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MAURITIUS
Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Barlen Pillay |
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Online:
Website
Hard copy:
Weekly newsletter, the "Chamber News",
bi-annual magazine, the “CCI Info”.
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Training is offered mainly in the form of seminars and workshops. |
Offers first hand information and advisory services on the subject of IP. |
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Facilitation of business matchmaking opportunities forms part of the functions of the Chamber including IP. |
Comments and recommendations on draft IP laws, through articles, in consultations with government authorities and public-private sector committees. |
Working with the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council on its first edition of the Innovators Mauritius Award. |
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MOROCCO
American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco
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Contact:
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IPR protection was recently strengthened in Morocco, and the focus now is on enforcement. |
Online:
American Chamber website
Morocco/USA FTA website
Hard copy:
Monthly newsletter (“Communiqué”) and Annual Directory (both downloadable from the AmCham site), Trade and Investment Guide (downloadable from the FTA site).
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Lunch-debates and half or full-day workshops on business environment and market access issues, including IPR. |
Providing general advice on IPR issues and referring specific issues to the relevant contacts in our network. |
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The FTA web site includes a business opportunities section, and we can also circulate opportunities directly to our members via email. |
Previous workshops on IPR issues have led to proposition papers, and we are in contact with the local inter-industry IPR group.
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MOZAMBIQUE
Mozambique Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Manuel Notiço
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Cabinet of Intellectual Property created in 2006.
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Hard copy:
Brochures.
Others:
By e-mail or direct contacts the Chamber circulates information related to industrial property rights, sensitizing businessmen to protect their trade marks.
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Training seminars organized in collaboration with the National Institute of Industrial Property.
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Initiatives undertaken to encourage innovation in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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BRAZIL
Confederação Nacional do Comércio de Bens, Serviços e Turismo- CNC (ICC Brazil)
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Contact:
Pietro Ariboni
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One or two seminar each year.
Two general meetings of the ICC Brazil’s Intellectual Property and Free Competition Commission were held in 2008. A meeting (Seminar or Congress) of entrepreneurs will be organized in 2009 to discuss the IP and Competition issues.
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No services provided directly by the Chamber. Issues concerning IP are transferred to members.
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The Chamber transmits to members all the documents and papers from the IP Program.
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Through seminars.
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BRAZIL
Federation of the Industries of the State of Sao Paulo (FIESP)
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Contact:
Karla Christina Martins Borges
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Promotion measures of the IP rights should focus on educating and raising awareness, improving the effectiveness of current legislation, strengthening of law enforcement actions and punishing offenders.
The FIESP has elected the anti-piracy activities as one of its priorities.
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Online:
Website
Hard copy:
A report on past activities related to IP issues.
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Seminars and workshops such as “Training Programs for Public Agents – Fight Against Piracy and other Illegal Practices”, “Introduction to the Intellectual Property System”.
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Consultancy on ad hoc basis.
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Daily research on IP related matters:
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Brazil´s adhesion to the Madrid Protocol (International Agreement for an effective protection on Intellectual Property)
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Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
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Compulsory licensing of drugs
Weekly monitoring of IP related laws and norms passed by the Legislature and the Executive Power.
Weekly monitoring of IP related Bills proposed by the National Congress.
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As the first institution to be admitted to the Panel of Collaborators of The National Council to Combat Piracy (CNCP) of the Ministry of Justice, FIESP has been working closely with the Council and other institutions, promoting seminars, studies, surveys and exhibitions.
Monitoring of the activities and participation in the Special Committee to Combat Piracy of the Chamber of Deputies, created on March, 2008. Its main purpose is to promote improvements in the legislation regarding IP.
Meetings with the most active institutions in order to develop critical mass for the improvement and enforcement of IP rights in Brazil.
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Encouragement of innovation and IP asset development elected as one of priorities for 2009.
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CANADA
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Chris Gray
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Online:
Newsletters and letters on website.
Hard copy:
Produce submissions and position papers.
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Informs members of Can. Business community regularly about activities. |
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Produces policy positions/ resolutions |
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COLOMBIA
Manizales Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Marisol Caranton Agudelo
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The Manizales Chamber of Commerce has currently 17017 enterprises registered under its jurisdiction, and furthermore, in Caldas, there are great investment projects in innovation and technology. Currently, the Camber of Commerce has advanced in the IP process, and has a customized consultant’s office in different IP subjects. In addition, a project is being formulated to give businesses permanent access to all IP tools.
The Manizales Chamber of Commerce has currently 17017 enterprises registered under its jurisdiction, and furthermore, in Caldas, there are great investment projects in innovation and technology. Currently, the Camber of Commerce has advanced in the IP process, and has a customized consultant’s office in different IP subjects. In addition, a project is being formulated to give businesses permanent access to all IP tools.
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Online:
Provides support to its members through a number of different on-line tools. At the moment relies on records, guides and information on the website and the promotion of the government's website (www.sic.gov.co) where businesses can consult and verify the status of their trademark registration. In addition, the Chamber has the website www.crearempresa.com.co, which allows the user to verify if the commercial standard that a business is looking for appears as a registered trade name.
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The Chamber counts with 6 guides made by La Superintendencia de Industria y Turismo (the supervision of industry and tourism), besides patents study cases so the industrials can consult directly. Has designed simple formats that allow easy access.
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The Chamber offers permanent consultations for different customers from entrepreneurs to consolidated members and industrials.
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Right now the chamber is offering short training courses in IP; including training in management of intellectual assets.
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The Chamber offers these types of services in alliance with an Italian firm named ABC NET SERVIZI per L’ IMPRESA, within the consulting area of the Chamber.
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Promotes its on-line tools for trademark registration, copyright and design rights. With the goal of implementing an IP Training Course Program in Colombia, a national alliance between the different Colombian Chamber of Commerce has been established to allow them to rely on tools to aid the promotion of IP use in the different business.
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Studies cases as patents presentation.
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COSTA RICA
ICC Costa Rica
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Contact:
Alonso Elizondo Bolaños
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Online:
Webpage
Hard copy:
Newsletter
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Events such as forums, workshops. Monthly seminars about IP in different areas such marketing, transportation, technology, etc.
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Annual survey conducted among all affiliates.
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CUBA
Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba (ICC Cuba)
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Contact:
Contact Chamber
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The Commission on Intellectual Property constituted in 2008.
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Conferences and trainings on different IP topics.
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IP Consultancy services.
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Circulation of up-to-date information of cases and Cuban and foreigner legislation, to the Cuban enterprises.
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Through consultancy services.
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Participation in the evaluation of the “Provincial Premium of Quality” and in the evaluation of the “Cuban Industrial Property Premiums”.
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URUGUAY
National Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay
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Contact:
Javier Peña Capobianco
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In Uruguay, there is no business culture with regard to using the Intellectual Property system. However, one of the main challenges for firms in Uruguay, particularly for SMEs, is to be able to modernize and improve their offer of products and services, introducing technology and adding value to products by means of a better differentiation. Investment in innovating activities, especially technological innovation activities, is a requirement to export products with a bigger added value, contributing thus to the economic development of the country.
We notice that in Uruguay there is a very limited usage of the IP system.
The main reasons are usually the lack of knowledge, of access to specialized services, costs, complexity of the system and lack of consultancy services. Likewise, in general, enterprises are not aware of the value of the intangible assets of their enterprise or of the instruments they need to generate them. We have decided to promote IP as a strategy asset to generate competitiveness within the companies and to promote IP as a strategy asset to generate competitiveness within the companies
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Online:
The Chamber has created a space for IP in the website and in the newsletter.
Hard copy:
With the support of WIPO and a private company the Centre printed a guide about “IP and Companies”, which is distributed in all seminars and workshops.
Other:
It has also introduced the issue in the courses of its Business School and in the Chamber´s subject about Entrepreneurship in the School of Sciences (University of the Republic of Uruguay). Additionally, we
are doing presentations in different universities to spread the message among the future professionals, in particular in the faculties of designers, engineers, and communications.
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It has also introduced the issue in the courses of its Business School and in the Chamber´s subject about Entrepreneurship in the School of Sciences (University of the Republic of Uruguay). Additionally, we
are doing presentations in different universities to spread the message among the future professionals, in particular in the faculties of designers, engineers, and communications.
The Chamber has held different workshops and seminar with WIPO, WTO, the IP office, the Council of Copy Rights and different IP Agents.
In addition, the Chamber has been the first chamber in creating a “Diploma in IP and Management of Intangible Assets
”. It is important to mention that in this framework the Centre has also to promote franchising by doing different workshop, seminars and consulting activities and that also has introducted the subject in the formal courses of our International Business School.
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Through the Centre to Promote IP the Chamber provides general advice in the IP management.
The Centre gives general information about IP such as what assets can be protected, in which forms, and IP law infringements.
It also articulates between companies and innovators with the institutions and stakeholders that are related to the subject, the objective is to provide a comprehensive solution for members.
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We do awareness raising activities through:
- presentations in different universities, and also in the courses of our International Business School.
- a special section in our website and newsletter.
- seminars and workshops in different fields.
- supporting the Superbrands initiative.
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We present the best practices experiences of companies in specific seminars.
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We offer business matchmaking and marketplaces, but they are not specialized for the IP subject.
We also refer companies to the institutions that can provide financial support to develop innovation projects.
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At the national level, the Centre is a member in the National Commission to Fight Against Counterfeiting and Piracy, which makes awareness and enforcement activities with the police, judges and custom.
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We have the National Award of Services Exporters, where the innovation is present among the criteria of qualification. In this award there is a special mention for the most original service exporter too.
The Chamber also takes part in the Board of the Innovation and Research National Agency, which has different national programs to support and finance innovators.
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If it is true that the Chamber has held different activities to promote IP in Uruguay, the most important one has been to realize about its importance for companies, and in particular for the Chamber.
To recognize the IP´s importance is not evident for a Chamber of Commerce, so the most challenging fact at the first time is to understand it.
Most of the activities that the chamber did in the last years were carried out thanks to the collaboration with other institutions that are specialists on the subject. Therefore, it is very important to do this kind of alliances, for example with WIPO, the local IP office, IP Agents or WTO.
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USA
US Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Mark T. Esper
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The mission of the Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) is to champion intellectual property (IP).
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Online:
Website
Hard copy:
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everal publications for the promotion of IP and the enforcement of IP rights, research studies such as “the Intellectual Property Protection & Enforcement Manual”, and “the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Reform Recommendations Report”.
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IP enforcement events throughout the country every year. Participation via c
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In 2008 the GIPC sponsored the National Geographic documentary Illicit: the Dark Trade.
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“The Faces of IP” project concerns collecting information from different companies.
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Networking opportunities.
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he Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy (CACP) is a broad-based business coalition committed to fight the counterfeiting and piracy.
Cooperation with several organizations and government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bar Association, and the National Association of Attorneys Generals (NAGG) to provide training for law enforcement, government officials, and attorneys.
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ggressive advocacy efforts in Washington, DC, in targeted state capitals, in foreign capitals, and in international settings like the WHO and WIPO.
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Asia Pacific
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BANGLADESH
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)
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Contact:
A H M Nurul Islam
secretary@dhakachamber.com
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IP is very important in the context of countries such as Bangladesh. Inventions and creations with their business and commercial linkages are becoming increasingly important in global trade and policy formulation. An IP administration and legal system must be developed in order to adjust to this modern technologically-based world.
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Online:
www.dhakachamber.com
Maintains on-line communication and post information regularly on the DCCI website for the benefit of our clients/constituencies.
Hard copies:
guide books, newsletter, surveys, research-based analysis, fact-sheets
Uses both hard copy and soft copy.
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Organizes seminars and workshops. DCCI has a Standing Committee working for IP.
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These services are offered when requested.
DCCI is in a process of establishing an IP Centre at the DCCI in cooperation with WIPO and Ministry of Industries, though which some consultancy and advisory services
will be provided
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Main activities falling under the proposed IP centre of the DCCI will be designed to create awareness.
The Chamber also organizes training for the concerned parties so that importance of a well-planned IP regime can be well- understood by the concerned. Observes an “IP day” in cooperation with Ministry of Industries and other related stake holders. Informs WIPO and send messages about its observation.
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The Chamber publishes and prepares case studies with innovative ideas.
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At the moment DCCI is not providing these services. IP center of DCCI will be able to provide some such services.
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DCCI works in cooperation with Ministry of Commerce under its WTO Cell to provide policy advocacy.
DCCI is represented in the IP Core Committee established by the Ministry of Industries under the Ministry of Commerce WTO Cell.
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Intention to encourage innovation and development of IP assets.
DCCI organizes an award giving program to acknowledge the contribution of innovative SMEs.
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Bangladesh needs to build capacities both at private and government level to protect and advance IP issues. Some domestic rules and regulation needs to be reformed. Industrial policy should include a provision to encourage innovation. Entrepreneurs in the field of IT and software, publishing houses, designs and crafts, media can take initiatives to protect their rights.
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DPR KOREA
Pyongyang Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Contact Chamber
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Pyongyang Chamber of Commerce founded in 2000, has established the Intellectual Property Law Office in 2007. |
Online:
PCC homepage subscribed on Intranet in our country.
Hard copy:
Displays local, foreign and ICC publications relating to IP in our offices.
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Offers consulting services and pays attention to emphasizing the importance of IP. |
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Offers in case of registering foreign intellectual property agent services necessary for the registration. |
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INDIA
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Krishan Kalra
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Organizes occasional seminars/ workshops to sensitise industry about the laws governing IPRs. |
The Legal Affairs Division provides advisory services on IPRs. |
Through seminars and workshops. |
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Through representations pertaining to IPRs to the Government on issues of concern to members. |
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MALAYSIA
Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Stewart Forbes
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The Chamber is actively involved in IP issues as they affect the Malaysian economy. |
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MONGOLIA
Mongolia National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
A.Munkhnast
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Online:
Hotline email for IP related issues,
mailing list.
Hard copy:
Translated WIPO SMEs Division CD-ROM
and “Secrets of Intellectual Property”
; edited a book “Intellectual Property and Business”; weekly publication of IP serial lessons.
Others:
IP PANORAMA multimedia toolkit will be translated into Mongolian, published online and distributed.
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Seminars/ workshops and 7 tutorials such as Patent, Trademark, Industrial design, Copyright, Unfair competition,
Franchising and Case studies of IPR enforcement.
One-year MBA course to businessmen and potential business developers including IP issues.
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Carries out national registration of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, utility models and geographical indications of domestic manufacturers; IP consultancy service is free for members.
The GI National Center was recently established to provide legal advice related to GI practical matters.
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Planning to organize an open day with the topic “Let’s protect our IPRs in collaboration with IPOM”. |
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Seeking in cooperation with domestic and international organizations to introduce R&D, new technologies and inventions to its businessmen and scientific researchers. |
In cooperation with IP Office of Mongolia, the Chamber plans to set up a legal framework re distributorship in Mongolia.
Cooperation Agreement with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration have been established.
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Organization of the annually exhibition “Inventions and Utility Models” in collaboration with various institutions (e.g. IP Office of Mongolia (IPOM)).
Since 2001 the Chamber has been organizing “Best National Brands of the Year” Award Ceremony.
“Best 99 products", MGQ-Mongolian Grand quality is granted to 99 selected companies who are allowed to use MGQ logo.
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Implementation of various projects with EC and other international organizations.
Implementation of an Asia Invest project named "Support to enable Mongolia to benefit from geographical indications and enhanced market access under GSP+".
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NEW ZEALAND
Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Ruth McDavitt
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Other:
A mixture of seminar based activity and one on one training.
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Seminars/ workshops |
Channels enquiries to experts drawn from within our membership. |
Conducts regular surveys and using newsletters and weekly e-mails to raise awareness. |
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Regularly lobbies for better IP protection in key markets. |
Supports a range of award programmes, including the National High Tech Awards. |
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PAKISTAN
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)
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Contact:
M. A. Lodhi
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Issues its annual report of activities during the year and publicizes Export Awards Souvenir. In addition FPCCI also release monthly Bulletin.
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Organizes various types of seminars/ workshops. |
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FPCCI conducts formal surveys to get information on trade, Industry and services. |
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Different types of techniques e.g. business matchmaking, market placing etc are provided. |
FPCCI gives necessary proposals to the Government on policy making issues. |
FPCCI organizes every year Export Awards Function to those who excel in promoting export of goods and services.
PCCI also confers “Businessman of the year” and “Best Lady Exporter Gold Medal”.
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The establishment of Pakistan IPR Organization (PIPRO) and formation of an IPR Advisory Group involving the private sector including the issuance of new trademark regulations are some of the positive developments made by Pakistan. |
SOUTH KOREA
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Hyun-Min Kim | n/a | Online:
KCCI e-mail newsletter
Other:
Survey results are often released through press media such as newspapers, TV, radio, etc.
| Joint seminars between businesses and government on an irregular basis. | KCCI Ombudsman is used and hires IP experts/ business consultants to provide businesses with free IP consulting services on a regular basis.
25 District Business Associations in Seoul under the control of Seoul Chamber of Commerce & Industry provide free IP consulting services on a regular basis.
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SRI LANKA
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Saumi de Almeida
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Serving on the recently launched ‘National Steering Committee on IPR’ Working in close collaboration with the European Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (ECCSL) and AMCHAM, Sri Lanka. |
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Organizes a few seminars and conferences. |
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In 2004, the Ceylon Chamber carried out a WIPO sponsored, national study titled 'Intellectual Property for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Sri Lanka'.
Initiating discussions on various IPR related topics for a focused target audience usually through the ‘Trade Cell’ of our Chamber.
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TAJIKISTAN
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Shodibekov Rustam
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Online:
Chamber's website
Hard copy:
Magazine “Amal”, Newspaper “Tojir/Businessman”, “Annual guide for foreign investors” (CD).
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Various workshops |
Offers consulting services for our members. |
There is a special department which deals with information gathering from abroad and distributes to the members of Chamber. |
In periodic publications of CCI RT there is the distribution of questionnaires among producers-members of CCI RT. |
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AUSTRIA
ICC Austria
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Contact:
Max Burger-Scheidlin
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Hard copy:
Contribution to books on brand name management etc.
Other:
Active work with the media, press, radio, TV
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Organizing regular seminars and workshops. |
Consultancy on registration of brand names, on procedure re counterfeit product and on prevention of counterfeiting. |
Working closely with journalists and media, radio, TV in order to get a good coverage of the work. |
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Working with the Austrian Ministry of Finance – Department of Customs, with the Austrians chambers, with various business associations. |
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BELGIUM
Brussels Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of the Brussels Enterprises (BECI)
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Contact:
Olivier Wilocx
Phone +32/ 2 648 50 02
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IP aspects are included in general commercial/ business advice provided by BECI.
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BELGIUM
Chambre de Commerce et de l’Industrie de Hainaut
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Contact:
Stéphane Toussaint
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Online: CCIH Website; monthly e-newsletter.
Harcopy: Monthly magazine; regular newsletter.
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Seminars: 3 hour seminars on different subjects twice each month.
Individual coaching and training programs focussing on business intelligence and information management.
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Offer support and information, including detecting the IP needs of SMEs during our consulting services on information management. |
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Co-founders of the PATLIB office in Mons, although due to lack of funding this office was never actually set up.
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BELGIUM
VOKA-Kamer van Koophandel Kempen
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Contact:
Danny Bobrowicz (technical matters)
Joris De Belder (legal matters)
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Conducts patent information searches in an IP database like Espacenet.
Offers first line advisory services concerning IP questions to member companies. For more in depth information refers them to specialists in their network.
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Has access to the IRC-network where companies, SMEs and large companies alike, can either offer there IP for licensing to others or look to obtain IP licenses. |
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Employs a fulltime innovation counselor/ advisor to encourage innovation, inform about IP and assist in obtaining subsidies. |
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BELARUS
Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Vyacheslav V. Trofimov
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In 1996 BCCI established the “BELPATENTSERVICE”.
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Online:
Website
Hard copy:
Quarterly Bulletin “Mercury” including articles and a special depositing chapter on IP.
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Seminars and workshops organized together with the National Center of Intellectual Property (Belarusian Patent, Trademark and IP Office).
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A helpline twice a quarter, consulting services by phone and e-mail.
IP aspects are included in general business advice.
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The Chamber
gathers
information
about
TM
protection and offers
interview
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for TV programs
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On the pre-trial level at the
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oards of Appeals of the National Intellectual Property Offices in Belarus, Ukraine and in Russia).
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National and international exhibitions include sections dedicated to innovations.
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BULGARIA
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Valentina Zartova or
lawyer@bcci.bg
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Hard copy:
Displays publications relating to IP in the library.
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Workshops and seminars
on
topical issues
connected with changes in the Bulgarian and European legislation, marketing, foreign trade etc.
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Provides advice and assistance for companies in their foreign trade activities, mainly about patents, brand names and IP protection.
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CROATIA
Croatian Chamber of Economy
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Contact:
Ljerka Nezic
lnezic@hgk.hr
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The Croatian Chamber of Economy established in 1997 the Society for Innovation within the Industry Department. Its mission is to promote and help innovators to commercialize their innovation on domestic and foreign markets, most notably, with regards to the issue of Intellectual Property.
Among others activities, the Society for Innovation is collaborating with all Croatian institutions and agencies authorized in the IPR field (SIPO, CIT, Ministry for Science, education and sport, BICRO, etc.)
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Online e.g. website:
http://www2.hgk.hr/en/
The Chamber is providing the latest IPR information on its Web site – link Industry Dept.
Hard copy publications:
In collaboration with SIPO and the Croatian Inventors Associations, the Chamber is supporting publications and guides aimed to inform and help scientists and innovators obtain IPR.
The Society for Innovation within the Industry Dept. is publishing periodically:
- the bilingual (printed and digital) Catalogue of Croatian innovations and Innovative Products (based only on patented Croatian inventions)
- the publication: the innovation environment of Croatia
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The Croatian Chamber of Economy is a partner in various EU projects on SIPO (Cards, Phare, Pro Inno Europe – ip4inno). Furthermore, the members of the Chamber are attending various seminars and workshops organized by SIPO in the IP field.
The Chamber is a partner in EU TEMPUS Programme – Opus Project (
http://opus.unizg.hr
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The Chamber is also a partner in the EU Project EEN Network, which organizes seminars and workshops in the IP field.
The members of the Chambers are attending all seminars/workshops organized within the above mentioned EU projects.
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The Croatian Chamber of Economy – Industry Dept. offers some advisory services to its members within its working programme, including general intellectual property aspects.
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The mission of the Society for Innovation within the Industry Dept. of the Chamber is to gather and spread all kinds of information in IP field. Furthermore, the actions and projects of the society are aimed to raise the awareness of IP policy.
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The Chamber supports domestic companies as well as innovators and entrepreneurs so they can exhibit during domestic and international commercial innovation fairs (Genius - Geneve, INNOVA – Bruxelles, Arhimed – Moscow etc.), where workshops and seminars in the IP field for exhibitors/innovators are organized.
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The representative of the Chamber is also a member of the working group in the SIPO, which was established to promote IP policy.
He was also included in a working group for the National Strategy for the Development of the Intellectual Property system until the year 2010.
The Chamber’s representative was also the member of the working group following the accession of Croatia to the European Union and the accompanying alignment with the Acquis Communautaire, the Chapter VII: IPR, which was successfully closed on the 19th of December last year.
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Yes, the Croatian Chamber of Economy has a special Award – The Golden Kuna Award for Innovation, awarded to the most successful innovator/ entrepreneur on the domestic market, as well as to the most successful SME. This award has been granted for the past 10 years to individuals and companies whose innovation has been one of the key factors of their success on the global market
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ESTONIA
Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Mait Palts
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Online:
Website
Hard copy:
Newsletter
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IP is not considered as a separate field. All IP aspects are covered by general legal advice.
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Awareness raising activities are held when legal regulation changes.
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FINLAND
The Central Chamber of Commerce of Finland
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Contact:
Paula Paloranta
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The status and the amount of IPR information provided by public authorities are very good in Finland. E.g. National Board of Patents and Registration provide a lot of information in different media, like on their website. |
Hard copy:
Publication which appears (by CCCF) every year to help those who plan to start a business of their own. There is basic information about trademarks, patents, copyright, etc.
Some articles about IPR published by the chamber.
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Local chambers of commerce offer IPR-seminars. |
Some local chambers offer general legal advice services. |
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The Central Chamber of Commerce of Finland (CCCF) gives statements in the field of IPR-legislation. |
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FINLAND
South Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Pertti Kinnunen
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South Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce (SOCC) is one of the 19 regional chambers in Finland. SOCC has appr. 450 member companies. |
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Some seminars/ workshops including IP-issues. |
Not by own resources, but in co-operation of partner organisations and some member companies, specialized in legal and consulting services. |
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Case studies were carried out in our MAC-SSIIM project. |
Helping in developing an IP tool-kit on Informal IP Protection
(Leonardo da Vinci Project called MAC SSIIM). |
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Participates as one of the regional key actors in the regional working group of the InnoSuomi (InnoFinland) innovation competition, which takes place in Finland every year. |
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FRANCE
The Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP)
ARIST Paris
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Contact:
Denis Deschamps
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ARIST Paris (Paris regional agency for strategic and technological information) is part of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and industry. Mission: Providing specific information (mainly related to IP or business intelligence) to all firms intending to develop their activity, in France and worldwide.
European Enterprise Network (EEN) is part of Paris CCI and gets financial support from EU to help firms in technology transfer.
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Online:
ARIST website
Innovations and technologies
Hard copy:
CCIP publications and white papers such as “Innovation in Ile-de-France and the Lisbon Strategy (2008), “32 priorities to help SMEs innovate in Ile-de-France (2007).”
All the publications (e.g. newsletters) can be downloaded on our website.
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Monthly seminar on innovation and intellectual property (IP) management in SMEs.
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ne-stop info shop (permanence) with INPI (National Institute for Intellectual Property)
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ARIST Paris is specifically dedicated to advise SMEs in IP management.
Provides specific services such as: Priority brand or patent research, Technological or competitive watch, Technological position and Strategic analysis.
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ARIST Paris publications and seminars are awareness raising activities. |
Not allowed to publish such studies since bound by various confidentiality agreements. |
This service is provided by the EEN network.
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ARIST Paris is involved, along with other members of the Paris Chamber of Commerce, in various technology showcases.
ARIST Paris is most specifically involved in raising the IP management awareness among participants.
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FRANCE
The Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP)
Institut de Recherche en Propriété Intellectuelle (IRPI)
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Contact:
Michèle Bouyssi-Ruch
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IRPI is a department of the Chamber, specialized in IP. |
Online:
Website
Hard copy:
N
ewsletters, articles, studies, IP guide to legal books for practioners. Publications can be found on the website.
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eminars and workshops on IP matters, training programs for a various range of firms.
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Twice a week the Chamber offers a free helpline.
IP consultancy services (IP management) for SMEs.
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y publishing articles in the Paris Chamber of commerce reviews, and on the website.
Technology showcases focused on innovation.
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Legal assistance and information to a large variety of businesses. |
IRPI takes position throughout the lobbying department
of the Paris Chamber of commerce when necessary, especially when major issues relating to IP are involved.
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GERMANY
German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Association (DIHK)
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Contact:
Hannes Köblitz
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Online:
General info on website
Hard copy:
Publications on IP rights
Other:
Offers articles to Chamber’s journal with news on IP rights.
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Occasionally seminars/ workshops |
Many chambers work together with local attorneys to offer 1st consultancy (esp. for technical inventions) |
Engaged in German Action Group (APM e.V.) against counterfeiting; informing consumers how to prevent buying counterfeits. |
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Offers a market-place for technical ideas recognized as patent/ utility model. |
Consulted if IP-laws are revised on the national and European level. |
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GERMANY
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Michael Kuckartz
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Online:
Website
Hard copy:
Publications on intellectual property rights and IP-management. Patent publications on a monthly basis.
Other:
Determination of patents of the month
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Monthly seminars and workshops on IP-basics and specific themes.
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Establishment of an Innovation and Patent Centre in order to assist companies in exploring patent information and building-up efficient IP-management. |
Consistently encouraging its members to make use of the trademarks, design models and patents. |
The IPC has carried out 3 case studies testing an in-house developed Patent Portfolio Management-tool. |
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Developing strategic proposals for political institutions. |
Consistently encouraging its members to optimize their patent and innovation management.
Establishment of an innovation management support homepage, including tips on how to improve the IP management.
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GERMANY
ICC Deutschland e.V.
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Contact:
Katrin Rupprecht | ICC Germany is a connecting link between ICC Paris/ BASCAP and national stakeholders such as chambers of commerce. | Online:
Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy
Hard Copy:
Distribution of the English Version of "Intellectual Property - Guidelines for Buisness" by BASCAP/ICC
Others:
Press releases on IP issues
| n/a | Basic information on www.bascap.de answering requests on IP issues. | Contribution to the BASCAP study 2007.Raising awareness for www.bascap.de and the protection of IP by distributing flyers via Messe Frankfurt, Koelnmesse, etc. Presenting BASCAP at national anti-piracy conferences
Attendance of General Secretary in panel discussion on IP (EU and national level).
| Case study "Villeroy & Boch"
Case study "Chamber of Commerce Solingen"
Case study "Hoffmann Dental"
| n/a | Presenting ICC’s policy statements/ IP-Roadmap to the German Government.
Cooperation in elaborating of ‘Strategies of German Industry and Business to Prevent Counterfeiting and Piracy’.
Communicating BASCAP business input to ACTA to government officials.
Held consultations with German ministries and provided recommendations to legislative initiatives.
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HUNGARY
Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Urbán Ágnes
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Online:
Portal dedicated to IP.
Other:
There is a network called Industrial Law Protection Info Point in every territorial chamber operated by specially trained specialists.
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There is a variety of activities carried out by the territorial chambers. |
IP protection advice is given by specialists in every territorial directorate. |
A big survey was done on IP consciousness.
Radio, TV, press, leaflets, own publications, publications of the Hungarian Patent Office and programs are used by the territorial directorate.
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The Hungarian Innovation Grande Prize is awarded every year in the following sections: agriculture, environment protection, industry, technology.
The Regional Quality Award is awarded annually. The innovation is an important aspect, when the activity of the applicant is judged.
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IRELAND
Chambers Ireland
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Contact:
Myron Robinson
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Online:
Regular E-Zine newsletter.
Hard copy:
Quarterly National newspaper supplement.
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Seminars/ workshops |
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It is proposed to publish case studies on companies who have completed the innovation development process. |
Chambers Ireland is participant and host to the High-Tech Community Cluster, hosted on the WCN (World Chambers Network) which provides an IP and Technology Transfer Exchange portal. |
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ITALY
DINTEC
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Contact:
Alessandro Piras
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DINTEC is a “consortium” between Unioncamere (Italian Union of Chambers of Commerce) and ENEA (the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Environment). |
Online:
DINTEC has set up a special website, which contains information on the services provided by the Information Centres, located inside the Chambers of Commerce or the Specialized Agencies.
Hard copy:
Distributes a monthly newsletter
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DINTEC prepares documents on IP that can be accessed online and works with the Italian Chamber of Commerce for the organization of meetings with entrepreneurs, economic operators, individual inventors and universities. |
The PatLib centres are patent libraries with highly qualified personnel and CD-ROM databases provided by the European Patent Office and the Italian Patent and Trademark Office. |
DINTEC carries out promotional activities to raise awareness of the activities of the centres as well as of the opportunities offered by the IP system. |
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PATNEWS is an online patent service managed by the Chambers of Commerce. |
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DINTEC supports the creation of New Innovative Companies through several projects. |
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NETHERLANDS
Kamer van Koophandel Rotterdam
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Contact:
M. Rademaker |
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Online:
- Kamer van Koophandel Rotterdam
- Benelux Office for Intellectual Property
- Octrooicentrum Nederland
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Only (trade) name investigation. |
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NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Paul Wolbers
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Online:
Website
IP area (in Dutch)
Hard copy
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Monthly newspaper
. Visitors of the “inventor consultation hour” at receive a publication.
Others:
Three national events a year where IP issues are included: start-up day, theme day for laws & regulations and the international trade day.
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General seminars and workshops (IP is one of discussed topics).
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“Trade name investigation” service.
IP aspects are included in general advice
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Through website, seminars, within Prepare2Start programme.
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A model contract for transferring IP to another party available on the website.
Prepare2Start
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a programme of the Netherlands Foreign Trade Agency (Ministry of Economic Affairs) in which companies can receive advisory and financial support to help them start export activities.
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ROMANIA
Romania Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Victor Babiue
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Online:
Specialized webpage on its website
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Various training seminars |
Provides assistance and counseling inside a special department. |
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SERBIA
Serbian Chamber of Commerce and ICC Serbia
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Contact:
Ms Olivera Kiro, Sercretary General
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Patents Registry process in Serbia
is very slow and expensive for inventors and businessmen. SCC contributed to lowering of administrative taxes for inventor’s
patent registration by 50%. It is
necessary to work on shortening the time for patent registration.
| Online:
Website
Hard copy:
ICC Commission on IP publications translated into Serbian and then distributed at meetings organized by ICC Serbia
SCC Report on past activities in IP | ICC Serbia Seminars and Round Tables on IP and IPR
WIPO – TAIEX Seminar: “Strategy for Intellectual Property Development“
TAIEX Seminar on Copyrights and Related Rights
TAIEX Seminar on the Creation of Links and Support to SMEs relating to IP protection
Virtual Fair of Innovations | Informing about open invitations
for the EU programmes; Linking with local/regional
scientific and research institutions;Providing support to innovations
in government institutions;Promoting inventions by our
well-known inventors;Developing information network
relating to innovations and inventions on the international level; Promoting innovations through
selecting the best technological innovation; and, Assisting innovators with the
patent process of the Intellectual Property Office.
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| n/a | Matches inventors with potential investors and product marketing;Promotes innovations through selection of best technological innovations; Develops information network relating to innovations and inventions on the international level; Assists in partner seeking;Matches inventors with potential investors and product marketing; and, Promotes the inventions of well-known Serbian inventors | Provides the ICC’s policy recommendations on IP issues to the relevant Serbian Government Ministries.
Organizes public debates on the laws of IP and IPR.
Monitors legal regulations and standards relating to innovations.
| Awards
Best Technological Innovation Competition
NTI Competition Co-organizer
Innovation Exchange during Fair Invest Expo
Mladen Selak Award for young inventors
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SPAIN
Barcelona Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Pere Vicens
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Online:
IP guide also on CD Rom
Hard copy:
IP guide
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Organized some seminars (Technology/Innovation); various conferences. |
Offers technical consultancy only regarding technology transfer. |
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SWEDEN
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden
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Contact:
Per-Anders Lorentzon
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Hard copy:
6 – 8 times per year newsletter on international trade, including information about IP.
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Legal consulting on ad hoc basis.
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Seminars about counterfeit in cooperation with Swedish Customs
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SWEDEN
West Sweden Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Anders Källström
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Organized 2 different seminars for CEOs of SMEs. |
Help-line for member companies in cooperation with a network of local law-firms and IP Consultants. |
In 2005 and 2006, the chamber created a network of lawyers to inform and educate SMEs as well as to make them aware of threats and opportunities. |
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SWITZERLAND
ICC Switzerland
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Contact:
Caroline de Buman
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Online:
- economiesuisse
- Schweizer Plattform gegen Fälschungen und Piraterie
- Swiss Anti-Counterfeiting and Piracy platform
Other:
Information to members about important legislative changes in electronic newsletter, ad-hoc publications on proposed or pending legislative changes.
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The Public-Private-Partnership
“Stop Piracy” (ICC representing the private ‘umbrella’
in this PPP) offers seminars re combating counterfeiting
and piracy.
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Awareness raising in regard to counterfeiting with national advertisement campaign,
educational seminars and close collaboration with Swiss embassies abroad.
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Contribution to national and international changes in IP legislation through “economiesuisse”. |
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SWITZERLAND
Zurich Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Beatrice Renggli
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Hard copy:
Monthly newsletter about important legislative changes. |
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Contributs to legislative changes through "economie-suisse". |
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UKRAINA
Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Contact:
Natalia Meshcheriakova | Ukrainian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Ukraine) protects interests of domestic businesses on the foreign markets, promotes effective international industrial cooperation and increasing flows of foreign investments in Ukraine. Intellectual Property Commission is an advisory body of the ICC Ukraine. The main tasks of the Commission are: summarizing the international experience on intellectual property protection; making comparative analysis and preparing propositions on the implementation of positive international experience into national practice; providing advice, guidance and other assistance to enterprises, members of the ICC Ukraine, on intellectual property protection issues.
Ukraine has launched the BASCAP (Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy) Initiative Group in Ukraine in the framework of the Intellectual Property Commissionin order to connect and mobilize businesses across industries, sectors and national borders in the fight against counterfeiting and piracy.
| Online:
Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's website
ICC Ukraine's website
BASCAP in Ukraine website
| The ICC Ukraine holds workshops, conferences and roundtables on intellectual property issues. State and Media representatives always participate in these events. The wide range of educational and informational events hosted by Intellectual Property Commission this year include the following: - Round table "Counterfeiting in the Fashion Industry";
- Presentation of BASCAP in Ukraine;
- Conference "Issues of intellectual property rights protection and fair competition principles in the alcohol, food and tobacco industries";
- Round table "Caution: Fake Medicines! Counterfeit Products and Unfair Competition on the Pharmaceutical Market";
- II Professional Conference “Issues of intellectual property rights protection and fair competition principles in the pharmaceutical industry.
| IP Commission offers consulting services in the field of Intellectual Property rights. These aspects are also included in the general business advice. In order to provide practical recommendations BASCAP Initiative Group in Ukraine together with the ICC Ukraine translated into Ukrainian and presented two publications in the field of intellectual property rights: ICC WBO "IP - Roadmap" and BASCAP "IP - Guidelines". | IP Commission constantly monitors new IP legislation, conducts surveys among participants of the seminars and enterprises that turn to the IP Commission for consulting services.
In addition, the Commission constantly monitors legal protection of intellectual property in Ukraine. When any infringements of intellectual property rights have been detected, the Commission shall notify the holder of the observed violation and provides advice to combat such offenses.
| ICC Ukraine publishes monthly Informational Bulletin. Some case studies of SMEs that have actively used IP in their business are published in this magazine. | IP Commission of the ICC Ukraine has signed a set of Memorandums on cooperation with different governmental bodies and NGOs. These memorandums are currently being considered by the State Intellectual Property Service of Ukraine, Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, State Customs Service of Ukraine, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ministry of Justice of Ukraine. IP Commission has initiated the publication of the Code of Fair Practices for Use of Intellectual Property Assets. The main idea of the Code is to set fair practices within the business community on the use of Intellectual Property assets.
| ICC Ukraine with the help of IP Commission organizes conferences and seminars where representatives of enterprises can learn legal ways of defending their IP rights in court. Prominent advocates, judges and representatives of State authorities always take part in these events and participate in open discussion.
| UCCI used to award UCCI’s members for distinguished development of small and medium business.
UCCI is planning to introduce the awards for the development of IP assets. | ICC Ukraine used to award its members for distinguished development of small and medium business. Now ICC Ukraine awards its members with official gratitude for achievements in improving state economy. |
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UNITED KINGDOM
ChamberLink Manchester
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Contact:
Tony Brown
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Offers consultancy to companies from the North West of England on most aspects of IP.
An IPR diagnostic service for companies is under development. |
Occasional seminars |
No – client confidentiality does not permit releasing this information. |
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UNITED KINGDOM
Sussex Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise
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Contact:
David Ripley
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The Chamber has access to a wide range of resources contacts in the field of innovation and it ensures that enquiries are referred to the most appropriate source.
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Online:
Website
Hard copy:
The Chamber has access to a wide range of printed and online materials.
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Advice and guidance by phone and email.
The Chamber refers companies to Government funded schemes and support.
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The Chamber maintains close ties with Universities, Enterprise and Innovation centers and ensures that members are referred to the appropriate partner.
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ISRAEL
Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Liat Landman-Lavi
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In 1999, the parent Organization for Fighting Counterfeiting and Piracy was established within the Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce. |
Online:
General Info on website
Hard copy:
Report “Status of Rights of Intellectual Property in Israel”.
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Occasionally seminars |
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Participation in the establishment of a Forum to protect IPR. |
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Participation in meetings with governments and police on the topic of law and enforcement of IP, copyrights, piracy and counterfeiting issues. |
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JORDAN
Amman Chamber of Commerce
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Contact:
Muhannad L.Attar
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Online:
Electronic newsletter
Other:
Newspaper announcements Exchanging delegate visits
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22 training course, and (3-5) seminars & workshops throughout the year.
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Yes, the chamber holds seminars and workshops to increase its members’ awareness of relevant issues. |
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Yes.
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JORDAN
The Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASPIP)
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Contact:
Mu’tasem Dmour | n/a | Online:
Website
Hard copy:
Publications
Others:
IP TV Channel
| Trainings on IP related activities, IP courses. | n/a | Questioner and Marketing Managers; Cooperation with Jordan Chambers of Commerce and Chambers of Industry on IP issues. | n/a | n/a | IP enforcement, Infringement actions.
Any legal Action at the Trademark Office.
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KUWAIT
Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC)
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Contact:
Majed Jamaluddin
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Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry is actively involved in IP. |
Online:
Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry' website
Hard copy:
Magazines, brochures, pamphlets, CD's, others.
Other:
Unique search engine for chamber of commerce and industry worldwide.
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KCCI offers all sorts of training programs to businessmen and their executives on IP subjects. |
KCCI offers direct counseling services to businessmen and executives on topics related to IP. |
KCCI conducts surveys, carry out questionnaire and gathers and disseminate information pertaining to IP. |
KCCI encourages publishing and disseminating of such studies through media. |
KCCI is interested in advising the Kuwaiti business community on ways and means to protect their IP interests in developed countries like US, EU and Japan. |
Through various means, e.g. by proposing new laws and regulations, pertaining to IPs.
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Through technology showcases and encouragement of Kuwaiti inventors.
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LEBANON
Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (CCIAB)
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Contact:
Sadek Sabbah
or
research2@ccib.org.lb
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IPR Committee at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon was established in 2006. |
Other:
Press releases |
Conferences, seminars, meetings |
The IPR committee provides information, guidance and assistance to private enterprises. |
The IPR Committee focuses on lobbying actions and therefore makes use of conferences, seminars, meetings and press releases to raise public awareness. |
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The IPR Committee is involved in the drafting of IPR related legislation. |
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCC)
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Contact:
Jehad Kazim
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Currently, the Chamber is considering the formation of an IP Unit.
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Specialized IP seminars and training courses organized to spread awareness on IP issues and enable businesses to effectively manage their IP assets.
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Legal consultations to the business community on various subjects including laws and regulations of the U.A.E. related to IP. Resolves commercial disputes (including IP disputes) amicably through Mediation. |
The Chamber initiates IP awareness raising activities through seminars and training courses in partnership with renowned intellectual property organizations and institutes.
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Advocates proactively policy-making to the Government and public organizations through formulating and presenting proposals to establish new legislations or amend existing ones including IP legislations. |
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award is one of the Chamber’s initiatives to promote business and reward companies that stand out in their management, performance and innovations. |
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