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Japan’s Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property Assessment of Priority Needs to Implement the TRIPS Agreement WTO Workshop for Least Developed Countries Geneva, 31 October to 2 November, 2012 Shimpei YAMAMOTO Director of the Regional Policy Office, International Affairs Division Japan Patent Office (JPO)
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Japan’s Cooperationin the Field of Intellectual Property
Assessment of Priority Needsto Implement the TRIPS Agreement WTO Workshop
for Least Developed Countries
Geneva, 31 October to 2 November, 2012
Shimpei YAMAMOTODirector of the Regional Policy Office,
International Affairs Division Japan Patent Office (JPO)
1.Japan’s Cooperation throughJICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
2.Japan’s Cooperation throughWIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)
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Response to LDC needs assessment (1)Japan’s Cooperation through JICA
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Transfer of General and basic knowledge
Capacity Development in Specific needs
Capacity Development of LDC’s IP related agencies
JICA
Technical Cooperation Training
Dispatching Experts
Training in JapanJapan’s Cooperation through JICA
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◆ Acquisition of Japan’s hands on technology
◆ Sharing of knowledge among participants
Transfer of General and basic knowledge
1 or 2 month
Training Program (IP field only) in 2011 in JapanJapan’s Cooperation through JICA
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Program name Duration Target Contents
Intellectual Property Rights 2 months IP related government
Overview and practices of IPR law system
Patent Examination Practice for APEC Economics
3 weeks Patent Examiners
Examination guidelines and practices
Internationally harmonized Plant Variety Protection (PVP) System
2 months PVP related government
Overview of PVP system
Industry Development and Technology Transfer Protection ・・・for African Region
1month IP related government
Lectures on Various IP law system in different countries
Japan’s Cooperation through JICA
“Intellectual Property Rights”
Acquiring general knowledge of system, measures and policies for dissemination, creation, application, and protection on IPR
IPR related government officials
2 months
Cambodia, Gambia, Uganda, Tanzania, etc. (in 2012)6
Representative example of Training Program
Objectives
Target
Duration
Participants
Response to LDC needs assessment (2)Japan’s Cooperation through JICA
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Transfer of General and basic knowledge
Capacity Development in Specific needs
Capacity Development of LDC’s IP related agencies
JICA
Technical Cooperation
Training
Dispatching Experts
Improving efficiency of Administration
Dispatching Experts to Specific countriesJapan’s Cooperation through JICA
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Strengthening the ability of Examiners
Enhancing Enforcement
Dispatching Expertsin the field of …
◆ Making framework about application,examination procedure
◆ Making guidelines and implementingfor examiners
◆ Enhancing capacity of Customs, Courts,Polices, etc on enforcement
Capacity Development in Specific needs
Japan’s Cooperation through JICA
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Consultation with JICA Office/EOJ in advance is highly recommended!
Request should be made to Embassy of Japan (EOJ) in consultation with JICA office from your government with high priority in your National Development Policy or Strategy.
GovernmentEmbassy of
JapanRequest
JICA officeConsult
Japan’s Cooperation through JICA
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Aid for Trade
JICA’s cooperation in IPR is one of the main components of Japan’s Aid for Trade.
JICA is playing a main role in implementing Japan’s Aid for Trade in line with a new Japanese Government’s strategy called ‘the Development Initiative 2009’ proposed at the second Global Review Meeting on Aid for Trade held in Geneva in July, 2009.
1.Japan’s Cooperation throughJICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
2.Japan’s Cooperation throughWIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)
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Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO Japan Funds-in-trust (FIT) Overview
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1.for Asia and the Pacific Region (Industrial Property)1.8 million CHF in 2012
2.for Copyright and Related Rights0.5 million CHF in 2012
3.for Africa and the Least Developed Countries (Industrial Property)1.1 million CHF in 2012
1987 - : for Industrial Property (Asia-Pacific Region )1993 - : for Copy Rights and Related Rights2008 - : for Industrial Property (Africa and the LDCs)
Establishment
Three Japanese Trust Funds to WIPO
Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO Japan Funds-in-trust (FIT) Objectives
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Raising awarenesson the importance of IP systems for economic and technological development
Supporting technical & knowledge infrastructurefor “IP related organizations” leading to better services
Supporting development of human resourcesin the field of intellectual property
Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO
Japan Funds-in-trust (FIT) Main Activities
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Regional/National Conferences, Forums, Workshops, Seminars, etc.
Expert Advisory Missions
Support of IT and IP information
IP Education and Training
Public Outreach
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Beneficiary Countries
Year Title Cooperation Organization
AfghanistanBangladeshCambodiaLao PDRMyanmarNepalSamoa
2011 LDC of Asia & Pacific Region on the Use of Intellectual Property for Enhancing Economic Competitiveness & Development
WIPOJPO
BangladeshBhutanCambodiaLao PDRMyanmarNepal
2011 Copyright and Related Rights for Heads of Copyright Offices in Asian Countries
WIPOJCO
CongoMaliMozambiqueSenegalUgandaTanzaniaZambia
2011 Partnership between WIPO, JPO and African Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on Leveraging IP for Economic Development
WIPOJPO
KiribatiSamoaSolomon IslandsTuvaluVanuatu
2011 Copyright for Decision Makers of South Pacific Countries
WIPOJCO
Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO Specific Activities (Regional Seminar, Forum, Workshop, etc.)
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Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO Specific Activities (Regional Seminar, Forum, Workshop, etc.)
Beneficiary Countries
Year Title Cooperation Organization
BurundiGambiaLesothoLiberiaMalawiMauritiusMozambiqueRwandaSierra Leone SudanTanzaniaUgandaZambia
20112012
Innovation Support through Access to Technological knowledge and the establishment of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs)
WIPOJPO
Bangladesh 2012 Intellectual Property & Environmentally Sound Technologies
WIPOJPO
MaliUganda
2012 ANDi (African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation)
WIPOJPO
BurundiMadagascar
2013 Effective Utilization of Search Results & Communications Derived from the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system in the National Stage
WIPOJPO
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Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO Specific Activities (National Seminar, Training Program)
Beneficiary Country Year Title Cooperation
Organization
Bhutan 2010 Protection & Enforcement of Copyright & Related Rights
WIPOJCO
Cambodia 2007 Collective Management of Copyright & Related Rights
WIPOJCO
Lao PDR ･2009･2011
･ Role of Copyright & Related Rights in Economic & Cultural Development･ Copyright & Related Rights
WIPOJCO
Lao PDR ･2009･2011
･ Role of Copyright & Related Rights in Economic & Cultural Development･ Copyright & Related Rights
WIPOJCO
Nepal ･2010･2011
･ Collective Management of Copyright & Related Rights etc.
WIPOJCO
Samoa ･2008･2011
･ Copyright & Related Rights･ Copyright & Related Rights
WIPOJCO
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Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO Specific Activities (Customization/Translation/Printing of Selected WIPO Publications)
Beneficiary Country Year Description Cooperation
Organization
AfghanistanBhutanMyanmarNepal
200720082009
To assist national IP offices in promoting the public awareness of IP, customization/ translation/printing of several WIPO publications are financially supported.
WIPOJPO
Specific Activities (Expert Advisory Missions)
Beneficiary Country Year Description Cooperation
Organization
Cambodia 20092011
･Madrid Agreement & Protocol･Nice & Vienna Classifications
WIPOJPO
Lao PDR 2007 Administration of trademarks & patent, and public outreach
WIPOJPO
Nepal 2010 Role and functions of collective management organizations in the context of the situation
WIPOJCO
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Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO Specific Activities (Customization/Translation/Printing of Selected WIPO Publications)
Specific Activities (Expert Advisory Missions)
Beneficiary Country Year Description Cooperation
Organization
Bangladesh 2011 Equipment required to upgrade IT infrastructure was provided.
WIPOJPO
Bhutan 20082010 2011
IT tools for IPAS (Industrial Property Automation System) were provided.
WIPOJPO
Cambodia 2007200920102011
IT tools for IPAS were provided. WIPOJPO
Lao PDR 20072010
IT tools for IPAS were provided. WIPOJPO
Nepal 2008 20092011
IT tools for IPAS were provided. WIPOJPO
Beneficiary Country Year Description Cooperation
Organization
LesothoDemocratic Republic of CongoUganda
2011 Equipment required to upgrade IT infrastructure was provided.
WIPOJPO
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Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO Specific Activities (Training Course)
Beneficiary Countries Year Training Course Title Cooperation
Organization
BangladeshBhutanCambodiaEthiopiaLao PDRLesothoMalawiMozambiqueMyanmarNepalSamoaSudanTanzaniaYemenZambia
2007- 2010
Industrial Property Administration WIPOJPO
BangladeshBhutanCambodiaLao PDRNepalSamoa
2007- 2011
Use of Information Technology in Industrial Property Administration
WIPOJPO
BangladeshBhutanCambodiaLao PDRNepal
2008- 2010
Examination Practice of Industrial Property (Basic Program)
WIPOJPO
CambodiaNepal
2007- 2011
Study Visit to Collective Management Organization
WIPOJCO
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IP Office WIPO／FITRequest
JPO
Japan’s Cooperation through WIPO
Inform by cc if possible
Discussion & Cooperation
Japan will continuously support priority needs of LDCs for :
◆ Implementation of TRIPS Agreement
◆ Sustainable development of LDCs
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Conclusion
