The ARISE Plus Intellectual Property Rights (ARISE+ IPRs) programme is one of the components under the Enhanced ASEAN Regional Integration Support from the European Union or ARISE Plus. The five-year, EUR 5.5 million ARISE+ IPRs programme builds on the strong cooperation developed between the EU and the ASEAN members in the area of intellectual property and supports ASEAN in meeting its goals set out in the ASEAN IPRs Action Plan 2016 – 2025. The specific objective of ARISE+ IPRs is to "support ASEAN regional integration and further upgrade and improve the systems for IP creation, protection, utilization, administration and enforcement in the ASEAN region, in line with international IP best practice and standards and the recently approved ASEAN IPRs Action Plan 2016-2025". ARISE+ IPRs covers trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications and enforcement. ARISE+ IPRs comprises four components: Expected Result 1: Enhanced regional IP platforms and network of strengthened and more efficient ASEAN IP Offices delivering timely, quality and accessible trademark and design services to stakeholders, including the business community. Expected Result 2: Effective participation of the ASEAN Members in global protection systems and other relevant international treaties in the IP field. Expected Result 3: Increased awareness on the importance of IP protection in the ASEAN society and improved capacity of the productive sector to create, protect, utilize, commercialize and enforce their IP rights in the ASEAN region. Expected Result 4: Strengthened capacity of the IP administration in Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Myanmar to fully participate in the project initiatives and promote innovation in their countries.

Department of Intellectual properties in the ASEAN Member states

European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Output 1.1: Improved IP administration frameworks by delivering timely, quality, and accessible trademark and industrial design services through automation and enhanced human resource capacity Output 1.2: Convergence of practice in the areas of trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications Output 1.3: Support to the ASEAN Regional IT Tools Output 1.4: Technical Support to the Creation of an ASEAN IP Academy Output 2.1: Legal and Technical Support to the Implementation of Global and IP Protection Systems and the effective use of the international classification systems Output 3.1: Enhanced the Capabilities of the SMEs and creative sectors to use the trademark and design systems to protect their creations Output 3.2: Effective use of geographical indications (GIs) in ASEAN Output 3.3: Support to IPRs Enforcement in the ASEAN Region Output 4.1: Improved IP Administrations in Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic Output 4.2: Support to the IP institution building in Myanmar and the development of the national IP system Results achieved: During the inception period and the first year of implementation 23 activities were organised, focusing mainly on capacity building of the ASEAN IP Offices, particularly through technical support activities and training. A regional approach was used for all activities and gender-balance of participants was ensured as much as possible.

http://ariseplusipr.eu

Tiago GUERREIRO ARISE+ IPR European Union Intellectual Property Office Tel: +34 671614448 - Mobile:+66(0)830097186 tiago.datrindade@euipo.europa.euhttp://ariseplusipr.euwww.euipo.europa.eu Twitter: @ARISEplus_IPR

ARISE+ Indonesia has the objective of enhancing Indonesia's capacity to boost trade performance and competitiveness through capacity strengthening of key government institutions and stakeholders on a wide range of areas within international trade, competitiveness and business environment. Support to further development and promotion of GIs is one of key components covered by the programme. Technical assistance in GI areas will be focused on: 1) tailored support addressing practical challenges faced by the producers and key issues along the entire value chain; 2) improvement of regulatory framework: GI protection and enforcement, quality control conformance, national labelling and value chain management; 3) National branding and promotion strategy of GI products. During the inception phase (January-June 2019) the programme mapped and identified GI products to be the focus of ARISE+Indonesia support, based on a set of pre-identified parameters and in agreement with DGIP of the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights. Furthermore, a series of consultations were held with relevant ministries and donor-funded programmes to identify potential collaborations, including with the ARISE+ regional project, FAO, TAIEX, EUIPO, Italy and ISIP of Switzerland. Indicative resources allocation: 872 man days and EUR 557,200 incidentals

DGIP Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Industry, BEKRAF, local governments, producers and farmers associations, etc.

Cardno Belgium

Expected outcomes: 1) Capacities of farmer communities and GI producer associations enhanced across the value chain of their products; 2) Improved regulatory framework and institutional capacities on GI governance; 3) Branding and promotional strategy for Indonesia GIs and relevant products established

https://ariseplus-indonesia.org

Nur Isravivani (task manager ARISE+ Indonesia), EU Delegation to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam. E-mail: nur.isravivani@ec.europa.eu Project Team Leaders: marc.kwaipun@emi-consultants.com

To support the Government of South Africa to improve the National System of Innovation responding to the priorities of the National Development Plan.

Department of Science and Technology (with the contribution of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)

The European Union through the Innovations project worth EUR 14,700,000

Developing models for commercialisation and absorption of technologies arising from cooperation in Research, Development and Innovation/learning from models that have been successful in applying innovation and commercialisation of technologies arising from existing cooperation projects. To promote the realisation of commercial products, processes and services from R&D outputs through the implementation of enabling policy instruments.

EU Project Officer: Lidia Alfonso: Lidia.AFONSO-GALLEGOS@eeas.europa.eu Department of Science and Technology (DST): Dr Imraan Patel: imraan.patel@dst.gov.za

Finlande

The main aim of the project is to strengthen the capacity of South African universities to cooperate with businesses to enhance inclusive regional and community development. Furthermore, a deeper cooperation between universities and businesses in a form of knowledge triangle (teacher-student-enterprise) supports students' employment in the future. The project will support South African partner universities to develop new practices for HEI-enterprise cooperation.

Universities, students, staff

HAAGA-HELIA AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

Cooperation between universities and businesses

EU Project Officer: Jozet MULLER Jozet.MULLER@eeas.europa.eu

Overall Objective: To facilitate intra-African trade and African and European investment. The specific objective is that Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are created, protected, utilized, administered and enforced across Africa, in line with international and European best practice and in support of the AfCFTA and the African Union's Agenda 2063.

OAPI, ARIPO, RECs, National IP Ministries, National IP Agencies, Judicial Bodies, Customs

EUIPO

- Output 1: Promoted international agreements in the area of IPR and reinforced cooperation between the EU and Africa in order to facilitate fact-based AfCFTA negotiations. - Output 2: Strengthened national and regional IP institutions, networks, and tools, for more efficient and user-friendly IP protection and enforcement systems. - Output 3: Strengthening the capacities of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) / productive sector on the importance and value of IP protection (including GIs) in the African society. - Output 4: Implementation of the priority actions identified by the work plan linked to the AU Continental Strategy for Geographical Indications is supported.

https://internationalipcooperation.eu/en/afripi

Gaëlle DOLEANS (DG INTPA Unit A2 - European Commission): Gaelle.DOLEANS@ec.europa.eu

The overall objective of the action is to contribute to the integration of the Caribbean Forum of ACP Group of States (CARIFORUM) into the World Economy, through strengthening the enabling framework that stimulates innovation and competitiveness of the private sector. The specific objectives of the action. To further upgrade and harmonise the systems for IP creation, protection, administration and enforcement in line with the CARIFORUM-EU EPA provisions, and to contribute to regional integration in IPR.

The individual intellectual property offices in each CARIFORUM member state.

The EU with a contribution of EUR 2,800,000.00 and the project implementers the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) with a contribution of EUR 1,200,000.00

i. Increased awareness of the value and contribution of innovation and IPR to economic and social development, among policy makers, private sector and the general public. ii. A network of strengthened and more efficient IP institutions, delivering timely, high quality and accessible IPR administration and enforcement services, benefiting MSMEs in particular. iii. Enhanced legal and policy frameworks in the area of Trade Marks, Designs and GIs, facilitating the participation in global protection systems in compliance with EPA provisions, and boosting regional harmonisation. iv. Improved capacity of the productive sector to create, protect, utilize, commercialize and enforce their IP rights, thus stimulating innovation and new business models.

https://internationalipcooperation.eu/en/caripi

Alexandra MAYR Institutional and Cooperation Department International Cooperation Service European Union Intellectual Property Office Tel: +34 965 13 7959. Mobile: +34 666 435 681 (Int: 3959) Alexandra.MAYR@euipo.europa.euwww.euipo.europa.eu Twitter: @EU_IPO

En el marco del Proyecto "Integración Económica Regional Centroamericana" (INTEC) financiado por la Cooperación de la Unión Europea (UE) e implementado por la SIECA se contempla el desarrollo de capacidades y formación sobre la observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual en la aplicación del Art. 55 literal c del Acuerdo de Asociación entre la UE y Centroamérica (ACCUE) y el comercio ilícito en la era de la facilitación del comercio. El proyecto tambien apoya la facilitación de la convergencia de requisitos para el registro de marcas e Indicaciones Geográficas (IG) a nivel regional, capacitación y formación para autoridades competentes, jueces, fiscales, oficiales de aduanas y de policía (Artículo 55c del AdA). Las actividades estan en línea con el cumplimiento de lo establecido en RECAUCA y el Acuerdo de Facilitación del Comercio del al OMC.

Public and private sector, general public in all SIECA Member States.

SIECA, ARCA Consortium

Public and Private sector in Central America is informed about the importance on IPR. Direct support to SMEs for capacity building / registration of brands and GIs

https://www.sieca.int/index.php/componente-1/

Despacho del Secretario General SIECA sgsieca@sieca

IP Key LA is the European Commission's programme to implement the objectives of the European Union (EU) in the area of intellectual property rights, through international cooperation with Latin American countries. Based on Grant Agreement PI/2017/385326 signed between the EU and the EUIPO on 11 May 2017, it is co-funded and implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (the EUIPO). It has a duration of 4 years (48 months), commencing on 1 September 2017, and a total estimated cost of EUR 6,000,000. The overall objective of the programme is to promote a level playing field for European Union companies operating in LA by contributing to greater transparency and fair implementation of the IPR protection and enforcement system in LA.

EU businesses will benefit from improved IPR protection as well as from the achievement of adequate and effective functioning of IP administration and enforcement procedures in LA. Furthermore, companies and right-holders should benefit from an increase in the technical expertise of LA countries and organizations on how to improve IPR related laws and proper implementation of trade agreements with the EU. EU businesses will also benefit from enhanced access for EU users to IP information of LA IPO databases, which is crucial to their business and IP protection strategies abroad. These will be facilitated by the implementation of innovative tools and databases created by the European Trade Mark and Design Network (ETMDN). The final beneficiaries will be reached mainly through active involvement of key business support and multiplier organizations operating in Europe and LA, as well as industry representatives and umbrella organisations. At the same time, LA innovative and creative business will take due advantage of such improvements in the level of protection and in the efficiency of enforcement of IPR which should, to a certain extent, enhance international trade and make the economies of the region more attractive to foreign investments.

EUIPO

OUTPUT OR IMPACT R.1. Substantive support for the preparation and development of FTA negotiations. The expected result of the project is to obtain data and information on local IPR legislation, protection and enforcement to assist the European Commission in the preparation, negotiation and implementation of FTAs in the region such as national or regional case law and the IPR institutional framework and resources. R.2. Information collection and strategic analysis to prepare regional integration in Central America. Under this result, the project activities provide a detailed overview of the situation regarding IPR legislation, protection and enforcement and the capacity and efficiency of the IPR offices and institutions the relevant countries. Encouraging and improving regional cooperation and integration on the processing and enforcement of IPR would support EU businesses operating across the region. R.3. Effective Support for IP Dialogue and Sub-Committees and Implementation of FTAs Under this result, appropriate actions are to be delivered in accordance with the decisions and indications that emerge from discussions during the existing and future IP Dialogues and Sub-Committees held by the EU with LA countries. The Action also proposes interventions that assist the various countries involved in LA with obligations arising from the commitments taken in the context of the trade agreements with the EU. The Action also includes the provision of ad-hoc support, in the form of support activities relevant IP Working Groups. R.4. Improved IP administration and enforcement practices including the increased use of IP information technology tools and the establishment of an Enforcement Network. The Action is targeting an increased uptake of EU IT tools by the local IP Offices to improve access to the IP system and to facilitate processing of IP applications and registrations. It will also comprise outspreading the EU approach in the elaboration of laws and development of best practices directed towards ensuring an efficient and transparent administration of IPRs. As regards enforcement, the action will be based on the development of enforcement networks in support of increasing the effectiveness of ICT tools and as well as on the exchange of best practices as regards IPR enforcement. R.5. Awareness raised on the importance of Intellectual Property, its protection and enforcement. This result should be attained by organising/supporting actions directed towards the promotion of the understanding of the importance of IP protection from the perspective of social and economic development, and to favour foreign investment. R.6. Improved information sharing through information management system (IMS) and document repository. In order to ensure a sufficient institutional memory and easy accessibility by all interested stakeholders of the documents emanating from the project (such as reports, studies, surveys), an information management system will be set up and a document repository created.

https://ipkey.eu/en/latin-america

European Commission (DGTRADE-B3), Jaime de Mendoza (Jaime.DE-MENDOZA-FERNANDEZ@ec.europa.eu). EUIPO, Alvaro Garcia Alcazar (Alvaro.GArcia@euipo.europa,eu).

The technical assistance will enable implementation of the main recommendations of the Intellectual Property Development Plan and facilitate the use of IP to meet development goals and ensure policy coherence. The key deliverables are to finalise all relevant implementing regulations for the IP law, finalise all relevant documents relating to the accession of Mauritius to different WIPO-administered Treaties, continuous capacity building of IP officers, especially in relation to Geographical Indications, Plant Varieties, Utility Model, layout designs of integrated circuits and Establish the IP Council and IP enforcement mechanism. The project will also seek to enhance collaboration with the University of Mauritius, Mauritius Research and Innovation Council and the private sector to identify capacity building needs and implement a programme to address these needs.

IP Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

SWECO in partnership with GFA

a) Review the structure of the IPO in terms of in terms of human resources, duties and responsibilities of the IP Officers, human resource needs of the different registries of the IP Office Result 3: Implement capacity building programme to IP officers that would include Geographical Indications, Plant Varieties, Utility Model and layout designs of integrated circuits b) Develop and implement a comprehensive capacity building and training programme for IP Officers and other relevant Government departments c) Drafting of Implementing Regulations for the IP law d) Prepare accession of Mauritius to different WIPO-administered Treaties and undertake a capacity building programme for IP officers regarding these WIPO-administered Treaties. e) Establish the IP Council and IP Enforcement and detailing the modalities for coordination with IP enforcement agencies (police, customs, IPO, Public Prosecutors Office and the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry) f) IP development and Commercialisation

Arun Ramduny, Project Manager EU Delegation to Mauritius email: arunsingh.ramduny@eeas.europa.eu

AfrIPI is the pioneer Africa-wide EU-funded Intellectual Property (IP) cooperation project, which commits joint action between the EU and Africa to boost intra-African trade, and to facilitate African-European investments for economic growth and sustainable development. With a budget of EUR 17 million, the project is funded by the European Union and implemented by the EUIPO in partnership with key African continental, regional and national institutions such as the African Union Commission, the AfCFTA Secretariat, the "Organisation Africaine de la Proprieté Intellectuelle" (OAPI) and the Africa Regional Intellectual Property Office (ARIPO).

The Organisation Africaine de la Proprieté Intellectuelle” (OAPI) and the Africa Regional Intellectual Property Office (ARIPO).

European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

The five-year project seeks to ensure that Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are created, protected, utilised, administered and enforced across Africa, in line with international best practice and in support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Union's Agenda 2063.

https://internationalipcooperation.eu/en/afripi

afripi@euipo.europa.eu

The project proposes triple certification (TC): 'Organic' (ECO), 'Fair Trade' (FT) and 'Geographical Indication' (GI), as multipurpose Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) tools; (i) ECO certification will use the European Regulation on Organic Agriculture, which will ensure greater environment preservation by reducing pollution and favoring material recycling; (ii) FT certification will use the Fairtrade Standards of Fairtrade International certified by FLOCERT in favour of social and economic sustainability through good governance and fair profit distribution among farmers and (iii) GI registration will use the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) under the certification marks and practices of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The GI protection will provide identity and distinctive advantage to product quality (characteristics, stability) and its unique origin (known as 'terroir'), which it tries to preserve. Otherwise, the project will be flexible and open to register and protect with the most appropriate standard recognized by URSB under WIPO.

The action will coordinate with the MSMEs operating in Mt Rwenzori region.

NUCAFE, as a key MSME operating in Mt Rwenzori area. Centre de coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad)

nicolas.renard@eeas.europa.eu

The objective was to foster partnerships between innovation and start-up ecosystems in Sri Lanka and the region (starting with India). The initiative also supported participation of Sri Lanka in EU programmes such as Horizon (2020) Europe and the Europe Enterprise Network (EEN).

The first EU-Sri Lanka innovation week took place in March 2020 providing a great opportunity for Europe and Sri Lanka to foster research and innovation networks, and to collaborate on incubation, acceleration and programs supporting start-ups from both sides. Between 2020 to 2022, a network of incubators and accelerators met in three events to explore opportunities for matchmaking, scaling up, co-creation, development and investment for incubators, accelerators and start-up entrepreneurs and innovators.

https://startupsl.lk/euhelpdesk/index.html

EU Delegation in Sri Lanka: for the DG INTPA component: harshini.halangode@eeas.europa.eu EU Delegation India for the DG RTD component

IP Key LA is the European Commission's programme to implement the objectives of the European Union (EU) in the area of intellectual property rights, through international cooperation with Latin American countries. Based on Contribution Agreement PI/2017/425-302 signed between the EU and the EUIPO on 9 December 2021, it is co-funded and implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (the EUIPO). It has a duration of 3 years (36 months), commencing on 1 February 2022, and a total estimated cost of EUR 4,333,333. The overall objective of the action is the promotion of a secure environment for EU investments and business, by promoting European Standards in IPR legislation, protection and enforcement.

EU businesses will benefit from improved IPR protection as well as from the achievement of adequate and effective functioning of IP administration and enforcement procedures in LA. Furthermore, companies and right-holders should benefit from an increase in the technical expertise of LA countries and organizations on how to improve IPR related laws and proper implementation of trade agreements with the EU. EU businesses will also benefit from enhanced access for EU users to IP information of LA IPO databases, which is crucial to their business and IP protection strategies abroad. These will be facilitated by the implementation of innovative tools and databases created by the European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN). The final beneficiaries will be reached mainly through active involvement of key business support and multiplier organizations operating in Europe and LA, as well as industry representatives and umbrella organisations. At the same time, LA innovative and creative business will take due advantage of such improvements in the level of protection and in the efficiency of enforcement of IPR which should, to a certain extent, enhance international trade and make the economies of the region more attractive to foreign investments.

EUIPO

R.1. A fairer level playing field for EU business in Latin America, through an effective support to FTA negotiation, FTA implementation and IP Dialogue. R.2. Increased uptake of EU standards on IP protection and enforcement, while improving and modernising IP administrations services. R.3. Awareness raised among public authorities and public at large on the importance of IP, its protection and enforcement, for innovation and economy.

https://ipkey.eu/en/latin-america

European Commission (DGTRADE-B3), Jaime de Mendoza (Jaime.DE-MENDOZA-FERNANDEZ@ec.europa.eu). EUIPO, Carlos Azorin Soriano (carlos.azorin@euipo.europa.eu)