WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONIP/C/W/306/Add.6
7 January 2002
(02-0052)
Council for Trade-Related Aspects
of Intellectual Property RightsOriginal:  English/
                French/                Spanish
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TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES:
INFORMATION FROM MEMBERS
Addendum
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THEIR MEMBER STATES
The present document reproduces the updated information on the technical and financial
cooperation activities relevant to the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement of the European
Communities and of Austria, Denmark, Finland, Fr ance, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the
United Kingdom.  This information was received by the WTO Secretariat on 16 October 2001.
Additional information on the activities of the remaining member States of the European
Communities will be distributed as supplements to this document.
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1 English, except for the information from the European Communities, France and Portugal which were
in French, and from Spain in Spanish.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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This document updates the information provided in the year 2000 in document
IP/C/W/203/Add.4.  It concerns activities relatin g to the TRIPS Agreement carried out between
September 2000 and September 2001 by the European Communities, as well as by Austria, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EUROPEAN CO MMUNITIES ........................................................................................................... .3
I. ASEAN COUNTRIES ......................................................................................................................3
II. CHINA ............................................................................................................................... ...........3
III. INDIA ............................................................................................................................... ............4
IV. COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES ..............................................................................4
V. CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES .........................................................................4
VI. GENERAL PROGRAMMES FOR WTO ACCESSION ...........................................................................5
AUSTR IA........................................................................................................................ ........................6
DENM ARK ........................................................................................................................ ....................8
FINL AND ........................................................................................................................ .......................9
FRANCE ......................................................................................................................... ......................11
GERMANY ........................................................................................................................ ..................18
PORTUG AL....................................................................................................................... ..................25
SPAIN .......................................................................................................................... ........................26
SWEDEN ......................................................................................................................... .....................62
UNITED KI NGDOM................................................................................................................. ..........63IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Between the end of 2000 and the middle of 2001, several programmes came to an end, while
a number of others were launched.  With one exception (Commonwealth of Independent States and
Central and Eastern European Countries), these pr ogrammes cover both industrial and intellectual
property.
The schedules of activities are developed in close cooperation with the countries receiving
assistance, which  are asked to define their priorities.  Generally speaking, the emphasis has been put
on the administration of rights (information manage ment, computer systems, methods of assessment,
etc.) and on the means to enforce them (work carried out by the police, customs and courts).
Most of these activities consist of missions of experts to the countries concerned, seminars,
training courses, study visits (including to th e WTO, WIPO and European bodies) and workshops.
I. ASEAN COUNTRIES
The new "EU-ASEAN Intellectual Property C ooperation Programme" began at the end of
2000 and will last for a period of 60 months.  It concerns the following countries:  Brunei, Indonesia,
Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
The programme includes a regional component (common activities) and national components,
which make it possible to address the specific needs of each country.
It is designed to assist:- the development of a regional intellectual property strategy within ASEAN;
- implementation of legislation which is consistent with the TRIPS Agreement and the
specific interests of the countries involved;
- the modernization of intellectual property offices and collective management
societies;
- the strengthening of the means to enforce rights;  and- the raising of awareness among civil society.The first practical activities began in 2001 with the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, and
with Viet Nam in the regional component.
II. CHINA
The "EU-China Intellectual Property Cooperation Programme" (1999-2001) has entered its
final stage of implementation.  Priority has been given to the organization of administrative structures,
including at the regional level, and to the training of the public authorities responsible for enforcement(customs, police, judicial system).  The programme could be extended for a further two years in order
to continue the work already begun on patents, trademarks, geographical indications, and copyright
and related rights.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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III. INDIA
The "EU-India Intellectual Property Cooperation Programme" was launched at the beginning
of 2001, and will last for a period of two years.  It is designed to assist:
- the modernization of the intellectual and industrial property system, in accordance
with the TRIPS Agreement and India's interests;
- the strengthening of the means to enforce rights;  and- the raising of awareness and extension of the use of intellectual property rights by
private operators.
After an initial stage was completed, during which needs and priorities were identified, an
annual schedule of activities and a five-year modernization plan are now being developed.  The first
practical activities are due to take place at the beginning of 2002.
IV. COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES
The "TACIS Programme on Copyright and Related Rights" (Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia and Uzbekistan) will come to an end as expected in December 2001.  During its
final year, it concentrated mainly on aspects related to enforcement.
V. CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Two programmes have been set up as part of the PHARE programme:  the Regional Industrial
Property Programme (RIPP) and the PHARE programmes on intellectual property.  These multi-
country programmes have provided assistance to:  Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, and
Slovenia.
The RIPP programme came to an end at the end of 2001, and the PHARE programmes on
intellectual property were finalized in September 2000.  Countries which need to pursue further
reforms may be assisted by national programmes in the future, as is already the case with Lithuania.
1. Regional Industrial Property Programme (RIPP IV)
Since it was launched in 1992, the RIPP programme has been extended three times.  During
its last phase (mid-2000 to end 2001), it provided for the organization of 45 seminars and
concentrated largely on:
- enforcement, (training of judges, police officers and customs officials);- the equipment of administrative structures;  and- the raising of awareness among authorities and private operators.
2. The copyright and related rights project in Lithuania
This project, financed by the PHARE programme, began in November 2000 and came to an
end on 31 December 2001.  It is designed to improve the protection of intellectual property:
- by capacity-building within the public administrations responsible for copyright and
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- by improving the management of societies for the collective management of rights;
- by enhancing training for police officers, customs officials and judges;  and- by raising awareness among professionals in the field.
VI. GENERAL PROGRAMMES FOR WTO ACCESSION
The European Communities also provides support for new or forthcoming Members of the
WTO.
This is designed to strengthen the capacity of countries and their organizations to participate
fully in the multilateral system, to prepare for future accession or to become better organizedfollowing accession:
- by the training of personnel (seminars and workshops concerning each of the
Agreements, particularly the TRIPS Agreement, and concerning methods of
negotiation);
- by analysing legislation and market access conditions;  and- by raising awareness among the private sector and general public.
The countries to benefit from this type of programme so far are:  Viet Nam, China and the
ACP countries (Africa-Caribbean-Pacific).  A project in Bhutan and Sri Lanka is currently entering its
final stages.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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AUSTRIA
Technical cooperation activities in the field of industrial property performed and conducted
by the Austrian Patent Office (APO) in 2000 and the first half of 2001:
1. In cooperation with the World Intell ectual Property Organization (WIPO)
(a) WIPO - Austria - Seminars
As in the previous years, the Austrian Patent Office in 2000 hosted a one-week training
course with priority on patent information and patent documentation for participants from Cambodia,
Egypt, India, Jordan. Uruguay and Zambia.  A similar seminar concerning patents took place in June
2001 for participants from Bhutan, China, Cuba, Gambia, Lithuania, Republic of Moldova, Romania,
Uruguay and Viet Nam.
(b) ICSEI-Search Reports
In 2000, 70 applications have been dealt with for members participating in WIPO's ICSEI
(International Cooperation the Search and Exam ination of Inventions) programme, namely for
Argentina, Kenya, Viet Nam and Jamaica.  For the time being, 2 applications have been dealt with in
the current year for Burundi.
(c) Activities as PCT-International Searching and International Preliminary Examining Authority
In 2000, the Austrian Patent Office acting as ISA and IPEA especially in regard to requests
from developing countries received 529 and in 2001 until August 331 search requests.  In 2000 there
have been 323, in 2001 until August 121 requests for International Preliminary Examination.
2. In cooperation with the European Patent Office  (EPO)
(a) WIPO/EPO/APO - Seminar
As in 1999 and the years before, the Austrian Patent Office was involved in two seminars
with international participation scheduled by the European Patent Office, dealing especially with On-
line IPR-information services.  In September 2000, participants came from Barbados, Chile, Egypt,
India, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and
Viet Nam.  IPR-Experts from ARIP0, Barbados, Brasilia, Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea.  Malawi and Malaysia attended the seminar held in June 2001.
(b) Expert Missions
In cooperation with the European Patent Office, experts of the Austrian Patent Office assisted
the Patent Office of Armenia in matters of EDP-supported administration of industrial property rights.
3. Bilateral
Continuing its long-lasting cooperation with China, the Austrian Patent Office has organized
several seminars for Chinese officials.  In December 2000, the 10th Conference of the mixed
Chinese-Austrian Working Group on Questions of Industrial Protection took place in Vienna.  The
following 11th Conference of the mixed Chinese-Austrian Working Group was organized in Beijing in
April 2001.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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On the basis of bilateral agreements for the purpose of information and exchange of
experience, members of the Patent Offices of Brazil, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta,
Turkey and the U.A.E.  stayed at the Austrian Patent 0ffice.
Experts of the Austrian Patent Office carried out training courses especially regarding utility
model law at the Patent Office of China.  Training courses were held also for employees at the Patent
Offices of Georgia and Turkey.
In May 2001, the Austrian Patent Office held a seminar on IPR-protection for judges from the
Intellectual Property Court of Thailand.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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DENMARK
Denmark currently undertakes the following tech nical cooperation activities relevant to the
implementation of the TRIPS Agreement:
The Danish Patent and Trademark Office is involved in a project under the auspices of WIPO,
whereby guests from the developed and least-developed countries are invited to the Danish Patent and
Trademark Office in order to receive technical assistance concerning intellectual property rights.  The
programme runs every second year, and in the year 2000 no guests were received but the programme
has been resumed in 2001.
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs administers a number of development programmes
which are not directly targeting technical assistance as described in Article 67.  However, indirectly
Denmark is contributing through multilateral trust funds.  The Danish contribution is not bound to any
particular type of assistance.  Consequently, the exact level  of engagement of the trust funds in
technical assistance cannot be determined.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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FINLAND
1. General remarks
Finland fulfils its Article 67 commitments at the multilateral and bilateral levels.  Extensive
multilateral cooperation activities have taken place within the framework of the WIPO trainingprogrammes for civil servants from developing and least-developed member countries as well as
within the European Communities' TACIS programme.
As regards bilateral cooperation, several delegations from developing countries have visited
relevant authorities in Finland and received financial support as well as training in the field of
intellectual property rights and enforcement.  Finland has also continued to assist and support Russia
and the Baltic States to create a new and effective industrial property rights system.
Last year, Finland hosted and co-financed an international seminar called Forum on Creativity
and Inventions which was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization together with
the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Finland, the Ministry of Education, the National Board of
Patents and Registration, the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Federation of
Inventors' Associations, the Confederation of Finnish Industry and Employers and the Finnish
Inventors' National Federation.  The seminar in Finland was the start of a series of seminars whichwill be aimed at highlighting the importance of creativity and inventiveness for social and economic
development.
2. Cooperation relating to industrial property rights
The National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland (hereinafter referred to as "the
Patents Board") organizes training courses within the framework of the WIPO Training Programme.The training courses provide information about the system of intellectual property rights in general
and especially in the Nordic countries, as well as an introduction to the organization and functions of
the Patents Board. Participants in the training courses have come from Asia, Africa and Latin
America.  In 2000 and 2001, the participants have been from India, Romania, Zambia.
At the bilateral level, the Patents Board cooperates with a number of industrial property
offices all over the world.  These cooperation activities comprise training of patent examiners and/or
exchange of experience in the field of patents.  Last year, the Patents Board hosted delegations from
Argentina, Belarus, China, Colombia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Turkey, and Ukraine.  The
Patents Board has also a mutual cooperation agr eement with the city of St. Petersburg concerning
industrial property rights.  This agreement was concluded in the interest of further development andprotection of industrial property rights.  The focus of the cooperation has been on the education and
exchange of information relating to industrial property rights, their legal protection and
commercialisation.
3. Cooperation relating to copyright and neighbouring rights
The Ministry of Education organizes and finances, in cooperation with WIPO, training
courses for officials from developing countries.  The participants in the courses will be provided with
an introduction to the Finnish and Nordic solutions concerning intellectual property legislation,collective administration of rights and questions relating to enforcement.  One of the objectives is also
to provide an overall view of the recent developments of copyright legislation in the European Union.
The courses have been arranged on an annual basis.  In recent courses, the participants have been
from Botswana, China, Egypt, Eritrea, Nepal, Russia and Sri Lanka.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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These courses have been carried out jointly with several non-governmental organizations,
such as the collecting societies and the Finnish Copyright Society.
4. Financial support
Finland has granted small-scale financial support from development cooperation funds to
non-governmental organizations to help them disseminate and acquire information on the TRIPS
Agreement (e.g. through seminars).
The bulk of the trade-related Finnish development assistance directed to international
organizations (such as WTO, ITC and UNCTAD) is not TRIPS-specific, but covers a whole range of
trade and development-related issues.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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FRANCE
A. TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES IN 2000/2001
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries launches technical cooperation activities in the
fields of geographical indications, appellations of origin and plant varieties.
Assistance activities mostly form part of agricultural and agri-food technical cooperation
under agreements signed with the Ministry of Agricu lture and Fisheries.  The Directorates-General in
charge of customs and suppression of fraud, the organizations under the auspices of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries and professional and interprofessional groups are also involved.
In accordance with their respective areas of competence, these government departments and
bodies take part in technical cooperation activities conducted by international organizations, in
particular the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the International Union for the
Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) and the European Patent Office (EPO), as well as those
organized by other French government depart ments, in connection more specifically with
geographical indications and plant varieties.  They are also involved in the European Community's
TAIEX and TACIS programmes and activities.
Moreover, visitors from abroad are regularly received for visits and talks on the topics of
geographical indications and plant varieties.
French assistance and technical cooperation activities for geographical indications
Argentina
• Joint group discussions on intellectual property.
• Development of a draft cooperation programme within the framework of the cooperation
protocol.
Brazil
• Presentation by the National Institute of Appellations of Origin (INAO) at a seminar in Bento-
Gonzalves on geographical indications (December 2000).
• Presentation of the system of "appellations d'origine contrôlées" to Brazilian representatives
from the Institute of Planning and Agricult ural Economics of Santa Catarina - CEPA/SC
Institute (November 2000).
Bulgaria
Institutional twinning project to set up a vine and wine agency.
Chile
Continuing cooperation between the National Inst itute of Appellations of Origin (INAO) and
the Eurochile Foundation.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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China
Within the framework of the cooperation programme operating since 1995 through bilateral
exchanges and with the signing of a new protocol for 2001:
• Continuing cooperation to introduce legislation on geographical indications and the
qualification of products for geographical indications;
• Technical support for the implementation of a geographical indication management and
monitoring system;
• Seminar on the fight against counterfeiting and recognition of geographical indications
(April 2001).
Hungary
Signing of a cooperation protocol to establish quality control measures and set up a producers'
organization.
Indonesia
Presentation by the National Institute of Appellations of Origin (INAO) at a seminar on
intellectual property in Jakarta (April 2001).
Japan
Symposia on French "appellations d'origine contrôlées" in the viticulture sector
(October 2000).
Mexico
Continuing cooperation with regard to the "Tequila" appellation of origin.
Russia
Continuation of the work of the Franco-Russian Agri-Food Committee on appellations of
origin and geographical indications (December 2000); participation of the Directorate-General of
Competition, Consumption and Suppression of Fraud (DGCCRF) in the TACIS programme.
Thailand
Continuation of a cooperation programme on the qualification of products for geographical
indications.
Seminar on quality policy and geographical indications in Bangkok (November 2000).Visit from a magistrate interested in issues related to the protection of appellations of origin in
France.
Expertise and advice on geographical indications and the draft law on appellations of origin
(June 2001).IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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Ukraine
Presentation, at the request of the WIPO, by the National Institute of Appellations of Origin
(INAO) at a seminar on the protection of geographical indications (July 2001).
Viet Nam
Continuation of the long-standing cooperation programme on appellations of origin and
geographical indications;  assistance with the introduction of a law on geographical indications and
the qualification of products for geographical indications.
Seminar on quality policy and geographical indications in Hanoi (June 2001).
Developing countries
Training of magistrates in the implementation of intellectual property rights under the
auspices of WIPO.
Course on appellations of origin and geographical indications within the framework of the
training organised by the International Industrial Property Studies Centre (CEIPI) in Strasbourg for
officials of intellectual property offices in developing countries.
French technical assistance and cooperat ion activities concerning plant varieties
Zimbabwe
Exchange of views on regulatory problems and the importance of the International Union for
the Protection of New Varieties of Plants - UPOV (March 2001).
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Study of OAU model law in relation to intellectual property issues relating to genetic
resources and farmers' and breeders' rights (March 2001).
China
Meeting with authorities of the People's Republic of China on genetic resources,
biotechnology and intellectual property (May 2001).
States parties to the Bangui Agreement
Presentation by the Research and Control Group for Plant Varieties and Seeds (GEVES) and
the National Interprofessional Association for Seeds and Plants (GNIS) at a seminar organized by the
African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the International Union for the Protection ofNew Varieties of Plants (UPOV).  The aim of this seminar was to discuss setting up variety testing
centres to carry out the distinctness, uniformity and stability (DUS) trials required for the recognition
of new varieties and issue of plant variety certificates (July 2001).
Sub-Saharan Africa
Implementation of the FAO Working Group on Harmonization of Seed Rules and
Regulations in Sub-Saharan Africa.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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B. TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE
AND COMMUNICATION
The French Government plays an active role in technical cooperation activities related to
copyright and neighbouring rights, both on its own account and by means of a substantial contribution
to activities conducted by international organizations (WIPO/UNESCO) and the EuropeanCommunity.  France's activities are directed towards developing countries (especially French-
speaking African countries) and transition countries, and active cooperation takes the form of expert
exchanges and trainee schemes, notably under the European Union's PHARE and TACIS
programmes, as well as the organization of technical training seminars.
In connection with the introductory seminar on copyright and related rights organized by the
WIPO, ten days’ training on literary and artistic property for government officials and the staff ofsocieties involved in the collection and distribution of  royalties in Africa will shortly be held in the
Ministry of Culture and Communication in Paris.
Trainees will meet the Ministry staff responsible for legislation on literary and artistic
property rights as well as various French representatives of societies involved in the collection anddistribution of royalties.
Generally speaking, the Ministry frequently receives high-ranking individuals from WTO
Member countries and takes part in organizing training seminars initiated by professional bodies.
Lastly, a very comprehensive set of files on literary and artistic property law is available on
the website of the Ministry of Culture and Communication: http://www.culture.fr.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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C. TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES OF THE FRENCH NATIONAL
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY INSTITUTE (INPI)
JANUARY
DATE NO. OF
PERSONSDESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
27 to 31
January2 Training visit by two officials from the Moroccan office in
connection with the WIPO Regional Action Development Plan.
FEBRUARY
4 to 10
February3 Visit by three experts from the Tunisian National Institute for
Standardization and Industrial Property (INNORPI) for Training in
International Patent Classification (IPC) and documentationtechniques and their inclusion in the Patent Cooperation Treaty
(PCT).
13 February to30 June 20012 Training at the CEIPI in intellectual property (trademarks, industrial
designs course) for two officials from the Chinese Trademark Office
.
5 to 16February8 Paris and Bordeaux:
Training visit by a delegation of eight officials representing the
interested Chinese authorities in connection with the system for
cracking down on infringement of intellectual property rights.
14 February 14 Visit by a delegation of senior Chinese officials from the
municipality of Suzhou for a general presentation of the INPI and its
missions.
MARCH
2 March 5 Visit by a Japanese delegation in connection with the examination of
trademark applications.
18 to 24March2 Training visit by two officials from the Mexican office on the topic of
information and exchange of experience on intellectual property
procedures and disputes.
MAY
14 to 22 May 20 Seminar held in conjunction with WIPO on the
implementation of intellectual property rights for 20
magistrates from developing continental law countries:
Algeria, Benin, Brazil, Ca mbodia, Cameroon, Columbia,
Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Egypt, Gabon, Haiti, Iran, Laos,
Lebanon, Morocco, Senegal, Thailand, Tunisia and
Viet Nam.WIPO
28 May to
3 June2 Visit by two officials from the Tunisian office in
connection with the opposition procedure and double
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JUNE
4 to 16 June 6 Paris and Sophia:
Visit by a Chinese delegation (patents) in connection
with the management regionalization policy and patents.China
JULY
19 to 23 July 7 Training visit by a delegation from the Chinese
Trademark Office in relation to documentation,
databases and research into prior art (activity organized
by the EPO).China
1 October to
30 June 20022 Training of two Mexican officials at the Centre for
International Industrial Property Studies (CEIPI) - long
course:
• Luisa Fernandez Valdes Ugalde
• Francisco José Silva TorresMexico
1 October to
30 June 20021 African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) –
training of one official from the Central African
Republic at CEIPI (long course):
• Aristide KpengaCentral
African
Republic
16 Septemberto 1 October2 Training visit by an OAPI delegation with a view to
establishing a database on trademarks, industrialdesigns, familiarising the head of the service with
database search and defining the documentary output
likely to be marketed by the OAPI:
• Eliane Posso
• François GwodogYaoundéIP/C/W/306/Add.6
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D. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MISSIONS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF
COOPERATION AGREEMENTS
COUNTRY DATES NO. OF
PERSONSDESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
TUNISIA 19 to 22
February1 INPI expert mission to the Tunisian office on the
topic of trade registers.
MOROCCO 27 February
to 3 March1 INPI expert mission on the Patent Cooperation
Treaty and on semiconductors.
TUNISIA 21 to 23
March1 INPI expert mission on the Patent Cooperation
Treaty and on semiconductors.
MOSCOW 21 March to
20 April1 Visit by an INPI expert as part of the TACIS
programme on electronic transactions.
MOROCCO 25 to 27
April1 Intellectual Property in Africa and the Middle East:
Fact-finding mission by an INPI expert on the
dissemination of information to offices and naturallanguage.
CHINA 23 May to
2 June4 Fact-finding and study mission by four INPI
officials to the Chinese intellectual property office.
TUNISIA 1 INPI expert mission to the Tunisian office in
connection with information products and their
promotion, documentary searches on the Internet
and updating of the industrial property
documentation.
MADAGASCAR 12 and 13
June1 Mission by an INPI jurist: presentation of the
intellectual property structure to Madagascan
deputies.
AJACCIO 13 to 15 June 1 Mission by an INPI official in relation to
cooperation on intellectual property and handicraftsbetween the Territorial Community of Corsica and
the region of Marrakesh.
MOROCCO 23 and 24
June1 Training mission by an INPI official to the
Moroccan office to set up a legal documentation
centre and launch a specialized journal on
intellectual property.
CHINA 23 July to
3 August4 Study and fact-finding visit (industrial designs,
patents and software, etc.) by four INPI officials.
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GERMANY
A. GERMAN PATENT AND TRADE MARK OFFICE
Measures for Technical Cooperation of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office with Developing
Countries
Project "Strengthening of the Industrial Pr operty System in the Kingdom of Thailand"
The project started on 1 January 1997 and was actually planned to come to an end by
31 March 2000, but will now be continued until the end of 2002.  The project is funded by the Agency
for Technical Cooperation, GTZ ( Gesellschaft für  technische Zusammenarbeit GmbH).
The objective of the project is to strengthen the industrial property system in Thailand so that
the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) will be well-positioned to meet the quality and quantity
demands made upon a modern patent and trademark office challenged by the growing importance of
industrial property protection in the countries of Eastern Asia.  In particular, it is meant to enhance the
Thai industry's awareness of the significance of intellectual property and industrial propertyprotection.
The German Patent and Trade Mark Office provides assistance to DIP in all fields of
industrial property (patents, trademarks, utility models, industrial designs,
information/documentation/DEPATIS, planning/organization and exploitation of copyright).  Thetraining in the respective technical fields is, on the one hand, divided into tw o to three-week units in
Munich, where experts of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office provide theoretical and practical
training to staff members of the Thai office.  On the other hand, staff members of the German Patent
and Trade Mark Office also travel to Thailand to gain insight into the situation in Thailand and give
concrete support on the spot.
In 2000, most of the training courses took place on the spot, for instance, on patent exami-
nation in the field of biotechnology.  The training measures focused on strengthening "public
awareness", above all, that of small and medium enterprises.  In this context, an evaluation of the
patent information centre, already established in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand in 1999 took place.It was found that the centre works smoothly in providing information to the public.  At the same time,
two new patent centres in the South and Northeast of Thailand were planned, which started operating
in May 2001.  In this context, an expert of Bundesdruckerei (Federal printing office) was sent to
Songhkla in the South of Thailand.  He held a two-week training seminar on the production of
CD-ROMs, which was also attended by employees of the two other regional information centres.  At
the end of 2001, staff members of the three information centres accompanied by a DIP representative
will visit Germany.  Within the scope of the practica l training, the guests will gain insight into the
information services for the public of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office in Munich, and the
patent information centres in Nuremberg and Stuttgart.
The highlight of the year 2001 was the visit of the new Director General of DIP, who visited
the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, accompa nied by the Deputy Director General and another
DIP expert.
Project "Modernisation of the Industrial Property System in Turkey"
The project, started in 1996 and funded by GTZ, wa s planned to last four years.  Cooperation
between the Turkish Patent Institute (TPE) and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office clearly
focused on modernising the system of industrial property protection in Turkey.  In 2000, the project
was successfully completed, following an intensification of training measures.  A variety of lecturesIP/C/W/306/Add.6
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and training courses on the following subjects took place:  "publication", "administration", "library",
"procedures after registration" and "utility models".
Project "Strengthening of Industrial Property Rights in the Republic of Croatia"
The project started in 1997 and, after an extension phase, was completed at the end of July
2000.  The project objective was giving support to the Republic of Croatia in drawing up legislation in
the field of industrial property protection.  The substance of counselling has included, in particular,
examination of the draft laws and training in th e field of patent examination and organization of
information services.
The major aim of the entire project, i.e. counselling on revising Croatian laws in the field of
industrial property protection, was fully reached.  The Croatian draft laws on patents, layout designs,trademarks, industrial designs, copyright and collective administration of copyright and related rights
were commented on by German experts and discussed on the spot.  This contributed to the adoption
of these laws by Croatian parliament in June 1999 and their entry into force in January 2000.
Project "Promotion of the Patent System in the People's Republic of China"
This project, which is financed by the Reconstruction Loan Corporation (Kreditanstalt fü r
Wiederaufbau – KfW) is based on a so-called Twinning Agreement of 1995 between the German
Patent and Trade Mark Office (GPTO) and the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO).
The project started in 1997;  its duration is only limited by its budget.  The objective of the project isto continue the nearly 20-year cooperation between the GPTO and SIPO.  There is a frequent
exchange of experts of both offices.
After the successful training measures in previous years, three groups from the Chinese
Office came to the German Office for training.  Furthermore, training measures in the fields ofbiotechnology, software protection, topography and patent information took place in China and at the
German Patent and Trade Mark Office.
Project of Technical Cooperation with the Macedonian Industrial Property Protection Office (IPPO)
Macedonia and Germany have concluded an agreement for the support of the Eastern-
European country in industrial property matters.  The cooperation between the German Patent and
Trade Mark Office and the Macedonian Industrial Property Protection Office (IPPO) focuses on
bringing the Macedonian patent system into line with European standards.  The cooperation will
mainly cover commenting of Macedonian laws by German experts, but also training measures in all
fields of industrial property and the organization of seminars.  The project will run until March 2002,
but can also be extended on demand.
In September 2000, experts of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office performed an as-
sessment of the current state of affairs for ascertaining the required training in Skopje.  As a result,
two seminars on the enforcement of IP rights and on trademarks took place in Skopje in November
2000, which were attended by staff members of IPPO but also by many Macedonian attorneys andbusinessmen.  In addition, representatives of IPPO and the Macedonian Ministry of Agriculture
visited the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, holding discussions on geographical indications of
origin.
Within the framework of future cooperation, it is planned that the German Patent and Trade
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Projects of Technical Cooperation at the Planning Stage
The German Patent and Trade Mark Office intends to conclude a contract with GTZ (Agency
for Technical Cooperation) on cooperation with the General Directorate of Patents in Saudi Arabia in
the field of industrial property.  Within the framework of this three-year project the German Patent
and Trade Mark Office will contribute to improve the situation at the Saudi Arabian GeneralDirectorate of Patents by providing specialist support and expert missions.  The project is based on a
declaration of agreement signed by the Federal Ministry for Economics and Technology and the Saudi
Arabian Minister of Finance and National Economy within the framework of the 13th session of the
German Saudi Joint Commission on Economic and Technical Cooperation in November 1999.
As early as January 2001, an expert of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office performed
an assessment of the current state of affairs at the General Directorate of Patents (Saudi Arabia) andascertained the required assistance for a period of three years.  The concrete realization of the project
is scheduled for September 2001.
Cooperation with Central and Eastern European Countries
The German Patent and Trade Mark Office has maintained numerous contacts with Central
and Eastern European countries.
In 2000, a delegation of the Supreme Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation visited the
German Patent and Trade Mark Office.  The visitors gained an insight into German patent grantprocedure, structure and tasks of the Office and its information services.  On the occasion of the visit
of a delegation of the Russian patent and trademark authority ROSPATENT, we discussed the
following topics:  cooperation of th e two offices, automation of the patent office including electronic
filing, patent fees and training of staff.
Furthermore, four patent examiners of the Czech Industrial Property Office received a
two-day training in the scope of an incentive programme of the European Commission and were
briefed on examination and search, patent grant procedure, working with databases and data
administration.  In November, three employees of the Hungarian Patent Office stayed for an
information visit focusing on examination and search of patent applications in the field ofbiotechnology and software, electronic file management, patent fee administration and patent
information services of the GPTO.  In the scope of an incentive programme of the European Union, a
six-member delegation from Bulgaria visited the Office, gathering information on the German utility
model system and the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products.
In 2001, President Dr. Landfermann met with the President of the Hungarian Patent Office in
Budapest for an extensive exchange of informati on.  In the framework of the cooperation of the
offices, the Hungarian Office sought support for the administration of annual fees for European
patents in view of Hungary's accession to the European Patent Organization, scheduled for 2002.
Furthermore, three IT experts of the Romanian State Office for Inventions and Trademarks stayed at
the German Patent and Trade Mark Office for an information visit covering the IT system, in
particular DEPATIS and other electronic databases, the online services and the planned electronicfiling.  A trademark examiner of the Latvian Patent  Office stayed in Munich for several weeks for a
study visit financed by Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft.  She gained insight into different divisions of the
German Patent and Trade Mark Office.
Developing and other countries
In the year 2000, particular attention was again given to technical cooperation with
developing and threshold countries.  A great number  of lectures and training courses were organized
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was briefed on the tasks of the GPTO and the patent grant procedure in particular.  In October, two
trademark examiners of the Turkmen Patent Office stayed at the GPTO for a three-day practical
training organized in cooperation with the German Foundation for International Development
(Deutsche Stiftung für internationale Entwicklung - DSE).  They gained information on the tasks of
the trademark department.  In November, we welcomed the  Vice-President and a staff member of the
Argentinian National Industrial Property Institute.  The focus of this visit was on German patent grantprocedure and, in particular, "protection for medicinal products", as well as on the tasks of the
trademark and information departments.  At the request of the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and
International Patent, Copyright and Competition Law, a staff member of the national copyright
authority of Georgia gained an insight into the daily work of the supervising authority of collecting
societies.
Once again, a Georgian delegation visited the German Patent and Trade Mark Office in 2001.
In the scope of a training programme financed by WIPO, four staff members of Georgian
SAKPATENTI were briefed on patent grant procedure in the fields of biotechnology, medicinal
products and software in particular, on grant procedures relating to utility models and industrial
designs, on fee administration and electronic search.  They also met with GPTO staff for discussions
on the German Copyright Administration Law and the electronic file project.  We have planned todelegate a GPTO expert to the Georgian Patent Office in September for a one-week training of patent
examiners in the fields of examination and search.
A group from several Armenian authorities discussed in particular questions relating to
copyright with GPTO staff.  Furthermore, we welcomed the Director General of the Patent Office ofthe Golf Cooperation Council who asked for extens ive support regarding training of examiners and
establishing an organizational structure of his office.  The German Patent and Trade Mark Office has
promised to organize training on search and exam ination for up to three employees for one or two
weeks in Munich and to delegate experts to short-term missions.  Furthermore, we are expecting the
visit of the Director General of the Taipei Intellectual Property Office for signing a jointmemorandum of understanding.  This is to confirm that both German applicants and applicants from
Chinese Taipei may request extension of patent protection under Taiwanese law and supplementary
protection certificates under German law, respectively, for medicinal and plant protection products.
A workshop organized by WIPO and Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft for 15 experts from devel-
oping countries included a visit to the German Patent and Trade Mark Office.  They gained an insight
into patent information services.  A guided tour showed the processing of new applications.
In cooperation with WIPO, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office organized again a
seminar for patent and trademark experts from developing countries.  In 2001, for the  first time, it
lasted only two weeks.  The focus was on individual training with a patent or trademark examiner
based on current cases.  Moreover, participants received in-depth briefing on the tasks and structure ofour Office focusing in particular on grant procedures of industrial property rights (patents, trademarks,
utility models) and patent information and documentation.  This year's participants came from
Armenia, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Ne pal, Pakistan, Peru, the Republic of Moldova and
Ukraine.
Within the framework of development cooper ation with WIPO, 100 free reports on the state
of the art were established for developing countries in 2000, namely for the African Regional
Industrial Property Organization (ARIPO), Argen tina, Chile, Jamaica, Nigeria and Viet Nam.
Exchange of Search and Examination Results
The German Patent and Trade Mark Office has agreements with the following offices on the
regular exchange of search and examination results relating to applications for which a priority has
been claimed in the respective other country:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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Belarus Patent Office
State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China (SIPO)
State Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Croatia
Hungarian Patent Office
Japan Patent OfficeRussian Agency for Patents and Trademarks (ROSPATENT)
Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic
Slovenian Intellectual Property Office
Department of Intellectual Property in Thailand
Federal Intellectual Property Office of Yugoslavia
International Exchange of Literature
Patent specifications and other publications are at present being exchanged with the following
countries outside the European Patent Organisation:
Algeria Latvia
Australia Lithuania
Belarus Mexico
Brazil Moldova
Bulgaria Mongolia
Canada PeruChina Philippines
Chinese Taipei Poland
Colombia Romania
Croatia Russian Federation
Cuba SlovakiaCzech Republic Slovenia
Egypt Thailand
Estonia Turkey
Hungary Ukraine
India United Arab EmiratesIsrael United States of America
Japan Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan Viet Nam
DPR Korea Yugoslavia
Republic of Korea
Kyrgyzstan
B. G
ERMAN FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL LEGAL COOPERATION
Advisory activities of the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation in the field of
protection of industrial property and copyright
Cooperation of the German Foundation with its partner states in the field of protection of in-
dustrial property and copyright as described in last year's report, to which reference is made, was
continued as follows:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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Croatia
From 6 to 8 June 2001 the German Foundation and the Croatian Ministry for European
Integration jointly ran a workshop for employees of various Croatian ministries on questions of
harmonisation of law within the field of intellectual property.  The speaker from the Federal Ministry
of Justice who was commissioned by the German Foundation dealt with the subject of "Problems inharmonisation of copyright and related rights - Presentation of practical solutions".
Latvia
On the occasion of a seminar for judges on the subject of European commercial law, which
took place in Riga from 4 to 8 June 2001, a Federal Patent Court judge commissioned by the German
Foundation gave a presentation on the Community trademark.  The seminar was put on by the LatvianJustice Ministry and the Latvian Centre for the Further Training of Judges.
Lithuania
Within the framework of a PHARE Twinning Pr oject financed by the European Union and
which the German Foundation was responsible for carrying out, a series of seminars on the subject of
European Community law was put on for Lithuanian judges.  During one of the seminars, which took
place in Vilnius in September 2000, the Community trademark was presented by a judge from the
Federal Patent Court.  In addition, a former head of subsection of the Federal Ministry of Justice
explained patent law in a European context.
Russian Federation
In October 2000, the president and three other judges from the Supreme Commercial Court of
the Russian Federation visited the Federal Patent Court in Munich.  The working visit served thepurpose of an exchange of experiences within the field of protection of industrial property.  Meetings
with the president and judges of the Federal Patent Court as well as with the president and
representatives of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office and the Patent Lawyers Association
were arranged for the Russian delegation.  The Russian delegation also attended hearings at the
Federal Patent Court.  There had already been a similar visit in November 1999.
It was possible to re-enter into cooperation with the Russian Agency for Patents and Trade
Marks (ROSPATENT).  Among other things, plans for 2001/2002 include the organization of
working seminars in Moscow on various subjects relating to protection of industrial property, as well
as working visits and observation visits by Russian experts in Germany.  The German Foundation will
be collaborating with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office and the Federal Patent Court in this
field.
Ukraine
Within the framework of the initiative of  the Federal President for deepening the
German-Ukrainian partnership in the field of law, the Foundation has initiated a collaborationbetween the Law Faculty of Tübingen University and Kharkiv Yaroslav Mudryi National Law
Academy, one of the leading Law Academies in Ukraine.  During a series of lectures in
Autumn 2000, a professor of Tübingen University gave a seminar and classes on the subject of the
protection of industrial property from 10 to 15 October 2000 at the National Law Academy in
Kharkiv.  The focal points were substantive Co mmunity trademark law and the relevant procedural
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Multilateral
From 5 to 7 April 2001 the German Foundation and the Croatian Ministry for European
Integration held the VIII symposium on bringing national law into line with European Community
law in Zagreb.  Approximately 150 experts from the pa rliaments, ministries and judicial authorities of
14 central, east and south east European countries took part in this event.  On 6 April 2001, speakersfrom Romania and Germany dealt with the subjec t of "Focus on Copyright Law - protection of
intellectual property rights" in a working group.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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PORTUGAL
Information provided by the Ministry of the Economy
The National Industrial Property Institute (INPI) continues to provide technical assistance to
Portuguese-speaking countries.  The following activities have been carried out recently:
- A round table on intellectual property, in collaboration with WIPO, in Lisbon, from
1 to 2 February 2001.  There were representatives from 48 countries, including the
Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), and the Director-General of WIPO,
Mr Kamil Idris, was also in attendance;
- A WIPO-funded training course for executives from Portuguese-speaking countries,
two of whom came from Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau and three from Brazil;
- Draft industrial property rules in Cape Verde – INPI is currently studying this project,
which was requested by the authorities of Cape Verde in April 2001.
A workshop is also due to take place in November for the Portuguese-speaking African
countries and Brazil, in Lisbon.  Organized under the auspices of WIPO, the workshop will be entitled
"PCT and Cooperation".
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1. The countries to which assistance has been granted are Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and
Sao Tome and Principe.
2. The assistance provided covers Part II, Section 1 (copyright and related rights) and Part III,
Sections 1, 2 and 3 (enforcement of intellectual pr operty rights, mainly general obligations, civil and
administrative procedures and remedies and provisional measures) of the TRIPS Agreement.
3. The assistance consisted of a training course for five representatives of the Portuguese-
speaking African countries (PALOP) referred to in paragraph 1, with the participation of Portugueseagencies for the collective management of copyright, the Centre for Judicial Studies and the General
Inspectorate of Cultural Activities.  The Copyright Office (Gabinete do Direito de Autor – GDA)
provided all the participants with a background document containing the up-to-date Portuguese and
international legislation in the field.
4. The course took place from 6 to 15 November 2000.
5. All the PALOP representatives are Directors or Heads of collective management agencies in
their respective countries, except for the representative from Sao Tome and Principe, who is Directorof the Ministry of Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
6. Since 1997, the GDA has been organizing an annual course for the representatives of the
PALOP.  The next course is scheduled for November 2001.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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SPAIN
SPANISH TECHNICAL COOPERATION ON INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
Spain has a long tradition of industrial property technical assistance to developing countries
and has been engaged in such activities since 1982.
The recipient countries are essentially those in Latin America, with which Spain has signed
18 bilateral memoranda.
Spanish cooperation is financed under the general budget of the Spanish Patents and
Trademarks Office (OEPM), which covers the cost of cooperation personnel and other expenditures
for various activities.
By and large, technical assistance consisting of services (training personnel, sending experts
for specific projects, seminars, exchanges of information, etc.) is preferred to "direct" financing, such
as providing electronic office equipment.
DESCRIPTION OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION
• Multilateral Cooperation
− Cooperation with WIPO
Course on legal, administrative and economic aspects of industrial property
In September 2000 a new "Course on Legal, Administrative and Economic Aspects of
Industrial Property" was held at the OEPM headquarters in Madrid, with the participation of
15 officials from industrial property offices in Latin American countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela) and an offi cial of Equatorial Guinea's Higher Council for
Scientific and Technical Research.  This annual seminar has been held every year since 1982 in
cooperation with WIPO, and the objective is to provide industrial property training for experts and
high-ranking officials from intellectual property offices in Latin America.
Missions in Latin American countries:
- Chemical Patents Round Table, 6-10 November 2000, Havana, Cuba.- Seminars on Promotion of Innovation, 10-11 April 2000, Quito, Ecuador;
3-4 April 2000, Bogota;  and 6-7 April 2000, Barranquilla, Colombia.
- Practical Course on International Trademark Classification, 24-28 July, Mexico City.- Traditional Knowledge, 11 October 2000, Caracas, Venezuela.
− Cooperation With the European Patent Office (EPO)
These technical cooperation activities focus exclusively on patents.
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- Participation of the Assistant Director General, Director of the Department of Legal
Coordination and International Relations, in the Latin American Meeting on
Dissemination of Patent Information ( ELDIPAT), organized by the Mexican
Industrial Property Institute in collaboration with the EPO, 6-7 July 2000, Mexico
City.
− Cooperation with the Office for Harmonization of the Internal Market (OHIM)
The purpose of the OEPM's cooperation with the OHIM is to acquaint people with trademark
legislation and use in the Spanish and the Community systems.  In this regard, the OEPM took part in
the following training activities:
- Seminar for Polish judges.
- Workshop on the Community Trademark, 16-17 November 2000, Alicante.
- Seminar on trademarks for officials of the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office,
26-27 June 2000, Alicante.
- Seminar on trademark opposition and remedies systems for officials of China's
Examination and Decision Chamber, 16-19 October 2000, Beijing, China.
- Seminar on trademarks in Chile, 25-26 July 2000, Santiago, Chile.
• Trilateral Cooperation (OEPM-WIPO-EPO)
− Patent Search and Examination Seminar
In the year 2000, the OEPM, in cooperation with WIPO and the EPO again, held the Patent
Search and Examination Seminar in Madrid.  The June 2000 seminar involved the participation of 16
officials from the same number of industrial propert y offices in Latin American countries (Argentina,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republi c, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,
Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela).  This has been an annual event since
1982.  The seminar is designed to cover the technical aspects of patent search and examination
procedures, including practical sessions at which the participants work on real cases of interest to
them, under the direct supervision of OEPM patent examiners.
− Latin American Seminar on PCT Promotion (Bolivia)
The importance of promoting adherence to the PCT system by a large number of
Spanish-speaking countries ties in with the objective of strengthening cooperation between the
OEPM and the industrial property offices of the Latin American countries.  In this way, greater use is
made of Spanish as an official language in international searches under the PCT procedure and as a
technological language.
Accordingly, in trilateral cooperation between the OEPM, WIPO and the EPO, the third Latin
American Seminar on PCT Promotion was held in the year 2000 in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra,
Bolivia.  Close on 100 people from 20 Latin American countries attended the seminar.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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• Bilateral Cooperation
− Bilateral memoranda with Latin American countries:
The bilateral memoranda between the OEPM and the Latin American offices date back more
than 17 years and have been updated and brought into line with new needs in inter-Office relations.
In the year 2000 more memoranda of understanding on cooperation were signed with the
Industrial Property Offices of:
- Argentina, on 27 October 2000, in Madrid;- Bolivia, on 29 January 2000, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra;- Colombia, on 17 November 2000, in Madrid;- Mexico, on 25 September 2000, in Geneva.These memoranda cover, among other things, the exchange of technical documentation,
cooperation in joint activities and collaboration in international searches under the CIBIT Programme.
The Agreement with Estonia was also extended.Details of country activities are attached.
− CIBIT Programme
Latin American Cooperation in International Patent Searches
The necessary steps were taken in the year 2000 to set in motion the CIBIT Programme,
namely, Latin American Cooperation in International Patent Searches, whereby patent examinersfrom Latin American offices work in the OEPM for a period of 1-2 years on international patent
searches in Spanish, within the OEPM organizational and functional structure, taking advantage of
OEPM's status as an international search administration, the only one operating in Spanish.
CIBIT's aims are to:- Provide advanced training and specialization for Latin American examiners.- Enable the officials that participate in the programme to train officials at their
respective offices.
- Defend and foster Spanish as a technological language.-P r o m o t e  P C T .- Promote a Latin American Patent Community.
This is a response to the request made in the 1999 Havana Declaration of the Summit of
Heads of State and Government concerning the desirability of strengthening Latin American
cooperation in international patent searches.  This concern to advance the OEPM as an international
search administration in Spanish for the whole of Latin America was also unanimously backed by the
Spanish Parliament, which adopted a bill for this purpose in the year 2000.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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The year 2001 is scheduled to begin by developing the CIBIT Programme, by incorporating
in the OEPM a patent examiner from the Mexican Industrial Property Institute to engage in
international patent search work.
− Latin American Forum on Innovation, Industrial and Intellectual Property and Development.
The OEPM played a part in organizing the I Latin American Forum on Innovation, Industrial
and Intellectual Property and Development, held in Madrid on 29-31 March.
The following round tables were chaired by the Assistant Secretary and Director-General
respectively:
- I Round Table on Industrial Property Protection as a Factor in Economic
Development and Exchange of Investment  between Spain, Portugal and the Latin
American Countries.
- IV Round Table on Spheres of Cooperation between the National Offices of Spain,
Portugal and the Latin American Countries.
• Training and information visits
Every year, the OEPM receives delegations of executives and experts at all levels from the
national offices of various countries throughout the world.  The aim is to demonstrate the structure
and functioning of the OEPM in terms of administrative and financial management, as well as actual
operations.
In this context, visits were made by:- Mr Carlos Camacho Huelín, Advisor to the Director General of the Mexican
Industrial Property Institute (INPI), 10 April 2000.
- Two delegations from the Argentine Industrial Property Institute consisting of
Mr Guillermo Vidaurreta, Deputy Secretary and Mr Mario Trincheri, Vice-President,
25-27 October 2000;  and Mr José T. Médici, Member of the Executive Board and
Mr Eduardo Arias, Advisor to the Directorate of Legal Affairs, 20-21 July 2000.
- A delegation from the Colombian Supervisory Authority for Industry and Trade,
consisting of Mr Emilio José Archila, Chief Supervisor, and
Mr Juan Guillermo Moure, Industrial Property Expert, 16-17 November 2000.
- A delegation high-ranking officials from the Scientific and Technical Research
Council of Equatorial Guinea, consisting of Mr Cipriano Micha Ela andMr Saturnino Obama Nsi, 17-21 January 2000.
- Study visit by a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce and Decision on
Trademarks in China, headed by the Director, Ms Yang Yexuan,
29-30 November 2000.
- Study visit by a delegation of the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO),
headed by Mr Hu Zuochao, Director General of SIPO, 12-13 December 2000.
Apart from the above visits, in the context of cooperation activities, the OEPM arranged the
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- Visit by Mr Roland Grossenbacher, Director General of the Swiss Intellectual
Property Office and President of the EPO Administrative Council, on
24 October 2000.
- Visit by the Director General of the Industrial Property Registry of Panama and of
Intellectual Property of Panama, and by Ms Nadine Alvergue de Molina, Director of
the Registry of Commerce of El Salvador, while attending the Course on Legal
Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industrial Property, held in
September 2000.
- Study visit by a Japanese delegation consisting of Mr Mitsuo Teramoto, Director, and
Mr Masashi Satake, Chief Examiner, of the Asian Pacific Industrial Property Centreof the Japanese Invention and Innovation Institute, and by Mr Kazutaka Sawasato,
Assistant Chief of the Patent Office's Follow-up Section for the Implementation of
Patent Law, on 13 September 2000.
• Cooperation with other Patent Offices
− OEPM cooperation with the Moroccan Trade and Industrial Property Office
The following activities were carried out under the cooperation agreement signed in 1999
between the OEPM and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office:
- Meeting of the Joint Spanish-Moroccan Commission to follow up the Declaration of
Intent signed with the Industrial and Commercial Property Office of the Kingdom of
Morocco.  The Joint Commission met in Casablanca to discuss joint activities carried
out in the year 2000 and planned those for 2001.
- International Trademarks Seminar for Judges, 14-15 February 2000, held in
Casablanca.  The seminar dealt with the problems of legal protection of trademarks
and enforcement.
- Participation in the Regional Seminar on PCT, organized by WIPO, 22-23 February
2000, held in Casablanca.  The matters discussed by the OEPM speaker related to thenational phase of PCT, from the standpoint of experience in Spain.
− Cooperation with the Cuban Industrial Property Office
Under the current Memorandum of Understand ing with the Cuban Industrial Property Office,
the Assistant Director General, the Director of the Distinctive Signs Department, went to Cuba tospeak at the:
- Trademarks Seminar 2000, held in Havana, 20-24 November 2000, Havana, Cuba.
• Other Cooperation Activities
− Activities Carried out by the Under-Directorate General for Intellectual Property
1. Training  course
Nature and objective:  Technical training in work in the field of intellectual property at the
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Countries:  Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico.
Area of assistance:  Aid for the participation of Latin American professionals in training
programmes and for stays in Spain, not regulated in character.
Time-frame:  3 weeks from 6 to 24 November 2000.Recipients:  Law graduates with experience in intellectual property, backed by an appropriate
official centre.
Comments:  A total of seven fellowships offered.
Time:  2000
2. Seminar
Nature and objective:  National Seminar on Educ ation and Culture:  The Cultural Dimension
in Today's Universities.
Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay, Vene zuela, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Area of assistance:  Technical assistance
Time-frame:  26-27 October 2000, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
Recipients:  University professionals and students.Comments:
Time:  2000
3. International meeting
Nature and objective:  IV International Meeting of Secretaries-General of Higher Education
Institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean on Change and New Directions for Universities, the
Challenges of Globalization.
Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay, Vene zuela, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Area of assistance:  Technical assistanceTime-frame:  25-27 October 2000, Cartagena de Indias, ColombiaRecipients:  Secretaries-General of Higher Education Institutions in Latin America
Comments:
Time:  2000IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Argentina
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designsPatents
Civil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Study visits
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the Argentine National Industrial Property Institute (INPI) took part in the
Patent Search and Examination Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with the EPO and
WIPO and held in Madrid from 18 to 25 June 2000.
(b) Seminars
The OEPM's offices received two delegations from the Argentine INPI, the first from 25 to
27 October 2000, and the second from 20 to 21 July 2001.
(c) Technical documentation
The Institute was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under a
cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Industrial Property Institute
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Bolivia
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(d) Training courses
One official of the National Industrial Property Service of Bolivia took part in the Legal,
Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industria l Property Seminar, organized by the OEPM in
collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(e) Seminars
In collaboration with WIPO and the OPE, the OEPM organized the third Latin American
Seminar on promotion of PCT in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.
(f) Technical documentation
The National Industrial Property Service was provided with technical documentation
throughout the year under a cooperation agreement between the OEPM and WIPO.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the National Industrial Property Office
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
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Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:   Brazil
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designsPatents
Civil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the National Industrial Property Institute of Brazil took part in the Patent
Search and Examination Seminar organized by the OEPM and held in Madrid from 18 to
25 June 2000.
One official of the National Industrial Property Institute of Brazil took part in the Legal,
Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industr ial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in
collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The Institute was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under a
cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the National Industrial Property Institute
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 35
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:   Bulgaria
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designsPatents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Bulgarian Patent Office
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 36
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Chile
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the Chilean Industrial Property De partment took part in the Patent Search and
Examination Seminar organized by the OEPM and held in Madrid from 18 to 25 June 2000.
One official of the Department took part in the Legal, Administrative and Economic Aspects
of Industrial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with WIPO and held inMadrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The Department was provided with technica l documentation throughout the year under an
Agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Chilean Industrial Property Department
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 37
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  China
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) The OEPM's offices received a study visit by a delegation from China on 12 and
13 December 2000.
(b) The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the State Intellectual Property Office
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 38
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Colombia
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
Study visit
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of Colombia's Industrial Property Division took part in the Patent Search and
Examination Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with the EPO and WIPO and held in
Madrid from 18 to 25 June 2000.
One official of the Department took part in the Legal, Administrative and Economic Aspects
of Industrial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with WIPO and held in
Madrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The Division was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under an
Agreement with the OEPM.
(c) Study visit
The OEPM's offices received a delegation from Colombia's Directorate General of Industry
and Commerce and the Industrial Property Division on 16 and 17 November 2000.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Industrial Property Division
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 39
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Costa Rica
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsLayout-designs (topographies) of integrated circuits
Civil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Seminars
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
Indefinite
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Intellectual Property Registry
6. Comments:
Technical assistance under a bilateral agreementIP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 40
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Cuba
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designsPatents
Civil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Seminars
Technical documentation
Expert mission
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the Cuban Industrial Propert y Office (OCPI) took part in the Legal,
Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industr ial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in
collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Seminars
The OEPM took part in the Trademarks 2000 Seminar organized by the Cuban Industrial
Property Office (OCPI) in Havana from 21 to 24 November 2000.
(c) Technical documentation
The Cuban Industrial Property Office (OCPI) was provided with technical documentation
throughout the year under a cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
(d) Expert mission
An OEPM expert took part in a mission to th e Cuban Industrial Proper ty Office (OCPI) from
6 to 10 November 2000 on examination of patent applications for organic chemicals.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Cuban Industrial Property Office (OCPI).
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 41
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Ecuador
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the Ecuadorian Intellectual Property Institute (IEPI) took part in the Legal,
Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industr ial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in
collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The IEPI was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under a cooperation
agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the IEPI
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 42
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  El Salvador
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
Study visits
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the National Center of Registries (CNR) took part in the Legal, Administrative
and Economic Aspects of Industrial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with
WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The CNR was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under a
cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
(c) Study visit
The OEPM's offices received a delegation from El Salvador on a study visit from
4 to 15 September 2000.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the National Center of Registries.
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 43
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Equatorial Guinea
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsLayout-designs (topographies) of integrated circuits
Civil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Study visit
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official from Equatorial Guinea took part in the Legal, Administrative and Economic
Aspects of Industrial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with WIPO and held
in Madrid from 4 to15 September 2000.
(b) Study visit
The OEPM's offices received a delegation from Equatorial Guinea on a study visit from 17 to
21 January 2000.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Council of Scientific and Technological Research of Equatorial Guinea
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 44
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Estonia
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Patents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Estonian Patent Office.
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 45
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Guatemala
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the Registry of Intellectual Property (RPI) took part in the Legal,
Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industr ial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in
collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The Registry of Intellectual Property was provided with technical documentation throughout
the year under a cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the RPI
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 46
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Honduras
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the Directorate General of Intell ectual Property (DGPI) took part in the Legal,
Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industr ial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in
collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The DGPI was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under a
cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the DGPI
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 47
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Lithuania
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Patents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
State Patent Bureau
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 48
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Mexico
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Civil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) took part in the Patent
Search and Examination Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with the EPO and WIPO
and held in Madrid from 18 to 25 June 2000.
One IMPI official took part in the Legal, Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industrial
Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
IMPI was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under a cooperation
agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the IMPI.
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 49
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Morocco
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsLayout-designs (topographies) of integrated circuits
Civil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Seminars
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM took part in the second session of the Joint Spanish-Moroccan Industrial Property
Commission, held on 14 November 2000.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office
6. Comments:
Technical assistance under a bilateral agreementIP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 50
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Nicaragua
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The Directorate General of Market Competit ion and Transparency (DGCTM) was provided
with technical documentation throughout the year under a cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Directorate General of Market Competition and Transparency
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 51
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Panama
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
Study visit
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of Panama's Directorate General of the Industrial Property Registry (DGRPI)
took part in the Legal, Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industrial Property Seminar
organized by the OEPM in collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to 15 September
2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The DGRPI was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under a
cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
(c) Study visit
The OEPM's offices received a DGRPI delegation from 4 to 15 September 2000.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the DGRPI
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 52
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Paraguay
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Seminars
One official of the Paraguayan Directorate of Industrial Property (DPI) took part in the Legal,
Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industr ial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in
collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
Paraguay was provided with technical documentation throughout the year under a cooperation
agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the Paraguayan Directorate of Industrial Property.
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 53
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Peru
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the Peruvian National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Intellectual
Property Protection (INDECOPI) took part in the Pa tent Search and Examination Seminar organized
by the OEPM in collaboration with the EPO and WIPO and held in Madrid from 18 to 25 June 2000.
One INDECOPI official took part in the Le gal, Administrative and Economic Aspects of
Industrial Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid
from 4 to 15 September 2000.
(b) Technical documentation
The INDECOPI was provided with technica l documentation throughout the year under a
cooperation agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of INDECOPI
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 54
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Poland
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Patents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Patent Office of the Republic of Poland
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 55
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Republic of Moldova
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Patents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
State Agency on Industrial Property Protection
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 56
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Romania
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Patents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
State Office for Inventions and Trademarks
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 57
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Russia
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Patents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Russian Agency for Patents and Trademarks
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 58
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Slovak Republic
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Patents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 59
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Turkey
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
Patents
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
The OEPM provided technical documentation throughout the year.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Turkish Patent Institute
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 60
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Uruguay
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of the National Directorate of Indus trial Property (DNPI) t ook part in the Patent
Search and Examination Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with the EPO and WIPO
and held in Madrid from 18 to 25 June 2000.
One DNPI official took part in the Legal, Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industrial
Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to
15 September 2000.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of the National Directorate of Industrial Property
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 61
Technical assistance provided to third countries
in the area of intellectual property
Summary of Activities Provided by Spain
1. Country to which assistance was granted:  Venezuela
2. Area of assistance:
Trademarks
Industrial designs
PatentsCivil and administrative procedures and remedies
3. Nature and objective of assistance:
Training courses
Seminars
Technical documentation
4. Time-frame the assistance referred to under section 3 was granted:
(a) Training courses
One official of Venezuela's Autonomous Servi ce for Industrial Property (SAPI) took part in
the Patent Search and Examination Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with the EPO
and WIPO and held in Madrid from 18 to 25 June 2000.
One SAPI official took part in the Legal, Administrative and Economic Aspects of Industrial
Property Seminar organized by the OEPM in collaboration with WIPO and held in Madrid from 4 to
15 September 2000.
(b) Seminars
An OEPM delegation took part in the seminars organized by WIPO and SAPI in Caracas
from 9 to 11 October at the I Latin American Congress on the Protection of Traditional Knowledge
and the II Venezuelan Congress on Intellectual Property.
(c) Technical documentationSAPI was provided with technical documenta tion throughout the year under a cooperation
agreement with the OEPM.
5. Authorities to which assistance was granted:
Officials of SAPI
6. Comments:IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 62
SWEDEN
In the course of 2001, the following activities relating to technical assistance are being
undertaken in Sweden.  They are basically a continuation of the corresponding activities in 2000.
1. WIPO/Government of Sweden Tr aining Course on Copyright and Related Rights (Copyright
2001), during ten days, for twenty participants from developing countries.  The course is financed by
the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida).  The course dealt with and discussed, among
other matters, the contents and the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement, on the basis of
presentations by Swedish lecturers.
2. The Swedish Patent and Registration Office has an ongoing bilateral cooperation with the
Patent Office of China concerning the strengthening of the protection in China of IPRs in general and
the strengthening of the patent system in particular.
3. The Swedish Patent and Registration Office is engaged in a bilateral cooperation project with
Latvia concerning training and building of comp etence on industrial property and copyright matters.
The first phase has ended and negotiations on a second phase are going on.
4. Several Swedish Authorities are involved in an  EC Twinning Project with Latvia beginning
during the spring of the year 2001.  The project includes, as a sub-component, information on lawenforcement concerning counterfeit and copyright crimes and is carried out in co-operation with the
Latvian Ministry of Culture, the Latvian Customs, Police and Prosecution Authorities.
5. Swedish officials are being used as lecturers in various intellectual property seminars and
other events, organized either on a bilateral basis or by WIPO or the European Patent Office.IP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 63UNITED KINGDOM
Date Purpose of Visit Venue Benefiting Country Funded by
16/06/00 Meeting to discuss Council Regulations
1768/92 and 1610/96.The UK Patent Office Bulgaria Bulgarian Patent Office
28/06/00 Look at the British way of practice in
intellectual property law.The UK Patent Office Japan The British Council
03/07/00 Inform Chinese Patent Examiner about the
search and examination practises and
procedures in the UK.The Chinese Intellectual
Property Office, BeijingChina SIPO
04/07/00 Focus on income generating activities and
general management.The UK Patent Office Georgia EPO
17107100 Study visit concerning UK intellectual
property procedures.The UK Patent Office Jamaica WIPO
21/07/00 Study visit concerning UK intellectual
property procedures.The UK Patent Office Japan JPO
24/07/00 Study/training visit concerning industrial
designs.The UK Patent Office Malaysia EPO
07/08/00 Study/training visit concerning the
registration of industrial designs.The UK Patent Office Singapore WIPOIP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 64
Date Purpose of Visit Venue Benefiting Country Funded by
11/09/00 Information concerning the UK financial
fee and patent system.The UK Patent Office China SIPO
11/09/00 Training provided by the UKPO at the
Singapore Office concerning industrial
design.The Singapore Patent
OfficeSingapore EPO
25/09/00 Training provided by the UKPO at the
Indonesian IP Office concerning industrialdesign.The Indonesian
Intellectual Property
OfficeIndonesia WIPO
06/10/00 EPOQUE and the European Patent Office
Delegation.The UK Patent Office N/A EPO
06/11/00 Joint presentation concerning the handling
of disputes and regulation of the patent
profession.The Chinese Intellectual
Property OfficeChina UKPO
04/12/00 Training concerning all aspects of
intellectual property at the UK Patent
Office.The UK Patent Office Bhutan WIPO
12/12/00 Meeting between the UK Patent Office
and the European Patent Office concerning
natural language search engines.The UK Patent Office N/A EPO
16/01/01 Introducing/monitoring improvements in
examination procedures and recruitment.The UK Patent Office Israel The British CouncilIP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 65Date Purpose of Visit Venue Benefiting Country Funded by
09/02/01 Study of patent-related information The UK Patent Office Japan JPO
19/02/01 Exchange visit under the bilateral agreement
with SIPOThe UK Patent Office China SIPO
Week of
19/02/01Study visit to Trade Marks by Russian Agency
for Patents and Trademarks (Rospatent)The UK Patent Office Russia
April 2001 EPO Regional Forum – Presentation of our
e-business strategyMorocco Morocco
02/04/01 Study visit to Trade Marks by
Mrs. Baiba Graube (Head of Int. Mark Section)
and Mr. Martin ZelmenisThe UK Patent Office Latvia
03/04/01 EU-China cooperation programme – SIPO
study visit.The UK Patent Office China SIPO
09/04/01 Encourage the Mexican Industrial Property
Institute to adopt the UK practice in tackling
counterfeiting in MexicoThe UK Patent Office Mexico The Foreign and
Commonwealth Office
23/04/01 Raise understanding of the UK patent facilities
and processes in order to increase US Navy
patent applications through the PatentCooperation Treaty and the European Patent
OfficeThe UK Patent Office United States US Department of the
Navy OfficeIP/C/W/306/Add.6
Page 66
COPYRIGHT DIRECTORATE:  TECHNICAL COOPERATION
WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 2000/2001
DATE PURPOSE OF VISIT VENUEBENEFITING
COUNTRYFUNDED
BY
18-21 July 2000 Study visit to UK Patent
Office by 2 officials fromJamaica Patent OfficeUK Patent Office Jamaica WIPO
28 July 2000 Visit of Chinese officials to
discuss copyright and IPUK Patent Office China
21 September
2000Visit of 5 Sudanese judges
to learn about UK
copyright law and court
cases on IP disputesUK Patent Office Sudan WIPO
September 2000 WIPO Seminars
encouraging the ratification
of WCT and WPPTUruguay Uruguay WIPO
30 October
2000Visit of 8 Russian officials UK Patent Office Russia British
Council
15 November2000Visit by Senior Chinese
delegation to discuss
copyright aspects ofWTO/TRIPSUK Patent Office China WIPO
7 December
2000Visit of 2 officials from
BhutanUK Patent Office Bhutan
2 February
2001Study visit of 3 Czech
officials to discuss
enforcementUK Patent Office Czech Republic TAIEX
May 2001 WIPO Seminars
encouraging the ratification
of WCT and WPPTMoscow Russia WIPO
9-11 May 2001 Visit of Senior Patent
Office Officials to
Copyright ConferenceWarsaw Poland TAIEX
23-24 June
2001Visit of Patent Office
official to Slovakia to give
presentation on aspects ofcopyright lawSlovakia Art Film
FestivalSlovakia TAIEX
6 July 2001 Presentation on
enforcement by a Patent
Office official to Viet Nam
officialsUnilever House,
LondonViet Nam Unilever
9-11 July 2001 2-day working visit by
Malaysian Secretary
General of Ministry of
Domestic Trade andConsumer AffairsUK Patent Office Malaysia
28 August 2001 Visit of 10 Chinese
officials to discuss UK
copyright law and
enforcementUK Patent Office China Private
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