The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) launched the ASEAN Intellectual Property (IP) Register on August 20, 2023, in Semarang, Indonesia. The IP Register is a one-stop technology developed by the ASEAN Intellectual Property Office to facilitate the exchange of data on Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and others that have already been registered.
The launch of the IP Register is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by ASEAN and WIPO in 2022. The MoU aims to expand cooperation between ASEAN and WIPO in specific areas through a future-focused and impact-driven approach. It also seeks to complement the ongoing partnership under the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plan (AIPRAP) 2025.
The specific areas referred to in the MoU aim to meet the new and emerging needs of underrepresented stakeholders from the business and creative communities, such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, creators, and other IP-related parties.
The IP Register is expected to boost intellectual property protection in ASEAN by providing a single portal for stakeholders to conduct seamless Patent, Trademark, and Industrial Design searches. It will also help to facilitate the registration of IP Rights in ASEAN, which can help businesses and creators to protect their innovations and creations.
The launch of the IP Register is a significant milestone in ASEAN’s efforts to build a more conducive environment for innovation and creativity. It is also a testament to the strong partnership between ASEAN and WIPO in promoting Intellectual Property protection in the region.
Here are some of the benefits of the IP Register:
- Provides a single portal for stakeholders to conduct seamless Patent, Trademark, and Industrial Design searches.
- Helps to facilitate the registration of IP Rights in ASEAN.
- Help businesses and creators to protect their innovations and creations.
- Boost Intellectual Property Protection in ASEAN.
- Create a more conducive environment for innovation and creativity in the region.
The IP Register is a valuable tool for businesses, creators, and other stakeholders in ASEAN. It is expected to play a significant role in boosting Intellectual Property protection in the region and promoting innovation and creativity.
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