1. Mika Lodge 2-3 October, 2013 Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry

2. Workshop Objectives
A synopsis of Zambia’s perspective in the regional assessment of intellectual property and medicines legislation to determine their TRIPS compliance and adaptability;
Identification of reliable and specialized legal advice resources both within and outside the SADC region and maintain a roster of legal experts who are able to offer technical assistance on TRIPS;

3. Workshop Objectives….
Collaboration with development partners to enable Countries to protect, include and take advantage of the flexibilities that exist in the TRIPS Agreement
Foster assistance to Zambia as a regional member of SADC for trade negotiations to conclude agreements that are not detrimental to public health.

4. Brief Background of Evolution of IP in Zambia
Promote innovation and creativity and emerging benefits
Began preliminary work of reviewing IP laws around 2007
No national policy in place
IP Policy approved in 2009
The whole IP spectrum included

5. Background… Review of IP laws
Extensive domestic and international consultation
TRIPS flexibilities taken account of
In the drafting process now
2014 First Quarter parliamentary