Activities

01 - 30 Nov 2025

Conference on Geographical Indications

This activity will continue the project’s efforts to promote adequate and effective GI protection in the SEA region.

01 - 30 Nov 2025

IP Key SEA Project Conclusion Event: Conference on the Future of IPRs

This activity will serve as the closing event of the IP Key SEA Project. The conference will focus on the future of IPRs and issues that impact their protection and enforcement, especially in the SEA region.

01 - 31 Oct 2025

Workshop on IPR Customs Enforcement

This activity aims to establish a platform for closer coordination between EU and SEA law enforcement authorities, specifically customs authorities, to adopt international best practices in detecting and detaining IP- infringing goods at the borders.

01 - 31 Oct 2025

Forum on Industry Cooperation Against IP Infringements

This activity will continue the progressive approach adopted in Phase I of the IP Key SEA project that advocates for the adoption of voluntary agreements or Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between intermediaries, service providers and IPR owners in SEA.

01 - 31 Jul 2025

Best Practices in the Examination of Trade Marks in the EU

This activity involves organising workshops to promote the convergence of practices and exchange information on key issues affecting EU businesses operating in SEA.

01 - 31 Jul 2025

Best Practices in the Examination of Industrial Designs in the EU

This activity involves organising workshops to promote the convergence of practices and exchange information on key issues affecting EU businesses operating in SEA.

01 - 30 Jun 2025

Support to UPOV 1991 Accession

This activity is aimed at continuing to raise awareness on plant variety protection and the benefits of the UPOV 1991 Act.

01 - 31 May 2025

Protecting and Marketing Geographical Indications in SEA

This activity aims to promote the EU sui generis GI system, improve compliance with strict GI control standards by national authorities at policy and operational levels and emphasise the need for stronger GI control and enforcement mechanisms to enhance national GI systems.

01 - 31 Apr - Dec 2025

Social Media Awareness Raising Campaign on IP Protection and Enforcement

This campaign will involve a series of regularly published content on the project’s social media channels, localised audio-visual materials for target countries, press relations activities and content co-created and published by prominent online media outlets in SEA countries, preferably in local

01 - 31 Apr - Dec 2025

Technical Expertise and Assistance for Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiations and IP Dialogue

As the IP Key SEA Phase II Action is designed to facilitate bilateral trade agreement 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 st

01 - 31 Apr - Dec 2025

IP Awareness Raising Events

Through this activity, the IP Key SEA Phase II project will continue to participate in major IPR events such as IP Fairs, IP contests and the World IP Day event organised by relevant stakeholders in SEA as a means of promoting increased visibility of the project and its activit

01 - 31 Apr - Dec 2025

Support and Assistance for the Implementation of Free Trade Agreements

Following the conclusion of Free Trade Agreements with Singapore and Viet Nam, 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.

01 - 28 Feb 2025

Promoting the EU GI System to Policy Makers from SEA

The activity is aimed at promoting the EU sui generis GI system, improving compliance with strict standards of GI control to national authorities responsible for GIs at the policy and operational levels, and expounding on the need for stronger GI control and enforcement mechanisms to further enha

12 Nov 2024

Forum on Industry Cooperation Against IP Infringements

The activity continues the progressive approach adopted since Phase I of the IP Key SEA project, which advocates for the adoption of voluntary agreements or Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between intermediaries, service providers, and IPR owners in SEA, to be implemented under the supervisio

11 - 12 Nov 2024

SEA IP Mediation Conference

This activity seeks to enhance the skills and capacities of SEA IP Mediation officials by sharing effective strategies and procedures for resolving IPR disputes through mediation.

07 - 08 Nov 2024

Workshop on the Identification of Counterfeit Goods

The annual workshop organised by the IP Key SEA project continues to provide a platform for the exchange of best practices between EU enforcement experts and the SEA enforcement authorities, as well as closer cooperation between IPR owners and enforcement authorities.

07 - 08 Oct - Nov 2024

Advanced Training on Patent Search and Examination

The activity entails the continuation of the advanced training programme that the project has been undertaking in collaboration with the European Patent Office (EPO).

01 - 06 Oct 2024

Geographical Indications Exhibition: Promoting Rural Development and Tourism

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in the context of IP Key South-East Asia (IP Key SEA), an EU-funded project, in partnership with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce, will organise the

19 - 21 Aug 2024

Support to UPOV 1991 Accession: Benefits to Society and Promoting Sustainability

The activity is aimed at continuing to raise awareness on plant variety protection and the benefits of the UPOV 1991 Act.

26 - 02 Jul - Aug 2024

Roving Seminars on the Trade Mark and Industrial Design Systems in the EU and SEA

The roving seminars consist of presentations on the benefits of trade mark and industrial design protection at the national level in SEA countries and at the EU level.

23 Jul 2024

EUIPN Tools and Convergence of Practices in Trade Marks and Industrial Designs

This activity is aimed at the convergence and harmonisation of practices in the areas of trade marks and industrial designs for the benefit of EU businesses and stakeholders in SEA countries.

23 - 24 Jul 2024

SEA Conference on Copyright and the Creative Industries

This activity will discuss recent copyrights and related rights policy developments in both the EU and in the SEA countries, while opening discussions for the exchange of best practices in tackling emerging digital technologies and their implications on copyright and related rights protection and

22 - 31 Jul 2024

Best Practices in the Examination of Trade Marks and Industrial Designs in the EU

This activity entails the organisation of workshops to promote the convergence of practices and exchange information on issues of pressing concern to EU businesses operating in SEA, including bad faith applications, protection of well-known marks, and the impact of new technology on the examinati

06 Jun - Oct 2024

GI Exhibition and Promotion of the EU GI System

The exhibits organised in the different SEA countries are aimed at promoting EU GIs that are already in the various markets in SEA, as well as raising awareness on the benefits of a sui generis GI system and its positive impact on rural development and sustainability.

06 - 07 Jun 2024

Promoting Creativity and Innovation: The Amended IP Law of Viet Nam

Following the enactment of the Amended IP Law of Viet Nam, which took effect on 1 January 2023, with provisions on sound marks protection from 14 January 2023, and the protection of test data for agricultural chemicals effective on 14 January 2024, the activity organises events to promote awarene

29 - 30 Apr 2024

SEA Judicial Colloquium

The activity continues the project’s efforts to contribute to establishing a body of practice among senior SEA judges and/or prosecutors who regularly deal with intellectual property protection and enforcement issues.

17 Apr 2024

Trade Secrets in the EU and SEA

The activity entails the organisation of a webinar to promote awareness on trade secrets, focusing on their protection and enforcement, taking into account advancements in digital technology and the economic impact of misappropriation of trade secrets.

01 - 31 Mar - Dec 2024

Social Media Awareness Raising Campaign on IP Protection and Enforcement

The social media awareness raising campaigns includes content published regularly on the project’s social media channels, audio-visual materials localised for target countries and accompanying press-related actions, and content that is co-created and published by prominent online media outlets in

01 - 31 Mar - Dec 2024

IP-Awareness Raising Events

Through this activity, the IP Key SEA Phase II project continues to participate in major IPR events (such as IP Fairs, IP contests, and the World IP Day) organised by relevant stakeholders in SEA as a means of promoting increased visibility of the project and its activities, as well as to touch b

01 - 31 Jan - Dec 2024

Study on the Economic Impact of IP in the SEA Countries

Following the model and methodology adopted by the EUIPO, through the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights, in preparing the Analysis Report on IPR-intensive Industries and Economic Performance in the European Union, the study aims to provide an assessment of the

01 - 31 Jan - Dec 2024

On-Demand Assistance for Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiations or IP Dialogues

As the IP Key SEA Phase II Action is designed to facilitate bilateral trade agreement negotiations and IP Dialogues, the project continues to provide technical expertise and assistance geared towards strengthening knowledge-based policy making in the SEA countries through the conduct of IP studie

01 - 31 Jan - Dec 2024

On-Demand Support for FTA Implementation

Following the conclusion of Free Trade Agreements with Singapore and Viet Nam, the IP Key SEA Phase II Action continues to provide support and assistance for the implementation of the IPR-related commitments undertaken by the SEA countries.

05 - 07 Dec 2023

Bilateral Workshops on the UPOV 1991 Act

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.

04 Dec 2023

Seminar on Plant Variety Rights and UPOV 1991

The activity is aimed at continuing to raise awareness on plant variety protection and the benefits of the UPOV 1991 Act.

28 - 29 Nov 2023

South-East Asia IP Mediation Workshop

This activity aims to contribute to the continued enhancement of the mediation services available for IPR owners in the SEA countries, and will showcase EU mediation practices and procedures adopted by the EUIPO Boards of Appeal.

27 - 28 Nov 2023

Conference on Trade Marks and Industrial Designs in the Digital World

The conference will focus on the latest developments in the areas of trade marks and industrial designs, the impact of technological developments in the protection and enforcement of marks, and improvements in online tools.

15 - 16 Nov 2023

Exchange of Best Practices on Enhanced Copyright Protection and New Digital Technologies

This activity will discuss recent developments relating to copyright policy, and policies surrounding related rights, in both the EU and the SEA countries, while opening discussions for the exchange of best practices in tackling emerging digital technologies and their implications on copyright pr

01 - 30 Nov 2023

Modernising Industrial Designs: Recent Developments in the EU and SEA

The activity builds upon the project’s prior initiatives on industrial designs organised within the framework of IP Key SEA Phase I and supports the need to continue discussing issues and latest developments in the area of industrial designs, including international best practices.

01 - 30 Nov 2023

Conference on Trade Marks in the Digital World and Modernising Trade Mark Practices

The conference will focus on the latest developments in the field of trade marks, the impact of technological developments in the protection and enforcement of marks, as well as on the examination work carried out by IP Offices.

25 - 27 Sep 2023

EU Business Briefing on the Amended IP Law of Viet Nam

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.

 

20 Jul 2023

Support to 20th Anniversary Celebration of the GI Law of Thailand

The IP Key SEA will support the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the GI Law of Thailand by participating in the GI Exhibition to be organised by the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand. EU products with GI names will be featured at the exhibition.

08 - 09 Jul 2023

High-Level Study Visit on Geographical Indications

The activity builds upon the high-level study visits on GIs organised under Phase 1 of the IP Key SEA Project, and aims at continuing to promote the benefits of a sui generis GI system, improving compliance with strict standards of GI control to national authorities responsible for GIs at the pol

22 Jun 2023

Virtual Workshop on Geographical Indications (GIs) – Customised Support for Malaysia and Thailand

The Virtual Workshop on GIs features recent developments on GIs in the EU, the issues facing stakeholders on the protection of GIs and enforcement of their GI rights, and the latest developments in the implementation of Malaysia’s GI Act of 2022 and current revision of the GI Act of Thailand.

01 - 30 Jun 2023

Advanced Training on Patent Search and Examination

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.

16 - 04 May - Oct 2023

2023 INTA Annual Meeting, Singapore

Workshop on the Enhanced Detection and Identification of Counterfeit Goods

The workshop organised by IP Key SEA in collaboration with the International Trademark Association (INTA) provided a platform for closer cooperation between IPR owners and enforcement authorities.

01 - 30 May - Nov 2023

Social Media Awareness-Raising Campaigns on IP Protection and Enforcement

Awareness-raising campaigns on social media in SEA countries will highlight the significance and importance of providing effective IP protection and enforcement in SEA.

01 - 31 May - Jul 2023

Customised Support to SEA Countries on Geographical Indications (GIs)

The activity entails the continued provision of technical support to the relevant SEA countries towards the establishment or strengthening of GI sui generis systems.

01 - 31 May - Dec 2023

IP-Awareness Raising Events

Through this activity, the IP Key SEA Phase II project will continue to participate in major IPR events (such as IP Fairs, IP contests, and the World IP day event) organised by relevant stakeholders in SEA as a means of promoting increased visibility of the project and its activities, as well as

29 - 30 Mar 2023

Exchange of Good Practices to Fight the Sale of Counterfeits Online and Offline

The activity will continue the progressive approach adopted since Phase I of the IP Key SEA project, which advocates for the adoption of voluntary agreements or Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between intermediaries, service providers, and IPR owners in SEA, to be implemented under the superv

28 Mar 2023

Online

Exchange of Good Practices on Limiting Advertising on IP-Infringing Websites and Mobile Applications

The workshop aims to contribute to Thailand’s continued efforts to improve intellectual property right (IPR) protection in the online environment.

01 - 31 Mar - Dec 2023

Promotion of IP Tools

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.

01 - 31 Mar - Dec 2023

Promotion of IP Tools

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.

01 - 31 Jan - Dec 2023

Support and Assistance for the Implementation of Free Trade Agreements

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.

01 - 31 Jan - Dec 2023

Technical Expertise and Assistance for Free Trade Agreement Negotiations and IP Dialogues

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

30 - 01 Nov - Dec 2022

Kuala Lumpur

Workshop on Border Control and IPR Enforcement in Malaysia and EU Business Talk

This activity brings together representatives from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), and other government agencies related to IPR customs enforcement, as well as experts from the European Union to share best practices on border cont

24 Nov 2022

Online

Workshop on the New Customs Notification System on Border Enforcement of Trade Marks and Copyrights in Thailand

The workshop will enable EU businesses in Thailand to discuss the new Customs Notification system on border enforcement of trade marks and copyrights and the practical aspects of implementing the new system.

11 Nov 2022

Online

Workshop to Enhance Geographical Indications Systems

This online public event focuses on the latest developments in the respective geographical indication (GI) systems of the EU and South-East Asia.

07 - 12 Nov - May 2022

Online

Advanced Training Programme on Patent Search and Examination

The activity entails an advanced training programme organised with the European Patent Office (EPO) on efficient search tools and practices for senior patent examiners.

26 - 27 Oct 2022

Online

Virtual Workshop on Detecting and Identifying Counterfeit Goods

The workshop provides a platform for closer coordination and cooperation between EU businesses and national IP enforcement officials in the South-East Asian (SEA) countries.

01 - 31 Aug - Dec 2022

Online

Monitoring report of the latest developments related to the IP Chapter of the EUSFTA, the EVFTA, and the FTA negotiations with Indonesia

This activity builds upon FTA monitoring activities undertaken in IP Key SEA Phase I. It seeks to support on-going FTA negotiations with Indonesia and the implementation of the IP provisions of the EU-Singapore FTA (EUSFTA) and the EU-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA).

 

01 - 31 Aug - Dec 2022

Online

Monitoring report on the Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List

The activity aims to raise awareness on IP protection and enforcement by supporting the monitoring of developments in the SEA countries in relation to the online and physical marketplaces that are identified in the EC Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List (available at

01 - 31 Aug - Dec 2022

Online

Social Media awareness-raising campaign on IP protection and enforcement

The awareness-raising campaign on social media in SEA countries will target the significance and importance of providing IP protection and enforcement.

01 - 31 Jun - Dec 2022

Singapore

IP Awareness Raising Events

This activity entails the participation of IP Key SEA Phase II project to  major IPR events (IP Fairs, IP contests, the World IP day) organised by relevant stakeholders, to promote the importance of IPRs in the SEA region from an EU perspective. 

 

01 - 31 Jun - Dec 2022

Online

On-Demand support related to FTA negotiations and IP Dialogues

As the IP Key SEA Action is designed to facilitate FTA negotiations and IP Dialogues, the project will provide technical expertise and assistance geared towards strengthening knowledge-based policy making in SEA countries through the conduct of IP studies and other form

01 - 31 Jun - Dec 2022

Online

On-demand support for the implementation of obligations arising from FTAs

This activity provides for the possibility of undertaking ad hoc initiatives upon the request of DG TRADE on aspects related to the implementation of FTAs.

 

01 - 31 Jun - Dec 2022

Online

Promotion of IP Tools

The activity will focus on the promotion of integration of data from SEA countries into EU IP tools in order to meet EU standards in the region (such as TMview, DesignView and TMclass), promotion of GIview, taking advantage of the workshop on GIs, as well as on IP enforcement tools aimed to assis

25 Feb 2022

Viet Nam

Trainings on Viet Nam’s Trade Mark Guidelines

As a follow-up initiative to the support provided by IP Key SEA on the drafting of trade mark guidelines, a ‘Training on Viet Nam's Trade Mark Examination Guidelines’ will be organised on 25 February 2022 to clarify any queries the users may have regarding the guidelines.

24 - 28 Feb 2022

Indonesia and the Philippines

Technical meetings with Examiners on the Trade Mark Guidelines

As a follow-up to the support provided by IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) Project on the drafting of trade mark guidelines, the project will organise virtual technical meetings with Trade Mark Examiners of Indonesia, the Philippines, Viet Nam and Thailand on 24, 25 and 28 February 2022.

23 Feb 2022

GI Advocacy Workshops to Support the Establishment of a Sui Generis System in the Philippines

The IP Key South-East Asia project invited the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) stakeholders to the ‘Workshop on Geographical Indications for the Philippines’, as part of the technical support provided to SEA Countries in the enhancement of the GI system.

10 - 11 Feb 2022

Conference on Trade Marks and Industrial Designs

The IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) Project welcomed participants to join the virtual “Conference on Trade Marks and Industrial Designs” on 10 and 11 February 2022.

02 Feb 2022

Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Thailand

Support to Strengthen the GI Systems of SEA Countries

The IP Key South-East Asia project invited the Brunei Darussalam Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO) stakeholders to the “Workshop on Geographical Indications for Brunei Darussalam”, as part of the technical support provided to SEA Countries in the enhancement of the GI system.

18 Jan 2022

Support to the Accession of SEA Countries to the UPOV 1991 Convention

The activity sought to promote UPOV 1991 accession of countries in SEA by supporting the creation of a regional platform that would reduce the administrative burden for EU breeders to apply for protection of their PVRs and improve the registration procedures in the participating countries.

17 Jan 2022

Webinar on Plant Variety Protection and UPOV 1991

IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) Project, in collaboration with the Community Plant Variety Protection Office (CPVO), organised the ‘Webinar on Plant Variety Protection and UPOV 1991’ on Monday, 17 January 2022.

02 - 03 Dec 2021

South-East Asia Conference on Collective Rights Management

IP Key SEA hosted ‘South-East Asia Conference on Collective Rights Management’ on 2 and 3 December 2021. The conference aimed to establish a platform of cooperation between the collective rights management organisations (CMOs) of the EU and national CMOs operating in the SEA countries.

29 - 16 Nov - Dec 2021

Workshop on Advanced Prosecution for Patent Examiners in Malaysia and Indonesia

‘Workshops on Advanced Prosecution for Patent Examiners’ were implemented in partnership with the European Patent Office (EPO) sought to continue sharing with the SEA patent offices the European best practices, procedures, tools, and databases in the prosecution of patent applications, to enable

24 - 25 Nov 2021

Webinar for EU IPR Owners and Legal Practitioners on IPR Mediation in South-East Asia

On 24 and 25 November 2021, IP Key SEA organised ‘Webinar for EU IPR Owners and Legal Practitioners on IPR Mediation in South-East Asia’.

08 - 09 Nov 2021

Technical Meeting on Voluntary Collaboration Agreements Between IPR Owners and ISPs

IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) Project organised ‘Technical Meeting on Voluntary Collaboration Agreements Between IPR Owners and ISPs’ on 8 and 9 November 2021.

28 - 29 Oct 2021

Workshop for SEA Law Enforcement Authorities on the Identification of Counterfeit Goods

IP Key SEA organised ‘Workshop for SEA Law Enforcement Authorities on the Identification of Counterfeit Goods’ on 28 and 29 October 2021.

26 - 27 Oct 2021

South-East Asia

Seminar on the Detection and Investigation of IPR Infringements in Online and Physical Marketplaces

IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) Project organised a ‘Seminar on the Detection and Investigation of IPR Infringements in Online and Physical Marketplaces’ on 28 and 29 October 2021.

01 - 31 Sep - Mar 2021

On-Demand Assistance for FTA Negotiations or IP Dialogue

As the IP Key SEA Action is designed to facilitate FTA negotiations and IP Dialogues, the project will provide technical expertise and assistance geared towards strengthening knowledge-based policy making in SEA countries through the conduct of IP studies and other forms of assistance as may be n

01 - 31 Sep - Mar 2021

Monitoring and Reporting of the Latest Developments Related to the IP Chapter of the EUSFTA, the EVFTA, and the FTA Negotiations with Indonesia

01 - 31 Sep - Mar 2021

On-Demand Support for FTA Implementation

Following the conclusion of Free Trade Agreements with Singapore and Viet Nam, the IP Key SEA Action will provide support and assistance for the implementation of the IPR-related commitments undertaken by the SEA countries.

01 - 31 Sep - Mar 2021

Reporting of Follow-up Actions to the European Commission Counterfeit and Piracy Watchlist

30 Jul 2021

Thailand

Technical Meeting on the Thailand MoU on the Protection of IPRs on the Internet

‘Technical Meeting on the Thailand Memorandum of Understanding on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights on the Internet’ took place on 30 July 2021.

30 - 01 Jun - Jul 2021

South-East Asia

Workshop on IPR Customs Enforcement: Risk Indicators, Trends and Issues in SEA

On 30 June and 1 July 2021, IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) Project hosted a ‘Workshop on IPR Customs Enforcement: Risk Indicators, Trends and Issues in SEA.’ This activity sought to contribute to improving the capacities of IP and customs authorities in the SEA countries,

28 - 29 Jun 2021

South-East Asia

Webinar on Counterfeit Medicines, Medical Devices and Protective Equipment

On 28 and 29 June 2021, the IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) Project organised a webinar on ‘Combatting Counterfeit Medicines, Medical Devices and Protective Equipment.’ The webinar highlighted the dangers and, at times, fatal risks posed by counterfeit medicines, medical d

18 - 28 Jun 2021

IP Key SEA Enforcement Series 2021

Intellectual Property Right (IPR) enforcement requires the cooperation and close collaboration of multiple stakeholders to effectively combat IPR infringements in the physical and online environment.

17 - 18 Jun 2021

South-East Asia

Legal Training on UPOV 1991

IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) Project organised a ‘Legal Training on UPOV 1991’ on 17 and 18 June 2021. Plant variety protection and intellectual property officials underwent a training on the legal provisions of the UPOV 1991 Convention.

10 - 11 Jun 2021

South-East Asia

Webinars on Plant Variety Protection and UPOV 1991

On 10 and 11 June 2021, IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) organised ‘Webinars on Plant Variety Protection and UPOV 1991’.

20 - 21 May 2021

South-East Asia

Webinar Series on Geographical Indications

IP Key South-East Asia organised its third Webinar Series on Geographical Indications (GIs) on 20 and 21 May 2021.

12 - 16 Apr - Jun 2021

Online

Workshops on Advanced Patent Search and Examination

In 2021, IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) invited senior patent examiners from the patent offices of Malaysia (12 16 April), Indonesia (3 7 May), Vietnam (7 9 June), and Thailand (14 16 June) to attend the ‘Workshop on Advanced Patent Search and Examination’ organised by the project in collaboration

01 - 30 Apr - Jun 2021

South-East Asia

Development of Promotional and Training Materials on the Trade Mark Guidelines of DGIP Indonesia and IPOPHL

Following the drafting of the Trade Mark Examination Guidelines of the DirectorateGeneral of Intellectual Property (DGIP) Indonesia and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), promotional and training materials will be developed for the IP offices for internal users (examine

26 Mar 2021

South-East Asia

Webinar on Trade Secrets

To underline the importance of trade secrets as a form of intellectual property rights and the benefits businesses can gain from having their trade secrets protected, IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) organised the ‘Webinar on Trade Secrets’ on 26 March 2021.

01 - 31 Jan - Aug 2021

South-East Asia

Support and Assistance for the Implementation of Free Trade Agreements

Following the conclusion of FTAs with Singapore and Vietnam, the IP Key SEA action provided support and assistance for the implementation of the IPR-related commitments undertaken by the SEA countries.

01 - 31 Jan - Jul 2021

South-East Asia

Integration in TMview, DesignView and TMclass

This activity supports the integration of SEA IP offices in the EUIPO global databases, which assure the accessibility of updated information on trade marks (TMview) and industrial designs (DesignView) for the benefit of IP stakeholders worldwide.

01 - 31 Jan - Aug 2021

South-East Asia

Thailand Workshop on Customs Enforcement of IPRs

The Thailand Workshop on Customs Enforcement of IPRs took place on 21 and 22 September 2021.

01 - 02 Dec 2020

Online

Webinar Series on Industrial Designs

To conclude the intellectual property webinar series organised by the IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) in 2020, two webinars on industrial designs were held on 1 and 2 December 2020.

25 Nov 2020

Online

Webinar on Geographical Indications: Protecting and Enforcing GIs

As a follow-up to the Webinar Series on Geographical Indications (GIs) in July 2020, the IP Key SEA organised a third webinar on 25 November focusing on issues on the enforcement of GIs in SEA in the physical and online markets, including the need to for adequate enforcement mechanisms that suppo

18 Nov 2020

Online

High Level Virtual Conference on Geographical Indications

On 18 November 2020, GI Experts from the EU engaged in discussions with senior officials from South-East Asian IP Offices in the ‘High Level Virtual Conference on Geographical Indications (GIs)’.

12 - 23 Nov 2020

Online

Webinar Series on Plant Variety Protection

Plant variety protection and accession to the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV 1991) are important elements of trade agreements negotiated by the EU.

06 - 11 Nov 2020

Online

Technical Meetings on Enhanced Customs Enforcement Systems in Malaysia and Thailand

IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) organised Technical Meetings on Enhanced Customs Enforcement Systems with the IP authorities, customs authorities, and EU businesses in Malaysia and Thailand, which took place online on 6 (Thailand) and 11 (Malaysia) November 2020.

04 - 17 Nov 2020

Online

EU Product Specification Seminars for IPR Enforcement Authorities in South-East Asia

To discuss the latest methods to combat counterfeiting in physical and online marketplaces, and in support of the cooperation between EU businesses and enforcement authorities in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) organised a series of online seminars

01 - 30 Nov 2020

South-East Asia

Support to the Creation of a PVR system in SEA

To further support the development of the plant variety rights (PVR) protection systems in the SEA countries, IP Key SEA will provide the pilot project with the support it needs to be able to create a regional platform that would reduce the administrative burden for breeders when applying for pro

28 - 29 Oct 2020

Online

South-East Asia Judges’ Colloquium on Intellectual Property Rights

On 28 and 29 October 2020, senior judges from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam handling IP cases were invited to the South-East Asia Judges’ Colloquium on Intellectual Property Rights organised by IP Key SEA.

27 Oct 2020

Online

Intellectual Property Colloquium for Indonesian Judges

IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) organised the ‘Virtual Intellectual Property Colloquium for Indonesian Judges’ on 27 October 2020.

19 - 26 Oct 2020

Online

EU Business Forum Virtual Conference Series: IP Offices and the Future of IP Governance in South-East Asia

Between 19-26 October 2020, IP Key SEA organised a series of webinars on ‘IP Offices and the Future of IP Governance in South-East Asia’. The virtual conferences featured six South-East Asian IP offices, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

16 Oct 2020

Thailand

Workshop on Quality Patent Examination

In 2020, the Workshop on Quality Patent Examination took place online on 17-19 June (Thailand), 1-2 July (Vietnam), 23-25 September (Malaysia) and 12-14 October (Indonesia).

06 - 07 Oct 2020

Online

South-East Asia Judges’ Roundtable on Intellectual Property Rights

The South-East Asia Judges’ Virtual Roundtable took place on 6 and 7 October 2020. The two-day online event organized by IP Key SEA included sessions on the role of judges, the internet environment for the judiciary, and other key issues concerning IPR judicial enforcement.

01 - 31 Oct 2020

Indonesia

Technical Meeting on the Development of the Patent System in Indonesia

IP Key SEA will continue the cooperation and engagement between the Indonesia patent authorities and their EU trade and patent counterparts, in order to continue the discussions and provide technical support in order to ensure continued market access for innovative technologies and inventions in

08 - 09 Sep 2020

South-East Asia

EU experts shared best practices on modern copyright protection systems

On 8 and 9 September 2020, copyright policy officials from the SEA countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, participated in a virtual conference on Modern Copyright Protection Systems.

09 - 21 Jul 2020

Online

Webinars on geographical indications

IP Key SEA organises a series of webinars on geographical indication (GI) protection in the EU and international trade agreements and control of GIs and protection in the market .  

26 - 30 Jun 2020

Online

Technical discussions with the IP offices of Malaysia and Thailand on the enhancement of GI protection

IP Key SEA organises technical meetings on the enhancement of geographical indication (GI) protection on 26 and 30 June 2020 with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) Thailand, respectively.

23 - 29 Jun 2020

Indonesia, Vietnam

Series of webinars on trade mark focused on new types of trade marks and well-known marks, and preventing bad faith registrations

On 23, 25 and 29 June 2020, IP Key SEA organised a series of webinars on trade marks to discuss the new developments in non-traditional or new types of trade marks in a fast moving digital world and how these marks are assessed by IP Offices.

15 - 09 Jun - Oct 2020

Thailand

Workshop on Advanced and Efficient Patent Search for Examiners

To improve the SEA patent examiners’ search capabilities and promote consistency between the search result of European and SEA patent examiners, IP Key SEA, in collaboration with the European Patent Office (EPO), organised in 2020 online workshops on efficient search tools and practices on 15-16

10 - 12 Jun 2020

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand

Private sectors, ISPs and IP authorities discussed online IPR infringements in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

IP Key SEA organized on 10 (Indonesia), 11 (Malaysia) and 12 (Thailand) June 2020 a video conference on the Exchange of Best Practices on Industry Voluntary Measures Against Online IPR Infringements.

27 - 18 May - Jun 2020

Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

SEA mediators equipped with mediation tools and soft skills in the South-East Asia IP Mediation Workshop

During the EUIPO IP Mediation Conference 2019, the EUIPO Boards of Appeal, the EUIPO International Cooperation and Legal Affairs Department, IP Key SEA, and SEA national IP of

01 - 30 May - Nov 2020

Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines

Support to the Establishment of Enhanced GI Systems in Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines

Geographical Indications (GIs) constitute a genuine interest for both producers and consumers as they unlock value by capitalising on the diversity and quality of products.

01 - 31 Feb - Dec 2020

South-East Asia

Integration in TMview and DesignView

IP Key SEA supports the integration of SEA IP Offices in the EUIPO global databases, which ensure that information on trade marks (TMview) and industrial designs (DesignView) is accessible and updated for the benefit of EU and other IP stakeholders worldwide.

01 - 31 Feb - Dec 2020

Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand

IP Key SEA works with SEA officials in the trade mark examination guidelines

Throughout the year 2020, the IP Key SEA legal experts will collaborate with the trade mark officials of the three offices, namely the Directorate General of Intellectual Property of Indonesia (DGIP), the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), and the Department of Intellectual

01 - 31 Feb - Dec 2020

South-East Asia

Integration in TMClass

IP Key SEA will assess the feasibility of integrating Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam into TMclass and will entail technical coordination with these countries in the integration process.

01 - 11 Jan - Sep 2020

Bangkok, Thailand

Thai officials and EU experts exchanged thoughts on copyright law reform in Thailand

On 11 September 2020, copyright and IP officials from the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand met with EU copyright and related rights experts in a virtual technical meeting and exchanged thoughts on the ongoing copyright law reform in Thailand.

01 - 31 Jan - Dec 2020

South-East Asia

On-demand Technical Expertise and Assistance for Free Trade Agreement Negotiations and IP Dialogue

As the IP Key SEA Action is designed to facilitate FTA negotiations and IP Dialogues, the project will provide technical expertise and assistance geared towards strengthening knowledge-based policy making in SEA countries through the conduct of IP studies and other forms of assistance as may be n

01 - 31 Jan - Dec 2020

South-East Asia

On-demand Support and Assistance for the Implementation of Free Trade Agreements

Following the conclusion of Free Trade Agreements with Singapore and Viet Nam, the IP Key SEA Action will provide support and assistance in implementing the IPR-related commitments undertaken by the SEA countries.

02 - 04 Dec 2019

South-East Asia

Workshop on the extension of EU trade mark practices to South East Asian IP offices

The Workshop on the Extension of EU Trade Mark Practices to South-East Asian (SEA) IP Offices was one of two activities organised by IP Key SEA in 2019 that focused on the EUIPO Convergence Programme.

02 - 05 Dec 2019

South-East Asia

Workshop and on-site training on IT tools for IP authorities: TMView, DesignView, and TMClass

The Workshop and On-site Training on IT Tools for IP Authorities: TMView, DesignView, and TMClass was one of two activities organised by IP Key SEA in 2019 that focused on the EUIPO Convergence Programme.

15 - 16 Oct 2019

Bangkok, Thailand

IPKey SEA Conference on Trade marks

EU and Southeast Asian trade mark experts from the public and private sectors convened in Bangkok, Thailand, on 15-16 October at the IP Key SEA Conference on trade marks.

11 - 18 Oct 2019

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

Roving Seminar for European and South-East Asian users on obtaining patent protection in Europe and South-East Asian countries

IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) organised the Roving Seminar for European and SEA users on obtaining patent protection in Europe and SEA countries.

09 - 10 Oct 2019

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Second Regional Meeting on Train the Trainers Programme

Following the meeting held in Manila, Philippines on 10-11 June 2019, this 2nd Regional Meeting on the Development of an ASEAN Training Programme for AMS IPO Patent Examiners will continue the development and implementation of a SEA Patent Examiner Coaching Programme where SEA IP Offices conducti

23 - 27 Sep 2019

France, Netherlands, Belgium

High-Level Study visit on Plant Variety Protection and UPOV 1991

The High-Level Study Visit will consist of a half day seminar focusing on the benefits of membership in the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV 1991), the advantages of the EU Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR) system under the UPOV 1991 Act, and the ex

09 - 19 Sep 2019

Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur

IPKey SEA IP Enforcement Week 2019

On 9 to 19 September 2019, IP Key Southeast Asia is organizing the IP Enforcement Week 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand with a series of events geared towards IP policy-makers, IP officials, law enforcement authorities, IP stakeholders, and businesses in Southeast Asia.

12 - 16 Aug 2019

Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Support for the Drafting of the Trademark Examination Guidelines of IP Viet Nam

The IP Key Southeast Asia (SEA) Project has been providing technical expertise in  support to the drafting of the Trademark Examination Guidelines of the Intellectual Property Office of Viet Nam (IP Viet Nam).  Trademark experts were dispatched by the IP Key SEA Project to IP Viet Nam in February

02 - 07 Jul 2019

Lisbon, Portugal

EU Conference on Geographical Indications and the Lisbon Agreement (Geneva Act) and Study Visits on Geographical Indications

IP Key South-East Asia has supported the participation of high-level intellectual property (IP) officials in charge of Geographical Indications (GIs) in the 2019 edition of the Worldwide Symposium on Geographical Indications and in the GI Study Visit held on 02-04 and 05-06 July, respectively.

10 - 11 Jun 2019

Manila, Philippines

Train-the-Trainers Programme for South East Asian Patent Examiners

Enhancing the quality of patent examination results, shortening turnaround times, and decreasing backlogs are common concerns of IPR stakeholders across SEA countries.

29 - 31 May 2019

Alicante, Spain

Southeast Asian officials to join EUIPO IP Mediation Conference

IP Key SEA has supported officials from the national IP offices of South-East Asia to attend the EUIPO IP Mediation Conference in Alicante, Spain, which took place on 30-31 May 2019. The conference allowed the participants to learn more on the cutting-edge practices in the field of IP mediation.

02 - 05 Apr 2019

Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Workshop to tackle trade in counterfeit goods in SE Asia

The IP Key SEA team contributed to the ‘Workshop on Trade in Counterfeit Food, Beverages, Cosmetics, and Fast Moving Consumer Goods’ in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, on 2-5 April.

29 Mar 2019

South East Asia

IP Key SEA Annual Work Plan 2-2019

The Project Management Board (PMB) of the IP Key Southeast Asia (SEA) Project adopted the Second Annual Work Plan (AWP2-2019) on 21 December 2018.

04 Mar 2019

Brunei Darussalam

Development of a GI system in Brunei Darussalam to be discussed with stakeholders

IP Key SEA organised a consultation meeting with the Brunei Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO), several government ministries, and local producers on 4 March to obtain the viewpoints of stakeholders on the development of a sui generis geographical indications (GI) system in the country.

21 - 22 Feb 2019

Hanoi

IP Key SEA assists IP Viet Nam on new trademark examination guidelines

IP Key SEA held a meeting with IP Viet Nam officials, trademark examiners and local IP practitioners in Hanoi on 21-22 February to discuss the drafting of the new national trademark examination guidelines.

20 - 21 Feb 2019

Bangkok

Meeting on Southeast Asia-Europe Enhanced Patent Data Exchange

IP Key SEA and the European Patent Office (EPO) organised a meeting with IT officials and managers from the IP Offices of Southeast Asia (SEA) in Bangkok on 20-21 February to discuss data sharing mechanisms between the SEA IP Offices and the EPO.

06 Feb 2019

The Philippines

Stakeholders to provide input on development of a GI system in the Philippines

IP Key SEA organised a consultation meeting with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines, on 6 February to obtain the viewpoints of stakeholders on the development of the country’s geographical indications (GI) system.

03 - 04 Dec 2018

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Training programme for SE Asia IP officials to benefit patent examination services

IP Key SEA and the European Patent Office (EPO) held a ‘Train-the-Trainers’ programme for patent examiners from ten IP offices across Southeast Asia.

08 - 09 Nov 2018

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

International plant variety protection benefits

High-level officials from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam attended an IP Key SEA conference in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on 8-9 November to discuss plant variety protection (PVP) within the international framework.

05 - 06 Nov 2018

Hanoi

Southeast Asian officials to join study visit on plant variety protection in Viet Nam

IP Key SEA organised a study visit on plant variety protection (PVP) in Viet Nam on 5-6 November for high-level officials from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

30 - 01 Oct - Nov 2018

Bangkok, Thailand

ASEAN IP officials to discuss potential regional IP academy

Representatives from each of the ASEAN IP offices and ARISE+ IPR experts will attend a kick-off meeting in Bangkok on 30-31 October to discuss a feasibility study on the possible establishment of a regional ASEAN IP academy.

24 Oct 2018

Jakarta

EU and local experts discuss Indonesian Patent Law

A roundtable dialogue between EU and Indonesian experts was held in Jakarta on 24 October to discuss recent developments in relation to the new patent law of Indonesia, and share international best practices on patent examination procedures.

19 Oct 2018

Singapore

Leaflet on Geographical Indications covered by the EUSFTA

IP Key SEA contributed to the high level event organized by the EU Delegation to Singapore on the occasion of the signature of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (November 2018) with the production of a leaflet on Geographical Indications covered by the EUSFTA.

17 - 24 Oct 2018

Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia

SE Asia enforcement authorities to share best practices at IP Key exchange dialogues

IP Key SEA organised exchange dialogues in Viet Nam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia on 17 - 24 October for local customs authorities to share expertise on IP enforcement practices and border control measures with EU representatives.

28 - 01 Sep - Oct 2018

Italy

Southeast Asian IP officials to see first-hand the importance of GI protection for local business

Senior officials from several Southeast Asian IP offices visited producers of products protected as geographical indications (GIs) in northern Italy on 28 September - 1 October to better understand what GI protection does for sustainable development and economic prosperity.

26 Sep 2018

Geneva

New client services to be considered in forum with Southeast Asian IP offices

The directors-general and other senior officials from the Southeast Asian IP offices attended a forum in Geneva on 26 September with EUIPO and IP Key SEA representatives to discuss the upgrading of services offered to clients operating in Southeast Asia.

21 - 23 Aug 2018

Thailand

Workshop tackles online piracy and trade in counterfeit goods

The IP Key SEA team collaborated with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) in conducting the ‘Workshop on Criminal Enforcement Against Online Trade in Pirated Content and Counterfeit Goods’ in Bangkok starting on 21 August.

10 - 15 Aug 2018

Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam

Trademarks and industrial designs to benefit IP officials and local businesses

Between 10-15 August, the IP Key SEA team organised a series of seminars on trademarks and industrial designs for stakeholders in three ASEAN Member States.

12 - 17 Jul 2018

Munich (Germany), Alicante (Spain)

Support to the Malaysian Intellectual Property Academy and the Philippines Intellectual Property Academy

The European Patent Office (EPO) and European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) hosted counterparts from the Malaysian and Philippine IP Offices on 12-13 and 16-17 July in Munich and Alicante, respectively, to discuss the further advancement of their IP Academies.

06 - 08 Jul 2018

BITEC, Bangkok

IP Key SEA and ARISE + IPR at IP Fair 2018 ‘IP: Powering Change’

The IP Key SEA and ARISE + IPR teams and experts were present at IP Fair 2018 in Bangkok to provide hands-on training on IT tools (ASEAN TMview, ASEAN Designview, GI Database and ASEAN TMclass).

04 - 06 Jul 2018

Alicante, Spain

EU and Southeast Asia judges share intellectual property enforcement expertise Roundtable

IP enforcement measures for key members of the judiciary from Southeast Asian countries was discussed during a roundtable taking place this week in Alicante.

13 - 03 Jun - Sep 2018

Vietnam

New study on GIs in Vietnam

IP Key SEA is commissioning a study on accountable controls and supervision mechanisms to guarantee an efficient and reliable implementation and enforcement of a geographical indications system in Vietnam.

24 - 25 Apr 2018

Manila (Philippines)

IP Key SEA hosts colloquium for the Philippine judiciary

A roundtable discussion for judges, court attorneys, and academics to share best practices on intellectual property (IP) was held in Manila on 24-25 April 2018.  The ‘Colloquium on Intellectual Property for the Judiciary’ saw an opportunity for local, regional, and international

23 - 24 Apr 2018

Manila (Philippines)

IPKey SEA dialogue for IP mediators advances capacity in the Philippines

IPKey SEA organized an ‘Exchange of Best Practice for Mediators’ in Manila on 23-24 April 2018. Opened by IP Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Deputy Director General Nelson P.

02 Apr 2018

Bangkok

IP Key SEA official launch

IP Key SEA officially launched in Bangkok on the 2nd of April, during an event attended by Mr Antonio Campinos, EUIPO Executive Director, Ms Chutima Bunyapraphasara, Deputy Minister of Commerce of Thailand, Mr Pirkka Tapiola, EU Ambassador to Thailand , representatives of the European Union Membe

09 - 10 Nov 2017

Philippines

Fact-finding mission

A second fact-finding mission has been carried out in the Philippines between 9-10 November 2017.

18 - 26 Oct 2017

Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia

Fact-finding mission

The fact-finding mission carried out between 18-26 October 2017 in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia allowed for liaising with key stakeholders, including EU Delegations in the countries visited, EU trade and business representatives, line Ministries and IP Offices and other relevant stakeholders.