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Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad 
Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
ACTIVIDADES DE COOPERACIÓN TÉCNICA : INFORMACIÓN   
FACILITADA POR LOS MIEMBROS  
JAPÓN 
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 13 de octubre de 2023, se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
del Japón.  
 
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1  COOPERACIÓN TÉCNICA Y FINANCIERA EN MATERIA DE DERECHOS DE PROPIEDAD 
INDUSTRIAL  
1.1  Contribuciones voluntarias al Fondo Fiduciario del Japón para la Propiedad 
Industrial  Global  
1.  Desde 1987 el Gobierno del Japón aporta contribuciones voluntarias en la esfera de la propiedad  
industrial a la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI) . El Fondo Fiduciario del Japón 
administrado por la OMPI en dicha esfera se estableció gracias a esas contribuciones voluntarias . 
El Fondo se utiliza para financiar diferentes proyecto s destinados a los miembros de la  OMPI en el 
contexto de la Comisión Económica y Social para Asia y el Pacífico (CESPAP) . Los proyectos abarcan 
actividades como las siguientes : la celebración de conferencias o simposios en las oficinas de 
propiedad intelec tual, la aceptación de pasantes y estudiantes que llevan a cabo trabajos de 
investigación en la esfera de la propiedad intelectual, el envío de funcionarios de la Oficina de 
Patentes del Japón (OPJ) y la prestación de asistencia para la automatización y la  modernización de 
las oficinas de propiedad intelectual.  
2.  Además, desde el ejercicio económico de 2008 del Japón, el Gobierno del país ofrece un nuevo 
programa de fondos fiduciarios para África, cuyo monto anual asciende a CHF 1,6 millones . Gracias  a 
este programa se financiarán actividades encaminadas, entre otras cosas, a fortalecer los marcos 
jurídico y  administrativo de protección de la propiedad intelectual, automatizar y modernizar la 
infraestructura de la propiedad intelectual para asegurar la prestación de servicios de alta calidad a 
los usuarios, dar a conocer la experiencia de las pymes y los expe rtos del Japón en materia de 
gestión de la propiedad intelectual con fines empresariales y desarrollar recursos humanos en África.  
3.  Asimismo, desde abril de 2019, el Japón ha renovado su Fondo Fiduciario en forma de fondo 
mundial, que se utiliza sin limitar  las zonas geográficas a las que se presta apoyo . El Fondo Fiduciario 
del Japón para la Propiedad Industrial Global correspondiente al ejercicio económico de 2022 
ascendió a CHF 4,82 millones.  
1.2  Programas de la Oficina de Patentes del Japón (OPJ)  
1.2.1   Programa de formación  
4.  A fin de ayudar a los países en desarrollo a aplicar el Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC, el Japón lleva a 
cabo programas de formación para esos países . Entre abril de 1996 y marzo de 2023, el Japón 
impartió formación a 7.690 pasantes del sect or público y del sector privado procedentes 
de 105 países y cinco regiones, principalmente de la región de Asia y el Pacífico, de América Latina 
y de África . Con el objetivo de aplicar eficazmente la legislación, el Japón tiene previsto proseguir IP/C/R/TC/JPN/4  
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  en el fut uro sus actividades de desarrollo de recursos humanos, sobre todo en lo que respecta a la 
observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual.  
1.2.1.1   Programas de formación para funcionarios públicos  
5.  La OPJ ha impartido cursos de formación colectiva sobre los de rechos de propiedad industrial 
para funcionarios públicos . En el ejercicio económico de 2022 se impartieron 12 cursos de formación 
colectiva, y un total de 238 participantes completó la formación.  
1.2.1.2   Programas de formación para el sector privado  
6.  La OPJ tambié n ha venido impartiendo cursos de formación colectiva sobre los derechos de 
propiedad industrial a pasantes del sector privado . En el ejercicio económico de 2022 se organizaron 
cuatro cursos de formación colectiva, y un total de 75 participantes completó l a formación.  
1.2.2   Becas de larga y corta duración  
7.  Debido a la repercusión de la pandemia de COVID -19, el programa de becas de larga duración 
del Fondo Fiduciario correspondiente al ejercicio económico de 2022 fue sustituido por un curso 
virtual en línea de estu dios de propiedad intelectual organizado por el Instituto Tecnológico de Osaka 
(OIT) . Quince participantes procedentes de Filipinas, Malasia, Tailandia, Sri Lanka y Viet Nam 
completaron el curso en línea entre el 12 de mayo y el 29 de julio de 2022. 
8.  En el contexto de las becas de corta duración, financiado con cargo al Fondo Fiduciario,  
cuatro pasantes de Mozambique, Tayikistán, el Pakistán y el Brasil completaron dos semanas de 
experiencia laboral práctica en ámbitos relacionados con la propiedad intelectual.  
1.2.3   Seminario sobre derechos de propiedad intelectual para miembros de asociaciones 
de antiguos alumnos  
9.  La OPJ ha recomendado a sus pasantes crear una asociación de antiguos alumnos que contribuya 
a divulgar información, en sus países de origen, s obre los sistemas de propiedad intelectual y a 
mantener informados a los miembros de la asociación sobre las novedades en materia de propiedad 
intelectual . La OPJ ha celebrado seminarios de seguimiento en varios países asiáticos para las 
personas que hayan  participado en programas de formación en el Japón, con el fin de mantener 
vivos los conocimientos adquiridos y contribuir al desarrollo de los recursos humanos.  
10.  Los tipos de asistencia que presta la OPJ a las asociaciones de antiguos alumnos que solicitan  
su ayuda para celebrar seminarios sobre la propiedad intelectual son los siguientes : ayuda financiera 
para sufragar los gastos que entraña la celebración del seminario y envío de ponentes japoneses 
para que participen en el evento.  
11.  En el ejercicio económi co de 2022 se celebraron seminarios de seguimiento en Camboya y 
la India.  
1.2.4   Misiones de expertos  
12.  La OPJ organiza misiones de expertos y oradores especializados en diversas esferas relacionadas 
con la propiedad intelectual en el marco de programas sufragados por el Fondo Fiduciario del Japón 
para la Propiedad Industrial Global y el Organismo de Cooperación Internacional del Japón (JICA) . 
Los expertos se encargan principalmente de impartir formación in situ  sobre prácticas de examen e 
informatización, entre otr as cuestiones.  
13.  En el marco de un programa del JICA, la OPJ ha organizado misiones de larga duración 
consistentes en el envío de expertos para que participen en proyectos de cooperación técnica 
del JICA que se llevan a cabo en las oficinas de propiedad inte lectual de los países beneficiarios.  
14.  En el ejercicio económico de 2022, 10 expertos en total participaron en programas llevados 
a cabo en el marco del programa de la OMPI.  
1.2.5   Programas del Fondo Fiduciario del Japón para la Propiedad Industrial Global  
15.  En el e jercicio económico de 2022, se llevaron a cabo 18 programas financiados con cargo al 
Fondo Fiduciario del Japón para la Propiedad Industrial Global.  IP/C/R/TC/JPN/4  
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  1.2.6   Difusión de resúmenes de patentes de la base de datos "Patent Abstracts of 
Japan  (PAJ)" en CD -ROM  
16.  El hecho de que terceras partes hayan podido obtener en otros países patentes de invenciones 
respecto de las cuales ya se habían presentado solicitudes en el Japón ha planteado dificultades . 
Para aliviar estas dificultades y mejorar la calidad de los exámenes en lo s países en desarrollo, la  OPJ 
publica una versión en CD -ROM de los resúmenes de patentes que figuran en la base de datos  
Patent Abstracts of Japan (PAJ) . La PAJ contiene traducciones al inglés de datos bibliográficos y 
resúmenes de las patentes, así como  dibujos representativos publicados en el sistema de 
información sobre las solicitudes de patente ( Kokai Tokkyo Koho ). Desde abril de 1995, la OPJ 
suministra gratuitamente esos resúmenes en CD -ROM a entidades e instituciones extranjeras,  
entre ellas las p rincipales oficinas de propiedad intelectual y organizaciones internacionales . 
Desde agosto de 2023, 49 entidades e instituciones los reciben periódicamente.  
1.2.7   Proyecto para publicar (en inglés y japonés) las leyes y reglamentos sobre 
propiedad industrial vi gentes en diversos países  
17.  La OPJ ha traducido al inglés y al japonés leyes y reglamentos sobre derechos de propiedad 
industrial de diferentes países y ha publicado las traducciones en su sitio web . Actualmente, se 
pueden consultar en el sitio web de la OPJ traducciones de leyes y reglamentos de unos 100 países 
y organizaciones intergubernamentales.  
- En japonés : https://www.jpo.go.jp/system/laws/gaikoku/mokuji.html . 
- En inglés:  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/system/laws/gaikoku/index.html . 
1.3  Proyectos del Organismo Japonés de Cooperación Internacional (JICA)  
1.3.1   Proyectos de cooperación técnica  
18.  El JICA ha llevado a cabo diversos proyectos de cooperación técnica en la esfera de la propiedad 
intelectual que han contribuido a reforzar la obs ervancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual  
en Indonesia) . El JICA completó un proyecto de cooperación técnica que está contribuyendo a 
mejorar la capacidad de examen en Viet Nam (ejercicios económicos de 2020 a 2022).  
1.3.2   Cursos de formación colectiva  
19.  El JICA también organizó cursos de formación colectiva sobre propiedad intelectual .  
En colaboración con la OMPI y el Centro de Derecho Comparado de Kyoto, organización de 
investigación sin fines de lucro (KCLC, por sus siglas en inglés), el JICA impartió un curso de 
formación de dos  meses sobre el régimen jurídico de los derechos de propiedad intelectual y su 
observancia para funcionarios de organismos públicos de todo el mundo encargados de la 
observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual (ejercici os económicos de 2000 a 2012) . 
Además, en colaboración con el  KCLC, el JICA impartió un curso de formación de un mes sobre la 
mejora del sistema de propiedad intelectual para el desarrollo económico en el Japón (ejercicios 
económicos de 2015 a 2019).  
2  COOPERACIÓN TÉCNICA Y FINANCIERA EN MATERIA DE DERECHO DE AUTOR  
20.  La Oficina de Derecho de Autor del Japón (JCO, por sus siglas en inglés), que depende del 
Organismo de Asuntos Culturales, contribuye a la elaboración de sistemas de derecho de autor de 
los países en desarrollo y al fortalecimiento de la cooperación regional entre los países de la región 
de Asia y el Pacífico mediante la planificación y ejecución de los programas que se enumeran en los 
párrafos siguientes.  
21.  El Programa APACE (Programa de Mejora de los Sistemas de Protección del Derecho de Autor 
en la Región de Asia y el Pacífico), que comenzó a aplicarse en 1993 con el establecimiento del 
Fondo Fiduciario del Japón administrado por la OMPI en la esfera del derecho de autor, está dirigido  a 
los países de la región de Asia y el Pacífico . En el ejercicio económico de 2022, a raíz de la pandemia, 
se llevaron a cabo varios programas en línea, a saber : el Taller Nacional sobre el Desarrollo 
del Potencial de la Juventud Creativa y el Derecho de Autor, el Taller Virtual de Sensibilización sobre 
la Importancia del Derecho  de Autor para Fomentar la Creatividad entre los Jóvenes, el cuarto 
Programa de Coaching  Virtual para Artistas y Directivos de Empresas Creativas , y el Programa de 
Coaching  para Profesionales y Directivos de Pymes en el Sector Musical.  IP/C/R/TC/JPN/4  
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  3  COOPERACIÓN TÉCNICA Y FINANCIERA EN LA ESFERA DE LA PROTECCIÓN DE LAS 
OBTENCIONES VEGETALES  
3.1  Cooperación a través de la UPOV  
22.  El Gobierno del Japón ha financiado con cargo a un fondo fiduciario destinado a la 
Unión  Internacional para la Protección de las Obtenciones Vegetales ( UPOV) programas relativos a 
los sistemas de protección de las obtenciones vegetales en consonancia con la UPOV.  
23.  Se han llevado a cabo varias actividades para facilitar el establecimiento y la aplicación de 
sistemas de protección de las obtenciones vegetale s de la UPOV en la región de Asia, como 
seminarios nacionales e internacionales con el fin de concienciar sobre los sistemas de protección  de 
las obtenciones vegetales, de brindar asistencia para redactar legislación sobre esos sistemas que 
estén en confor midad con el Convenio de la UPOV y de desarrollar una plataforma única de solicitud 
en línea (e -PVP Asia).  
3.2  Curso de formación colectiva del JICA  
24.  Los cursos de formación del JICA se iniciaron en 2000 en cooperación con el Ministerio de 
Agricultura, Silvicul tura y Pesca y el NCSS (Centro Nacional de Semillas y Plantones, Organización 
Nacional de Investigación Agrícola y Alimentaria) . Tienen por objeto contribuir a la mejora de los 
sistemas de protección de las obtenciones vegetales y el control de la calidad de las semillas y 
plantones . En 2023 se impartió un curso de formación colectiva en el Japón y Viet Nam con 
participantes procedentes de 10 países (Argelia, Camboya, Filipinas, Indonesia, Mauritania, Nepal , 
RDP Lao , Rwanda, Tailandia y Viet Nam).  
3.3  Cooperaci ón a través del Foro de Asia Oriental para la Protección de las Obtenciones 
Vegetales  
25.  Con el fin de facilitar el establecimiento y la armonización internacional de los sistemas de 
protección de las obtenciones vegetales en los países de Asia Oriental, en 2 007 se estableció, por 
iniciativa del Japón, el Foro de Asia Oriental para la Protección de las Obtenciones Vegetales, que 
cuenta con la participación de los países de la ASEAN, China, la República de Corea y el propio Japón.  
26.  En la Decimoprimera Reunión An ual del Foro, celebrada en Muntinlupa (Filipinas) el 1 de agosto 
de 2018, se adoptó el Plan Estratégico del Foro para 10 años (2018 -2027), que propugna una 
dirección común con miras al establecimiento de sistemas de protección de las obtenciones vegetales 
compatibles con el Convenio de la UPOV por parte de los miembros del Foro . Dicho Plan Estratégico 
para 10 años se revisó en la Decimosegunda Reunión Anual, que se celebró en Beijing (China) 
el 24 de abril de 2019. E l Plan Estratégico para 10 años revisado puede consultarse en el sitio web: 
http://eapvp.org/about/ . 
27.  Cada año, durante la reunión anual,  se han adoptado diversas actividades de cooperación 
propuestas por los miembros del Foro de conformidad con el Plan Estratégico para 10 años , y estas 
actividades se han llevado a cabo a nivel local o en modo virtual . Está en marcha el proyecto piloto 
del Foro (2018 -2023), que tiene por finalidad establecer una plataforma en línea única para la 
presentación de solicitudes a las oficinas de protección de las obtenciones vegetales de los países 
participantes y mejorar la cooperación en materia de exámenes entr e las respectivas oficinas de los 
países participantes . Puede consultarse información detallada sobre las actividades en el sitio web: 
http://www.eapvp.org/report . 
4  COOPERACIÓN TÉC NICA Y FINANCIERA EN MATERIA DE MEDIDAS EN FRONTERA  
28.  El Ministerio de Hacienda del Gobierno del Japón ha organizado programas de becas, cursos de 
formación y misiones de expertos acerca del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC en la esfera de las medidas  en 
frontera para la observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual, en colaboración con la  OMA, 
el JICA y otras organizaciones . El objetivo principal de estos programas es ayudar a los funcionarios 
de aduanas en los países en desarrollo, principalmente de la región de Asia y el Pacífico, a aplicar 
satisfactoriamente el Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC . En el ejercicio económico de 2022 se organizó en el 
Japón un programa de becas con nueve participantes . Además, en ese mismo ejercicio económico, 
varios expertos j aponeses asistieron a cinco  talleres para mejorar los conocimientos y las 
competencias de los funcionarios de aduanas en relación con las medidas en frontera para la 
observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual.    
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ANEXO1 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Trademark Examination under the Madrid System  
Date and end date  1 August 2022 - 22 August 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Chile; Mauritius; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Qatar; Sierra Leone; Sri Lanka  
Brief description  To encourage and assist candidate countries of the Madrid System by outlining the characteristic features of the 
System for participants from relevant IP Offices and sharing Japan's experiences in accommodating the Madrid 
System into its national trademark sy stem, including the execution of trademark examination.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Officials from IP Offices who are engaged in or expected to engage in Madrid Protocol operations.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  18 participants from 8 countries have completed the course.  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
 
1 En inglés solamente.    
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Academia -Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer  
Date and end date  3 August 2022 - 30 August 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Chile; Ghana; Malawi; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Nigeria; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Sri 
Lanka; Thailand; Trinidad and Tobago; Zambia  
Brief description  To deepen participants' knowledge regarding intellectual property in general, as well as to learn efficient and 
effective methods for managing IP at universities and other institutions, by hearing lectures and holding 
discussions on managing intellectual property, university -industry -government collaboration, and ways for 
universities and researc h institutes to transfer technology to the private sector.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  (1) Employees at universities or research institutions involved in intellectual property management/utilization, 
such as the promotion of university -industry -government collaboration and technology transfer; OR (2) Persons 
at ministries/government offices in charge of developing technology, and other related organizations who are 
engaged in advising and supporting IP management/utilization such as promoting unive rsity-industry -
government collaborations and technology transfers; OR (3) Employees of companies who are in charge of 
intellectual property; or (4) Officials of IP Offices engaged in work regarding IP management/utilization such as 
promotion of industry -academia collaboration and technology transfer at universities and research institutes.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AO TS) 
Outputs or impact  24 participants from 15 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Patent Examination (Basic Programme)  
Date and end date  10 August 2022 - 7 September 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Djibouti; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Pakistan; 
Philippines; Qatar; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Vanuatu  
Brief description  To deepen the understan ding on applicable laws and regulations, examination guidelines, expertise on 
examination practices, case studies, etc., related to patent rights through lectures and to improve expertise for 
conducting prompt and accurate examinations for examiners.  
Bene ficiary institution or audience  Patent examiners from IP Offices with limited experience conducting formality/substantive examinations, who 
wish to strengthen their basic understanding of substantive examinations.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII As ia-Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  25 participants from 13 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Patent Examination Management for Managers  
Date and end date  1 September 2022 - 22 September 2022  
Beneficia ry Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Cambodia; Kenya; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  To deepen participants' understanding and skills about effective examination management such as acceleration 
of patent examination, quality management, training of examiners, improving the state of managing examination 
practices and to improve the expertise necessary for managing an IP Office.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Being in a managerial position (ex. Directo r of Patent Department) who are in charge of managing patent 
examination practices.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS ) 
Outputs or impact  15 participants from 10 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Trademarks  
Date and end date  8 September 2022 - 12 October 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; India; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; 
Thailand  
Brief description  To deepen participants' knowledge on intellectual property in general, as well as to enhance participants' 
understanding of and professional capabilities regarding trademark practices, by hearing lectures and holding 
discussions on the trademark system, trad emark examination standards of the Madrid System, and the use of 
trademark information.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  (1) Patent/trademark attorneys and IP lawyers in the private sector who are involved in trademark practices; or 
(2) Employees engag ed in trademark practices in the private sector.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  16 participants from 9 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Patent Examination for Middle Eastern and African Countries  
Date and end date  12 September 2022 - 14 October 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Angola; Congo; Egypt; Eswatini; Iraq; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Sudan; Tunisia  
Brief description  To deepen the participants' understanding of substantive patent examination practices, by examining case 
studies and search practices , so as to enhance expertise to the level that is required of patent examiners at IP 
Offices in Middle Eastern and African Countries.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Patent examiners from IP offices, engaged in substantive examination for at least thr ee years. One is patent 
examiner who manage the patent examination in your office, the other is middle - high class patent examiner.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technica l Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  21 participants from 9 countries and 1 organization  have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Information Technology  
Date and end date  13 September 2022 - 3 October 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Cambodia; Egypt; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Pakistan; Philippines  
Brief description  (i) Improve business efficiency of concerned IP Offices based on the use of IT systems (ii)  Increase 
participants' knowledge about management and operational use of IT systems; and clarify issues of each IP 
Office through a discussion  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Officials from IP Offices, have more than three years of experience in the field of IT system, in principle.  
Techn ical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  13 participants from 8 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on General IP Office Management  
Date and end date  3 October 2022 - 19 October 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Colombia; Dominican Republic; Egypt; Malaysia; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia; South Africa  
Brief description  To deepen understanding of business operations by exploring best practices for IP Office managemen t, and by 
comparing the entire IP Office workflow among participating countries (including Japan) from the time of 
application to the extinguishment of industrial property rights.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Being those responsible for the formula tion of IP policies and/or administrative and operations management of 
their IP Offices.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  14 participants from 9 countries and 1 organization have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai /developing/training/2022.html   
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Anti -Counterfeiting Measures for Practitioners  
Date and end date  18 October 2022 - 25 October 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Chile; India; Indonesia; Kenya; Malaysia; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 
Uganda; Viet Nam  
Brief description  To deepen participants' understanding of the initiatives on, and the current state of, strengthening of 
enforcement of intellect ual property rights in Japan, in order to enhance the capabilities of IP office officials in 
the target participants' countries.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  (1) Officials from IP Offices engaged in work related to measures against counterfeits and  piracy. (2) Customs  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  19 participants from 12 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further inf ormation  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Patents  
Date and end date  19 October 2022 - 30 November 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Cambodia; India; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Philippines; Thailand  
Brief description  To enhance participants' knowledge on intellectual property in general. To also deepen participants' 
understanding and enhance their professional capabilities in terms of patent practices such as acquiring 
knowledge on the outline of the patent system, preparing specifications and drawings, handling office actions, 
making amendments, judging patentability , considering patents for innovative technology, using patent 
information, and handling operations involving licensing.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  1) Patent attorneys and IP lawyers in the private sector who have experience drafting patent specif ications; OR 
2) Patent practitioners in the private sector who have experience drafting patent specifications.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  18 participants from 8 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developin g/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Operational Patent Examination Training Programme  
Date and end date  20 October 2022 - 15 December 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Egypt; Indonesia; Kenya; Malaysia; Mexico; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Thailand; 
Viet Nam  
Brief description  To enhance the capabilities of patent examiners, by training and fostering the examiners who fulfill leadership 
roles in their specific fields i n two months. In addition, the course aims at improving the operating procedures 
at the IP Offices acting as International Searching Authorities (ISAs), so that their substantive examination 
practices will be eventually enhanced. This will be achieved by h aving the participants make effective use of 
materials, which they create during the training programme, in their own domestic examination.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  1) Patent examiners from IP Offices who have been engaged in substantive examination for at least three years 
in the field of chemistry or telecommunications. 2) For IP Offices acting as ISAs under the PCT, patent examiners 
engaged in or expected to engage in substantive examination of PCT applications in the above -mentioned 
technical fields.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  21 participants from 12 countries a nd 1 organization have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course for IP Trainers  
Date and end date  8 November 2022 - 22 November 2022 
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Cambodia; Egypt; India; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; 
Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  In disseminating and raising aware ness of IP rights for young people in particular, to deepen the participants' 
understanding of required knowledge (e.g. legal systems and international treaties) and methods of education 
(e.g. textbooks and implementation plans) as well as train suitable e ducators/instructors through conducting 
presentations and exchanging opinions on IP rights dissemination activities.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Lecturers / Employees at universities or research institutions involved in education related to the in tellectual 
property system.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  17 participants from 14 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point  for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Trial and Appeal System  
Date and end date  28 November 2022 - 2 December 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; 
Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  To further understanding by analyzing the trial and appeal system of a participant's own country and those of 
the countries of other participants, including Japan, as well as to assist in creating a feasibility study for 
participants from countries which currently have no trial and appeal system.  
Beneficiary institution or a udience  (1) Officials from IP Offices who are engaged in or expected to engage in appeal operations; OR (2) Judges  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and  
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  13 participants from 9 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/devel oping/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Substantive Examination of Trademarks  
Date and end date  12 January 2023 - 24 January 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Cambodia; Indonesia; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Peru; Philippines; 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  To deepen participants' understanding and expertise in applicable laws and regulations, examination gu idelines, 
and examination practices for trademarks through case studies and on -the-job training and to improve the 
expertise for prompt and appropriate trademark examination for examiners in developing countries.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Tradem ark examiners from IP Offices with more than one year of experience conducting substantive 
examinations.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainab le Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  19 participants from 12 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/tra ining/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Design Substantive Examination and Accession to the Hague Agreement  
Date and end date  26 January 2023 - 2 February 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Peru; 
Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  (1) To deepen participants' understanding on expertise of applicable laws and regulat ions, examination 
guidelines, and substantive examination practices for designs. (2) To encourage and assist candidate countries 
of the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (the 
Hague System) and  to improve participants' ability to carry out prompt and appropriate design examination by 
sharing Japan's experiences in accommodating the Hague System into its national design system, including the 
practical execution of substantive examination.  
Benefi ciary institution or audience  (1) Design examiners from IP Offices who have more than one year of experience conducting substantive 
examination; AND/OR (2) Officials involved in preparation for accession to the Hague Agreement in IP Offices.  
Technical coo peration provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  23 participants from 12 countries and 1 organization have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Patent Examination in Specific Technical Fields  
Date and end date  17 January 2023 - 8 February  2023 
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Angola; Brazil; Colombia; Costa Rica; Kazakhstan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Mexico; Morocco; 
Pakistan; Philippines; Qatar; Sudan  
Brief description  To deepen the understanding on technologies in specific fields and on substantive examination practices, by 
examining case studies, so as to enhance one's expertise to the level that is required of patent examiners at IP 
Offices in Latin American countries.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Patent e xaminers from IP Offices, engaged in substantive examination for at least three years, engaged in, or 
expected to engage in PCT operations, and in charge of the fields of machinery / chemistry.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industria l Property Center (APIC) The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and 
Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  35 participants from 13 countries have completed have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Inter -Regional Virtual event on IP and Innovation for SMEs, in the context of the 8th Tokyo 
International Conference for African Development (TICAD)  
Date and end date  27 September 2022 - 28 September 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)   
Brief description  This workshop focused on the importance of promoting public awareness of the current status of the 
circumstances of IP in Africa region and cooperation activities in Africa region  
Beneficiary institution or audience  About 120 participants including government officials, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders working for academic 
institutions in African countr ies 
Technical cooperation provider(s)  The WIPO division for Africa and division for Arab countries with the support of the Japan Patent Office and with 
financing from the Funds -In-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global  
Outputs or impact  The expected impa ct is to promote public awareness of the IP in Africa region  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/ja pan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0004.html  
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Name of programme or project  WIPO -ARIPO -OAPI -MIP Alumni Conferences: Intellectual Property for Business Management in 
Harare  
Date and end date  7 December 2022 - 8 December 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Benin; Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Comoros; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; 
Democratic Republic of the Congo; Eswatini; Ethiopia; Gabon; The Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Kenya; Lesotho; 
Malawi; Mali; Mauritania; Mozambique; Namibia; Niger; Nigeria; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Sudan; Tanzania; Togo; 
Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Brief description  This workshop was held to provide alumni of the Master's degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) programme a 
platform to expand their networks in the field of IP, and to add value to the knowledge acquired fr om their 
graduate studies.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Alumni of MIP programme, and representatives of WIPO, ARIPO, OAPI, the Africa University, L'Université de 
Yaoundé II  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in collaboration with the African R egional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and l'Organisation 
africaine de la propriété intellectuelle  (OAPI) with support from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  The expected impacts are i) to enable MIP graduates from the Africa Universit y expand their networks in the 
field of IP; and ii) to add value to the knowledge acquired from their training at the MIP programme  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2021/news_0004.html  
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Name of programme or project  Third Session of Asian -Arab IP Dialogue between Japan and selected Arab countries on Utilizing the 
IP System for Economic, Social and Cultural Development in the Digital Era  
Date and end date  31 January 2023 - 1 February 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Kingdom of Bahrain; Egypt; Jordan; the State of Kuwait; Morocco; Oman; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Sudan; 
Tunisia  
Brief description  This meeting focused on exchange views and information on the updates and prospects from IPOs in the Digital 
Era, including the particular topic of "IP and AI: Implications for SMEs.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Government officials responsible for the national IP policy and strategy in Ara b countries  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in cooperation with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the League of Arab States (LAS), with the support 
of financing from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  Acknowledgement of the important influence of the fourth industrial revolution on national IP Offices, which need 
to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of IP users; with the ultimate objective of serving national development 
goals dedicated to promoting innovation, creativit y and sustainable development.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/new s_0002.html  
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Sub-Regional Seminar on Intellectual Property Enforcement in the Digital Environment for 
Government and Law Enforcement Officials  
Date and end date  27 October 2022 - 28 October 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  This workshop aims at exchanging experiences on national and transnational strategies for effective cooperation 
and coordination to address trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy in the digital environment; to shed 
light on certain voluntary measures adopted by e -commerc e platforms and to build the capacity, knowledge and 
expertise of law enforcement officials and other government officials.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Public prosecutors and law enforcement officials  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO with t he support of the Director General of Intellectual Property of Philippines and the Japan Patent Office 
and with financing from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  It is expected that IP crime investigators and prosecutors be equipped to deal with IP  and IP -related crimes in a 
manner conducive to the implementation of Recommendation 45 of the WIPO Development Agenda.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0027.html  
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Name of programme or project  Policy Dialogue on the Role of IP for Economic, Social and Cultural Development: Innovation, IP 
and Value Addition for Business Competitiveness in Africa - Regional Youth Entrepreneurship 
Forum on the "Critical Role of Intellectual Property (IP) and Innovation for Youth Entrepreneurship 
and St art-ups"  
Date and end date  25 April 2022 - 26 April 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Algeria; Belgium; Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cabo Verde; Cameroon; Comoros; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; 
Eswatini; France; Ghana; Kenya; Republic of Korea; Lesotho; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Morocco; Mozambique; 
Namibia; Netherlands; Niger; Nigeria; Philippines; Rwanda; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Singapore; South 
Africa; Switzerland; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States of America; 
Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Brief description  The objective of this Policy Dialogue was to raise awareness about IP management for Startups, giving young 
entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn how to leverage the global IP system to bring their bus inesses to scale in 
order to compete in global markets.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  IP Offices. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the East African Science and Technology Commission 
(EASTECO), ARIPO, OAPI, the Office of the Special Adviser on Afr ica (OSAA), etc.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda (GOR), the East Africa Community Science 
and Technology Commission (EASTECO), the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), with t he support of 
the Japan Patent Office (JPO), in partnership with the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) 
and L'Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle  (OAPI), with the participation of YouLead Africa, with 
the support of financing from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  The expected impact is to raise awareness about IP management for Startups, giving young entrepreneurs an 
opportunity to learn how to leverage the global IP system to bring their businesses to sc ale in order to compete 
in global markets.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/n ews/2022/news_0013.html  
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Name of programme or project  Hands -on Training on Examination in the PCT national Phase for Examiners of Angolan Institute of 
Intellectual Property (IAPI)  
Date and end date  5 September 2022 - 9 September 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Angola  
Brief description  The objective of the workshop was to develop skills of the IAPI's staff with respect to utilizing examination work-
products from other national phases. Work sharing that leverages on examination work done by other offices 
while observing the specifics of the national legal framework is an extremely efficient and effective approach for 
offices with limited examinat ion resources.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Examiners of Angolan Institute of Intellectual Property (IAPI), etc.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in cooperation with the Angolan Institute of Intellectual Property (IAPI) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO), 
with the support of financing from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  Development of the skills of IAPI's examiners with respect to utilizing examination work -products from the 
international and other national phases.  
Website for fur ther information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0022.html  
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Name of programme or project  Online Courses to Study IP held by the Osaka Institute of Technology in Japan  
Date and end date  12 May 2022 - 29 July 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Malaysia; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  These online courses covered various aspects of IP law and practice, and informed about the international and 
Japanese context of numerous key areas that included: IP strategies, IP marketing, I P assessments, IP licensing, 
and Industry -academia collaboration using IP  
Beneficiary institution or audience  People involved in technology research, licensing and management  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO and Osaka Institute of Technology with the support of financing from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  It is expected that the participants return and transfer the experiences learned back to their home institution 
and colleagues in the field of IP -based technology tran sfer. 
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0020.html  
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Name of programme or project  Hands -on Training on Examination by practicing the skills and knowledge for Patent Examiners of 
Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) Bangladesh  
Date and end date  16 October 2022 - 19 October 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh  
Brief description  Participants learned in particular how to research patent family information, analyze examination status in 
different national phases, and retrieve and compare citation and dossier information of family members.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Patent examiners of Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT)  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO wi th the assistance of the Japan Patent Office  
Outputs or impact  Development of the skills of DPDT's examiners with respect to utilizing examination work -products from the 
international and other national phases  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0028.html  
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Name of programme or project  Sub-Regional Workshop on the Hague System for Stakeholders in Botswana, Ghana, Namibia, 
Rwanda and Sao Tome and Principe  
Date and end date  1 November 2023 - 2 November 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Botswana; Ghana; Namibia; Rwanda; Sao Tomé and Principe  
Brief description  This workshop focused on enriching participants' understanding of practical knowledge, which includes providing 
practical information and guidance on the functioning of the Hague system of WIPO, exchanging practices and 
experiences by participated IP offic es of Hague members including the Japan Patent Office, and sharing their 
best practices on how users can get the most of the potential of the Hague System.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Officials or heads of units/sections that are responsible for operational aspects of the Hague System or for the 
accession preparation to the Madrid System in the business sector, in particular SMEs, designers, IP attorneys, 
professional associations, universities, IP Offices and government officials, and so on.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO with support from FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  The expected impacts are to strengthen the participants' knowledge of and capacity to use the Hague System, 
and to create a network for them to exchange experie nces. 
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0026.html  
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Name of programme or project  WIPO Regional Meeting on Strengthening the ASEAN Regional Technology and Innovation Support 
Center (TISC) Network  
Date and end date  27 March 2023 - 28 March 2023 
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; 
Viet Nam  
Brief description  This workshop focused on strengthen the regional network of Technology and Innovation Support Centers 
(TISCs) among member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and foster exchange of 
experiences and best practices and resource -sharing within the region.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  TISC staffs in ASEAN member states  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO with support from Japan Patent Office  
Outputs or impact  The expected impact: (1) continued development of the ASEAN regional TISC network; and (2) enhanced access 
to and use of IP i nformation by IP institutions and the public to promote innovation and creativity.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperatio n/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0024.html  
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Name of programme or project  Virtual Regional Meeting of Intellectual Property Office Officials Responsible for the Madrid System 
for Selected Latin America and the Caribbean Countries  
Date and end date  6 December 2022 - 8 December 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Antigua and Barbuda; Belize; Brazil; Jamaica; Trinidad and Tobago  
Brief description  This was the first regional meeting organized for this region under the FIT Japan IP Global. The purpose of the 
meeting was to discuss operational issues with the aim of improving efficiency, consistency, and promotion of 
the Madrid Syste m. 
Beneficiary institution or audience  Officials or heads of units/sections that are responsible for operational aspects of the Madrid System or for the 
accession preparation to the Madrid System in IPOs  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO with suppor t from FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  The expected impacts are to strengthen the capacity of IP offices and to improve the operations of the Madrid 
System in the contracting parties, to enhance the knowledge of the operations and to encourage acces sion to 
the Madrid System for non -contracting parties.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fi tip_global/news/2023/news_0016.html  
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Name of programme or project  Expert Workshop on the Madrid System for the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia  
Date and end date  26 January 2023 - 27 January 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Malaysia  
Brief description  The workshop covered all the aspects of the Madrid System, such as the recent updates, the role as both the 
Office of origin and the Office of a designated Contracting Party, classification, data communication (MECA, 
Madrid Office Portal, Madrid e -Filing), and how to promote the Madrid System further in their countries.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Officials or heads of units/sections that are responsible for operational aspects of the Madrid System  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO with support from FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  The expected impacts are to strengthen the capacity of IP offices and to improve the operations of the  Madrid 
System, to enhance the knowledge of the operations of the Madrid System .  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation /en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0019.html  
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Name of programme or project  WIPO -ARIPO Sub -Regional Meeting on the Development of a Regional Technology and Innovation 
Support Center (TISC) Network  
Date and end date  23 February 2023 - 24 February 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Botswana; Eswatini; Ethiopia; The Gambia; Ghana; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Mauritius; Namibia; 
Nigeria; Rwanda; Sao  Tomé and Principe; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Sudan; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; 
Zimbabwe  
Brief description  TISC focal points of the ARIPO member states exchanged information about their activities and discussed their 
efforts and experiences in order to strengthen their TISC networks and dissemination of IP information.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  TISC staffs in ARIPO member states  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in collaboration with ARIPO with support from Japan Patent Office  
Outputs o r impact  The expected impacts: (1) continued development of the ARIPO sub -regional TISC network; (2) enhanced access 
to and use of IP information by IP institutions and the public to promote innovation and creativity.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0006.html  
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Name of programme or project  Workshop on Access to Technology for Innovation and the Development of Technology and 
Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) in Nouakchott, Mauritania  
Date and end date  27 March 2023 - 28 March 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Mauritania  
Brief description  The purpose of this event was to develop and reinforce skills and knowledge of TISC staff in Mauritania in 
identifying and using inventions in the public domain as a means for promoting technology transfer and 
commercialization/utilization of inventions.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  TISC staff and university students from Mauritania  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce, Ind ustry, Handicrafts and Tourism of the Islamic Republic 
of Mauritania, with the support of financing from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  The expected impacts iswas to enhance access to and use of IP information by IP institutions and the public to 
promote innovation and creativity.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0025.html  
Contact point for  further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Regional Workshop for Latin American Countries on the negotiation of technological development 
collaboration agreements in the agricultural sector  
Date and end date  28 February 2022 - 2 March 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Chile  
Brief description  The objective of the workshop was to provide participants with an overview of technology transfer and develop 
skills for a general framework and negotiation of Technological Development Collaboration Agreements (TDCA), 
particularly on the strategic use of IP to support business objectives focused on the agricultural sector, by a 
group of stakeholders in Brazil and Chile.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  People involved in the agricultural sector  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in cooperation with WIPO Brazil Office, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), São Paulo, the 
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), São Paulo , with the support of financing from the FIT Japan IP 
Global  
Outputs or impact  The 3 -day workshop was held with 29 participants in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 17 from Brazil and 12 from Chile.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0008.html  
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Name of programme or project  WIPO GREEN Latin American Acceleration Project Phase 3  
Date and end date  1 April 2022 - 31 March 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Argentina; Brazil; Chile  
Brief description  With regard to the innovative green technology solutions, the projects focused on identification of needs and 
solution seekers; identification of relevant solution providers; and establishment of contact between seekers and 
providers.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  INPI Argentina, INPI Brazil, INAPI Chile, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Argentina, INDECOPI Peru  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO with financing from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  The expected impact is to facilitate adaptation, adoption, transfer, and deploy ment of green technologies in 
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_tru st/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0010.html  
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Master's Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) programme offered jointly by WIPO, ARIPO and 
Africa University  
Date and end date  1 May 2022 - 11 June 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Ethiopia; Kenya; Malawi; Nigeria; Uganda; Zimbabwe  
Brief description  The FIT Japan IP Global provided 12 scholarships to selected students from the countries indicated above to 
participate in the MIP jointly offered by WIPO, ARIPO and Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Students and young professionals in the field of IP in ARIPO member states  
Technical cooperati on provider(s)  WIPO, ARIPO and Africa University with financial assistance from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  It is expected that the alumni will be the future leaders who will lead the national economic policies or science 
and technology poli cies from the aspect of IP.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/fitip_ capabilities_capacities.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Master's Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) programme offered jointly by WIPO, OAPI and 
University of Yaoundé II  
Date and end date  3 October 2022 - 29 June 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cameroon; Chad; Côte d'Ivoire; Gabon; Niger; Senegal; Togo  
Brief description  The FIT Japan IP Global provided 11 scholarships to selected students from the countries indicated in bold above 
to participate in the MIP jointly offered by WIPO, OAPI and University of Yaoundé II in Yaoundé, Cameroon.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Students and young professionals in the field of IP in OAPI member states  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO, OAPI and University of Yaoundé II with financial assistance from the FIT Japan IP Global  
Outputs or impact  It is expected that the alumni will be the future leaders who will lead the national economic  policies or science 
and technology policies from the aspect of IP.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/ funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/fitip_capabilities_capacities.html  
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Project for Efficient and Fair Disputes Resolution Mechanism and Legislative Drafting Capacity 
Development for Improving Business Environment  
Date and end date  1 October 2021 - 30 September 2025  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia  
Brief description  This project is designed to improve legal certainty in the business community by enhancing the capacity of 
drafters to ensure legislative consistency and the capacity of judges for efficient and fair case processing and 
disposition in business -related cases including IP disputes  
Beneficiary insti tution or audience  The Directorate General of Legislation(DGL) of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Supreme Court  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Japanese Experts  
Outputs or impact  (1) Training materials to improve the capacity of drafters for en suring legislative consistency are created and 
training for drafters using such materials is conducted. (DGL); (2) Training materials are developed in order to 
strengthen Judge's capacity for efficient case processing and fair case disposition in litigatio n with business -
related litigation, particularly IP litigation and training for judges using such materials is conducted. (Supreme 
Court); (3) Reference materials regarding business -related litigation, particularly IP litigation are developed, 
published an d disseminated among judges and other legal professionals. (Supreme Court)  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Nishiki.Yoko@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Virtual Workshop on Raising Awareness of the Importance of Copyright for Fostering Creativity 
among Youth for a Better Future  
Date and end date  28 September 2022 - 28 September 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Fiji; Indonesia; Pakistan; Sri Lanka; Tonga; Vanuatu  
Brief description  Topics covered: (1)  WIPO's New Programmes and Initiatives for Youth Engagement and Empowerment; (2)  What 
Is Copyright and Why I t Is Important for You; (3)  What Creation and Copyright Mean to Me and My Songs and 
Arts: Words and Experience of Creators; and (4) How can We Support and Foster the Potentials of Young 
Creators, Entrepreneurs and other Professionals of Creative Sectors to  Become Leaders of Tomorrow: Strategies, 
Tools and Best Practices.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Bangladesh Copyright Office and others Bhutan: Department of Intellectual Property and others 
Fiji: Office of the Attorney -General and other s Indonesia: Directorate General of Intellectual Property, Ministry 
of Law and Human Rights Kiribati: Ministry of Tourism Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives Kiribati Republic 
of Marshall Islands: RMI Historic Preservation Office Pakistan: Intellectual Pro perty Organization of Pakistan 
(IPO-Pakistan) and others Sri Lanka: Authors Composes & Publishers Organization of Sri Lanka (ACPO) and 
others Tonga: Ministry of Trade and Economic Development Vanuatu: Vanuatu Intellectual Property Office, 
Ministry of Touri sm, Trade Industry, Commerce and Ni -Vanuatu Business  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), 
Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan), Japan Net Creators Association (JNCA), Ministry of 
Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, and others  
Outputs or impact  Enhanced understanding of the importance of protecting copyright and related rights.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  4th session of Coaching Programme for Artists and Managers of Creative Enterprises in  the Digital 
Environment  
Date and end date  1 December 2022 - 1 December 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Fiji; Samoa  
Brief description  Topics covered: (1)  What is Copyright and How It Can Help Artists and Creative Enterprises in the Arts Field; 
(2) How to Innovate and Adapt Business Models to Maximize the Economic Benefits of Artists and Artistic Works 
in the Digital Environment; (3)  How to Support Creators Making a Living from Their Arts: Current Practice and 
Suggestions for Future.  
Bene ficiary institution or audience  Fiji: Office of the Solicitor -General Nauru: CFI Multimedia, and Economic Planning Developing and Trade Division, 
Government of Niue Palau: Tiuladokow Artwork  Samoa: Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour (MCIL), 
Samoa Out reach Community Centre, and others  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Copyright Consultant, Casie Co.,  Ltd, Tokyo Illustrators Society(TIS)  
Outputs or impact  Provided practical information and knowledge in how to participate in and benefit from the inter national and 
digital market.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Coaching Programme for Professionals and Managers of SMEs in the Music Sector  
Date and end date  7 March 2023 - 7 March 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Malaysia; Mongolia; Nepal; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topics covered: (1)  Overview of the Japan Copyright System and Music Business and How They Work Together 
for Better Future: (2)  Case Study on Policy -Making: Ho w to Support Creators to Maximize the Cultural and 
Economic Value of Music Works: (3) Case Study on Business Model: How to Lead Start -up Companies and SMEs 
and Support Creators to Monetize Music Works Successfully: (4) How Start -up Companies and SMEs Can G raw 
and Enter the Global Music Marketplace and Benefit from the Digital Opportunities: Tips, Tools and Best Practices.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Clap Services Ltd., Music Industries Owners' Association of Bangladesh (MIB), and others Bhutan: 
Department of Media, Creative Industry and Industrial Property, and others Malaysia: Taja Archive Sdn Bhn., 
Musicpreneur Malaysia, and others Mongolia: Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia (IPOM), ESAN LLC., and 
others Nepal: Advocate an d Lecture, Kathmandu School of Law, Music Royalty Collection Society Nepal, and 
others Philippines: Performers' Rights Society of the Philippines, and Performers' Rights Society of the Philippines 
Sri Lanka: Power House Ltd., Ben Holdings Pvt. Ltd., and ot hers Thailand: Department of Intellectual Property 
(DIP) Viet Nam: Copyright Office of Viet Nam, Vietthink Law Firm and Intellectual Property Agent, and others  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Artist, Worldscape Co. Ltd. , ParadeAll Inc.  
Outputs or impac t Provided practical information and knowledge in how to participate in and benefit from the international and 
digital market.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Meeting on Copyright and Related Rights: New Development and Response to Challenges of 
the Pandemic  
Date and end date 26 June 2023 - 27 June 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; India; Indonesia; Malaysia; Pakistan; Philippines; Thailand; Vanuatu; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topics covered: (1)  Keynote Speeches: New Trends and Development of Copyrig ht and Related Rights in the 
Post-Covid -19 Era and Future Perspectives; (2)  Developing Copyright Strategies and Policies to Meet New Needs 
and Challenges of Creative Industries and Creative Economy: Practice and Experience of Japan; (3)  Initiatives 
and Projects to Response to Challenges of the Pandemic and Build Back Better; (4)  Building Copyright Literacy 
with the Younger Generation Strategies, Tools and Best Practices; (5) Strengthen the International 
Competitiveness of National Creative Industry: Role s and Importance of Developing Intellectual Property Policies 
and Strategies; (6) The Roles of Collective Management of Copyright in Supporting Creators and Creative 
Industries in the Digital Environment and Post -Pandemic Era; (7) Supporting the Developmen t of Copyright in 
the Asian and Pacific Region: 30 Years of the Funds -in-Trust from the Government of Japan to WIPO; (8) The 
New Vision and Landscape of Copyright and Related Rights at National Level: Recent Development and Future 
Perspectives; and (9) Exp loring New Areas of Future Cooperation for the Next Decades of FIT -Japan: Needs and 
Proposals from Participating Countries.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Ministry of Cultura Affairs India: Department for Promotion of Industry and Interna l Trade, Ministry 
of Commerce and Industry Indonesia: Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) Kiribati: Ministry of 
Tourism Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives Malaysia: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) 
Pakistan: Intellectu al Property Organization of Pakistan Philippines: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines 
(IPOPHL), Thailand: Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) Vanuatu: Vanuatu Ministry of Tourism, Trade, 
Industry, Commerce and Ni -Vanuatu Business Viet Nam : Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Tokyo Gakugei University, Meiji University, Oita Prefectural 
College of Arts and Culture, Intellectual Property Office of the Phil ippines (IPOPHL), Japanese Society for Rights 
of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC), Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, 
Cabinet Office  
Outputs or impact  Enhanced understanding of the importance of developing national copyright policies and strategies.  Strengthened 
cooperation in the field of copyright and related rights among the countries in the region.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Coaching Programme for Professionals and Managers of SMEs in the Music Sector  
Date and end date  28 June 2023 - 30 June 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Malaysia; Mongolia; Nepal; Philippines; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topics covered: (1)  WIPO's New Initiative and Programmes to Support Creators, Start -ups and SMEs in the 
Creative Industry; (2)  Overview of Typical Copyright  and Related Rights Issues in the Music Industry in the Asia -
Pacific Region and Future Perspectives; (3)  Presentation of Project Proposals in the Copyright and Music Related 
Field; (4) Strategies and Approaches for Maximizing the Economic Benefits of Music  Works: the Experience of 
Sony Music Entertainment; (5) Case Study: How to Develop Music Platforms and Support Independent Music 
Artists; (6) Case Study: How to Build Better Awareness of Copyright among Professionals and Manage of Music 
SMEs: Examples and Experiences; (7) How to Adapt Business Models to Distribute Music Works in the Digital 
Environment; (8) Case Study: How to Support Music Artists to Enter into the Global Music Marketplace; and (9) 
Wrap -up Discussion and Plans for the Next Step.  
Beneficia ry institution or audience  Bangladesh: Music Industries Owners Association of Bangladesh, and CLAP Services Ltd., Bhutan: M -Studio, and 
Zhabthra Malaysia: Archive Capital Sdn Bhd Mongolia: Mongol Content LLC Nepal: Kala Legal Private Limited, 
and Music Nep al Limited Philippines: Performers' Right Society of the Philippines Viet Nam: Amanotes PTE Ltd  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Recording Industry Association of Japan, Artifact Law Office, 
TuneCore Japa n, RecoChoku Co.,  Ltd., Japan Music Culture Export, the Contents Overseas Distribution 
Association (CODA), Sony Music Entertainment  
Outputs or impact  Provided practical information and knowledge in how to participate in and benefit from the international  and 
digital market.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  WCO SMIPRP （The Strategic Management and Intellectual Property Rights Programme ） 
Date and end date  4 April 2022 - 25 March 2023  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Botswana; Brazil; Ethio pia; India; Indonesia; Jamaica; Malaysia; Sudan; Zambia  
Brief description  SMIPRP is a 12 -month master's degree programme at AGU's Graduate School of Business and offers cutting -
edge classes and practical management skills for future leaders, particularly in customs organizations around 
the world.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF -Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Acquiring the foundational skills in strategic management and IPR, and in how to design, implement, and evaluate 
public policies, in particular customs policy, in accordance with development strategies for organizations  
Website for further information  https://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp / 
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Expert Mission on IPR for Viet Nam Customs  
Date and end date  31 May 2022 - 1 June 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Viet Nam  
Brief description  Workshop that focused on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to 
implement IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF -Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Expert mission on JSPP21 Workshop on Intellectual Property (IP) Rights  
Date and end date  5 September 2022 - 9 September 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Workshop that focused on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to 
implement IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA 
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Expert mission on WCO Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Health and Safety Workshop for 
Philippines Customs  
Date and end date  28 November 2022 - 2 December 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Philippines  
Brief description  Workshop that focused on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to 
implement IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF -Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Expert mission on WCO Intellectual Property Rights(IPR), Health and Safety Workshop For PNG 
Customs Service  
Date and end date  6 December 2022 - 8 December 2022  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Papua New Guinea  
Brief description  Workshop that focused on supporting the development of the regulations and operational pr ocedures to 
implement IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF -Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
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