On March, 5, Tian Lipu, Commissioner of State of Intellectual Property Office (SIPO), met with the visiting Egyptian delegation led by Adel Ewida, President of the Egyptian Patent Office (EGPO). After the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between SIPO and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Tian pointed out that the cooperation is of great significance, and expected both parties to further promote the bilateral cooperation.
The MOU, which covers issues concerning the formulation as well as implementation of IP strategy, automation of patent system, personnel training, and the exchange of patent documentations, lays a solid foundation for both parties' further cooperation.
Before the ceremony, He Hua, Deputy Commissioner of SIPO, had a video talk with Maged M. Elshrbeny, President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology of the Arab Republic of Egypt. He Hua briefly introduced the statistics of Chinese patent applications and grants, and exchanged views with Maged on issues of mutual concern ranging from the formulation and implementation of National IP Strategy as well as the protection of traditional knowledge and genetic resources and PCT filings. Maged said SIPO is a leading IP unit in the world, and hoped both parties could deepen the bilateral cooperation and learn from each other in order to jointly promote the development of IP cause.
Established in 1951, EGPO locates in Egyptian capital Cairo is attached to the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and is mainly in charge of the patents substantive examination with more than 200 personnel engaged in the patent field. The office has six departments, including examination, documentation, service, etc.
(Source: China IP News)
