Sunday, October 19, 2008

2008 Seminar on Intellectual Property System and Protection


The Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) System & Protection was sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and organized by the Qingdao Municipal Intellectual Property Service Center.


The Seminar was scheduled on September 22 until October 21, 2008 and the topics for discussion included, among other things, implementing an IP strategy for Qingdao, IPR Basics and International IPR Protection System, and Role of IPR in Economic Development & the Trade- Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).


This blog is dedicated to all the wonderful people who took part in this 30-day journey. It is about the lesons they have learned, the experiences they encountered, the culture they have imbibed, and the lives they have touched.


This blog was constructed as a first step towards enhancing IP system and protection, not only in China, but in the world. But, more importantly, this blog was made to continue and strengthen the friendships and ties that have been forged in this truly breath-taking city.


It is true that a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Ensuring the protection and development of intellectual property rights is definitely a daunting task. No person, agency, or government can do it on its own. But this Seminar is definitely a necessary first step in the right direction.

As we read through this blog and contribute our own thoughts, ideas, and experiences, let us be guided by the eternal words of Confucius, "Isnt't it delightful to have friends coming from afar?"

3 comments:

2008 IP Seminar Qingdao said...

Good article!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!

2008 IP Seminar Qingdao said...

Thanks a lot Mr.Domingo.
This is the very thing I really want,that is let the cooperation just start while the seminar ended,and let the friendship last forever.
You're a real gentleman,always mean what you say and keep promise.
I really wish this blog would be of great help to develope our friendship,to share experience,etc.
God bless us all.Just do what we should do,not let him dispointed.

With all my best wishes to all my participants friends.

Edward LIU