IIPI World Museums
The International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI) is pleased to announce the launch of its World Museums & Economic Development series.Dr. Michael S. Shapiro, Secretary and General Counsel of the IIPI and co-author of the recent American Association of Museums book, A Museum Guide to Copyright and Trademark, will serve as director of the series.The first project in the World Museums & Economic Development series is the development of a tool kit for museums in the developing...
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New Director on Ceremony Procession
Mr. Sonam Wangchuk, Chief Trade Officer, Department of Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs has been appointed as the new Director of Intellectual Property Division. Mr. Sonam Wangchuk had his primary education in Tang Primary School from 1972 to 1977. He went to Jakar High School in 1978 and Sarbang High School from 1979 to 1984. He has a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from Sherubtse College, 1984 to 1989. He earned a Diploma in General Agreement on Trade and Tariff /Trade policy from...
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IPD Staff with new Director
Mr. Sonam Wangchuk, Chief Trade Officer (P1A), Department of Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs has been appointed as the Director of Intellectual Property Division, Ministry of Economic Affairs at EX3A Position Level w.e.f August 1, 2010. He was selected through open competition.
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Director Mr. Subarna Lama on his superannuation
Mr. Subarna Lama, Director to the office of Intellectual Property Division, Ministry of Economic Affairs has superannuated after 34 years of dedicated service to the Tsa-Wa Sum. Mr. Lama did his primary education in Mount Hermon, in 1962 and in Dr. Grahams Homes in 1963. He did his Bachelors in ST. Josephs College in 1967. In 1975 he attended Government Law College to pursue his LLB. Further he did his post Graduate Diploma in International Law from University College, London University in...
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Linking the World
World Intellectual Property Day 2010 – Innovation - Linking the WorldGeneva, April 23, 2010PR/2010/637 This year’s World Intellectual Property Day on April 26, 2010, which also marks WIPO’s 40th anniversary, focuses on how innovation technologies have created an interlinked and global society. World Intellectual Property Day is an annual event around which WIPO’s member states organize a range of activities to raise public awareness about the role of intellectual property (IP) in daily life,...
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First Industrial Designs Certificate presented.
Industrial Designs Registry under the Intellectual Property Division, Ministry of Economic Affairs was operationalized on May 1, 2009. However, the Registration System for Industrial Designs was formally launched only on December 14, 2009. Hon’ble Secretary, Dasho Sonam Tshering, Ministry of Economic Affairs presented the first Industrial Designs Certificate to the creator, Mr. Kinzang Wangdi on December 14, 2009. Mr. Kinzang was presented the certificate of industrial designs for his design of...
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WIPO Industrial Property Office Modernization Workshop, WIPO Regional Office, Singapore, November 30 to December 4, 2009
WIPO Industrial Property Office Modernization Workshop in the Asia and the Pacific region (ASPAC) was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) at WIPO Regional Office, Singapore, from November 30 to December 4, 2009The Objective of the Workshop was to share knowledge, experience and lessons learned amongst ASPAC countries, facilitate collaboration on automation projects between the countries and better understand the requirements for value added services for IP...
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SAARC Special Training Program on Intellectual Property Right System
SAARC Special Training Program on Intellectual Property Right System held in Deajeon, Republic of Korea from September 3-18, 2009.A special training program on Intellectual Property Right System for SAARC countries was conducted by the Republic of Korea under their Cooperative Project to SAARC from September 3-18, 2009. The program was organized by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) together with the International Intellectual Property Training Institute (IIPTI) at Deajeon and...
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Mr. Adel Baccouche, WIPO IP Automation expert
Mr. Adel Baccouche, WIPO IP Automation expert visited Bhutan recently for a two weeks mission. His mandate was to strengthen IPD’s utilization of IPAS (Industrial Property Automated System, developed and distributed by WIPO to its member IP Offices).Mr. Baccouche main tasks were:•Resolve the problems and difficulties faced by IPD’s Trade Mark Registry with regard to IPAS automated procedures; •Integrate to IPAS other IP registries (Patents, Industrial Designs and Utility Models);•Customize IPAS...
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Ms. J. A. Honculada, and Ms. V. Orlando with IPD Officials at the MoEA premises
Two-member mission from the World Intellectual Property Organization from June 3 to 9, 2009-(6/18/2009)
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