The Intellectual Property Office has signed a new declaration of intention with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property
This declaration signals the importance of co-operation between the offices, and will see focus on sharing of best practice in areas of mutual interest.
The two offices have set out a range of activities for closer co-operation, with a view to modernising and enhancing services for IP users in both jurisdictions.
The sharing of expertise and know-how between the offices is a key pillar of the planned co-operation. The declaration provides for the potential secondment of staff between the two offices to enhance skills and knowledge, pooling their know-how for mutual benefit. It will help both offices embrace the global challenges and opportunities presented by emerging and future technologies, for the benefit of the wider IP community.
The UK IPO’s Chief Executive Tim Moss said:
The Offices will carry out the cooperation activities in full compliance with their respective jurisdictions, institutional directives, applicable laws, and international treaties.
Note to Editors
Cooperation under this new declaration may include: