Raising awareness of intellectual property among commune and ward civil servants

On December 9, the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology held a conference to raise awareness of intellectual property for commune- and ward-level civil servants across the province.

Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology Vo Hoang Khai delivers the opening remarks at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

At the conference, speakers presented an overview of the formation and development of intellectual property assets in society; the characteristics and role of collective trademarks; and the need for government support for society and creative entities. They also shared international practices and models for managing collective trademarks, discussed the current state of intellectual property, and proposed approaches to managing collective trademarks in the new period.

A speaker presents the contents on intellectual property in the new period at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

Speaking at the event, Vo Hoang Khai, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology, emphasized that commune and ward authorities are the frontline in law enforcement and the primary point of contact for residents, cooperatives, and businesses. Therefore, the capacity of grassroots-level personnel will determine the overall quality of the province’s intellectual property enforcement and protection system.

Participants engage in a Q&A session at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

The conference offered an in-depth analysis of key topics related to the development of intellectual property assets in Vietnam and internationally, including the role of collective trademarks in managing local products, state support mechanisms for creative entities, and experiences and models for managing collective trademarks in the current context. The analyses, orientations, and recommendations shared at the conference will serve as a valuable foundation for participants to apply, advise, and provide guidance to local communities and organizations.

By Hai Quan – Translated by Dang Huyen, Minho