China, Laos Sign MoU on Intellectual Property Cooperation

2018/04/03

The State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO) and Lao Ministry of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on intellectual property cooperation here on April 2. SIPO Commissioner Shen Changyu and Lao Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Houmphan Inthirath signed the agreement respectively. The MoU is to enhance cooperation in intellectual property, to facilitate the joint innovation and creativity projects, and to enrich the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. The Lao government will recognize the patent examination results made by related Chinese authorities. Both sides discussed on international cooperation, funding human resource development and intellectual property management. After the China-Laos IP cooperation being officially established, both sides will further enhance bilateral exchange and mutual trust, jointly promote IP causes, and contribute to science and technology innovation.

Source: Xinhua