The overall objective of this European Union funded programme is to contribute to the improvement of the Egyptian economy and its scientific research by improving the country's patent system.
During the two years that this FIIAPP-managed twinning programme is to last, international standards will be applied to improve the institutional, technical and awareness capabilities of the Egyptian Patent Office (EGYPO).
The ultimate goal is to increase patent applications by Egyptian inventors, particularly within the scientific community. The programme will be led by specialists from the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office (OEPM) with the participation of its Danish and German counterparts.
Economy and Public Finance
Egypt
Start - Spanish Patent and Trademarks Office (OEPM)
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Economy and Public Finance
European Commission
Spanish Patent and Trademarks Office (OEPM)
We interviewed Pedro Cartagena, an expert in intellectual property at the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO) and coordinator of a cooperation project in Egypt that is working to improve the Egyptian patent system: “I am proud to be leading a project in Egypt in which 4 different nationalities are working together.” The ultimate goal is to increase patent applications by Egyptian inventors, particularly within the scientific community. The programme will be led by specialists from the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office (SPTO) with the participation of its Danish and German counterparts.
Of successfully leading a project on which 4 different nationalities are working together with different mindsets and approaches.
It’s difficult to say since the subject is a bit unusual as it has to do with patents. Improving and enhancing patent systems encourages innovation and most of them contribute to increasing well-being in society.
I am a civil servant of the General State Administration and therefore a defender of the public sectorwhen private initiatives are not involved. The public service must act where private initiatives are unable to intervene.
Living in a country like Egypt teaches you to value what you have much more and put everyday needs in perspective.
Egypt
