ASEAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATION

The 2024 ASEAN IPA Annual General Meeting & Conference with the theme “RISING TO THE CHALLENGES OF THE DIGITAL ERA - ASEAN PERSPECTIVES” in Jakarta, Indonesia

On March 01-02, 2024, the 2024 Annual General Meeting & Conference of ASEAN IPA with the theme “Rising to the Challenges of the Digital Era – ASEAN Perspectives” was successfully organizedat Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

The event attracted 270 participants from 28 countries. Notable attendees at the event included the former Minister of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency of Indonesia, and representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat, USPTO, TIPO, AIPPI Headquarter, APAA Headquarter, FICPI, AIPPI China Group, APAA Japan Group, APAA Korea Group, JPAA, and TWPAA. The conference was attended by moderators and speakers who are international experts from ASEAN countries as well as non-ASEAN countries such as the United State of America, Germany, Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan.

Overview of the conference

The main focus of the ASEAN IPA Conference was to exchange views on IP-related aspects of the digital economy within the ASEAN region. The Conference specifically addressed recent challenges and opportunities that ASEAN business stakeholders may face in the digital and borderless age of trade and economics, and offered expert perspectives on its impacts on IP in ASEAN. Discussions also revolved around regional data privacy frameworks and harmonization, and data privacy in an AI-driven world given the increasing use of AI in daily life. The speakers also discussed the impact of AI on the IP landscape and deliberated on bread-and-butter issues like ownership, infringement, licensing, and AI regulation. The Conference also included a live AI workshop on how AI works, along with a case study on the utilization of AI in harmonizing regulatory frameworks.

The ASEAN IPA Conference has proved itself as an effective platform for participants to form networks with like-minded IP experts and professionals. It has provided opportunities to engage in discussions, exchange ideas, and share valuable insights on the rising challenges, trends, and developments in our rapidly digitalized world. This Conference has successfully met its primary objectives by offering a broad range of activities, improving efficiency, and strengthening the position of the Association regionally and globally. This year’s outcomes have demonstrated that the ASEAN IPA Conference is increasingly appealing to both ASEAN and non-ASEAN professionals and enterprises. The Association aims to sustain this momentum and, through ongoing efforts, to enhance the Conference’s regional and global influence. 

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ASEAN IPA Council Meeting


ASEAN IPA Annual General Meeting

Mr. Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac,
President of ASEAN IPA, giving the opening speech at the Welcome Reception

 

 Ms. Dwi Anita Daruherdani,
Country Head of Indonesia Group, giving the opening remarks at the Conference

 

 Prof. Bambang Brodjonegoro, former Minister of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency of Indonesia, giving presentation on “Digital Economy Growth in ASEAN”

Debate on The Future of AI and Its Impact (IP Ownership, Infringement, Regulation and Other Issues), moderated by Mr. Ralph Nack (AIPPI) and discussed by Mr. Peter Fowler (USPTO), Mr. Peter (Sungjin) Chun (APAA Korea Group), Mr. (Jesse) Chao Zhang (AIPPI China Group), and Mr. Nobuharu Okazaki (APAA Japan Group)


Gala Dinner

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The 2023 ASEAN IPA Annual General Meeting & Conference with the theme “Impact of Industry 4.0 on Building and Protecting IP Assets – Challenges faced by ASEAN IP Owners” in Hanoi, Vietnam

On March 17-18, 2023, the 2023 ASEAN IPA Annual General Meeting & Conference with the theme “Impact of Industry 4.0 on Building and Protecting IP Assets – Challenges faced by ASEAN IP Owners” was successfully organized under the collaboration between the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA) and the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN-IPA) at Melia Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event attracted 231 participants from 19 countries.

 

Notable attendees at the conference included Mr. Walter Chia, the representative from the International Trademark Association (INTA); Ms. Linda Wang, the representative from the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA); Mr. Dinh Huu Phi, Director General of Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam; and Mr. Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac, President of VIPA and of ASEAN IPA. The conference also received a welcome message from Mr. Hasan KLEIB, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). 

 

 

Mr. Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac,
President of VIPA and of ASEAN IPA was giving the opening speech at the conference

 

 


Mr. Dinh Huu Phi, Director General of Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam was giving the welcome remarks at the conference

 

  

Mr. Walter Chia, the INTA’s representative, was giving the welcome remarks at the conference

 

 

Additionally, the conference attracted the participation of moderators and speakers who are international experts from Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and representatives from Vietnamese firms/organizations such as Baker McKenzie, Vision & Associates, PWC Vietnam, and National Economics University.

 



Overview of the conference

 

 

The ASEAN IPA Conference was held to discuss and exchange views on the latest developments and trends in intellectual property in the region and in the world under the impact of Industry 4.0. The conference specifically focused on the opportunities and challenges that ASEAN IP owners may face in the building, protection and development of their IP assets in the era of Industry 4.0, with learning from the experience of other countries, thereby helping them prepare correct and effective investment policies.

 

The conference was a forum for seasoned experts from ASEAN and non-ASEAN jurisdictions to discuss on Industry 4.0 and its impact on ASEAN IP owners and practitioners, the protection of data, and the challenges in enforcing IPR in the digital world. The speakers also discussed techniques and criteria on IP valuation, which is an important aspect of the commercialization of IP, and introduced WIPO ASEAN IP Valuation Project to all participants.

 

The ASEAN IPA Conference is a great environment for participants to connect and exchange with each other, create an effective business and cooperation networking, and also a place to expand the Association's activities, improve the efficiency, and strengthen the position of the Association in the region and in the world. It is hoped that the ASEAN IPA Conference shall be a must-come destination for both IP and non-IP professionals and enterprises.

 

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ASEAN IPA Council Meeting

 

 



ASEAN IPA Annual General Meeting

 

 

 Ms. Lee Ai Ming (Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Singapore), the moderator for Topic 1: 

What is Industry 4.0 and its impact on ASEAN IP Owners and Practitioners?

 

 

 

Mr. Chew Phye Keat (Raja, Darryl & Loh, Malaysia), the moderator for Topic 2:
Protection of Data – is IP still relevant?

 

 

Mr. Soh Kar Liang (Ella Cheong, Singapore), the moderator for Topic 3: 
Is Industry 4.0 an existential threat to traditional IP concepts?
 

 

 

 Ms. Wiramrudee (Pink) Mokkhavesa (Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand), the moderator for Topic 4:

Challenges in enforcing IP in a digital world

 

 

Ms. Karen Abraham (Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia), the moderator for Topic 5:

Valuation of IP and Industry 4.0 (and introducing WIPO IP Valuation Program)

 

 

Gala Dinner

VIET NAM JOINS THE HAGUE SYSTEM

 VIET NAM JOINS THE HAGUE SYSTEM

 On September 30, 2019, the Government of Viet Nam deposited its instrument of accession to the Geneva Act (1999) of the Hague Agreement with WIPO’s Director General Francis Gurry. This makes Viet Nam the 61st member of the 1999 Act and 71st member of the Hague Union. The 1999 Act will enter into force in Viet Nam on December 30, 2019. 

As of December 30, 2019, companies and designers from Viet Nam can begin using the Hague System to protect their industrial designs in the Contracting Parties to the 1999 Act of the Hague Agreement. That translates to protection in the territories of up to 88 countries through a single international application and set of fees.

 

Foreign companies and designers can seek design protection through the Hague System in Viet Nam from December 30, 2019.

 

Legal details

 

The instrument of accession includes the following declarations under the 1999 Act and the Common Regulations:

 

• Rule 9(3)(a) ( specific views of the industrial design)

• Article 5(2)(b)(ii) (description of the characteristic features of the industrial design)

• Article 5(2)(b)(iii) (claim)

• Article 11(1)(b) (no deferment of publication)

• Article 13(1) (special requirements concerning unity of design)

• Rule 12(1)(b)(iii) (level three of the standard designation fee)

• Article 17(3)(c) (duration of protection)

 

About the Hague System

 

The Hague System offers a cost-effective, efficient means of registering industrial designs. A single application allows you to register up to 100 industrial designs in 71 countries and intergovernmental organizations. By using Hague, you do away with the need to file applications in each individual country/region.

 

One application, one set of fees, and all in one language – industrial design registration made easy!

 

 

Source: www.wipo.int

 

 

Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN IPA) of 2021

On 19 May 2021 the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN IPA) of 2021 was held online. At the meeting, the Report on the ASEAN IPA’s 2020-2021 activities as well as the 2020-2021 Financial Report were approved. Also, the new ASEAN IPA’s Presidency for the term of 2021-2023 has been designated wherein Mrs. Darani Vachanavuttivong has been appointed as President.

Congratulations on the ASEAN IPA AGM’s success and the new team of Presidency.

 

WIPO Member States End Assemblies with Key Agreements on Future Work

WIPO Member States End Assemblies with Key Agreements on Future Work

Geneva, October 11, 2017

PR/2017/812

WIPO member states concluded their annual Assemblies meetings with key agreements that affirm the work of the Organization in advancing an effective and balanced intellectual property system.

In closing remarks to the October 2-11 Assemblies meetings, Director General Francis Gurrywelcomed the spirt of engagement by member states, saying: “I think that the results have been very positive. You, the member states, have given us, the Secretariat, the basis for going forward with the work of the organization. And I thank you for that confidence.”

“It’s true that the discussions are becoming more and more intense in the field of intellectual property, but there is a very positive side to that, which is the growing interest in the field of intellectual property and innovation and creativity,” he said.

The membership agreed on a program and budget for the 2018-2019 biennium that foresees a 10.9% increase in revenue from growing demand for WIPO’s global IP-filing and other services, without an increase in user fees. Spending growth will be contained at 2.7% and no new staff posts are planned.

As part of the program and budget for the 2018/19 biennium, member states approved special funding for capital investments to ensure that WIPO is able to carry out its mandate, with a particular emphasis on strengthening information and communication technology.

Member states also agreed to consider opening up to four external offices for 2018/2019, including in Colombia, expanding the organization’s network of overseas offices.

In addition, member states agreed on a renewed two-year mandate for negotiations on intellectual property and traditional knowledge, folklore and genetic resources, as well as the work plan for the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore for the biennium.

Closing the session, the Chair of the General Assembly, Ambassador Jānis Kārkliņš, who is also the Permanent Representative of Latvia to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, thanked delegates.

In opening the Assemblies on October 2, Mr. Gurry issued a written report on WIPO’s achievementsin the previous year and, in an opening address to delegates, sketched out some possible future paths for the organization.

During the Assemblies, Indonesia joined the international trademark system as its 100th member, while Nigeria joined four copyright-related treaties, among other activities.

WIPO and the research-based pharmaceutical industry, represented by the IFPMA, launched a new partnership to promote the accessibility of patent information for health agencies tasked with procurement of medicines.

Delegates enjoyed a series of symposia, exhibits and performances sponsored by member states during the WIPO Assemblies, including the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Australia, Colombia, Georgia, Italy, Mexico and Paraguay.

Wrap-up of main decisions

Member states, in their respective Assemblies and other bodies (following agenda order):

·         Took note of reports by the Independent Advisory Oversight Committee, the External Auditor and Director of the Internal Oversight Division.

·         Appointed as WIPO External Auditor Amyas Morse, the Comptroller and Auditor General of the United Kingdom, for a period of six years to begin on January 1, 2018.

·         Approved the Program and Budget for 2018/19, with projected expenditure of 726 million Swiss francs, representing an increase of 2.7 per cent over the previous two-year period. Revenue for the same period is expected to increase by about 10.9 per cent, to 830 million Swiss francs, with a projected surplus of approximately 65 million Swiss francs after estimated adjustments required under International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), to be largely used to build financial reserves to a more secure level.

·         Approved the Capital Master Plan for the Organization for the period 2018 to 2027. Funding amounting to a total of 25.5 million Swiss francs was approved for the 2018/19 biennium. The approval of the projects under the Capital Master Plan will ensure the timely planning of required capital investments to ensure that WIPO remains fit for purpose and is able to carry out its mandate, ensures a reduction in the need for reactive and emergency repairs, and the elimination or mitigation of environmental, security, health and/or safety risks.

·         Decided that the 2018 General Assembly will consider opening up to four External Offices for 2018/2019, including in Colombia.

·         Took note of the report of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) and directed it to continue its work, including on broadcasting, limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives, limitations and exceptions for educational and research institutions and persons with disabilities other than visual impairment, the artist’s resale right, and analysis of copyright related to the digital environment.

·         Took note of the report of the Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (SCP).

·         Took note of the reporton the Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) .

·         Decided that the 2018 General Assembly will continue to consider the convening of a diplomatic conference for the adoption of a design law treaty to develop simplified standards for industrial design registration procedures to take place at the end of the first half of 2019;

·         Took note of the report on the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP) and review of the implementation of the Development Agenda Recommendations, while voicing appreciation of the resolution of two long standing issues - the implementation of the CDIP mandateand the implementation of the Coordination Mechanisms and Monitoring, Assessing and Reporting Modalities.

·         Agreed on the renewal of the mandate of the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (the IGC) for the 2018-2019 biennium, as well as the work plan for the IGC for the biennium. According to the mandate agreed upon, the IGC will continue to expedite its work with the objective of reaching an agreement on an international legal instrument(s), without prejudging the nature of outcome(s), relating to intellectual property which will ensure the balanced and effective protection of genetic resources, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.

·         Took note of the report of the Committee on WIPO Standards (CWS), including the adoption of two new standards: for the greater clarity in the exchange of patent legal status data in a standardized manner; and concerning the authority file of published patent documents to ensure the completeness of the patent collection of a given country.

·         Took note of the report by the Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE), which enabled member states to exchange and build upon each other’s practices on institutional arrangements on IP enforcement policies and regimes, awareness raising, as well as the legislative assistance and capacity building provided by WIPO in the area of IP enforcement and building respect for IP.

·         Appointed the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines as an International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

·         Extended the appointment of the present International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authorities under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) until the end of 2027.

·         Adopted amendments to the Schedule of Fees in the PCT Regulations to clarify that the fee reductions available to applicants from certain countries are intended to apply only in the case where the applicants indicated in the request are the sole and true owners of the application and under no obligation to assign, grant, convey or license the rights in the invention to another party which is not eligible for the fee reduction.

·         Took note of the report on the Madrid System Goods and Services Database.

·         Adopted the Common Regulations under the Lisbon Agreement and the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement (their entry into force, including the relevant Schedule of Fees, will coincide with the entry into force of the Geneva Act), and extended the mandate of the Working Group to further discuss development of the Lisbon System, including possible solutions for its financial sustainability.

·         Noted developments in the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center’s provision of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, including new partnerships with intellectual property authorities in a number of member states for the promotion of ADR options, as well as the publication of a significant update of the Center’s jurisprudential overview of WIPO domain name decisions.

·         Took note of the “Cooperation under the Agreed Statements by the Diplomatic Conference Regarding the Patent Law Treaty.”

·         Took note of the status of the Marrakesh Treaty over the past year and encouraged the Secretariat to continue providing substantial support for member states to join and implement the Marrakesh Treaty.

·         Decided to exceptionally approve the implementation of the age limit for retirement at 65 for staff recruited before January 1, 2014, to take effect from January 1, 2020. This would maintain WIPO’s competitiveness and ensure its compliance with treaty obligations.

 

·         Took note of the report by the Ethics Office.

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