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Geneva 2nd Year-No. 7/8 July/August 1996

(Industrial Property 35th Year-No. 7/8)

(Copyright 32nd Year-No. 7/8)

Industrial Property and Copyright Monthly Review of the World Intellectual Property Organization

Contents GOVERNING BODIES OF WIPO

Governing Bodies of WIPO and the Unions Administered by WIPO. Twenty-Eighth Series of Meetings (Geneva, May 21 and 22,1996) 229

WIPO Budget Committee. Fourteenth Session; WIPO Premises Committee. Fifth Session (Geneva, May 13 to 15, 1996) 230

NOTIFICATIONS CONCERNING TREATIES ADMINISTERED BY WDTO

Paris Convention. Accessions: Colombia, Panama, United Arab Emirates 231

Locarno Agreement. Accessions: China, Estonia 231

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) I. Accessions: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Saint Lucia 232

IL Withdrawal of Declaration Concerning Chapter II: Greece 232

Strasbourg Agreement. Accession: China 232

Phonograms Convention. Accession: Slovenia 233

Budapest Treaty. Accessions: Canada, Estonia 233

Madrid Protocol (1989) I. Accession: Czech Republic 233

n. Approval: Democratic People's Republic of Korea 233 HI. Ratification: Monaco 234 IV. Withdrawal of Declaration Concerning Article 14(5): China 234

Trademark Law Treaty. Ratification: Monaco 234

NOTIFICATIONS CONCERNING THE UPOV CONVENTION

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). Ratification: Israel 235

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WIPO 1996 Any reproduction of official notes or reports and translations of laws or agreements published in this review is authorized only with the prior consent of WIPO. ISSN 1020-2196

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NORMATIVE ACTIVITEES OF WIPO

Preparatory Committee of the Proposed Diplomatic Conference (December 1996) on Certain Copyright and Neighboring Rights Questions (Geneva, May 20 and 21, 1996) 235

Committee of Experts on a Possible Protocol to the Berne Convention. Seventh Ses- sion; Committee of Experts on a Possible Instrument for the Protection of the Rights of Performers and Producers of Phonograms. Sixth Session (Geneva, May 22 to 24, 1996) 236

Committee of Experts on the Patent Law Treaty. Second Session (Geneva, June 17 to 21,1996) 237

Permanent Committee on Industrial Property Information (PCIPI) PCJPI Working Group on General Information (PCIPI/GI) Sixteenth Session (Geneva, April 15 to 19,1996) 238 Subgroup A of the PCIPI Working Group on Search Information (POPI/SI) (Rijswijk (Netherlands), April 15 to 19,1996) 238 PCIPI ad hoc Working Group on Trademark Information (PCM/TI). Fifth Ses- sion (Geneva, May 6 to 10, 1996) 239 PCIPI Executive Coordination Committee (PCIPI/EXEC). Eighteenth Session (Geneva, May 20 to 24,1996) 239 PCIPI ad hoc Working Group on the Management of Industrial Property Infor- mation (PCM/MI). Eighteenth Session (Geneva, May 20 to 22,1996) 240

REGISTRATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTERED BY WIPO

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) PCT Committee for Administrative and Legal Matters (PCT/CAL). Sixth Session (Geneva, April 29 to May 2,1996) 241 Training and Promotion Meetings with PCT Users 242 Computerization Activities 243

Madrid Union 243 Training and Promotion Meetings with Users of the Madrid System 244 Computerization Activities 244

WIPO ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION CENTER

WIPO Training Programs on Mediation in Intellectual Property Disputes (Geneva, May 28 and 29 and May 30 and 31,1996) 244 Other Activities 244

ACTIVITIES OF WIPO SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRDJS

Africa 245

Arab Countries 246

Asia and the Pacific 247

Latin America and the Caribbean 250

Development Cooperation (in General) 253

WIPO Medals 253

ACTIVITIES OF WEPO SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR COUNTRIES IN TRANSITION TO MARKET ECONOMY 254

CONTACTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUREAU OF WDTO WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTS AND WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 255

CONTENTS 227

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS 258

SELECTED WIPO PUBLICATIONS 258

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS 259

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LAWS AND TREATIES (INSERT)

Editor's Note

BOSNIA AND HERZOGOVINA

Announcement on the Effects in Bosnia and Herzegovina of Industrial Property Rights Valid in Yugoslavia and International Registrations Under the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (of July 5,1996)... Text 1-001

GERMANY

Law on the Protection of the Topographies of Microelectronic Semiconductor Products (Semiconductor Protection) (of October 22, 1987, as last amended by the Law of March 7, 1990) (Replacement sheet) Text 1-004

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Law on Patents for Invention (No. 46I-XIII of May 18,1995) Text 2-001

SINGAPORE

The Patents Act 1994 (No. 21 of 1994, as amended by the Patents (Amendment) Act 1995 (No. 40 of 1995)) (This text replaces the one previously published under the same code number.) Text 2-001

TURKEY

Decree-Law No. 551 on the Protection of Patent Rights in Force as from June 27, 1995 (as amended by Decree-Law No. 566 of September 22, 1995, and amended, added to and partly repealed by Law No. 4128 of November 7,1995) Text 2-001

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-98 of January 16, 1996) Text 3-003

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COPYRIGHT AND NEIGHBORING RIGHTS LAWS AND TREATIES (INSERT)

Editor's Note

BELGIUM

Law Amending the Law of June 30,1994, on Copyright and Neighboring Rights.. Text 1-02

HUNGARY

Act No. Ill of 1969 on Copyright (as last amended by Act No. LXXH of 1994) (The Decree amending Decree No. 9/1969. (XII.29.) MM Implementing Act No. Ill of 1969 on Copyright was previously published under code number 1-01. Decree No. 9/1969 as revised is now published as Text 1-02.) Text 1-01

Decree No. 9/1969. (XII.29.) MM Implementing Act No. Ill of 1969 on Copy- right (as last amended by Decree No. 24/1994. (XII.28.) MKM) (This text replaces the one previously published under code number 1-01, which number now refers to Act No. Ill of 1969 on Copyright as amended.) Text 1-02

LUXEMBOURG

Law of March 29, 1972, on Copyright (as last amended by the Law of April 24, 1995, Concerning the Legal Protection of Computer Programs) Text 1-01

UNITED KINGDOM

The Duration of Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 1995 (No. 3297 of December 19,1995) Text 14-01

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Governing Bodies of WIPO

Governing Bodies of WIPO and the Unions Administered by WIPO

Twenty-Eighth Series of Meetings (Geneva, May 21 and 22, 1996)

On May 21 and 22, 1996, the following Gov- erning Bodies of WIPO held their twenty-eighth series of meetings in Geneva:

(1) WIPO General Assembly, eighteenth session (6th extraordinary);

(2) Berne Union Assembly, nineteenth session (7th extraordinary).

The sessions were attended by the delegations of the following 84 States: Algeria, Angola, Ar- gentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Demo- cratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Phil- ippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Zambia, and the representatives of the following four intergovernmental organizations: Interna- tional Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Trade Organization (WTO), Commission of the European Communities (CEC).

The joint sessions of the Assemblies as well as the separate session of the WIPO General Assem- bly were chaired by Mr. Moses F. Ekpo, Chairman of the WIPO General Assembly, while the separate session of the Assembly of the Berne Union was chaired by Mr. Bruce A. Lehman, Chairman of that Assembly.

The two Governing Bodies noted with approval the conclusions of the meeting of the Pre- paratory Committee of the Proposed Diplomatic Conference (December 1996) on Certain Copy- right and Neighboring Rights Questions, which had met in Geneva on May 20 and 21, 1996 (see below).

The two Governing Bodies furthermore decided that the following consultation meetings would take place before the Diplomatic Confer- ence: (i) three regional consultation meetings (of the developing countries of the African, Asian and Latin American and Caribbean regions, respectively), in Geneva, on September 20, 1996; (ii) a meeting referred to as the "12 + 12 group" (to be composed of 12 representatives of developing countries and 12 representatives of countries other than developing countries), in Geneva, on Octo- ber 14 and 15, 1996; and (iii) three regional consultation meetings in the said three developing regions, in Santiago de Chile from October 29 to 31, 1996, for the Latin American and Caribbean countries, in Casablanca (Morocco) from Novem- ber 6 to 8, 1996, for the African countries, and in Chiang-mai (Thailand) on November 21 and 22, 1996, for the countries of Asia and the Pacific.

The two Governing Bodies decided that, for each regional consultation meeting, the number of participants, paid for by WIPO, would be 15 from each group, except for the regional consultation meeting for the African countries, where (on an ad hoc basis and without implications for any other future meetings) the said number would be 20.

It was understood that the three groups may request WJPO to finance more or fewer participants for the September 20, 1996, and/or for the October-November 1996 regional consultation meetings, and/or for the Diplomatic Conference, provided that the total of WJPO's financial burden for all those meetings does not change.

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Concerning the selection of participants in the so- called "12 + 12 group" and the mandate of that group,

the Governing Bodies decided to defer the decisions to their sessions in September-October 1996.

WIPO Budget Committee

Fourteenth Session

WIPO Premises Committee

Fifth Session (Geneva, May 13 to 15,1996)

The WIPO Budget Committee held its fourteenth session and the WIPO Premises Committee its fifth session jointly in Geneva from May 13 to 15, 19%. The following 24 States, members of the WIPO Budget Committee, of the WIPO Premises Committee or of the two Committees, were represented at the joint session: Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Ger- many, Guinea, India, Japan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Uruguay. In addition, the following 22 States members of WIPO but not members of the WIPO Budget Committee or the WIPO Premises Committee were represented by observers: Angola, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, El Salvador, Guatemala,

Hungary, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Slovakia, Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuni- sia, Ukraine, Yemen.

The Committees reviewed a document which described WIPO's needs for additional premises and means of providing additional premises, in particular, through a building on the "Steiner lot" (a plot of land located next to WIPO's headquarters). The Committees recommended, in view of the urgency of the situation, that an independent expert give his opinion on the International Bu- reau's assessment of its needs for premises up to the year 2006, and that the WIPO General As- sembly take a decision on the construction of a building on the "Steiner lot" at its September- October 1996 session.

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Notifications Concerning Treaties Administered by WIPO

Paris Convention UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Accessions

COLOMBIA

The Government of Colombia deposited, on June 3, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of March 20, 1883, as revised at Stock- holm on July 14, 1967, and amended on Septem- ber 28,1979.

Colombia has not heretofore been a member of the International Union for the Protection of Indus- trial Property ("Paris Union"), founded by the Paris Convention.

The Paris Convention as revised will enter into force, with respect to Colombia, on September 3, 1996. On that date, Colombia will become a member of the Paris Union.

The Government of the United Arab Emirates deposited, on June 19, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Paris Convention for the Protec- tion of Industrial Property of March 20, 1883, as revised at Stockholm on July 14, 1967, and amended on September 28, 1979.

The United Arab Emirates has not heretofore been a member of the International Union for the Protection of Industrial Property ("Paris Union"), founded by the Paris Convention.

The Paris Convention as revised will enter into force, with respect to the United Arab Emirates, on September 19, 1996. On that date, the United Arab Emirates will become a member of the Paris Union.

Paris Notification No. 173, of June 19, 1996.

Paris Notification No. 172, of June 3, 1996.

PANAMA

The Government of Panama deposited, on July 19, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of March 20, 1883, as revised at Stock- holm on July 14, 1967, and amended on Septem- ber 28, 1979.

Panama has not heretofore been a member of the International Union for the Protection of Indus- trial Property ("Paris Union"), founded by the Paris Convention.

The Paris Convention as revised will enter into force, with respect to Panama, on October 19, 1996. On that date, Panama will become a member of the Paris Union.

Locarno Agreement

Accessions

CHINA

The Government of China deposited, on June 17, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs, signed at Locarno on October 8, 1968, as amended on Sep- tember 28,1979.

The said Agreement will enter into force, with respect to China, on September 19, 1996.

Paris Notification No. 174, of July 19, 1996. Locarno Notification No. 37, of June 19, 1996.

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ESTONIA

The Government of Estonia deposited, on July 31, 19%, its instrument of accession to the Locarno Agreement Establishing an Internationa] Classification for Industrial Designs, signed at Locarno on October 8, 1968, as amended on Sep- tember 28, 1979.

The said Agreement will enter into force, with respect to Estonia, on October 31,1996.

Locarno Notification No. 38, of July 31, 1996.

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

I. Accessions

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

The said Treaty will enter into force, with respect to Saint Lucia, on August 30,1996.

PCT Notification No. 112, of June 11, 1996.

II. Withdrawal of Declaration Concerning Chapter II

GREECE

The Government of Greece notified, in its notification received on June 7, 1996, the withdrawal of the declaration contained in its instrument of ratification of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) done at Washington on June 19, 1970, to the effect that Greece is not bound by the provisions of Chapter II of the said Treaty (see PCT Notification No. 58, of July 9,1990).1

The withdrawal of the said declaration will take effect on September 7, 1996. Consequently, from the said date, Greece will be bound also by the provisions of Chapter JJ of the Patent Coop- eration Treaty (PCT).


The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina deposited, on June 7, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), done at Washington on June 19,1970.

The said Treaty will enter into force, with respect to Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Septem- ber?, 1996.


Strasbourg Agreement

Accession

CHINA

SAINT LUCIA

The Government of Saint Lucia deposited, on May 30, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), done at Wash- ington on June 19,1970.

The instrument of accession contains the following declaration:

"Pursuant to Article 64(5) of the said Treaty, the Government of Saint Lucia does not consider itself bound by Article 59 of the said Treaty."

The Government of China deposited, on June 17, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the Interna- tional Patent Classification of March 24, 1971, as amended on September 28, 1979.

The said instrument contains the following declaration: "According to Article 4 paragraph (4) of the said Agreement, the People's Republic of China does not undertake to include the symbols relating to groups or subgroups of the Classifica- tion in applications which are only laid open for

1 See Industrial Property, 1990, p. 225.

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public inspection and in notices relating thereto or on the certificate of the patent for utility models."

The said Agreement will enter into force, with respect to China, on June 19, 1997.

Strasbourg Notification No. 46, of June 19, 1996.

Phonograms Convention

Accession

Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure, done at Budapest on April 28, 1977, and amended on September 26, 1980.

The said Treaty will enter into force, with respect to Estonia, on September 14, 1996.

Budapest Notification No. 148, of June 17, 1996.

SLOVENIA Madrid Protocol (1989)

The Government of Slovenia deposited, on July 9, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms of May 29, 1979.

The said Convention will enter into force, with respect to Slovenia, on October 15, 1996.

Phonograms Notification No. 62, of July 15, 1996.

Budapest Treaty

Accessions

I. Accession

CZECH REPUBLIC

The Government of the Czech Republic deposited, on June 25, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registra- tion of Marks, adopted at Madrid on June 27, 1989 ("Madrid Protocol (1989)").

The Madrid Protocol (1989) will enter into force, with respect to the Czech Republic, on September 25, 1996.

Madrid (Marks) Notification No. 81, of June 25, 1996.

CANADA

The Government of Canada deposited, on June 21, 1996, its instrument of accession to the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure, done at Budapest on April 28, 1977, and amended on September 26, 1980.

The said Treaty will enter into force, with respect to Canada, on September 21, 1996.

Budapest Notification No. 1996.

ESTONIA

149, of June 21,

The Government of Estonia deposited, on June 14, 1996, its instrument of accession to the

II. Approval

DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea deposited, on July 3, 1996, its instrument of approval of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the Interna- tional Registration of Marks, adopted at Madrid on June 27, 1989 ("Madrid Protocol (1989)").

The Madrid Protocol (1989) will enter into force, with respect to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on October 3, 1996.

Madrid (Marks) Notification No. 83, of July 3, 1996.


III. Ratification

MONACO

The Government of Monaco deposited, on June 27, 1996, its instrument of ratification of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Con- cerning the International Registration of Marks, adopted at Madrid on June 27, 1989 ("Madrid Protocol (1989)").

The Madrid Protocol (1989) will enter into force, with respect to Monaco, on September 27, 1996.

the said Protocol with respect to China cannot be extended to it (see Madrid Notification No. 79, of February 1, 1996).2


Trademark Law Treaty


IV. Withdrawal of Declaration Concerning Article 14(5)

CHINA

The Government of China notified, in its notification received on June 17, 1996, the withdrawal of the declaration that it made under Article 14(5) of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, adopted at Madrid on June 27, 1989, according to which declaration the protection result ing from any international registration effected under the said Protocol before the date of entry into force of

Ratification

MONACO

The Government of Monaco deposited, on June 27, 1996, its instrument of ratification of the Trademark Law Treaty, done at Geneva on Octo- ber 27, 1994.

The Trademark Law Treaty will enter into force, with respect to Monaco, on September 27, 1996.

TLT Notification No. 8, of June 27, 1996.

See Industrial Property and Copyright, 1996, p. 79.

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Notifications Concerning the UPOV Convention

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

(UPOV)

Ratification

ISRAEL

The Government of Israel deposited, on lune 3, 1996, its instrument of ratification of the

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants of December 2, 1961, as revised at Geneva on November 10, 1972, on Octo- ber 23, 1978, and on March 19, 1991 (the 1991 Act).

The date of entry into force of the said Act will be notified when the required number of ratifica- tions, acceptances, approvals or accessions is reached in accordance with Article 37(1) of the said Act.

UPOV Notification No. 52, of June 5, 1996.

Normative Activities of WIPO

Preparatory Committee of the Proposed Diplomatic Conference (December 1996) on Certain Copyright and Neighboring Rights Questions

(Geneva, May 20 and 21, 1996)

The above Committee met at WIPO's headquarters in Geneva on May 20 and 21, 1996, to consider preparations for the proposed Diplomatic Conference. The following 84 States members of WIPO and one intergovernmental organization were represented by delegations: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Fin- land, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ire- land, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mex- ico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Nor-

way, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, United King- dom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Zambia Commission of the European Communities (CEC).

The Preparatory Committee unanimously elected Mr. Guido Fernando Silva Soares (Brazil) as Chair- man, and Messrs. Alfons Schäfers (Germany) and Weerawit Weeraworawit (Thailand) as Vice- Chairmen.

The Preparatory Committee adopted the Draft Final Clauses for the Treaty to be considered by the Diplomatic Conference. In connection with


those Clauses, the Preparatory Committee discussed in particular the following three issues:

(1) The number of treaties to be considered at the Diplomatic Conference, namely, whether the provisions on the three subject matter areas covered during the preparatory work, i.e., copyright, the rights of performers and producers of phonograms, and a possible sui generis protection for databases, would be included in one treaty or in two or three treaties: No decision was taken on this issue, considering that such decision would be a matter for the Diplomatic Conference. It was agreed that the Draft Final Clauses were suitable for one, two or three treaties.

(2) Draft Article 100(2) of the said Clauses, according to which the CEC could accede to the treaty or treaties: The Preparatory Committee approved it, but at the same time many delegations were of the view that other regional organizations should also have the possibility of becoming party to the treaty if they fulfill certain criteria of eligi- bility.

(3) Provisions on an Assembly: The Draft Final Clauses did not contain provisions on an Assembly, but a great number of delegations sup- ported the idea of including provisions on an As- sembly. The Delegation of the CEC stated that it

would not expect to have a vote of its own in the Assembly, and that it would only wish to have the right to exercise the voting rights of its Member States party to the treaty, and only in the areas where the CEC rather than its Member States had competence in the subject matter concerned. Finally, the proposal was adopted that the drafting of the provisions on an Assembly should be left to the International Bureau, with the understanding that the decision about the admission of intergovernmental organizations as parties to the treaty or treaties should be indicated in the draft as one of the functions of the Assembly.

Furthermore, the Preparatory Committee approved the Draft Rules of Procedure of the Diplo- matic Conference, the List of States and Organiza- tions to Be Invited to the Diplomatic Conference, and the Draft Agenda of the Diplomatic Confer- ence.

Finally, the Preparatory Committee approved the dates from December 2 to 20, 1996, for the Diplomatic Conference and Geneva as the venue for it. The Preparatory Committee noted the proposals made concerning the number of delegates from developing countries and countries in transition to market economy for which participation in the Diplomatic Conference should be financed by WIPO.

Committee of Experts on a Possible Protocol to the Berne Convention

Seventh Session

Committee of Experts on a Possible Instrument for the Protection of the Rights of Performers

and Producers of Phonograms

Sixth Session (Geneva, May 22 to 24, 1996)

The two above-mentioned Committees, meeting in joint session (hereafter jointly referred to as "the Committee") met at WIPO's headquarters in Geneva from May 22 to 24, 1996. Experts from the following 84 States and one intergovernmental organization, members of the Committees, attended the meeting: Algeria, Angola, Argentina,

Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Democratic Peo- ple's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras,

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Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakstan, Kenya, Kyr- gyzstan, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portu- gal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federa- tion, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Zambia, CEC.

Representatives of the following seven intergovernmental organizations attended the meeting in an observer capacity: International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Trade Organization (WTO), Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), League of Arab States (LAS), Or- ganization of African Unity (OAU), Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation (AGECOP). Representatives of 51 non-governmental organiza-

tions also attended the meeting in an observer capacity.

Mr. Jukka Liedes (Finland), who had been elected Chairman at the prior session of the Commit- tees, served as Chairman for this session of the Committees. Mrs. Hilda Retondo (Argentina) and Mr. Moses F. Ekpo (Nigeria), who had been elected at the prior session of the Committees, served as Vice-Chairmen for this session of the Committees.

The Committee discussed the following questions: (i) right of reproduction, right of communication/transmission/distribution by transmission and technological means of protection; (ii) sui generis protection of databases; (iii) all issues which had not so far been discussed by the Committee, and any other issue which the participants considered important.

At the end of the meeting, the Chairman indicated that the preparatory work would continue in the form of consultation meetings in preparation for the Diplomatic Conference.

Committee of Experts on the Patent Law Treaty

Second Session (Geneva, June 17 to 21, 1996)

The second session of the Committee of Experts on the Patent Law Treaty was held at WIPO's headquarters in Geneva from June 17 to 21,1996.

The following 63 States members of WIPO and/or the Paris Union were represented at the session: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Czech Republic, Demo- cratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hun- gary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakstan, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Ara- bia, Senegal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Venezuela. Afghanistan and four intergovernmental organizations (Commission of the European Communities (CEC), Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), European Patent Office

(EPO), Organization of African Unity (OAU)) were represented by observers. Representatives of 22 non- governmental organizations also took part in the session in an observer capacity.

The Committee of Experts unanimously elected Mr. Peter Messerli (Switzerland) as Chairman and Mr. Guido Fernando Silva Soares (Brazil) and Mr. Gao Lulin (China) as Vice-Chairmen.

Discussions were based on two working documents prepared by the International Bureau of WIPO and entitled "Draft Patent Law Treaty and Draft Regulations" and "Notes." With respect to another document prepared by the International Bureau of WIPO, entitled "Model International Forms," it was agreed that any comments on those Forms could be submitted to the International Bureau in writing by June 30,1996.

The draft Treaty prepared by the International Bureau was comprised of 11 Articles, entitled: Abbreviated Expressions, Application, Filing Date, Representation; Address for Service, Signature, Unity of Invention, Request for Recordal of Change in Name or Address, Request for Recordal of Change in


Ownership or Change in Inventorship, Request for Correction of a Mistake, Opportunity to Make Obser- vations, Amendments and Corrections in Case of Intended Refusal, Regulations. The Regulations were comprised of eight Rules.

It resulted from the discussions that, in general, the Committee of Experts was in favor of the draft Treaty and the draft Regulations, subject to several suggestions for improvement. Thus, the Committee recommended that the following two topics be included in the next draft of the Treaty and Regulations, in addition to the request for recordal of licensing

agreements: (i) belated claiming of priority (delayed submission of priority claim and delayed filing of the subsequent application); and(ii) restoration of rights where a time limit had been missed (including "further processing") and extension of time limits which had not yet expired but whose extension was requested by the party concerned. These suggestions would be referred to the Governing Bodies of WIPO for decision at their September-October 1996 session.

The third session of the Committee of Experts would be convened from November 18 to 22, 1996.

Permanent Committee on Industrial Property Information (PCIPI)

PCIPI Working Group on General Information (PCIPI/GI)

Sixteenth Session (Geneva, April 15 to 19, 1996)

The following 22 members of the Working Group were represented at the session: Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, European Patent Office (EPO). The Patent Documentation Group (PDG) was represented by observers.

The PCIPI/GI approved the text of a new WJPO Standard ST. 13 (Recommendation for the Number- ing of Applications for Patents, Supplementary Protection Certificates, Industrial Designs and Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits). The new Standard recommends to industrial property offices wishing to change their present numbering systems or intending to introduce numbering systems for the above-mentioned industrial property rights, to apply a format comprised of a year designation of four digits according to the Gregorian calendar to indicate the year of filing, and a serial number of up to seven digits to identify an individual application. Industrial property offices introducing parallel numbering series for different types of industrial

property rights are recommended to use, as a sig- nificant part of the application number, letter codes as provided in the Standard.

Furthermore, the PCIPI/GI approved the wording of the recommended contents of Annual Technical Reports on Industrial Design Informa- tion Activities, on the basis of which industrial property offices would be requested to provide, on a tentative basis, information for the year 1995.

Finally, the PCIPI/GI took decisions with regard to the collection of information which will permit the International Bureau to analyze the use of WIPO Standards, Recommendations and Guidelines.

Subgroup A of the PCIPI Working Group on Search Information (PCM/SI)

(Rijswijk (Netherlands), April 15 to 19, 1996)

Subgroup A was created by the Working Group on Search Information (PCIPI/SI) at its Novem- ber/December 1995 session, to deal with Project C 139 relating to the chemical field (subclasses A 61 K and P of the International Patent Classifica- tion (IPC)). The Working Group had agreed that Subgroup A should have the mandate to expedi- ently advance the said Project to the stage where it could be finalized by the Working Group.

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The following 12 members of the PCIPI/SI were represented at the session of Subgroup A: Belarus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Swit- zerland, United Kingdom, EPO. Two WIPO officials participated in the session.

Subgroup A dealt with the revision of IPC subclass A 61 K (Project C 139, mentioned above), assigned to it by the PCIPI/SI; it com- pleted its task and agreed on a number of amendments to the existing subclass A 61 K and on the elaboration of a new subclass (A 61 P), intended for secondary obligatory classification of "therapeutic activity of chemical compounds or medicinal preparations."

PCIPI ad hoc Working Group on Trademark Information (PCIPI/TI)

Fifth Session (Geneva, May 6 to 10, 1996)

The following 21 members of the PCIPI/TI were represented at the session: Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hun- gary, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Norway, Poland, Portu- gal, Romania, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America. The CEC was represented by observers.

The Delegation of the CEC gave a presentation on the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) (OHIM) and the Community trademark system, which included the background to the establishment and use of the system, and described the important role played in that system by information technology. The Inter- national Bureau gave a presentation on the MECA (Madrid Electronic Communication) system, operational since April 1, 1996, which allowed electronic communications with national offices in respect of inquiry access to the International Reg- ister and two-way communication of data relating to international applications and registrations.

The Working Group discussed the draft revision of WIPO Standard ST.60 (Recommendation Concerning Bibliographic Data Relating to Marks) and approved certain amendments to the proposal, including generic codes for the regrouping of codes and new codes for the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks and the Madrid Protocol. The Working

Group also approved the text of WIPO Standard ST.64 which provides guidelines on a list of recommended search files for trademark search. In respect of trademark data exchange format, the Working Group agreed to continue to discuss the possible standard using the MECA tagging system as a basis of discussion.

During the session, at the initiative of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, a visit was organized for the members of the Work- ing Group to the former's headquarters in Berne, for a demonstration of the new electronic system dealing with the Institute's administration of industrial property rights.

PCIPI Executive Coordination Committee (PCIPI/EXEC)

Eighteenth Session (Geneva, May 20 to 24, 1996)

The following 36 members of the PCIPI/EXEC were represented at the session: Austria, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, China, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Ger- many, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Malawi, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Singa- pore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzer- land, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, EPO. The PDG and the journal World Patent Information were represented by observers.

The Committee agreed to a proposal made by the German Patent Office to replace the two-letter code "DL" by the code "DT" ("DL" is currently used in the electronic database of the International Register of Marks (and, as a result, in the CD-ROM publication ROMARIN) to designate Germany without the terri- tory that, prior to October 3,1990, constituted the German Democratic Republic).

The Committee discussed a problem which was encountered by users of patent information, namely, certain restrictions relevant to the act of making paper copies of patent documents stored on machine-readable data carriers, such as CD- ROMs, and agreed to send out a questionnaire to carry out an investigation on this matter.

In respect of the use of the Internet for electronic communication on PCIPI matters, the Committee decided to initiate a pilot trial of e-mail transmission of PCIPI documents in the second

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half of 1996. The Committee also exchanged views about home pages which had been established by industrial property offices on the Internet. Several delegations presented information about their home pages. As for the revision of the International Patent Classification (IPC), the Committee accepted some 50 revision requests.

As regards standards, the Committee adopted the new WIPO Standard ST. 13 (Recommendation for the Numbering of Applications for Patents, SPCs [supplementary protection certificates], Industrial Designs and Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits), and also adopted the proposed revision of WIPO Stan- dard ST.60 and a new standard ST.64 (see above).

The Delegation of Hungary gave a presentation of the computer facilities available at the Hungarian Patent Office.

PCIPI ad hoc Working Group on the Management of Industrial Property

Information (PCIPI/MI)

Eighteenth Session (Geneva, May 20 to 22, 1996)

The following 36 members of the PCIPI/MI were represented at the session: Austria, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, China, Croatia, Cuba, Den- mark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Malawi, Morocco, Nether- lands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of

Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of Amer- ica, Uzbekistan, EPO. The PDG and the journal World Patent Information were represented by observers.

The Working Group received progress reports from the EPO on the status of the EASY (Electronic Application System) project for the electronic filing of patent applications, and on the development of the mixed-mode CD-ROM software under the MIMOSA (A//xed-M Ode Software Application) project.

The Delegation of the United States of Amer- ica provided updated information on the steps being taken in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) concerning the changeover from paper to CD-ROM for the exchange of patent documents. Details were provided of the results of tests conducted on printing from USAPat CD-ROMs. The Delegation an- nounced that the USPTO intended to change over to CD-ROM from the beginning of 1997, at which stage only one paper set of documentation would be provided to Offices with which the USPTO has agreements to exchange documents in paper format. Finally, the Delegation of the United States of America informed the meeting on progress made in enacting legislation relating to the proposed introduction of Pre-Grant Publications (PGPubs); the latter was now expected to take effect from April 1, 1997.

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Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

PCT Committee for Administrative and Legal Matters (PCT/CAL)

Sixth Session (Geneva, April 29 to May 2, 1996)

The following 72 States members of the Commit- tee were represented at the session: Australia, Aus- tria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kazakstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Senegal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, The former Yugoslav Republic of Mace- donia, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam; the European Patent Office (EPO), in its capacity as an International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority, was also represented.

The following eight States members of the Paris Union were represented by observers: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Croatia, Haiti, Indonesia, Jordan, Morocco, South Africa. The following four intergovernmental and seven non-governmental organizations were represented by observers: African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), Interstate Council on the Protection of Industrial Property (ICPIP), Organi- zation of African Unity (OAU); Asian Patent Attor- neys Association (APAA), Chartered Institute of Patent Agents (CIPA), Committee of National Institutes of Patent Agents (CNIPA), Federal Chamber of Patent Agents (FCPA), Institute of Professional Representatives Before the European Patent Office (EPI), International Association for

the Protection of Industrial Property (AJPPI), International Federation of Industrial Property Attorneys (FICPI).

The Committee discussed a proposed modification of certain time limits fixed in the PCT and proposed amendments to the PCT Regulations which would give applicants the possibility of requesting a supplementary international search report from an International Searching Authority different from the one that carried out the usual "mandatory" international search. The applicant could request a supplementary international search instead of, or in addition to, filing a demand for international preliminary examination, and benefit from the proposed postponement of the time limit for entering the national phase from 20 to 30 months from the priority date, even if a demand for international preliminary examination was not filed. The proposed supplementary international search system would result in two search reports established by different International Searching Authorities, which would be more likely to be exhaustive with respect to the cited prior art. Designated Offices could therefore be expected to place a greater reliance on the search results so obtained. Although a number of delegations welcomed the proposal insofar as it attempted to increase reliance by national offices on the results of international search, some delegations ques- tioned whether the proposed modification of time limits fixed in the PCT could be achieved without a diplomatic conference. The Committee noted that the International Bureau planned to study possible alternatives, to continue seeking the views of users and to convene a consultative meeting to which at least the International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authorities and representatives of users would be invited.

Committee discussed a proposal according to which the PCT Gazette, which is currently published in separate English- and French-language editions, would be published as a single bilingual edition. The bilingual Gazette would differ from the present two editions in that it would no longer contain abstracts and drawings relating to published


international applications. The International Bureau explained that the proposal was prompted by the increase in the number of alternative sources of information about published international applications, particularly CD-ROMs and on-line databases, the ever-increasing volume of the Gazette, the increase in the production costs and the decrease in subscriptions. The Committee agreed in principle to the publication of a bilingual Gazette without abstracts and drawings, but requested the Interna- tional Bureau to study the matter further and to put it before an appropriate body of the PCT Union.

The Committee also discussed an outline proposal which would permit the filing of international applications in a broader range of languages than is currently possible, in particular where the official language of a given State is not one of the languages currently accepted for filing international applications. Most delegations welcomed the envis- aged liberalization and the Committee invited the International Bureau to draw up detailed proposals for further consideration at a later date.

Training and Promotion Meetings with PCT Users

France. In April 1996, a WIPO official made a presentation on the PCT at a basic PCT seminar organized in Ecully by the Centre Paul Roubier as part of its annual program on industrial property. The seminar was attended by 35 participants, mostly patent attorneys from corporations and law firms.

In May 1996, a WIPO official gave a presentation on the PCT at a meeting on the PCT organized in Paris by the National Association of Indus- trial Property Agents (CNCPI). There were 25 participants, all members of that Association.

Germany. In April 1996, two WIPO officials gave presentations on the PCT at a basic PCT seminar for patent administrators organized in Munich by a private company. The seminar was attended by 31 participants, coming from industry and law firms.

Also in April 1996, one of the WIPO officials and another WIPO official conducted a PCT seminar for patent attorneys, also organized in Munich by the same company. The seminar was attended by 17 participants, who were from industry and private practice as well as officials from the EPO.

Indonesia. In May 1996, two WIPO officials and a WIPO consultant from the United States of America gave presentations on the PCT at a WIPO national seminar on the PCT organized in Jakarta by WIPO in cooperation with the Directorate General of Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks (DGCPT). There were about 125 participants, coming mainly from law firms and industry and from various government and university circles. The WIPO officials and the above-mentioned consultant also had discussions with government officials from the DGCPT on PCT-related matters, and particularly Indonesia's possible accession to the PCT.

Malawi. In May 1996, two government officials were given training in administrative procedures under the PCT at WIPO's headquarters in Geneva and had discussions with WIPO officials on PCT-related matters.

Singapore. In May 1996, two WIPO officials and a WJPO consultant from the United States of America gave presentations on the PCT at a PCT seminar organized in Singapore by WIPO, in cooperation with the Productivity and Standards Board (PSB) and the Registry of Trade Marks and Patents and with the support of the National Sci- ence and Technology Board (NSTB). There were about 70 participants from government sectors, law firms and industry. One of the WIPO officials also had a number of discussions with officials of the said Registry on PCT-related issues, and gave training in procedures under the PCT to six members of its staff.

Sweden. In May 1996, a WIPO official gave a presentation on the PCT at a seminar organized by the Patent and Registration Office in Stockholm as part of a four-day course on the international patent systems. There were 39 participants who were from private practice and industry.

United States of America. In April 1996, a WIPO official and a WIPO consultant from the United States of America gave presentations on the PCT at an advanced PCT seminar and a basic PCT seminar, organized by the Boston Patent Law Association in Boston, and the Franklin Pierce Law Center (FPLQ in Con- cord, respectively. The first seminar was attended by about 60 participants, mainly patent attorneys and patent administrators, and the second one by about 115 participants, most of them FPLC students.

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Also in April 1996, another WIPO official and the same WIPO official and WIPO consultant gave presentations on the PCT at a basic PCT seminar and an advanced PCT seminar, both organized in Naples (Florida). The seminars were attended by about 35 and 40 participants, respectively, coming from corporations and law firms.

Still in April 1996, one of the WIPO officials had discussions in New York with seven representatives of a law firm, mostly patent agents and patent attorneys, on PCT-related issues, including PCT procedures and practice.

American Intellectual Property Law Associa- tion (AIPLA). In May 1996, a WIPO consultant from the United States of America attended a meeting of the AIPLA PCT Subcommittee, held in Boston.

Centre for International Industrial Property Studies (CEIPI). In April 1996, a WIPO official spoke on the activities and new developments of the PCT at the ninth CEIPI annual meeting of tutors in charge of training future European patent attorneys, held in Strasbourg (France) and attended by some 70 tutors.

In May 1996, a WIPO official gave presentations on the PCT at a PCT seminar organized in Lausanne (Switzerland) and at WIPO's headquarters in Geneva for the Lausanne Group of CEIPI. Thirteen tutors attended that seminar. At WIPO, they also visited the PCT operations and were briefed on the functions of the International Bu- reau of WIPO as a receiving Office.

Twenty-Fourth Geneva International Exhibi- tion of Inventions and New Techniques. In April 1996, during the above Exhibition, three WIPO officials gave presentations on the PCT to about 35 participants, mainly inventors interested in the PCT system.

Computerization Activities

France. In April 1996, a four-member delegation from the National Institute of Industrial Prop- erty (INPI) visited WIPO in Geneva and was given a demonstration of the computerized system used for the processing of international applications received by the International Bureau of WIPO as a PCT receiving Office.

Japan. In April 1996, two government officials had discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on various computerization matters and possible cooperation between the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) and WIPO in the development of a system for the exchange of PCT data by electronic means.

United States of America. In April 1996, a WIPO official had discussions with government officials from the United States Patent and Trade- mark Office (USPTO) in Washington, D.C., on issues relating, inter alia, to the processing of PCT applications at the USPTO as receiving Office, the EASY (Electronic .Application System) project, and the electronic exchange of priority documents.

European Patent Office (EPO). In April 1996, an EPO official had discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on various PCT issues in connection with the forthcoming WJPO/EPO technical exchange meeting, to take place next June.

In May 1996, two WIPO officials participated as observers, in The Hague, in a trilateral technical meeting between the EPO, the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) and the United States Patent Office (USPTO). Among PCT-related matters, discussions at the meeting dealt in particular with the development of the EASY project, the electronic processing of patent applications and the exchange of priority documents.

Also in May 1996 and in The Hague, one of the WIPO officials participated in another meeting between the three above-mentioned Offices, convened especially to discuss the EASY project.

Madrid Union

As decided by the Assembly of the Madrid Union at its extraordinary session in January 1996, the Protocol of June 27, 1989, Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol) entered into operation on April 1, 1996, date of the entry

into force of new Regulations common to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol. On April 1, 1996, nine States were bound by the Pro- tocol, namely, China, Cuba, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.


Training and Promotion Meetings with Users of the Madrid System

Bosnia and Herzegovina. In April 1996, two government officials visited WIPO to receive training in the administrative procedures under the Madrid Agreement and the Protocol Relating to that Agree- ment. They were also given a demonstration of certain WIPO CD-ROM products, in particular the ROMARIN (Äead-Only Memory of Madrid Actual- ized /tegistry /Mörmation) CD-ROM.

Germany. In April 1996, two WIPO officials participated, in Munich, in an Information Meeting on the Madrid Protocol, jointly organized by WIPO and the Government of Germany. One of them made a presentation on the procedures under the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and the Protocol Relating to that Agreement. The Meeting was attended by about 80 participants from interested circles in Germany, mostly from industry.

Sweden. In May 1996, two seminars on the Madrid Protocol were organized in Stockholm by the Patent and Registration Office, in cooperation with WIPO. The first seminar was attended by

45 participants, who were trademark agents and representatives of Swedish and Norwegian law firms. The second seminar was attended by some 40 staff of the Office, mainly examiners and lawyers. Presenta- tions on the Madrid Protocol and the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and the Protocol Relating to that Agreement were made by a WIPO consultant from the United Kingdom and a WIPO official.

Ukraine. In May 1996, two government officials had discussions with WIPO officials in Ge- neva on the administrative procedures under the Madrid Agreement and the Protocol Relating to that Agreement.

Computerization Activities

Switzerland. In April 1996, two government officials from the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellec- tual Property visited WIPO to receive training in the use of the MAPS (Madrid Agreement and Protocol System) search system which has been developed to take into account the administrative procedures under the said Agreement and Protocol.

WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center

WIPO Training Programs on Mediation in Intellectual Property Disputes

(Geneva, May 28 and 29 and May 30 and 31, 1996)

On May 28 and 29 and May 30 and 31, 1996, WIPO organized two intensive training programs on mediation techniques. The first program was attended by 27 participants and the second by 29. Those participants, who were attorneys, patent and trademark agents, academics or persons working in industry, came from Africa, the Americas, Asia and

Europe. Two WIPO consultants from the United States of America and several WIPO officials conducted the programs, in which methodo- logical teaching alternated with practical advice and simulated mediation exercises involv- ing disputes over the violation of patents and copyright.

Other Activities

United Kingdom. In May 1996, a WIPO official spoke on the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center to a group of some 10 representatives of a large private company in London.

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Africa

Training Courses, Seminars and Meetings

WIPO African Regional Symposium on the Implications of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) (South Africa). From April 17 to 19, 1996, WIPO organized that Symposium in Preto- ria, in cooperation with the Government of South Africa. It was attended by 45 government officials from Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nige- ria, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as by 36 participants from government and other interested circles in South Africa. Presenta- tions in the form of panel discussions were made by four WIPO consultants from Nigeria, South Africa, the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), as well as by four WIPO officials. Another WIPO official also participated in the Symposium.

WIPO African Regional Symposium on the Impli- cations of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) (Côte d'Ivoire). From April 22 to 24, 1996, WIPO organized that Symposium in Abidjan, in cooperation with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire. It was attended by 47 government officials from Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Re- public, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Togo and Tunisia, as well as by some 20 government officials from Côte d'Ivoire. Presentations in the form of panel discussions were made by three WIPO consultants from Côte d'Ivoire, Switzerland and the WTO, and four WIPO officials. Another WIPO official also participated in the Symposium.

Assistance with Training, Legislation and Modernization of Administration

Burkina Faso. In May 1996, a government official held discussions with WEPO officials in

Geneva on the possible accession of Burkina Faso to WIPO-administered treaties.

Gambia. In April 1996, a WIPO official had discussions in Geneva with Mr. Musa Bitaye, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, on cooperation between the Gambia and WIPO in the modernization of the former's industrial property and copyright legislation, taking into account, inter alia, the TRIPS Agreement.

Kenya. In May 1996, a government official from the Kenya Industrial Property Office held discussions in Geneva on future cooperation between Kenya and WIPO in the field of industrial property.

Lesotho. In May 1996, Mrs. 'Nyalleng 'Mabakuena Pii, Registrar-General, held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on training issues in the field of industrial property in Lesotho.

Mali. In May 1996, a government official held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on assistance in the teaching of intellectual property in Mali.

Mauritius. In April 1996, the International Bureau prepared and sent to the government authorities, at their request, a note containing comments on the draft copyright bill of Mauritius. Those comments took into account the relevant provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.

Niger. In May 1996, a WIPO consultant from Switzerland gave special training on practical aspects of the collective administration of copyright to a number of government officials, in Nia- mey.

South Africa. In May 1996, a WIPO official participated as a panelist in the meeting "Information Society and Development," held in Johannesburg,


which was organized by the Government of South Africa and the Group of Seven (G7).

Zaire. In April 1996, a WIPO official undertook a mission to Kinshasa to reactivate cooperation with Zaire in the field of industrial property. He held meetings with government leaders and officials and discussed the possible revision of the country's industrial property legislation, training, possibilities of accession to WIPO-administered treaties (in particular the Madrid Agreement Con- cerning the International Registration of Marks and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the

upgrading of the technical infrastructure of the Directorate of Industrial Property. The WIPO official also met with the United Nations Devel- opment Programme (UNDP) Resident Representa- tive in Kinshasa, and agreed in principle on the sending of a further WIPO expert mission to draw up a plan of activities in the light of the aforesaid discussions.

African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). In May 1996, a WIPO official attended the 33rd session of the OAPI Board, held in Yaounde.

Arab Countries


WIPO Subregional Seminar on Intellectual Prop- erty for the Countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Qatar). From April 9 to 11, 1996, WIPO organized that Seminar in Doha, in cooperation with the Government of Qatar. In addition to 11 government officials from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, some 50 participants from the government and private sector in Qatar attended the Seminar. Presentations were made by two WIPO consultants from Canada and Egypt, a government official from Qatar and three WIPO officials. The subjects covered included the relevant provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.

WIPO National Seminar on Industrial Property (Libya). On May 14 and 15, 1996, WIPO organized the above Seminar in Tripoli, in cooperation with the Government of Libya under the UNDP-financed country project for the strengthening of the industrial property system and the promotion of inventive capacity. The meeting was attended by some 120 participants from government, university and business circles and the judiciary. Presentations were made by three WIPO consultants from Egypt and Jordan, two experts from Libya and two WIPO officials. The subjects covered included, inter alia, the TRIPS Agreement.


Algeria. In May 1996, Mr. Azzedine Moncef Kateb, Director General, National Copyright Of- fice (ONDA), discussed with WIPO officials in

Geneva the organization in Algiers, in late 1996, of a national seminar on the TRIPS Agreement, as well as the readiness of ONDA to receive Arab officials for training in the field of copyright and neighboring rights.

Bahrain. In May 1996, three government officials discussed with WBPO officials in Geneva, the question, inter alia, of accession to the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.

Also in May 1996, a WIPO consultant from Egypt undertook a mission to the Industrial Property Office to advise the Government on a plan for the design and development of computerized systems to simplify patent and trademark application procedures.

Egypt. In April 1996, a government official discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva future cooperation between his country and WIPO in the field of patents.

In May 1996, a government official discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva the latest draft of the Egyptian patent law and WIPO's possible assistance in that respect.

Also in May 1996, a government official discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva ongoing cooperation between Egypt and WIPO in the field of copyright.

Jordan. In May 1996, Mr. Ousama Mikdadi, Director General, Department of the National Library, Ministry of Culture, discussed with WTPO officials in Geneva the possible organization of regional copyright meetings for the Arab countries in Amman.

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Lebanon. In April 1996, two WJPO consultants from Canada and Egypt and four WIPO officials visited Beirut, where they had discussions with government leaders and officials concerning the needs of the Intellectual Property Protection Office, the revision of the Lebanese intellectual property laws, the automation of the patent and trademark administration procedures of the said Office, as well as the possible accession of Lebanon to certain WIPO-administered treaties. Those discussions also covered the relevant provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.

Libya. In May 1996, two WIPO officials held discussions with government and UNDP officials in Tripoli to review the implementation of the UNDP-funded country project.

Also in May 1996, a government official undertook a WIPO-organized study visit to the Swedish Patent and Registration Office in Stock- holm to acquaint himself with the procedures and working methods ofthat Office.

Morocco. In May 1996, a government official discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva the objectives of a second phase of the UNDP-funded country project in the field of industrial property.

Qatar. In May 1996, a WIPO consultant from the International Federation of Inventors' Asso- ciations (IFIA) undertook a mission to Doha to advise scientific circles on measures to be adopted to encourage and support local inventive and innovative activities, as well as the development and commercialization of inventions in Qatar.

Saudi Arabia. In April 1996, a government official had discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on future cooperation between his country and WIPO in the field of industrial property.

United Arab Emirates. In April 1996, a WIPO consultant from Canada undertook a mission to Abu Dhabi to advise the Government on upgrading the country's copyright system and on the establishment of a system for the collective administration of copyright and neighboring rights.

In May 1996, a WIPO consultant from IFIA undertook a mission to Dubai to advise the government on the establishment of a national association of inventors and on a policy for rewarding innovative and inventive activities and their commercialization.

Asia and the Pacific


WIPO Asian Regional Symposium on the Impli- cations of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) (Indonesia). From May 2 to 4, 1996, WIPO organized the said Symposium in Jakarta, in cooperation with the Government of Indonesia. The Symposium was attended by 39 government officials from Bang- ladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Kuwait, Ma- laysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, and some 60 participants from Indonesia. Presenta- tions, in the form of panel discussions, were made by four WIPO consultants from India, the Philippines, the WTO and the Commission of the European Communities (CEC), as well as by a government official from Indonesia and six WIPO officials.

WIPO/European Communities (EC)/Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) National Semi-

nar on the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and its Implications for Business Enterprises (Brunei Darussalam). On April 15, 1996, WIPO organized that Seminar in Bandar Sen Begawan, in cooperation with the Government of Brunei Darussalam and with the assistance of the CEC under the EC-ASEAN Patents and Trademarks Program. Some 50 participants, mostly from the government circles and public sector, attended the Seminar. Two WDPO consultants from Japan and Switzerland, two experts from Brunei Darussalam and a WTPO official presented papers.

WIPO/EC/ASEAN National Seminar on the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellec- tual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and its Implications for Business Enterprises (Singapore). On April 16, 1996, WIPO organized that Seminar in cooperation with the Registry of Trade Marks and Patents of Singapore and with the assistance of the CEC under the EC-ASEAN Patents and Trademarks Program. Some 40 participants from

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government circles and the private sector attended the Seminar. Two WIPO consultants from Japan and Switzerland, two experts from Singapore and a WIPO official presented papers.

WIPO/China National Seminar on the Impact of Digital Technology on Copyright Protection (China). From May 6 to 8, 1996, WTPO organized the said Seminar in Beijing, in cooperation with the National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC). The Seminar was attended by some 80 participants from government circles, universities and the electronics industry. Presentations were made by three WIPO consultants from Japan, the Netherlands and the United States of America, four experts from China and two WIPO officials.

WIPO National Seminar on Trademarks (Bhutan). On May 16 and 17,1996, WJPO organized the above Seminar in Thimphu, in cooperation with the Government of Bhutan. Fifty-one participants from government, industry, judicial and private business circles attended the Seminar. Two WJPO consultants from India and the United Kingdom and a WJPO official presented papers. The subjects covered included, inter alia, the TRIPS Agreement.

WIPO National Roving Seminar on the Role of Trademarks in the Marketing of Goods and Services and the TRIPS Agreement (India). From May 20 to 24, 1996, WJPO organized the above Seminar in New Delhi and Hyderabad in cooperation with the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry, and in Bangalore and Mumbai in cooperation with the Government of India and the All India Patent and Trademark Attorneys Association. Alto- gether, 180 participants from private business and legal practitioners' circles attended the four Seminars. Presentations were made by a WJPO consultant from Australia, a WJPO official and five experts.


Bangladesh. In April 1996, a government official held discussions with the Director General and other WJPO officials in Geneva on cooperation between his country and WJPO in the field of industrial property.

Bhutan. In May 1996, a WJPO official and a WJPO consultant from India undertook a mission to

Thimphu to discuss with government officials the draft legislation on industrial property and a proposed assistance project for establishing an intellectual property system in Bhutan. The discussions took into account, inter alia, the TRIPS Agreement.

China. In April 1996, two government officials held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on cooperation between China and WIPO in general intellectual property matters.

Also in April 1996, a representative of the China Association of Inventions (CAI) visited WJPO's headquarters in Geneva and held discussions with WJPO officials on matters related to the promotion of inventive and innovative activities.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In May 1996, a WJPO consultant from Australia held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on the progress of the WJPO-executed country project.

Fiji. In April 1996, a government official met with the Director General and other WIPO officials to discuss the strengthening of cooperation between Fiji and WIPO in general intellectual property matters.

India. In April 1996, a WJPO consultant from the United States of America participated in Delhi as a speaker in the trademark law and practice training program organized by the Faculty of J^aw of the University of Delhi for trademark practitioners, industry and law students.

Also in April 1996, two WJPO consultants from the United Kingdom undertook, under the UNDP-funded country project for the modernization of the trademark administration in India, a mission to assist the Trade Mark Registry in Mumbai on trademark procedures and the preparation of a trademark procedure manual.

Also in April 1996, a WJPO consultant from Australia undertook, under the same project, a mission to the Trade Mark Registry in Mumbai on the continuing computerization of its operations.

Also in April 1996, two government officials held discussions with WTPO officials in Geneva on cooperation between India and WJPO in the promotion of intellectual property in India.

Also in April 1996, a government official reviewed with WJPO officials in Geneva the implementation of the two UNDP-funded country projects for the modernization of the administration and more effective use of trademarks in India,


and the modernization of the patent information system (PIS), Nagpur, respectively.

In May 1996, a WIPO official visited New Delhi and met with several government officials to follow up on various planned activities and review the progress of the two UNDP-funded country projects being implemented in India.

Also in May 1996, a government official discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva cooperation between India and WIPO in the field of copyright and neighboring rights.

Also in May 1996, a WIPO consultant from Australia, held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on the progress of the two country projects.

Indonesia. In May 1996, a WIPO consultant from Australia, held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on the progress of the UNDP- financed country project.

Iran (Islamic Republic of). In April 1996, the UNDP Resident Representative in Tehran and another UNDP official visited WIPO and held discussions with the Director General and other WIPO officials on strengthening WIPO's cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the intellectual property field, with the support of the UNDP.

Also in April 1996, a government official held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on further cooperation between his country and WIPO in the patent information area.

Laos. In April 1996, a government official held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on cooperation between Laos and WDPO, in particular on a possible project for modernizing and upgrading the intellectual property system in Laos, and on the accession of Laos to WIPO-administered treaties.

Malaysia. In April 1996, a government official held discussions with the Director General and other WEPO officials on future cooperation between Malaysia and WIPO in the intellectual property field in general.

Mongolia. In late April and early May 1996, two government officials held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on cooperation in training in the field of industrial property information.

In May 1996, two government officials undertook a WIPO-organized study visit to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) in

Washington, D.C., to acquaint themselves with its administrative procedures and the services offered to the public.

Nepal. In April 1996, two university law teachers undertook a WIPO-organized study visit to Delhi to participate in the trademark law and practice training program organized by the Faculty of Law of the University of Delhi.

Pakistan. In May 1996, the International Bureau sent to the government authorities, at their request, proposals for revision of the Trade Mark Act as well as comments on the conformity of that Act with the TRIPS Agreement and the Paris Convention on the Protection of Industrial Property.

Philippines. In April 1996, a government official held discussions with the Director General and other WIPO officials in Geneva on general intellectual property cooperation between the Philippines and WDPO, particularly on issues linked with the PCT.

Also in April 1996, the International Bureau prepared and sent to the government authorities, at their request, comments on certain provisions of the patent bill, in particular in relation to the Pat- ent Law Treaty (PLT).

Republic of Korea. In April 1996, a government official held discussions with WIPO officials on possible cooperation between the Korean Indus- trial Property Office (KIPO) and WIPO in respect of industrial property.

Also in April 1996, a government official had discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on the possible organization of a WIPO regional seminar on copyright and neighboring rights in cooperation with the Government of Korea, to be held in Seoul later in the year.

In May 1996, a government official discussed with the Director General and other WDPO officials, in Geneva, intellectual property teaching issues.

Thailand. In April 1996, a government official held discussions with WDPO officials in Geneva on cooperation between Thailand and WIPO, in particular on training in intellectual property for the judiciary.

In May 1996, two government officials discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva industrial property cooperation between Thailand and WIPO,


including Thailand's possible accession to the Paris Convention and the PCT.

Viet Nam. In April 1996, a government official held discussions with WIPO officials in Ge- neva on cooperation between Viet Nam and WIPO in the field of industrial property.

Japan. In April 19%, two WIPO officials met in Tokyo with government officials of the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) to evaluate the development coop-

eration activities in the field of industrial property which had taken place under the Japanese funds-in- trust arrangement during the Japanese fiscal year 1995- 96, and to plan the activities for the fiscal year 1996-97.

In May 1996, a government official from the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva development cooperation activities planned for 1996-97 under the funds-in-trust arrangement for industrial property to be concluded between the Government of Japan and WIPO.

Latin America and the Caribbean


WIPO Symposium for Latin American and Car- ibbean Countries on the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) (Venezuela). From May 13 to 15, 1996, WIPO organized the said Symposium in Caracas in cooperation with the Government of Venezuela and with the assistance of the Permanent Secretariat of the Latin American Economic System (SELA). The Seminar was attended by 84 government officials from Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Hon- duras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Para- guay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay. WIPO invited and financed the participation of 70 of them. In addition, some 90 participants from government, business and university circles in Venezuela and representatives from SELA, the Per- manent Secretariat of the General Treaty on Central American Economic Integration (SIECA), the Board of the Cartagena Agreement (JUNAC) and the Latin American Integration Association (LAIA) also participated. Presentations were made by four WJPO consultants from Paraguay, the United States of America, Venezuela and the WTO, as well as by four WIPO officials.

WIPO National Seminar on Intellectual Property (Costa Rica). On April 29 and 30, 1996, WIPO organized that Seminar in San José, in cooperation with the Government of Costa Rica. It was attended by some 60 participants from government and business circles and the judiciary. Presentations were made by five WIPO consultants from Germany, Peru,

Spain, the United States of America and Venezuela, three Costa Rican experts and two WIPO officials. The subjects covered included the relevant provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.

WIPO National Seminar on Intellectual Prop- erty for Judges (Panama). On May 2 and 3, 1996, WIPO organized that Seminar in Panama City, in cooperation with the Government of Panama. About 50 judges, prosecutors and other members of the judiciary attended the Seminar. Presenta- tions were made by eight WIPO consultants from Germany, Panama, Peru, Spain, the United States of America and Venezuela, as well as by two WIPO officials. The subjects covered included, inter alia, the TRIPS Agreement.

WIPO National Seminar on the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works in the Academic Envi- ronment (Colombia). From May 8 to 10, 1996, WJPO organized that Seminar in Santa Fé de Bogota, in cooperation with the National Copyright Director- ate of Colombia and the Colombian Book Chamber. The Seminar was held in the framework of the ninth International Book Fair of Santa Fé de Bogota and was attended by 100 university deans, professors, directors of research centers and librarians. Papers were presented by three WIPO consultants from Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela, five government officials from Colombia and France, and a WIPO official.

WIPO National Seminars on the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) (Paraguay). On May 17 and on May 18, 1996, WIPO organized successively two Seminars on TRIPS in Asuncion, in cooperation with


the Government of Paraguay, one for government officials, industrial property practitioners and the Academy, and the other for members of the judiciary and legislative bodies. In total, some 50 participants from the above-mentioned circles attended the two Seminars. Presentations were made by four WIPO consultants from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and the WTO, a Paraguayan government official and a WIPO official.

Brazil. In May 1996, a WIPO official undertook a mission to Rio de Janeiro to give advice to the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) on the implementation of the International Classi- fication of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification) and the International Classsification of the Figura- tive Elements of Marks (Vienna Classification) in the field of marks.

WIPO National Seminar on Copyright and Neighboring Rights for Argentine Magistrates and Judges (Argentina). From May 27 to 29, 1996, WIPO organized the above Seminar in Buenos Aires, in cooperation with the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Argentina. The Seminar was attended by 80 magistrates and judges. Papers were presented by eight WIPO consultants from Argentina, Uruguay and Venezuela, and a WIPO official. The subjects covered included, inter alia, the TRIPS Agreement.

WIPO National Seminar on Intellectual Property for the Federal Police of Argentina (Argentina). On May 30 and 31, 1996, WIPO organized the said seminar in Buenos Aires in cooperation with the Government of Argentina, and with the assistance of the Latin American Institute for Advanced Technol- ogy, Computer Science and Law (ILA'llD). Some 160 participants from police and customs circles attended the Seminar. Presentations were made by eight WIPO experts from Argentina and two WJPO officials. The subjects covered included, inter alia, the TRIPS Agreement.


Argentina. In May 1996, a WIPO official visited the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) in Buenos Aires to have discussions with government officials on the possibilities of further cooperation between WD?0 and INPI.

Barbados. In May 1996, a WIPO official held preliminary discussions, in Bridgetown, with senior staff of the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, on the possibility of holding a WIPO workshop on industrial property, to be organized in conjunction with the Faculty, for legislative draftsmen from Caribbean countries.

Cuba. In April 1996, Mr. Roberto Robaina, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and another government official visited WIPO in Geneva. They had discussions with the Director General and other WIPO officials on future cooperation activities between Cuba and WIPO in the field of intellectual property.

Also in April 1996, the President of the Cuban Union of Writers and Artists (UNEAC) and Vice- President of the Commission of Education, Cul- ture, Science and Technology of the National Assembly of Cuba, discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva future cooperation activities between Cuba and WTPO in, inter alia, the field of copyright and neighboring rights.

Also in April 1996, Mrs. America Santos Rivera, Director, National Office of Inventions, Technical Information and Marks, undertook a WlPO-organized study visit to the National Insti- tute of Industrial Property of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro to acquaint herself with its office procedures.

Dominican Republic. In May 1996, a WIPO official and a WIPO consultant from Chile had discussions with government officials in Santo Domingo on the modernization and computerization of the Industrial Property and Commercial Registry. This mission was financed by the UNDP-funded interregional project.

Also in May 1996, a WTPO official held discussions with government officials in San Domingo on the organization of a regional training course on copyright and neighboring rights in the country.

Guatemala. In May 1996, Mr. Carlos Enrique Zea Flores, Vice-Minister of Culture and Sports, and another government official held discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on WTPO's further assistance in modernizing the intellectual property legislation and on training.


Mexico. In late April and early May 1996, WIPO organized, under the World Bank/Government- funded country project, a study visit on patent agency work for two government officials and two industrial property agents from Mexico to the European Patent Office (EPO) in Munich, the Office for Harmoniza- tion in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and De- signs) (OHIM) in Alicante (Spain), and the Centre for International Industrial Property Studies (CEIPI) in Strasbourg (France).

In May 1996, a WIPO official and two WIPO consultants from Chile and Uruguay undertook a mission to Mexico City to have discussions with officials of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) on the design and development of a new automated trademark administration system.

Paraguay. In April 1996, a WIPO consultant from Venezuela visited the Directorate of Indus- trial Property in Asuncion, under the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)/Govemment-funded country project, to provide training on trademark procedures to the staff of the Directorate.

Peru. In May 1996, a WIPO consultant from Venezuela held discussions with government officials in Lima on the possible organization in Lima of a WTPO regional meeting later in 1996.

Saint Lucia. In April 1996, a government official had discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on cooperation between Saint Lucia and WIPO in the intellectual property field in general.

In May 1996, the International Bureau prepared and sent to the government authorities, at their request, draft regulations for the industrial property bill, which took into consideration, inter alia, the relevant provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.

Trinidad and Tobago. In April 1996, a WTPO consultant from Chile visited, under the technical assistance project, the Intellectual Property Registry in Port of Spain to give further advice on the computerization of its industrial property operations.

In May 1996, a WIPO official held discussions with government officials in Port of Spain, on protection against acts of unfair competition and obligations under the TRIPS Agreement on en- forcement of intellectual property rights.

Uruguay. In April 1996, a WIPO consultant from Spain visited the National Directorate of Industrial Property in Montevideo under the IDB/Government-funded country project in the field of industrial property, to assist the staff of the Directorate in the establishment of unified criteria for trademark examination and harmonization of trademark procedures.

In late April and early May 1996, a delegation of nine Congressmen and government officials undertook a WIPO-organized visit to the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office in Madrid, the French National Institute of Industrial Property in Paris, and WTPO in Geneva. At WIPO, they discussed, with the Director General and other WEPO officials cooperation between Uruguay and WIPO, Uruguay's possible accession to further WDPO- administered treaties, and implementation of the TRIPS Agreement.

Also in May 1996, two WIPO officials visited Montevideo to advise the Government on the preparation of a draft patent law. Their advice took into account the relevant provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.

Venezuela. In April 1996, the Director Gen- eral received the visit of the Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Los Andes, Mérida, to discuss cooperation between WTPO and that University and the program of long-term fellowships for Latin Ameri- can government officials.

In May 1996, a WIPO official discussed with government officials from the National Copyright Directorate in Caracas cooperation activities between the Directorate and WIPO.

Also in May 1996, the same WIPO official visited the University of Los Andes in Merida, where he gave a lecture to some 100 students on intellectual property and public communications, and discussed with university officials cooperation with WIPO regarding the program of long- term fellowships for Latin American government officials.

Andean Countries. In April 1996, WIPO prepared and sent to the government authorities of the Andean countries, at their request, a draft document discussing the possible institution of an Andean jurisprudence database, which would allow retrieval of administrative and court decisions relating to industrial property rights.


Development Cooperation (in General)

WIPO Academy (Geneva). From April 22 to May 3, 1996, WIPO organized in Geneva a session of the WEPO Academy in English. The aim of the program was to inform the participants of the main elements and current issues relating to intellectual property, present those elements and issues in such a way as to highlight the policy considerations behind them and thereby enable the participants, after their return to their respective countries, to further contribute to the formulation of government policies on intellectual property questions, particularly the impact of those questions on cultural, social, technological and economic development. Seventeen government officials from Bangladesh, China, the Democratic People's Re- public of Korea, Fiji, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Thai-

land and Viet Nam attended the session. The coordinator of the session was Mr. James Slattery, from the United States of America. Presentations were made by 10 WIPO consultants from the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, as well as by WIPO officials.

WIPO Training Seminar on Patent Protection of Chemical Compounds. In April 1996, WIPO, the EPO and the German Patent Office organized that Seminar in Munich and Geneva. Twenty government officials from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Viet Nam attended the Seminar. Presentations were made by officials of the three institutions.

WIPO Medals

In April 1996, two WIPO medals were awarded by a WIPO official at the 24th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions and New Techniques, one to an inventor from Syria for the best invention from a developing country, and the other to a woman inventor from the Republic of Korea for the best invention by a woman inventor.

In May 1996, on the occasion of his official visit to Uzbekistan, the Director General awarded a WIPO gold medal to Mr. I.A. Karimov, President

of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and another gold medal to Mr. P.K. Khabibullaev, Chairman of the State Committee for Science and Technology.

Twenty-Fourth Geneva International Exhibi- tion of Inventions and New Techniques. In April 1996, several WIPO officials visited that Exhibi- tion in Geneva and had discussions with representatives of inventors' associations and inventors from several countries.

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Regional Activities

Regional WIPO-European Patent Office (EPO) Seminar on Licensing (Turkmenistan). On May 2 and 3, 1996, the above Seminar was organized in Ashgabat by the Patent Office of Turkmenistan, in cooperation with WIPO and the EPO. The Seminar was attended by about 40 participants from the 12 CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries (namely, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan), who were mainly government officials, patent attorneys and representatives of industry. Papers were presented by a WIPO consultant from Slovenia, two EPO consultants from France and Germany, a government official from Turkmeni- stan and a WIPO official.

Seminar on the Patent and Copyright Systems for Scientists and Scientific Research Institutions: Practical Problems (Ukraine). On May 16 and 17, 1996, that Seminar was jointly organized in Kyiv by the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the International Association of the Academies of Sciences of the CIS countries and WIPO. The Seminar was attended by about 250 participants, who were government officials, academicians, representatives of institutes and patent offices and patent attorneys from Ukraine and the other above- mentioned CIS countries. Papers were presented by three WIPO consultants from Denmark, Ger- many and the United States of America and a WIPO official.

Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO). In April 1996, an EAPO official had discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on the possible provi- sion, to the EAPO, of a CD-ROM workstation under Rule 87 of the PCT Regulations, and on WIPO's possible assistance in that respect.

National Activities

Azerbaijan. In April 1996, Mr. Mir Yagoub Seidov, Director, Department of Patent and Li- censing, State Committee of Science and Technol-

ogy, and another government official had discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on WIPO's activities, in particular training under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the Madrid Agree- ment Concerning the International Registration of Marks, and the ongoing cooperation between Azerbaijan and WIPO.

Bosnia and Herzegovina. In May 19%, Mr. Ismet Galijasevic, Director, Institute for Standardization, Metrology and Patents, had discussions with the Director General and other WIPO officials in Geneva on the country's expected accession to the PCT and on the Madrid Agreement and Protocol there- under. (Bosnia and Herzegovina will become party to the PCT on September 7, 1996.)

Czech Republic. In April 1996, a WIPO official made a presentation on the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center at a conference on intellectual property rights, organized by a private company in Prague and attended by some 70 participants from the interested commercial and legal sectors.

Georgia. In May 1996, Mr. David Gabunia, Chairman, Georgian Patent Office, had discussions with the Director General and other WIPO officials in Geneva on intellectual property cooperation between the country and WIPO, and on a national seminar on trademarks and geographical indications to be held later in the year.

Kyrgyzstan. In April 1996, Mr. Roman O. Omorov, Director, State Agency of Intellectual Property of the Kyrgyz Republic, had discussions with WIPO officials in Geneva on cooperation matters.

Romania. In May 1996, a government official discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva the International Bureau's comments on the draft new law on trademarks and geographical indications of Romania.

Russian Federation. In April 1996, a government official had discussions with the Director

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General and other WIPO officials in Geneva on questions of mutual interest, in particular the protection of patents and copyright in the Russian Federation and the functions of the recently established Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO).

Slovakia. In April 1996, a government official discussed with the Director General of WIPO in Geneva cooperation between Slovakia and WIPO in general industrial property matters.

Uzbekistan. In April 19%, Mr. Akil A. Azimov, Director, State Patent Office, and another government official had discussions with the Director General and other WIPO officials in Geneva on continued cooperation between Uzbekistan and WIPO and possible accession to further WlPO-administered treaties.

In May 1996, the Director General, accompanied by two other WIPO officials, undertook an official visit to Tashkent at the invitation of the Government. During that visit, the Director General was received by Mr. I.A. Karimov, President of the Republic, and held discussions with the Chairman of the State Committee for Science and Technology and other government officials on continued cooperation between Uzbekistan and WIPO, the Eurasian patent system, legislative issues in connection, inter alia, with the Agreement on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement), and intellectual property training and teaching matters. The Director General also spoke at a Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, organized by the above-mentioned Committee and attended by some 100 persons from government departments and scientific research institutes.

Contacts of the International Bureau of WIPO with Other Governments and with International Organizations

National Contacts

Andorra. In May 1996, a government official visited WDPO in Geneva to discuss with WIPO officials a draft patent law, prepared by WIPO, and in particular provisions for implementing the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

Finland. In April 1996, a government official discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva a number of practical questions concerning the organization of the WIPO Seminar on the Eurasian Patent Con- vention, to take place in Helsinki in August 1996.

Italy. In April 1996, a WIPO official made a presentation at a meeting organized by the Italian Patent and Trademark Office in Rome to discuss the deposit system established under the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure.

Switzerland. In April 19%, a WIPO official spoke at an International Conference on Trademark Protection organized by a private company in Zurich.

United States of America. In May 1996, the Director General had discussions with the Assistant Secretary of Commerce, who is the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, in Washington, D.C., on intellectual property matters of mutual interest.

Also in May 1996, a delegation of 17 officials from the Advanced Material Group of the Indus- trial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF), Na- tional Defense University, Washington, D.C., visited WIPO in Geneva and was given a presentation by WIPO officials on WIPO's industrial property and copyright activities.

United Nations

Administrative Committee on Co-ordination (ACC). In April 1996, the Director General and


two other WIPO officials attended the first regular session of the ACC, held in Nairobi.

Administrative Committee on Co-ordination (Organizational Committee) (ACC(OC)). In April 1996, a WIPO official attended a meeting of the Organizational Committee of the ACC(OC), held in Geneva.

In May 1996, a WIPO official attended a meeting of the ACC(OC), held in Nairobi.

Consultative Committee on Administrative Questions (Personnel and General Administrative Questions) (CCAQ(PER)). In late April and early May 1996, a WIPO official attended a meeting of the CCAQ(PER), held in Vienna.

Group of 77. In April 1996, a WIPO official attended the 20th meeting of the Chap- ters/Coordinators of the Group of 77, held in Geneva.

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In April 1996, two WIPO officials attended the ninth session of UNCTAD, held in Midrand (South Africa).

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In May 1996, a WIPO official attended an information meeting organized by UNDP in Geneva for United Nations agencies to report on the status and activities of UNDP in countries in transition to market economy.

Information Systems Co-ordination Committee (UN): Task Force on Library Cooperation, Stan- dards and Management (ISCQTF/LIB)). In April 1996, two WIPO officials attended that meeting, held in Rome.

Inter-Agency Procurement Working Group (IAPWG). In April 1996, a WIPO official attended the 21st session of that Working Group, held in Seoul.

International Computing Centre (ICC). In April 1996, three WIPO officials attended the 57th session of the ICC Management Committee, held in Geneva.

International Labour Organization (ILO). In April 1996, a WIPO official participated in a visit to the ILO Training Centre in Turin, organized by the ILO in cooperation with the Government of Italy. During that visit, the facilities of the said

Training Centre and the United Nations Secretary General's initiative for the creation of a "Staff College" based in that Centre were introduced to officials of Geneva-based intergovernmental organizations and diplomatic missions.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In April 1996, two Unesco officials had discussions with the Director General and other WIPO officials in Geneva on the possible organization, in 1997, of a WIPO/Unesco world forum on the preservation and protection of folklore.

Intergovernmental Organizations

Benelux Trademark Office (BBM). In April 1996, a WIPO official attended a ceremony organized for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the BBM in The Hague.

European Patent Office (EPO). In April 1996, a WIPO official attended the 41st meeting of the EPO Working Party on Technical Information, held in The Hague.

In May 1996, a WIPO official attended the 34th meeting of the EPO Working Party on Statis- tics, held in Munich.

Also in May 19%, two WIPO officials and a WIPO consultant from the United Kingdom attended, in Munich, the third meeting of the EPO Committee on Patent Law, which discussed, among other matters, the proposed Patent Law Treaty (PLT).

Still in May 1996, two WIPO officials participated in the PATLIB '96 Symposium, organized by the EPO in Aberdeen (United Kingdom), where they presented certain WIPO CD-ROM products.

Office for Harmonization in the Internal Mar- ket (Trade Marks and Designs) (OHIM). In April 1996, a WIPO official delivered a message on behalf of the Director General at a ceremony organized to mark the official opening of the Office in Alicante (Spain).

Also in April 1996, another WIPO official had discussions with OHIM officials in Alicante on matters of mutual interest, particularly electronic data publishing and the automated search of figu- rative elements of marks.

World Trade Organization (WTO). In April 1996, a WIPO official attended a meeting of the General Council of the WTO, held in Geneva.

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In May 1996, WIPO was represented at a meeting of the Council for TRIPS of the WTO, held in Geneva.

International Organization for Standardiza- tion (ISO). In April 1996, a WIPO official attended the meetings of two ISO technical committees held in Geneva.

Other Organizations

Association of International Librarians and Information Specialists (AILIS). In April 1996, a WIPO official attended a meeting of the Executive Committee of AILIS, held in Geneva.

In May 1996, a WIPO official attended a meeting of the Executive Committee of AILIS, held in Geneva.

European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC). In April 1996, Mr. Hugo Lever, Director General, and another representative of the Council discussed with WIPO officials in Geneva questions of mutual interest, in particular the protection of chemical and biotechnological inventions.

German Association for Industrial Property and Copyright (DVGR). In May 1996, a WIPO official attended the annual meeting of DVGR, held in Hamburg (Germany).

IFO Institute. In April 1996, a representative of IFO Institute (a German information and research institute) visited WIPO to discuss with WIPO officials a study on the financial and other implications of the TRIPS Agreement for developing countries.

Institute for Copyright and Media Law. In May 1996, a WIPO official attended a meeting on 'TRIPS and Its Consequences for Copyright and Neighboring Rights," organized by this Institute in Munich.

International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). In May 1996, a WIPO official attended a meeting of the Legal and Legislative Committee of CISAC, held in Toronto (Canada).

International Publishers Association (IPA). In April 1996, a WIPO official participated as a speaker in the 25th Congress of IPA, held in Barcelona (Spain).

International Trademark Association (INTA). In May 1996, two WIPO officials spoke at the 118th annual meeting of INTA, held in San Diego (United States of America).

Max Planck Institute for Foreign and Interna- tional Patent, Copyright and Competition Law (MPI). In April 1996, a WIPO official attended a celebration at the above Institute in Mu- nich on the occasion of the retirement of its Direc- tor and co-founder, Professor Friedrich-Karl Beier.

Swiss Society for Authors ' Rights in Musical Works (SUISA). In May 1996, two WIPO officials attended a public discussion arranged by the SUISA Foundation for Music in Geneva on the occasion of the International Book and Press Fair, and took part in the ensuing discussions on copyright matters.

Union of Industrial and Employers ' Confed- erations of Europe (UNICE). In May 1996, a four- member delegation from UNICE visited WIPO's headquarters in Geneva to discuss with WIPO officials the revision of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs.

Union of Manufacturers for the International Protection of Industrial and Artistic Property (UNIFAB). In April 1996, a WIPO official spoke on current and planned developments in the fields of patents, trademarks and designs under the relevant WIPO-administered treaties, at the First Fo- rum on Industrial Property, organized by UNIFAB in Paris.

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Miscellaneous News

National Laws

Italy. Law No. 169 of March 12, 1996, on the Ratification and Implementation of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, of June 27, 1989, entered into force on March 31,1996.

Legislative Decree No. 198 of March 19, 1996, Bringing the Industrial Property Legislation into Conformity with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (Uruguay Round), entered into force on April 16, 1996.

Sweden. Ordinance 1996:135 of March 19, 1996, on the entry into force of Act 1994:1510 concerning the amendment of the Trademarks Act 1960:644, entered into force on April 1, 1996.

Ordinance 1996:136 of March 19, 1996, concerning the amendment of the Trademarks Decree 1960:648, entered into force on April 1,1996.

United Kingdom. The Trade Marks (Interna- tional Registration) Order 19% of March 11, 1996, entered into force on April 1,1996.

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Selected WIEO PubBcà^ons

The following new publications1 were issued by WJPO in April and May 1996:

Agreement Between the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization (1995)-Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)

WIPO publications may be obtained from the Publi- cations Sales and Distribution Unit, WIPO, 34, chemin des Colombettes, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland (telex: 412 912 OMPI CH; fax: (41-22) 733 5428; telephone: (41-22) 730 9111).

Orders should indicate: (a) the number or letter code of the publication desired, the language (A for Arabic, C for Chinese, Efor English, F for French, G for German, Pfor Portuguese, R for Russian, S for Spanish), the number of copies; (b) the full address for mailing; (c) the mail mode (surface or air). Prices cover surface mail.

Bank transfers should be made to WIPO account No. 487080-81 at the Swiss Credit Bank, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland.

(1994—Provisions mentioned in the TRIPS Agree- ment of the Paris Convention (1967), the Berne Convention (1971), the Rome Convention (1961), the Treaty on Intellectual Property in Respect of Integrated Circuits (1989), the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding (1994) (in French and Spanish), No. 223(F)(S), 176 pages (F) and 180 pages (S), 15 Swiss francs.

Basic Facts about the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) (1996 edition) (in English, French and German), No. 433(E)(F)(G), 9 pages, free.

Guide to the International Registration of Marks Under the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol (in English and French), No. 455(E)(F), loose-leaf publication, 60 Swiss francs.

Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International


Registration of Marks, and Common Regulations (as in force on April 1, 1996) (in English and French), No. 204(E)(F), 128 pages (E) and 129 pages (F), 15 Swiss francs.

Model Provisions on Protection Against Unfair Competition (in English), No. 832(E), 68 pages, 15 Swiss francs.

The Hague Agreement Concerning the Interna- tional Deposit of Industrial Designs, and Regulations (as in force on April I, 1996) (in

English and French), No. 262(E)(F), 88 pages, 10 Swiss francs.

WIPO General Information brochure (1996 edition) (in Arabic, Chinese, German, Portuguese Russian and Spanish), No. 400(A)(C)(G)(P) (R)(S), 85 pages (A), 80 pages (C), 87 pages (G), 86 pages (P), 87 pages (R) and 84 pages (S), free.

WIPO Information leaflet (1996 edition) (in English, French and Spanish), 2 pages, free.

Calendar of Meetings

WIPO Meetings

(Not all WIPO meetings are listed. Dates are subject to possible change.)

1996

September 9 to 11 (Geneva)

September 23 to October 2 (Geneva)

WIPO Budget Committee (Fifteenth Session) and WIPO Premises Committee (Sixth Ses- sion) The two Committees will continue to consider, in a joint session, matters concerning WIPO's needs for new premises. Invitations: States members of the Committees and, as observers, other States members of WIPO.

Governing Bodies of WIPO and the Unions Administered by WIPO (Twenty-Ninth Series of Meetings) Some of the Governing Bodies will meet in ordinary session, others in extraordinary session. Invitations: As members or observers (depending on the body), States members of WIPO or the Unions and, as observers, other States and certain organizations.


October 21 to 25 (Geneva) Committee of Experts of the Vienna Union for the International Classification of the Figu- rative Elements of Marks (Third Session)

The Committee will consider proposed changes to the Vienna Classification, submitted by the States members of the Vienna Union, for the purpose of publishing, in 1997, the fourth edition of the Vienna Classification. Invitations: As members, States members of the Vienna Union and, as observers, certain States members of WIPO, the European Communities, and certain organizations.

October 28 to 31 (Geneva) Committee of Experts on Well-Known Marks (Second Session) The Committee will study questions concerning the application of Article 6bis of the Paris Con- vention (e.g., the criteria for determining whether a mark is well known) as well as the conditions and scope of protection of famous or well-known marks against dilution and/or undue exploita- tion of the goodwill acquired by such marks. Moreover, it will study the feasibility of setting up, under the agis of WIPO, a voluntary international information network for the exchange of information among countries concerning marks that may be considered to be well known or famous. Invitations: States members of the Paris Union, the European Communities and, as observers, States members of WIPO not members of the Paris Union and certain organizations.

November 4 to 8 (Geneva) Committee of Experts on the Development of the Hague Agreement (Sixth Session) The Committee will consider a revised draft new Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs intended to introduce into the Hague system provisions designed to encourage States not yet party to the Agreement to participate in the system and to facilitate greater use of the system by applicants. Invitations: States members of the Hague Union and, as observers, States members of the Paris Union or of WIPO not members of the Hague Union and certain organizations.

November 18 to 22 (Geneva) Committee of Experts on the Patent Law Treaty (Third Session) The Committee of Experts will continue to examine a draft Patent Law Treaty with draft Regula- tions and draft Model International Forms. These texts deal with the following aspects of patent procedure:- application; representation; signature; filing date; unity of invention; request for recordal of change in name and address; request for recordal of change in ownership; request for correction of a mistake; opportunity to make observations, amendments and corrections in case of intended refusal and, subject to a decision of WIPO's Governing Bodies at their 1996 session, belated claiming of priority, as well as restoration of rights where a time limit has been missed, and extension of time limits. The aim of the draft Treaty is to achieve a simplification of formalities which may be required in patent procedures. Invitations: States members of the Paris Union and/or WIPO and, as observers, other States members of the United Nations and certain organizations.

December 2 to 20 (Geneva, CICG1 ) WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Certain Copyright and Neighboring Rights Questions The Diplomatic Conference will be convened to adopt one or more multilateral treaties on the basis of the work of the two Committees of Experts (Committee of Experts on a Possible Protocol to the Beme Convention and the Committee of Experts on a Possible Instrument for the Protec- tion of the Rights of Performers and Producers of Phonograms). Invitations: As delegations: States members of WIPO, the European Communities; as observers: States not members of WIPO but members of the United Nations, certain organizations.

CICG: International Conference Center Geneva/Centre International de Conférences Genève.


1997

January 20 to 23 (Geneva)

February 17 to 20 (Geneva)

Committee of Experts on Trademark Licensing (First Session)

The Committee will study questions concerning the formalities and other legal aspects of trademark licensing. Invitations: States members of the Paris Union and the European Communities and, as observers, States members of WIPO not members of the Paris Union and certain organizations.

Working Group on Business Identifiers and Names and Emblems of Non-Profit Organiza- tions

The Working Group will discuss the legal aspects concerning protection of business identifiers (such as marks, brand names, slogans, logos, etc.) and names and emblems of non-profit organizations and possible improvements of the protection of business identifiers and of such names and emblems. Invitations: States members of the Paris Union, States members of WIPO not members of the Paris Union and certain organizations.

UPOV Meetings

(Not all UPOV meetings are listed. Dates are subject to possible change.)

1996

October 16 to 18 (Geneva)

October 21 (Geneva)

October 22 (Geneva)

October 23 (Geneva)

Technical Committee

Invitations: Member States of UPOV and, as observers, certain non-member States and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.

Administrative and Legal Committee

Invitations: Member States of UPOV and, as observers, certain non-member States and intergovernmental organizations.

Consultative Committee (Fifty-Second Session)

Invitations: Member States of UPOV.

Council (Thirtieth Ordinary Session)

Invitations: Member States of UPOV and, as observers, certain non-member States and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.

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