1. National IP Strategy as a Basis for Innovation Model Economy Ron Marchant CB FRSA Implementation of National Intellectual Property Strategy and Intellectual Property Rights Protection for Small and medium Enterprises SMEs ) ; Bishkek, November, 2013

2. Outline Why an Innovation Model Economy? Why an IP Strategy? Objectives The Stakeholders The Strategy Document The Action Plan Evaluation and Future Planning Things to Remember

3. Why An Innovation Model Economy? - 1 Natural resources not wealth generators (Not oil and gas!) Cannot rely on low wage costs Need to increase skills of people and workforce Need to exploit invention and creativity Need to improve economic performance Need to have competitive economy

4. Why an Innovation Model Economy? – 2 Global Competitiveness Report 2012 – 2013

5. Why an IP Strategy Individual activities not enough Must be coordinated Must be targeted Must be inclusive This implies a STRATEGIC APPROACH Objectives Stakeholder participation Planned actions Accountability and evaluation

6. Objectives National economic growth Improved commercial exploitation of research Greater innovation in business Especially SMEs Partnerships with research institutions Improved institutional framework Laws Government bodies – including Kyrgyzpatent Business Support bodies Better legal process Improved financial support

7. Stakeholders In Government Trade, commerce, finance, science, education, justice, customs, police, health, culture, Academies and ANYBODY ELSE WHO SHOULD BE! Outside Government Businesses Chamber of Commerce Financial Institutions Universities Citizens Partners WIPO, WTO, World Bank, other Governments, charitable foundations

8. The Strategy Document Targeted at getting political approval and support Explains background and reason for strategy Sets out main outcomes to be achieved Explains process Leadership Project team Accountability Outlines resources needed Identifies potential partners

9. The Action Plan What is to be done What is the measurable outcome of the action Who will do it Who else is involved When it will be done What resources are needed Reporting points Evaluation stage

10. Evaluation and Future Planning During implementation Continuous assessment and reporting Changes as situation develops After implementation What are the lessons What went well and why What did not go well and why What else needs to be done New requirements Development of original requirements

11. Things to Remember The objective is an innovation based economy Don’t lose sight of that Everyone has to take part Leadership and commitment essential DON’T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE