1. Asian Patent Attorneys Association
Al Asso
Introduction of APAA
Asian Patent Attorneys Association
April 7, 2018
Patrick Y. KIM
President of APAA

2. History Established in 1969 Japan, Korea and Taiwan
APAA 2018
History
Established in 1969
Japan, Korea and Taiwan
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

3. 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

4. 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

5. Activity Annual Meeting in October or November
APAA 2018
Activity
Annual Meeting in October or November
New Delhi, India (Nov )
Taipei, Taiwan
Gold Coast, Australia
Busan, Korea

6. 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

7. APAA 2018
Activity – cont.
Educational Program 2
Workshops

8. Activity – cont. Recreational Program One day Excursion
APAA 2018
Activity – cont.
Recreational Program
One day Excursion
Hospitality Suite with APAA Band Performance
APAA Song

9. 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 Observers for Conf.

10. Contact Mr. SAN Sorphorn sansorphorn.attorney@yahoo.com
APAA 2018
Contact
Mr. SAN Sorphorn
Mr. THACH Branly T.

11. Contact Mr. Kozo Takeuchi – Secretary General
APAA 2018
Contact
Mr. Kozo Takeuchi – Secretary General
Ms. Mari Jan Motsenbocker

12. Thank you !!!