FY2021 JPO/GPA Training

JPO/GPA Training Programs

Malaysia (MyIPO)

• Term: July 5 to 9 and 12 to 16, 2021 (online)
• Content: Training on examination practices in biotechnology and manipulator fields
• Participants: 26 examiners from the MyIPO

Thailand (DIP) (1)

• Term: October 4 to 8 and 11, 2021 (online)
• Content: Follow-up training for new examiners in chemistry and electricity fields
• Participants: 15 examiners from the DIP

Thailand (DIP) (2)

• Term: October 12, 14 to 15, and 18, 2021 (online)
• Content: Training on examination practices in cement, concrete, and ceramics field
• Participants: 24 examiners from the DIP

ASEAN IP Academy

• Term: October 21 to 22, 2021 (online)
• Content: Operation management and quality management in patent examination, human resource development
• Participants: 23 examiners from 9 ASEAN IP Offices

Viet Nam (IP Viet Nam) (1)

• Term: November 17, 19, 24, 26, and 30, 2021 (online, in collaboration with JICA)
• Content: Training on examination practices in AI field
• Participants: 22 examiners from the IP Viet Nam

Indonesia (DGIP)

• Term: January 11 to 14, 18 to 21, and 25 to 28, February 2, 4, 8 to 9, and 15, 2022 (online, in collaboration with JICA)
• Content: Training on examination practices in AI and machinery fields and on practices related to Markush claims and PCT international work products
• Participants: 40 examiners from the DGIP

Philippines (IPOPHL)

• Term: March 7, 9, 11, 15, and 17, 2022 (online)
• Content: Training on examination practices in biotechnology field
• Participants: 45 examiners from the IPOPHL

Viet Nam (IP Viet Nam) (2)

• Term: March 14, 16, 18, 22, and 24, 2022 (online, in collaboration with JICA)
• Content: Training on examination practices in pharmaceutical field
• Participants: 16 examiners from the IP Viet Nam

[Last updated 12 February 2026]

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