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Agenda and Presentations

WIPO International Seminar on the Strategic Use of Intellectual Property for Economic and Social Development

July 2 to 6, 2007
Manila, The Philippines

Day 1 – MONDAY, JULY 2, 2007

08.30 – 09.30

Registration

09.30 – 10.00

Opening Ceremony

Addresses by:

  • Mr. Adrian S. Cristobal, Jr., Director General, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPO-P), Manila 
  • Mr. Sherif Saadallah, Executive Director, Office of Strategic Use of Intellectual Property for Development, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva, Switzerland

10.00 – 10.45

Theme 1 

IP as a Strategic Tool for Economic and Social Development

(a) A Developing Country’s Perspective

  • Mr. Adrian S. Cristobal

10.45 – 11.15

Coffee Break

11.15 – 12.00

Theme 1

(b) Strategies for Promoting a Balanced IP System: International Perspectives

  • Mr. Pushpendra Rai, Acting Director, Intellectual Property and Economic Development Division, WIPO, Geneva

12.00 – 12.30

Open Forum

12.30 – 14.00

Lunch

14.00 – 14.30

Theme 2 

Strategic Use of IP to Promote Innovation and Competitiveness in the Philippines

(a) Agricultural Biotech Industry

  • Mr. Ronilo Beronio, Deputy Executive Director, PhilRice, IP Management Office, Manila

14.30 – 15.00

Theme 2 

(b) Semiconductor and Electronics Industry

  • Mr. Ernesto Santiago, Executive Director, Semiconductor and Electronics Industry of Philippines, Manila

15.00 – 15.30

Theme 2 

(c) Music Industry

  • Ms. Debbie Gaite, Executive Director, Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Manila

15.30 – 16.00

Coffee break

16.00 – 16.30

Theme 2 

(d) Publishing Industry

  • Mr. Lirio Sandoval, President, National Book Development Association, Manila

16.30 – 17.00

Theme 2 

(e) Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Mr. Joey Ochave, United Laboratories, Manila

Day 2 – TUEsday, JULY 3, 2007

 

Theme 3 

Strategic Use of IP for Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources – Exploiting their Economic Potential

9.00 – 9.45

  • Mr. Nuno Carvalho, Acting Director, Division for Legislation, Public Policy and Development, WIPO, Geneva

9.45 – 10.30

  • Mr. N. N. Prasad, Joint Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi

10.30 – 11.00

Coffee break

 

Theme 4 

IP and Technological Development: Establishing University and Industry Linkages

11.00 – 11.45

  • Mr. Michael P. Ryan, Director, Creative and Innovative Economy Center, The George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C.

11.45 – 12.30

  • [From IPO Philippines to be identified]

12.30 – 14.00

Lunch

 

Theme 5 

Institution Building for the Strategic Use of IP for Economic and Social Development

14.00 – 14.30

(a) IP and Technical Cooperation with WIPO

  • Mr. Ranjana Abeysekera, Director, Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, WIPO

14.30 – 15.00

(b) IP and Technical Cooperation: Experience of India

  • Mr. N. N. Prasad

15.00 – 15.30

Coffee Break

15.30 – 16.00

(c) IP and Technical Cooperation: Experience of Philippines

  • [From IPO Philippines to be identified]

16.00 – 16.30

Open Forum

Day 3 – WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2007

 

Theme 6 

WIPO Development Agenda: Issues and Perspectives

9.00 – 9.45

(a) Origin and Issues

  • Mr. Pushpendra Rai

9.45 – 10.30

(b) Perspectives

  • Geneva-based Diplomats from Permanent Missions

10.30 – 11.00

Coffee Break

11.00 – 11.30

WIPO Development Agenda (continuation)

  • Geneva-based Diplomats from Permanent Missions

11.30 – 12.00

Open Forum

12.00 – 13.30

Lunch

13.30 – 15.30

Break-out Sessions: Group Discussions on Policy Issues by Government Delegations

  • Group 1: International Commitments and National Interests Striking the Right Balance
  • Group 2: Strengthening of Administrative Systems and Capacity Development
  • Group 3: Intellectual Property Rights and University Industry Partnerships: Deriving Value from Academic Research

15.30 – 16.00

Coffee Break

16.00 – 17.00

Break-out Sessions: Group Discussions on Policy Issues by Government Delegations (continuation)

Day 4 – THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2007

 

Theme 7 

Strategic Use of IP for Social Development

9.00 – 9.45

(a) Impact of Patents on Access to Health

  • Mr. Nuno Carvalho

9.45 – 10.30

(b) IP and Public Health, Legal and Policy Considerations

  • Mr. Michael P. Ryan

10.30 – 11.00

Coffee Break

11.00 – 11.45

(b) IP and Public Health, Legal and Policy Considerations

  • Mr. Atty. Ireneo M. Galicia, Deputy Director General, IP Philippines, Manila

11.45 – 12.30

Open Forum

12.30 – 14.00

Lunch

14.00 – 15.30

Break-out Sessions: Group Discussions on Policy Issues by Government Delegations

15.30 – 16.00

Coffee Break

16.00 – 17.00

Break-out Sessions: Group Discussions on Policy Issues by Government Delegations (continuation)

Day 5 – FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2007

9.00 – 10.30

Presentation of Group Reports in Plenary Session

10.30 – 11.00

Coffee Break

11.00 – 12.30

Presentation of Group Reports in Plenary Session (continuation)

12.30 – 13.00

Closing Session

13.00 – 14.00

Lunch