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Implementation of National Intellectual Property Strategy and Intellectual Property Rights Protection for Small and medium Enterprises SMEs ) ; Bishkek, November, 2013. National IP Strategy as a Basis for Innovation Model Economy Ron Marchant CB FRSA. Outline.
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Implementation of National Intellectual Property Strategy and Intellectual Property Rights Protection for Small and medium Enterprises SMEs); Bishkek, November, 2013 National IP Strategy as a Basis for Innovation Model Economy Ron Marchant CB FRSA
Outline • Why an Innovation Model Economy? • Why an IP Strategy? • Objectives • The Stakeholders • The Strategy Document • The Action Plan • Evaluation and Future Planning • Things to Remember
Why An Innovation Model Economy? - 1 • Natural resources not wealth generators (Not oil and gas!) • Cannot rely on low wage costs • Need to increase skills of people and workforce • Need to exploit invention and creativity • Need to improve economic performance • Need to have competitive economy
Why an Innovation Model Economy? – 2 • Global Competitiveness Report 2012 – 2013
Why an IP Strategy • Individual activities not enough • Must be coordinated • Must be targeted • Must be inclusive • This implies a STRATEGIC APPROACH • Objectives • Stakeholder participation • Planned actions • Accountability and evaluation
Objectives • National economic growth • Improved commercial exploitation of research • Greater innovation in business • Especially SMEs • Partnerships with research institutions • Improved institutional framework • Laws • Government bodies – including Kyrgyzpatent • Business Support bodies • Better legal process • Improved financial support
Stakeholders • In Government • Trade, commerce, finance, science, education, justice, customs, police, health, culture, Academies and ANYBODY ELSE WHO SHOULD BE! • Outside Government • Businesses • Chamber of Commerce • Financial Institutions • Universities • Citizens • Partners • WIPO, WTO, World Bank, other Governments, charitable foundations
The Strategy Document • The Strategy Document • Targeted at getting political approval and support • Explains background and reason for strategy • Sets out main outcomes to be achieved • Explains process • Leadership • Project team • Accountability • Outlines resources needed • Identifies potential partners
The Action Plan • What is to be done • What is the measurable outcome of the action • Who will do it • Who else is involved • When it will be done • What resources are needed • Reporting points • Evaluation stage
Evaluation and Future Planning • During implementation • Continuous assessment and reporting • Changes as situation develops • After implementation • What are the lessons • What went well and why • What did not go well and why • What else needs to be done • New requirements • Development of original requirements
Things to Remember • The objective is an innovation based economy • Don’t lose sight of that • Everyone has to take part • Leadership and commitment essential • DON’T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE