世界知识产权组织总干事访问越南

Core Points - The Director General of WIPO, Daren Tang, visited Vietnam on September 25-26 to meet with the Minister of Science and Technology, Nguyen Manh Hung, and signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam [1] - WIPO praised Vietnam's recent laws and policies on technological innovation and digital transformation, particularly the Communist Party's Resolution No. 57 aimed at advancing these areas [1] - The memorandum aims to facilitate cooperation in priority areas, including the development of intellectual property policies, public awareness, human resource training, and enhancing the capabilities of national intellectual property institutions [1][2] Cooperation Areas - The priority areas for cooperation include supporting the verification, formulation, and implementation of national intellectual property laws, strategies, and action plans [2] - Efforts will be made to ensure the efficient operation of various international intellectual property registration systems in Vietnam [2] - The collaboration will also focus on enhancing the intellectual property management, protection, and commercialization capabilities of intermediaries, SMEs, and startups [2] Future Goals - WIPO's visit marks a new chapter in Vietnam-WIPO cooperation, emphasizing Vietnam's commitment to strengthening intellectual property protection and commercialization [2] - Vietnam aims to rank among the top 30 in the global innovation index within the next 5 to 10 years, with WIPO's assistance [1]