies on market entry strategies for Spanish companies seeking to enter the Singapore market, identifying distributors for Spanish companies in Singapore, and providing other local support services.

The Navarre region is home to many leading Spanish companies, including Azkoyen S.A., Barón De Ley, S.A., Cementos Portland Valderrivas, S.A., and Viscofan S.A..

In the words of The Navarre Chamber of Commerce, Lava IP International has been recognized “as an independent professional organization with considerable experience in providing international advice”.

Lava IP International is looking forward to continuing its cooperation with Camara Navarra, and to developing more business in Singapore for companies from Pamplona and the Navarre region.

Headquartered in Singapore and with representation in the USA, Every Franchise aims to provide efficient methods for potential franchisees to find an ideal franchise to match their income and lifestyle expectations.

Franchises are categorised by industry and by the amount of investment required, therefore making the search easy and fast. Franchisors are notified immediately by email each time a franchise sales lead is generated.

Lava IP International can also help companies turn their existing businesses into operations which can be easily franchised, through a combination of intellectual property consulting, franchise consulting, systems design, workflow analysis, and international marketing.

For more information, please visit www.everyfranchise.com, or contact us directly at info@wearelava.com.

Hong Kong has a population of seven million people, which is 95 percent Chinese, four percent other Asians and one percent European. Wine consumers in Hong Kong are likely to be the more Westernised Chinese, Europeans and expatriates working there.

This introductory reports provides a distinctive overview of the wine market in Hong Kong, with statistics, distribution channels network, a description of the position of wine in Hong Kong society, as well as trends and market entry positioning strategies.

This reports provides a roadmap for wine producers that are looking to increase their presence in Hong Kong, or are considering it as a gateway to export to China.

For more details about this report on the wine industry in Hong Kong, or to purchase a copy, please contact us at info@wearelava.com.