Marcin Gędłek Patent Office of the Republic of Poland IPRTA Forum Mexico 08, Mexico City, July 10, 2008 Promoting innovation & technology diffusion – the challenge of IP Administration in the 21st Century
Poland Until 1989 – centrally planned economy 1989 – transition begins Now: Emerging Markets: The Big Ten Countries | Brazil |Russia | India | China | Egypt | Mexico | | Poland | South Africa | South Korea | Turkey |
? Innovation-friendly patent office (IP administration)
Innovation-friendly patent office Clear regulations Fast procedures (incl. litigation) Patent informationQuality
Clear regulations Fast procedures (incl. litigation) Quality Industrial Property Law amendments backlog reduction e-filling paperless office ISO 9001 (quality management system) implementation Central & on-line information Patent Information Centers Patent information specialized IP court – establisment under preparation
Annual International Krakow Symposium „IP in innovative economy” 4 th edition: September 4-6, 2008
Guides, manuals, ECJ Case Law reviews In preparation: workshops on patent searching fundamentals & advanced searches
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