Al Asso Introduction of APAA Asian Patent Attorneys

Al Asso Introduction of APAA Asian Patent Attorneys Association April 7, 2018 Patrick Y. KIM President of APAA

APAA 2018 History • Established in 1969 • Japan, Korea and Taiwan • Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

APAA 2018 Object • Promote and Enhance Intellectual Property Protection throughout Asia • Only International Association for Asia • Foster ties of mutual friendship and understanding among members

APAA 2018 Object – cont. • Promote Protection of Intellectual Property in Asia • Arrange Social and Recreational activities • Promote knowledge of Intellectual Property Law

APAA 2018 Activity • Annual Meeting in October or November • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 New Delhi, India (Nov. 17 -21) Taipei, Taiwan Gold Coast, Australia Busan, Korea

APAA 2018 Activity – cont. • Educational Program 1 • • Six Standing Committee Meeting Patents Trademarks Designs Copyrights Anti-counterfeiting Emerging IP

APAA 2018 Activity – cont. • Educational Program 2 • Workshops

APAA 2018 Activity – cont. • Recreational Program • • • One day Excursion Hospitality Suite with APAA Band Performance APAA Song

APAA 2018 Status • 2, 500 members from 24 Asian Countries • 20 Recognized Group • Cambodia in 2016 • 1, 000 members + 500 Observers for Conf.

APAA 2018 Contact • Mr. SAN Sorphorn • sansorphorn. attorney@yahoo. com • Mr. THACH Branly T. • phnompenh@epatoffice. com • thachtb@yahoo. com

APAA 2018 Contact • Mr. Kozo Takeuchi – Secretary General • secretary_general@apaa. asia • Ms. Mari Jan Motsenbocker • secretariat@apaa. asia

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