USPTO Coordination of IP Policy Protection, Policy, Enforcement and Training Robert L. Stoll United States Patent and Trademark Office

Mission on Coordinating IP Protection, Policy & Enforcement  Public Education  Outreach to Businesses  Capacity Building Activities

Public Education and Awareness  IPAC (Intellectual Property Awareness Campaign)  China Road Show

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)  2006 San Diego, CA McLean, 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 Building Programs  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

Thank you!!! Robert L. Stoll