FADE IN:
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EXT. ROADS - DAY
A wet-hair look Peter walks along roads, not perceiving objects around him.
PETER (V.O.)
What should be my talking
points in the April sharing
session? How should I
summarize the outcomes
of my four decades of work?
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Let me begin from the
beginning. In the 80s, I equipped
myself. I learned in universities,
from peers, and on the job. I'm
indebted to all those who
supported me!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O,) (Cont'd)
In the 90s, I captured and delivered
public value. I designed Hong
Kong's intellectual property system.
I thank all those who contributed
in the processes!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
In the noughties, I contributed
in WTO dispute settlement. As
a Panelist, I resolved international
disputes. I thank the international
IP community for recognizing
Hong Kong's IP contribution!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
In the 2010s, my vision was
to deploy the concept of
IP Trading to drive other
professional services
developments. I still need
success stories to tell. I
thank all those who assumed
the risks in the disruptive
process!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Why I did all that? Having
equipped myself, I happened
to get the missions to accomplish.
I should say I derived job
satisfaction, feeling a sense
of purpose.
Peter arrives home.
INT. NICHOLIINI'S - DAY
A luncheon of three. GENTLEMAN#1 (late 60s) chats happily with GENTLEMAN#2 (early 60s), as Peter looks on.
PETER (V.O.)
It's very nice that I'm
included in this friendly
gathering.
FLASHBACK & MONTAGE
A/ INT. EAGLE'S NEST - DAY (1989)
Gentleman#1 (late 30s) and Peter (early 30s) discuss over a meal.
GENTLEMAN#1
Basically, IP is about
unfair competition.
Peter nods.
PETER (V.O.)
That's insightful! He
has been generous
in sharing his knowledge.
B/ INT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - DAY (1996)
Holding a document, Gentleman#2 (early 40s) argues with Peter (early 40s) in the presence of a secretariat STAFF (50s).
GENTLEMAN#2
(Earnestly)
These are counsel's
legal opinions!
STAFF
(Solemnly)
Have you considered
them?
PETER
Yes, but we aren't
talking about the
law as it is - but the
legal policy - the law
to-be. That's my
remit.
RETURN TO PRESENT
GENTLEMAN#1
...the performers took to
the streets in call to protect
their rights...
PETER
A celebrity openly remarked
that he'd immigrate if
Hong Kong didn't regulate
parallel imports...
PETER (Cont'd)
(To Gentleman#2)
You're pretty active then.
Gentleman#2 smiles slightly.
INT. STUDY - NIGHT
PETER (V.O.)
Those were some of the
highlights in the 90s...
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
As to my highlights in the
noughties, only those
involved in the dispute
settlement process would
know. It's hard for others
to appreciate out of
context. It's WTO stuff
though.
Pausing.
PETER(V.O.)(Cont'd)
As to my vision in the 2010s,
more can be done now,
given the Greater Bay
Outline Development Plan.
I look forward to working
with like-minded people
on securitization and
tokenization of IP!
Pausing.
PETER(V.O.)(Cont'd)
Let all these be my talking
points, and see if they can
lead to a sense of purpose
for all!
FADE OUT. The End