World Intellectual Property Organization Head Meets with Toqaev
Meeting with WIPO's Head honcho
Our website reported that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Darren Tang, the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), as per the President's press service.
In the discussion, they touched upon several plans to supercharge Kazakhstan's intellectual property (IP) prowess, build a thriving innovation ecosystem, and cultivate a durable knowledge economy.
Tokayev emphasized WIPO's crucial role in crafting a forward-thinking IP system for our nation. Currently, a National Innovation Strategy is being crafted, with an IP focus, to fuel scientific development, develop innovative technologies, and establish a nurturing environment for innovation.
Simultaneously, Kazakhstan and WIPO are working on a project to kickstart Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs). These centers aim to bolster Kazakh start-ups and entrepreneurs in utilizing IP as a weapon for business advancement and competition.
According to Tang, the steps taken in Kazakhstan are bearing fruitful outcomes. In 2024, Kazakhstan made strides in the Global Innovation Index.
Collaborative Endeavors
- National Innovation Strategy with IP Focus:
- Partnering with WIPO, Kazakhstan is developing a National Innovation Strategy that incorporates an IP emphasis, fostering scientific research, advancing cutting-edge technologies, and creating an inviting atmosphere for innovation. [2][3]
- TISCs:
- Launching TISCs is part of the shared efforts to support Kazakh start-ups and businesses in harnessing IP for growth and competitiveness. [1][2]
- IP Clinics for Women Entrepreneurs:
- WIPO lends support to initiatives like IP Clinics for Women Entrepreneurs, designed to aid women in Kazakhstan in navigating the IP system and capitalizing on their creativity and innovation. [1]
- IV WIPO Summer School:
- Kazakhstan is preparing to host the IV WIPO Summer School on Intellectual Property, set to broaden understanding and utilization of IP among young professionals and students. [4]
- Geographical Indications, Trademarks, and Designs:
- WIPO assists local producers, such as those associated with the Almaty Aport Apple, in leveraging Geographical Indications, trademarks, and designs to brand and market their products more effectively. [1]
Ongoing Dialogue
- Astana International Forum:
- Tang engaged in discussions during the Astana International Forum, focusing on IP in the age of AI and Kazakhstan's transformation agenda under Vision 2050. [1]
- Bilateral Talks:
- Tokayev and Tang held private discussions to discuss joint efforts aimed at fortifying Kazakhstan's IP sector and fostering innovation. [2][3]
These collaborations underscore the cooperative efforts between Kazakhstan and WIPO to establish a sturdy IP system, support innovation, and construct a sustainable knowledge economy.
- In line with these collaborative endeavors, Kazakhstan and WIPO actively collaborate to establish Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs), which aim to empower local start-ups and entrepreneurs in utilizing intellectual property (IP) as a tool for business advancement and competition. [1][2]
- Recognizing the growth and success in Kazakhstan's IP sector, the partnership between Kazakhstan and WIPO extends beyond TISCs, as they also support initiatives like IP Clinics for Women Entrepreneurs, designed to provide women in Kazakhstan with the resources to navigate the IP system and capitalize on their creativity and innovation. [1]
