USPTO Coordination of IP Policy Protection, Policy, Enforcement and Training
Robert L. StollUnited States Patent and Trademark Office
Mission on Coordinating IP Protection, Policy & Enforcement
Public EducationOutreach to BusinessesCapacity Building Activities
IPAC (Intellectual Property Awareness Campaign)
Two day events include speakers from USPTO, US export assistance, Department of Justice, and local US attorneys.
The event also provides one-on-one consultations between SMEs and our IP experts.
IPAC (Intellectual Property Awareness Campaign)
2006San Diego, CAMcLean, VA
Columbus, OH Nashville, TN Minneapolis, MN Providence, RI
2007 Raleigh – June 13 Detroit – June 18 San Antonio – July 20 Portland Denver Vermont Los Angeles Seattle Columbus
China Road Show
Teaches companies that are doing business or wish to do business in China on how to protect and enforce IP rights in that country
Two day programs: first day with government officials and legal experts that know the Chinese legal system; second day features break out session focusing on industry-specific IP issues.
China Road Show
China is a major source of counterfeited "fast moving consumer goods" (e.g. shampoo, toothpaste, batteries).
“Even if you do not think you are doing business in China, you are doing business in China.”
The Middle East is a destination market for counterfeit automotive parts manufactured primarily in China and India.
International Capacity Building
Bilateral, regional, multilateral- APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)- ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations),- CARICOM (Caribbean Community and Common
Market)- PIF (Pacific Island Forum)- MEPI (Middle East Partnership Initiative)- SIECA (Central American Secretariat for Economic
Integration).
Snapshot of Capacity BuildingPrograms
In FY 2007, we had more than 100 capacity building in-country programs where experts will travel to foreign countries
Also, training at USPTO for foreign delegates to come learn
Technical Assistance in the Middle East
In FY07, 138 Middle East Officials have participated in IP programs
Technical assistance on legislative revisions and drafting in Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, and Oman for FTA implementation.
Technical expertise is provided to countries, such as Algeria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen in the context of WTO accession efforts.
GIPA
Held at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
Monthly basis with about thirty – forty delegates attending from around the world.
Case studies, field visits, discussions with experts and IP rights holders
Enforcement Training
Issue specific such as OD piracy, pharmaceuticals, broadcasting/cable and satellite piracy.
Job specific such as judges, prosecutors, and customs / border officials.
Training for IP Officials
Subject specific – copyright / patent / trademark
Process – examination / registration Operational Substantive legal issues
Country Selection for Training
U.S. Embassy IPR attaches USPTO attorneys Right holders Country’s own government
Success Stories
UAE – recently cut business software piracy from 86% in 1995 to 33% in 2006
Kuwait – significant improvement in enforcement by conducting raids
Jordan - Customs established an IPR Section and is in the process of constructing an automated system for registered trademarks