Asian Patent Attorneys Association Al Asso Introduction of APAA Asian Patent Attorneys Association April 7, 2018 Patrick Y. KIM President of APAA
History Established in 1969 Japan, Korea and Taiwan APAA 2018 History Established in 1969 Japan, Korea and Taiwan Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
APAA 2018 Object Promote and Enhance Intellectual Property Protection throughout Asia Only International Association for Asia Foster ties of mutual friendship and understanding among members
Object – cont. Promote Protection of Intellectual Property in Asia APAA 2018 Object – cont. Promote Protection of Intellectual Property in Asia Arrange Social and Recreational activities Promote knowledge of Intellectual Property Law
Activity Annual Meeting in October or November APAA 2018 Activity Annual Meeting in October or November 2018 New Delhi, India (Nov. 17-21) 2019 Taipei, Taiwan 2020 Gold Coast, Australia 2021 Busan, Korea
Activity – cont. Educational Program 1 Six Standing Committee Meeting APAA 2018 Activity – cont. Educational Program 1 Six Standing Committee Meeting Patents Trademarks Designs Copyrights Anti-counterfeiting Emerging IP
APAA 2018 Activity – cont. Educational Program 2 Workshops
Activity – cont. Recreational Program One day Excursion APAA 2018 Activity – cont. Recreational Program One day Excursion Hospitality Suite with APAA Band Performance APAA Song
Status 2,500 members from 24 Asian Countries 20 Recognized Group APAA 2018 Status 2,500 members from 24 Asian Countries 20 Recognized Group Cambodia in 2016 1,000 members + 500 Observers for Conf.
Contact Mr. SAN Sorphorn sansorphorn.attorney@yahoo.com APAA 2018 Contact Mr. SAN Sorphorn sansorphorn.attorney@yahoo.com Mr. THACH Branly T. phnompenh@epatoffice.com thachtb@yahoo.com
Contact Mr. Kozo Takeuchi – Secretary General APAA 2018 Contact Mr. Kozo Takeuchi – Secretary General secretary_general@apaa.asia Ms. Mari Jan Motsenbocker secretariat@apaa.asia
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