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Outline of main policies and plans aimed at development of patent information activities and expected time frames for their realization
Work Plan for the Activities of the Egyptian IP Academy
This work plan was established the following activities are included:
1. The Egyptian Customized Version of DL101 General Course on IP
2. Scholarships to WIPO Advanced Distance Learning Programs
3. Scholarships to Professional Development Programs
4. Future Professional Development Program in Egypt
5. Establishment of ongoing IP Training Programs
6. The National Institute of Intellectual Property
7. Supporting Technology Transfer Offices in Universities
8. Cooperation with relevant organizations in other countries
9. Grant for the Annual conference of the International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property
10. Basic bibliography for training programs
11. Other suggested Activities
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1. we exchange 5000 for grant patent to EPO & WIPO on arabpat ftp server as back file
2. we send 1000 for grant patent to EPO & WIPO on arabpat ftp server as front file from eg 026000 to eg 027000
3. we send all the abstracts for Egyptian applications in Arabic and English for machine language
New projects launched or resumed this year in the context of the policies and plans mentioned above, short description: aims, partners, tasks
- Signing a mutual Memorandum of Understanding between EGYPO and JAPO, aiming at exchanging experiences, supporting EGYPO employee training, exceeding the examination of PCT Patent applications "PPH"
- Studying a mutual Memorandum of Understanding between EGYPO and SIPO, aiming at exceeding the examination of PCT Patent applications "PPH"
- Complete writing Twinning Fiche project in order to contribute to the approximation of the Egyptian primary legislation being in force with the EU Acquis, to reform EGYPO workflow from semi automated to full automated system, and to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities to be in line with EU respective patent offices. 3 phases of the project have been done as following; Assessment and gap analysis of EGYPO and preparation of the report, followed by Finalization of the Twinning Fiche or Terms of Reference then capacity building workshop on IP Marketing.
- Increasing PCT applications up to 49 ones; 15 applications submitted by Saudi Patent Office , one submitted by IB and 33 submitted by Egyptians.
Main areas of patent information activities and related information and communication technology (ICT) practices which were in the focus of attention last year
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EGYPO Vision
Our leadership and expertise in intellectual property support creativity, enhance innovation, and contribute to economic success.
EGYPO Mission
" Protecting the intellectual property of the applicant
" Granting patents to Egyptians & foreigners
" Protecting patents, innovations & inventions
" Promoting scientific innovation
" Encouraging scientists to patent their works
" Supporting industries
" Providing greater certainty in the marketplace through high-quality and timely IP rights
" Fostering & supporting invention and creativity through knowledge sharing
" Transferring technological information from patents all over the world and providing it to specialists in order to develop their works and develop local industries
" Publishing (monthly) the official patent gazette, which includes accepted applications, granted patents, assignment applications, amendment of the applications, merger of the applications, publication for exploitation of patents, technical refusal applications, annuity refusal applications
* http://www.egypo.gov.eg/
Work Plan for the Activities of the Egyptian IP Academy
This work plan was established the following activities are included:
1. The Egyptian Customized Version of DL101 General Course on IP
2. Scholarships to WIPO Advanced Distance Learning Programs
3. Scholarships to Professional Development Programs
4. Future Professional Development Program in Egypt
5. Establishment of ongoing IP Training Programs
6. The National Institute of Intellectual Property
7. Supporting Technology Transfer Offices in Universities
8. Cooperation with relevant organizations in other countries
9. Grant for the Annual conference of the International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property
10. Basic bibliography for training programs
11. Other suggested Activities
Arabpat and exchange patent
1. we exchange 5000 for grant patent to EPO & WIPO on arabpat ftp server as back file
2. we send 1000 for grant patent to EPO & WIPO on arabpat ftp server as front file from eg 026000 to eg 027000
3. we send all the abstracts for Egyptian applications in Arabic and English for machine language
New projects launched or resumed this year in the context of the policies and plans mentioned above, short description: aims, partners, tasks
- Signing a mutual Memorandum of Understanding between EGYPO and JAPO, aiming at exchanging experiences, supporting EGYPO employee training, exceeding the examination of PCT Patent applications "PPH"
- Studying a mutual Memorandum of Understanding between EGYPO and SIPO, aiming at exceeding the examination of PCT Patent applications "PPH"
- Complete writing Twinning Fiche project in order to contribute to the approximation of the Egyptian primary legislation being in force with the EU Acquis, to reform EGYPO workflow from semi automated to full automated system, and to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities to be in line with EU respective patent offices. 3 phases of the project have been done as following; Assessment and gap analysis of EGYPO and preparation of the report, followed by Finalization of the Twinning Fiche or Terms of Reference then capacity building workshop on IP Marketing.
- Increasing PCT applications up to 49 ones; 15 applications submitted by Saudi Patent Office , one submitted by IB and 33 submitted by Egyptians.
Main areas of patent information activities and related information and communication technology (ICT) practices which were in the focus of attention last year
In 2015 the patents form IPC section
- A human necessities have been 14.8%
- C chemistry 32.8%
- B performing operations ; transporting 20.8%
In 2015 the patents form IPC section
- A human necessities have been 14.8%
- C chemistry 32.8%
- B performing operations ; transporting 20.8%
- E fixed constructions 9.3%
- F mechanical engineering, lighting heating weapons blasting 7. 3%
- G physics 10. 9 %
- H Electricity 3.81%
- D textiles 0.2%
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Cooperation with universities, research centers, technology and innovation support centers, etc.
Education and training: training courses, e-learning modules (URLs), seminars, exhibitions, etc.
Other activities
VI. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF PATENT INFORMATION
International exchange and sharing of patent information in machine-readable form, e.g., priority documents, bibliographic data, abstracts, search reports, full text information
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Training Courses
- - Two Training Courses have been organized by 14 IP trainers from the National IP Academy in the frame of TICO Leader learning in the field of IP , Patent system and prior art search. The course addressed 40 trainees, working at TICO. The Lectures have been given by 13 EGYPO Technical and Legal Examiners and Technical Information Department Manager.
- - Holding Training program for Saudi Patent Office examiners affiliated to GCC Cooperation Program.
- - Offering intellectual property Scholarship in Helwan University for 10 EGYPO employee for the study year 2015/2016
- - Giving Training course for Pharma -Alexandria factory.
- - Giving a lecture about EGYPO during a workshop titled" applied scientific research..an approach to leading business" holding under the umbrella of the Woman National Council.
- - Arranging Training course in cooperation with WIPO for activating e-teaching program DL-101 according to the Egyptian Law.
- - A visit by Senior officers from EGYPO to Danish Patent Office for acknowledging about the updated automation system supported by EU Commission.
- - Giving primary English course for 13 EGYPO employees and advanced one for 18 EGYPO employees.
- - Giving ICDL course for 4 EGYPO employees.
Education and training: training courses, e-learning modules (URLs), seminars, exhibitions, etc.
Workshops
- Holding a workshop for the second batch of the National IP Academy trainers. The workshop addressed 12 members working at EGYPO and Egyptian Trademark office.
- Holding a workshop for EGYPO technical examiners at pharmaceutical sector, in order to upgrading their technical performance.
- Holding a workshop for mutual support in Intellectual Property Rights concerning patents between EGYPO and Danish Patent Office.
- Holding a PCT regional workshop for Arab Countries for Agdeer group
- Hosting the first workshop for Agadeer member state in the field of substantive examination for application applied in Agadeer group patent offices . The Egyptian Examiners experts were transfer their experience with Agdeer group.
- A regional Workshop on PCT for 10 Arab States has been organized by EGYPO and WIPO.
Seminars
- Participation of 3 technical examiners in "Enbse Reaxys" seminar at Egyptian National Information Network.
- Seminar for research , development and patents regarding pharmaceutical sector in Mansoura University.
- Participating in seminar titled "Requirements and criteria for submitting drugs, natural extracts and nutrition supplement patent applications" at National Center Research-Egypt.
Internal Conference
- Participating in the fourth international Euro Mediterranean conference for natural products and drug discovery.
Experts
- Continuing the sessions, holding by Mr. Gary Smith, aiming at specifying the EGYPO needs for the twinning program with EPO.
Holding discussion between technical expert from EU Delegation , EGPO officers, patent attorneys, and focal points' representatives at EGYPO, to set our needs for creating twinning fiche with EU
Other activities
Quality Management Systems
VI. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF PATENT INFORMATION
International exchange and sharing of patent information in machine-readable form, e.g., priority documents, bibliographic data, abstracts, search reports, full text information
- - Signing a mutual Memorandum of Understanding between EGYPO and JAPO, aiming at exchanging experiences, supporting EGYPO employee training, exceeding the examination of PCT Patent applications "PPH"
- - Studying a mutual Memorandum of Understanding between EGYPO and SIPO, aiming at exceeding the examination of PCT Patent applications "PPH"
- - Complete writing Twinning Fiche project in order to contribute to the approximation of the Egyptian primary legislation being in force with the EU Acquis, to reform EGYPO workflow from semi automated to full automated system, and to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities to be in line with EU respective patent offices. 3 phases of the project have been done as following; Assessment and gap analysis of EGYPO and preparation of the report, followed by Finalization of the Twinning Fiche or Terms of Reference then capacity building workshop on IP Marketing.
- - Increasing PCT applications up to 49 ones; 15 applications submitted by Saudi Patent Office , one submitted by IB and 33 submitted by Egyptians.
Participation in international or regional activities and projects related to patent information
Exhibition
- Participation in Geneva exhibition the Egyptian inventors gained 7golden prize, 3silver and 5bronze
- Participation in Germany exhibition "IENA 2015", as 4 Egyptian inventors have participated and gained two golden prize, two silver and one bronze.
- 15 Egyptian inventors have participated in the second Cairo International Exhibition of Innovation 2015.
EXTERNAL TRAINING COURSES & CONFERENCES
- Meeting of International Authorities under the Patent Cooperation Treaty PCT (PCT/MIA), twenty second session-Japan one officer
- International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)- America one officer
- inaugural meeting of the Comesa intellectual Property Committee-Kenya two officer
- WIPO training Course For Patent Examiners on Specified Technology (Pharmaceutical)- Japan one officer
- the international exhibition of invention- Geneva two officer
- Regional Workshop for Arab and Middle East Countries on Intellectual Property and Public Policy-Kuwait one officer
- PATLIB session of Patent Information Conference- Germany two officer
- A Comprehensive Training workshop on Intellectual Property. -China two officer
- twenty-eighth session of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Committee for Technical Cooperation (CTC) Geneva two officer
- WIPO-CIPO Executive Workshop on the Application of Management Techniques in the Delivery of IP Services -Canada one officer
- the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Working Group, session no. 8- Geneva - one officer
- twenty-eighth session of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Committee for Technical Cooperation (CTC)- Geneva-one officer
Advanced Training Course on Patent Documentation and Information-Vine -one officer
The JPO/IPR Training Course for IP Practitioners- Japan- one officer
The Standing Committee on the Law of Patents ( SCP ), at its twenty-second session- Geneva -one officer
Training Course on Patent Procedures-Norway- one officer
WIPO training Course on the Examination of Industrial Property Examination - intermediate/Advanced Program -Japan - one officer
IPC Union - Assembly: Thirty- Sixth Session- Geneva- one office
TAIEX Study visit on On-line Services Provided by Patent Office-Denmark- three officer
Patent Information Conference- Denmark- two officer
Training Course on the Industrial Property Examination - intermediate/Advanced Program - Japan- one officer
PCT Union-Assembly: Forty-Seventh Session- Geneva- one officer
Advanced Training Course on Patent Search and Examination in the field of Biotechnology- Melisa- one officer
Meeting for Heads of Industrial Property office of Arab countries- Jordan -
Training of Trainers of the Azerbaijani Intellectual Property (IP)-Azerbaijan- one officer
Participation in international or regional activities and projects related to patent information
Assistance to developing countries
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