Mechanisms 24th Trilateral Intellectual Property Offices (TRIPO) Heads Meeting in Shanghai, China
2024-12-04
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On December 4, 2024, the 24th Trilateral Intellectual Property Offices (TRIPO) Heads Meeting was held in Shanghai, China. The meeting was chaired by Mr. SHEN Changyu, Commissioner of China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), and attended by Mr. ONO Yota, Commissioner of Japan Patent Office (JPO), Mr. Kim Wan Ki, Commissioner of Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Secretary-General Mr. LEE Hee-sup attended the meeting and delivered remarks.
During the meeting, the three Commissioners spoke highly of the productive collaboration among CNIPA, JPO, and KIPO through both trilateral and bilateral efforts. They expressed optimism in advancing the shared vision outlined at the Trilateral Summit, enhancing cooperation, and fostering regional innovation and openness. As an outcome of this meeting, the three Commissioners expressed support for the measures for the implementation of the “Joint Statement on a 10 Year Vision for Trilateral IP Cooperation,” and signed the Record of Discussion, which outlined the future plans for cooperation.
TCS SG LEE highlighted the inclusion of trilateral Intellectual Property (IP) cooperation in the “Joint Declaration of the 9th ROK-Japan-China Trilateral Summit” as a significant milestone, adding new momentum to the partnership among the three offices. He praised that the uninterrupted continuity of the TRIPO Heads Meetings since its inception in 2001 had made itself a best example of effective trilateral cooperation. He further expressed TCS’s unwavering support for the meeting and its outcomes. He emphasized that the 24th TRIPO Heads Meeting and its associated events reflect the shared commitment of the three offices to advancing innovation, strengthening regional collaboration, and supporting sustainable development. TCS remains fully dedicated to facilitating these collaborative efforts and promoting the shared vision of the trilateral partnership.
SG LEE also conducted bilateral meetings with the three Commissioners during the event, where they exchanged perspectives on IP-related cooperation developments and explored possible options for future cooperation.
Following the TRIPO Heads Meeting, the 12th TRIPO User Symposium was
held on December 5 under the theme “Building a Better Business Environment through IP Public Service.” The event brought together the representatives of CNIPA, JPO, and KIPO, alongside the TCS delegation and over 100 IP professionals from the three countries. The participants engaged in meaningful discussions on optimizing IP services to foster a robust business environment.
▲24th TRIPO Heads Meeting
▲SG LEE delivering remarks
▲12th TRIPO User Symposium
▲SG LEE with Mr. SHEN Changyu, Commissioner of CNIPA
▲SG LEE with Mr. ONO Yota, Commissioner of JPO
▲SG LEE with Mr. Kim Wan Ki, Commissioner of KIPO
