The activity will focus on the provision of technical support to the integration of data from SEA countries into EUIPO Global tools so that stakeholders in the region will have access to up-to-date and accurate information on trade marks, industrial designs, and geographical indications. The activity also entails the promotion of the tools as part of the other IP Key SEA activities, taking advantage of the different workshops and events, whether virtual or in person.
This activity entails the organisation of workshops on UPOV 1991 to share technical and in-depth information with the PVP, IP, Agriculture, and Trade Offices of the SEA countries. The objective of the activity is to contribute to the enhancement of plant variety protection systems in the SEA countries by supporting their accession to UPOV 1991 and promoting the benefits of a strong PVP system to national stakeholders.
5 December 2023: Jakarta, Indonesia
The activity entails the continued provision of technical support to the relevant SEA countries towards the establishment or strengthening of GI sui generis systems. The technical assistance provided are tailored to the specific needs of the target countries, building upon the results and outcomes of prior GI activities undertaken by IP Key SEA.
The activity aims to contribute to enhancing the search and examination capabilities of SEA patent examiners by sharing international and European best practices on patent prosecution. The workshops will cover the fields of invention commonly applied for by EU businesses in the partner SEA countries, and will include advanced modules on patent search and examination involving complex applications.
Following the recent changes of the IP legal framework in Vietnam, the activity will entail the organisation of seminars and engagement events with EU businesses and IPR owners in Vietnam in order to increase awareness and understanding of the changes under the amended IP law.
Following the conclusion of Free Trade Agreements with Singapore and Vietnam, the IP Key SEA Phase II Action will continue to provide support and assistance for the implementation of the IPR-related commitments undertaken by the SEA countries. To define specific activities, consultations will be conducted with the relevant government agencies and stakeholders. Indicative activities include studies, seminars, and peer-to-peer meetings that would identify the technical needs of SEA countries and facilitate the implementation of their FTA commitments.
As the IP Key SEA Phase II Action is designed to facilitate FTA negotiations and IP Dialogues, the project will continue to provide technical expertise and assistance geared towards strengthening knowledge-based policy making in the SEA countries through the conduct of IP studies and other forms of assistance as may be needed. This activity would cover initiatives identified with FTA partner countries in SEA, such as reports, studies, seminars, or meetings, among others, which could be useful in ensuring positive results from the negotiations and dialogues.