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Switzerland’s Intellectual Property cooperation with Vietnam and Lao PDR

Switzerland’s Intellectual Property cooperation with Vietnam and Lao PDR. Funded by: Federal Department of Economic Affairs FDEA State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO Economic Cooperation and Development. Trilateral Cooperation Project in Intellectual Property:.

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Switzerland’s Intellectual Property cooperation with Vietnam and Lao PDR

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  1. Switzerland’s Intellectual Property cooperation with Vietnam and Lao PDR Funded by: Federal Department of Economic Affairs FDEA State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO Economic Cooperation and Development ...

  2. Trilateral Cooperation Project in Intellectual Property: ...

  3. Partner Countries: Some Figures ...

  4. Project Phase I (2001-2006): Updating the IPR System in Vietnam Objective: To establish a TRIPS compliant legal & institutional framework in Vietnam • Expert input into legal framework • Training for government officials • Modernization of the IP administration system • Expert input during the WTO accession process • Translation of WIPO publications and international treaties • Institutionalizing IP training courses ...

  5. Project Phase II (2007 – 2010): Promoting the use of IP in Vietnam Objective: To promote the use of IPRs that is in line with international commitments but also benefits disadvantaged groups of the population, in order to improve the business environment, encourage know-how and technology transfer, facilitate exports and contribute to economic development • Drafting of implementing regulations • Strengthening the IPR enforcement system • Support PE&A activities in Vietnam • Preparing a system to protect traditional knowledge (TK) • Assist producer’s associations in establishing and using geographical indications • Introducing IP in teaching at university level ...

  6. Project Phase III (2010-2013): Outreach to Lao PDR in Cooperation with Vietnam • Objective: To improve the IPR system of Lao PDR towards compliance with WTO requirements • Cooperation project between Vietnam and Lao PDR • Trainings, study visits and exchange of experiences • Switzerland to round up and complement activities implemented under the Vietnam – Lao IP project • Expert input in legal system • Co-financing of activities in Vietnam (travel costs) • Training course on public awareness raising • In-depth training course on international IP-system • Awareness raising seminars in Lao PDR • Establishing a website of the Department of Intellectual Property ...

  7. Main Success Factors • Credibility and no hidden agenda • Three-pronged approach to support the development of an IP system • “Twinning” of Swiss with Vietnamese/Lao IP administration • Integration and participation of a broader group of stakeholders • Mainstreaming experience gained through pilot projects into policies ...

  8. Main Success Factors • Expanding outreach to the provincial level • Flexibility • Joint-management and accountability • Day-to-day project management based in the field ...

  9. Some Key Lessons Learned (& challenges) • Clear and effective governance and management structures and the selection of the right project staff • A well enforced and balanced IP system is an effective tool to increase international competitiveness of enterprises in developing economies. • Strengthening IPRs requires a holistic set of measures ...

  10. Some Key Lessons Learned (& challenges) • Sustainability of capacity calls for institutionalizing training functions rather than only “train-the-trainers”. • “Twinning approach” contributed to successful capacity building • Outreach to LDCs through triangular cooperation ...

  11. Thank you very much • Questions? • Daniel Lauchenauer • Project Coordinator • Sustainable Development & International Cooperation • Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property • daniel.lauchenauer@ipi.ch ...

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