Seminar on IP education was held for Cambodian government officials, companies, and universities

February 26, 2025

On February 21, 2025, the Japan Patent Office (JPO), in cooperation with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training (INPIT), held a seminar in Phnom Penh, Cambodia,　for government agencies (the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the Ministry of Industry, Science and Innovation (MISTI)), local companies, and university staff.

The theme of the seminar was “Strengthening IP Education and Enhancing Public Awareness.” Representatives from JPO, JETRO, ERIA, and INPIT, along with Japanese IP specialists, presented their initiatives and systems related to IP education in Japan, including efforts to raise awareness of IP and create IP content for the younger generation. The MoC of Cambodia also delivered a presentation on its national efforts to develop human resources for IP and promote IP awareness in collaboration with private enterprises.

Approximately 70 local officials from Cambodia participated to deepen their understanding of IP education and awareness-raising. Participants gave comments such as “It was beneficial to compare the initiatives in Cambodia and Japan.”and “The initiatives in Japan are very informative and will be valuable for future development.”

JPO will continue to cooperate with related organizations to improve and strengthen the IP environment in Cambodia and other countries.

Opening Ceremony

Lecturers

Seminar

[Last updated 26 February 2025]