The 72nd ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC) meeting was held recently in Da Nang, Vietnam, from April 22 to 26, 2024. It marked an important gathering for intellectual property stakeholders across ASEAN member countries. The Indonesian delegation, led by representatives from the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), played an important role […]
The 72nd ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC) meeting was held recently in Da Nang, Vietnam, from April 22 to 26, 2024. It marked an important gathering for intellectual property stakeholders across ASEAN member countries. The Indonesian delegation, led by representatives from the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), played an important role in discussions to advance regional IP initiatives and collaboration.
The Indonesian delegation consisted of key figures, including the Director of Cooperation and Education, the Director of Patents, Integrated Circuit Layout Design (DTLST), Trade Secrets, the Director of Intellectual Property Information Technology, and the Director of Investigation and Dispute Resolution.
The AWGIPC serves as a crucial platform where ASEAN member countries and dialogue partners converge to address the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plan (AIPRAP) for 2016-2025. This plan, designed to enhance IP frameworks and cooperation, remains a cornerstone for regional integration and development
The meeting commenced with comprehensive updates on the progress of ASEAN Member States (AMSs) regarding Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) and other critical milestones for 2024. Of particular note is the ongoing review of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Cooperation Framework Agreement (AFAIPC), facilitated by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This review is expected to lay the groundwork for the next phase of AIPRAP (2025-2045), aiming for deeper integration and harmonization of IP policies across ASEAN.
The priorities for 2024 were outlined, focusing on initiatives such as developing national policies and laws related to geographical indications, traditional knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions. Further, the efforts to establish an ASEAN roadmap for IP valuation were highlighted, reflecting ASEAN’s proactive stance in adapting to global trends.
In its role within AWGIPC, Indonesia is actively engaged in several deliverables crucial to the regional IP landscape. This includes the establishment of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Helpdesk and the development of databases for genetic resources and traditional knowledge, as well as initiatives aimed at bolstering IP infrastructure within ASEAN.
A significant aspect of the AWGIPC meeting was the engagement with dialogue partners, including prominent entities such as the European Patent Office (EPO), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), WIPO, and the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). This partnership supports the implementation of AIPRAP and fosters opportunities to improve IP services and frameworks across ASEAN.
Further, Timor Leste participated as an observer at the AWGIPC meeting for the first time.
The 72nd AWGIPC meeting in Da Nang provided a dynamic forum for ASEAN member countries and partners to chart the future course of IP cooperation.
The meeting, which included discussions on AIPRAP, strategic initiatives for 2024, and better collaboration with dialogue partners, demonstrated ASEAN’s commitment to advancing IP rights and fostering innovation in the region.
Indonesia’s active engagement demonstrates its role in shaping the ASEAN IP landscape, encouraging greater harmonization and effectiveness in cross-border IP governance.
(source: http://www.dgip.go.id)
