Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism Michael Freeland is representing Antigua and Barbuda at the 68th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva from 7 to 15 July.

Before the official opening, Freeland will take part in a ministerial policy dialogue focused on how innovation and creativity can help shape future societies and support sustainable economic growth.

The meetings will bring together government representatives from around the world to discuss issues including patents, trademarks, copyright, geographical indications and the future of global intellectual property policy.

During the visit, Freeland is also expected to meet with Daren Tang, attend a ministerial meeting of Caribbean states and hold technical discussions on strengthening Antigua and Barbuda’s intellectual property system.

Topics on the agenda include updating legislation on plant varieties, improving the country’s Industrial Property Automation System, introducing online filing services, expanding the use of the Madrid System for trademarks and advancing copyright reform and public awareness initiatives.

The WIPO Assemblies are the organisation’s highest decision-making forum, bringing together more than 1,000 delegates from governments and international organisations to help shape global intellectual property policy.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Minister Freeland Attends Global Intellectual Property Talks in Geneva.