Director of Cooperation and Education of the Directorate General of Intellectual Property participated in discussing crucial issues in the field of Intellectual Property at the 20th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation – Intellectual Property Rights’ Experts Group (APEC-IPEG) meeting 58 in Lima, Peru from February 25 to March 1, 2024. At the meeting, she conveyed the latest […]
Director of Cooperation and Education of the Directorate General of Intellectual Property participated in discussing crucial issues in the field of Intellectual Property at the 20th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation – Intellectual Property Rights’ Experts Group (APEC-IPEG) meeting 58 in Lima, Peru from February 25 to March 1, 2024.
At the meeting, she conveyed the latest developments regarding the geographical indication (IG) protection policy in Indonesia, developments in the revision of the Industrial Design Law and Indonesia’s strategy to support small and medium businesses. On this occasion, it was also conveyed about the successful implementation of the DGIP flagship program in 2023 and introducing the DGIP flagship program in 2024.
She also explained the development of the Draft Industrial Design Law where it will increase the effectiveness of implementing the industrial design system, strengthen the Industrial Design Law, and align regulations with international developments in the field of industrial design.
“It is hoped that through the revision of this law a more conducive environment will be created for creation and innovation in the field of industrial design as part of the Intellectual Property system,” she explained.
During the meeting, participants of the APEC Economies conveyed the efforts that had been made to improve Intellectual Property services, as well as their contribution to the success of APEC’s priorities and work plans, such as the Aotearoa Plan of Action, implementing the Putrajaya Vision; the Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy; the La Serena Roadmap for Women and Inclusive Growth; and the San Francisco Principles on Integrating Inclusivity and Sustainability into Trade and Investment Policy.
On the sidelines of APEC-IPEC activities, bilateral meetings were also held with delegations from the United States, Canada and Korea regarding several follow-up activities or action plans. Apart from that, at the 58th APEC-IPEG meeting, Project Management Unit Training was also held which aims to guide the design and preparation of quality projects within the APEC framework.
(source: http://www.dgip.go.id)
