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QATAR has affirmed its support to the ongoing negotiations at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which aims to develop global protection laws, especially the negotiations of the Committee on Copyright and Related Rights, in order to conclude the current negotiations and agree on a multilateral agreement that ensures international protection of the rights of broadcasting organisations.
Qatar has also expressed its readiness to submit a request to host the diplomatic conference, if agreed by member states, in order to complete consideration of the postponed items of the WIPO General Assembly’s agenda, which will be resumed during the first half of next year, and facilitate signing of this agreement.
This came in Qatar’s statement delivered by Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations in Geneva HE Ambassador Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri during the 61st Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO, being held from September 21 to 25.
He said that Qatar was aware of the enormous challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the measures taken to confront it, in the departments concerned with intellectual property management and their beneficiaries, including users of intellectual property (IP) registration systems, as well as the difficulty of communication between applicants, record owners or their agents and the International Bureau of WIPO.
He added, “Hence, we support the proposals presented on the agenda of this assembly, seeking inclusion of amendments to the regulations and activating relevant items in light of this pandemic concerning international intellectual property systems.”
Mansouri expressed Qatar’s solidarity with WIPO in these exceptional circumstances to promote cooperation among member states, noting that the organisation provides essential services for its its members, and the innovations supported by WIPO have contributed to global solutions to combat the spread of COVID-19.
He also expressed the hope that the ordeal would be overcome and WIPO would continue to lead the development of an effective and comprehensive international IP system that would enhance innovations supporting sustainable global development.
Mansouri also thanked Chair of the WIPO General Assembly HE Ambassador Omar Zniber and his deputies, as well as those in charge of the Arab Bureau and members of the WIPO Secretariat for their efforts in support of the organisation’s work, which continue despite the complications imposed by the spread of the pandemic.
He also expressed his gratitude to WIPO Director General Francis Gurry, whose term will end with the conclusion of this assembly, for his role in the organisation’s development and success.
Praising Gurry’s efforts during his two terms of office, Mansouri said that Qatar stands as a testament to those efforts, which played vital role in the development of Qatar’s intellectual property policies and systems, noting the support it received to host the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC).
He also extended warm congratulations to HE Daren Tang for winning the confidence of member states and his appointment as director general of WIPO.
doha
QATAR has affirmed its support to the ongoing negotiations at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which aims to develop global protection laws, especially the negotiations of the Committee on Copyright and Related Rights, in order to conclude the current negotiations and agree on a multilateral agreement that ensures international protection of the rights of broadcasting organisations.
Qatar has also expressed its readiness to submit a request to host the diplomatic conference, if agreed by member states, in order to complete consideration of the postponed items of the WIPO General Assembly’s agenda, which will be resumed during the first half of next year, and facilitate signing of this agreement.
This came in Qatar’s statement delivered by Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations in Geneva HE Ambassador Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri during the 61st Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO, being held from September 21 to 25.
He said that Qatar was aware of the enormous challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the measures taken to confront it, in the departments concerned with intellectual property management and their beneficiaries, including users of intellectual property (IP) registration systems, as well as the difficulty of communication between applicants, record owners or their agents and the International Bureau of WIPO.
He added, “Hence, we support the proposals presented on the agenda of this assembly, seeking inclusion of amendments to the regulations and activating relevant items in light of this pandemic concerning international intellectual property systems.”
Mansouri expressed Qatar’s solidarity with WIPO in these exceptional circumstances to promote cooperation among member states, noting that the organisation provides essential services for its its members, and the innovations supported by WIPO have contributed to global solutions to combat the spread of COVID-19.
He also expressed the hope that the ordeal would be overcome and WIPO would continue to lead the development of an effective and comprehensive international IP system that would enhance innovations supporting sustainable global development.
Mansouri also thanked Chair of the WIPO General Assembly HE Ambassador Omar Zniber and his deputies, as well as those in charge of the Arab Bureau and members of the WIPO Secretariat for their efforts in support of the organisation’s work, which continue despite the complications imposed by the spread of the pandemic.
He also expressed his gratitude to WIPO Director General Francis Gurry, whose term will end with the conclusion of this assembly, for his role in the organisation’s development and success.
Praising Gurry’s efforts during his two terms of office, Mansouri said that Qatar stands as a testament to those efforts, which played vital role in the development of Qatar’s intellectual property policies and systems, noting the support it received to host the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC).
He also extended warm congratulations to HE Daren Tang for winning the confidence of member states and his appointment as director general of WIPO.
