MANILA, Oct 29 (APP): Director General IPO-Pakistan, Nauman Aslam Thursday met with Director General of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua and his team to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in intellectual property (IP).
The Pakistani delegation was headed by Ms. Asma Rabbani, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Philippines. Ms. Fareeha Khan, Trade and Investment Counsellor, represented the Trade Section of the Embassy of Pakistan.
The discussions focused on establishing a formal framework for sustained institutional collaboration, potentially through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) within the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) framework.
Key areas identified for cooperation included the exchange of information and best practices in IP legislation, registration and examination procedures; IP awareness, management and commercialization; enforcement; technology transfer and innovation support; and the protection and commercial development of Geographical Indications (GIs).
Both sides also explored cooperation in strengthening Technology Transfer Offices, supporting university-based innovation and commercialization initiatives, and promoting origin-linked products through effective GI registration, quality assurance, branding and marketing.
Reciprocal visits and exchanges of delegations were also highlighted as avenues for strengthening institutional linkages.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared interest in advancing intellectual property as a driver of innovation, enterprise development and trade, while deepening economic and institutional ties between Pakistan and the Philippines.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
