1. IP Policy and its linkages with Economic, Science & Technology Policies Muhammad Ismail Deputy Director IPO-Pakistan October 09, 2013 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFULIPO-Pakistan

2. 2 Outlines National IP Strategy and Institutional IP Policy IP Management in Universities Policies having linkages with national IP Strategy Current Situation in Pakistan Salient Features of draft National IP Strategy Way Forward/Future Prospects IPO-Pakistan

3. 3 IP Policy Defined…… Nation IP Strategy IP Strategy is a set of measures formulated by a government to encourage and facilitate effective creation, development and management of intellectual property. It outlines how to develop infrastructures and capacities to support inventors of IP to protect, develop and exploit their inventions. Institutional IP Policy The Institutional Intellectual Property (IP) policy governs the ownership and management of IP and Institution’s discretionary Reward to Inventors. This policy applies to all Employees of the Institution and extends to Associates and students. IPO-Pakistan www.wipo.int

4. Ingredients of National IP Strategy IP Administration and Management; Generation of IP by Universities, Research Organizations, Business, Industry, SMEs and Individuals; Commercialization of IP and Technology Transfer; Industrial Property (Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs) and related Sectors; The Copyright and Creative Industries; Plant Variety Rights and Seed Industries; Enforcement of IP Rights; Adjudication and Court system. 4IPO-Pakistan

5. Ingredients of Institutional IP Policy Coverage of available intellectual property rights (Patents, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, Copyrights etc.); Ownership of intellectual property; Disclosure of intellectual property; Marketing, commercialization and licensing of IPRs; distribution of income; Rights and obligations of an inventor and the institution; Other pertinent issues. 5IPO-Pakistan

6. 6 IP Management in UniversitiesIPO-Pakistan Infrastructure Establishment of TTO/TMO/BIC Development of IP Policy Research R&D Planning/Strategy Research Funding Management Research Collaborations Protection of IPR Identification of IP Evaluation of IP Patent Filing Legal matters Administration of Legal Issues Exploitation of IPR Marketing of new technology Marketing licensing potential Licensing Negotiation and Monitoring Deals Technology Valuation Commercialization Incubation Capacity building IP Training Regular courses Training Workshops, Seminars

7. 7 Linkages of IP Policy with other National PoliciesIPO-Pakistan

8. 8 SME Policy, 2007 Policy Recommendations-SME Policy 2007 –Improving and enforcing Intellectual Property Rights for SMEs. IP Asset Management Strategy –Awareness –Protection (Registration) –EnforcementIPO-Pakistan

9. 9 National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, 2012 5.5 Management of Intellectual Property Rights Regime –Importance of IP for Scientific Inventions and technological Innovations; –Role of IPO Pakistan. Policy Action –Creating the position of a Liaison Officer in the Ministry of Science and Technology to coordinate the IPR related activities across all R&D organizations in close association with IPO, Pakistan (PCST and HEC in close collaboration with IPO- Pakistan).IPO-Pakistan

10. 10 Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2012-15 Promote competitive markets in Pakistan. Ensure conformity to international agreements and practices. Promote domestic and foreign investment. Create level playing field for Pakistani firms in international as well as domestic markets. Due consideration to consumer welfare. Cater to the changing needs of Pakistan’s economy. Create an enabling environment to pursue the legitimate goal of Industrialization in Pakistan. Promote high quality and branded exports of Pakistan in the international market.IPO-Pakistan

11. 11 IP Management in Pakistan Establishment of IPO-Pakistan in 2005; Integration of all IP Systems; Permanent status in the form of IPO Act, 2012; Initiating Draft National IP Strategy in 2012. IPO-Pakistan

12. 12 Legal Framework (Old and New)IPO-Pakistan OLD NEW THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANISATION OF PAKISTAN Act, 2012 PATENTS AND DESIGNS ACT, 1911 PATENT ORDINANCE 2000 (AMENDED IN 2002 & 2006) TRADE MARKS ACT, 1940 TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE 2001 COPYRIGHT ORDINANCE 1962COPYRIGHT ORDINANCE 1962, (AMENDED IN 2000) THE REGISTERED DESIGNS ORDINANCE, 2000 THE REGISTERED LAYOUT-DESIGNS OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS ORDINANCE, 2000 PLANT BREEDERS RIGHTS BILL (Under approval) STAND-ALONE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION LAW (Under submission)

13. Salient Features of Draft National IP Strategy 13IPO-Pakistan I-Preamble –IP as an important tool for economic development; –Vision and Mission. II-Guiding Principles –Guidance of the moral basis mentioned in the Holy Quran; –Sayings of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him); –Quotations of Qaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. III-Goals and Targets –IP asset management and IP rights enforcement are two major components of National IP Strategy; –Implementation of targets within 10 years.

14. Salient Features of Draft National IP Strategy (Contd…) 14IPO-Pakistan IV-Strategic Dimensions ( A-IP Asset Management) Integrating IP Administration & developing Human Resource Association with other National Policies Strengthening IP regime & Improving Service Delivery –Patents –Utility Models –Trademarks –Copyrights –Industrial Design and Integrated Circuits –Geographical Indications –Plant Breeders’ Rights –Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge & Folklore (GRTKF)

15. Salient Features of Draft National IP Strategy (Contd…) IV-Strategic Dimensions ( B-IP Rights Enforcement) Updating Intellectual Property Legislation Improving Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Enforcement and Dispute Resolution –Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism –Specialized IP Tribunals Coordination for IPR Enforcement 15IPO-Pakistan

16. Way Forward/Future Prospects Implementation of National IP Strategy Coordination for Development of University IP Policies Establishment of TMOs/TICs/ORICs in universities and R&D Institutes for protection and commercialization of Patentable Research IP Assent Management of SMEs and Business ventures 16IPO-Pakistan

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18. 18 visit IPO-Pakistan at www.ipo.gov.pk E-mail: muhammad.ismail@ipo.gov.pkIPO-Pakistan THANKS FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION