Source: China IP News

China National Intellectual Property Administration Commissioner Shen Changyu shared comments with Vice Minister Chanseng Phimmavong, Ministry of Science and Technology of Lao People's Democratic Republic at the 2018 High-Level Conference on Intellectual Property for Countries along the Belt and Road on August 28. The two sides reviewed the fruits of cooperation since the first MOU on IP signed in April this year, and signed a declaration of intent on Ministry of Science and Technology of Lao`s acceptance of CNIPA invention patent examination. The two sides also agreed to cultivate talents in IP sector. Shen said that the Belt and Road Initiative has provided a good opportunity for further cooperation of the two countries. He wished to further consolidate such cooperation and promote IP works of two countries after signing these agreements and exchanging views. Phimmavong said that great achievements have been yielded in examination cooperation and talent cultivation in recent years. He wished such cooperation to be conducted in a more efficient manner, making contributions to trade and S&T exchanges of the two countries.