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Outline of main policies and plans aimed at development of patent information activities and expected time frames for their realization

Work Plan for the Activities of the Egyptian IP Academy
This work plan was established the following activities are included:
1. The Egyptian Customized Version of DL101 General Course on IP
2. Scholarships to WIPO Advanced Distance Learning Programs
3. Scholarships to Professional Development Programs
4. Future Professional Development Program in Egypt
5. Establishment of ongoing IP Training Programs
6. The National Institute of Intellectual Property
7. Supporting Technology Transfer Offices in Universities
8. Cooperation with relevant organizations in other countries
9. Grant for the Annual conference of the International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property
10. Basic bibliography for training programs
11. Other suggested Activities

Arabpat and exchange patent

1. we exchange 5000 for grant patent to EPO & WIPO on arabpat ftp server as back file
2. we send 1000 for grant patent to EPO & WIPO on arabpat ftp server as front file from eg 026000 to eg 027000
3. we send all the abstracts for Egyptian applications in Arabic and English for machine language

New projects launched or resumed this year in the context of the policies and plans mentioned above, short description: aims, partners, tasks

- Signing a mutual Memorandum of Understanding between EGYPO and JAPO, aiming at exchanging experiences, supporting EGYPO employee training, exceeding the examination of PCT Patent applications "PPH"

- Studying a mutual Memorandum of Understanding between EGYPO and SIPO, aiming at exceeding the examination of PCT Patent applications "PPH"

- Complete writing Twinning Fiche project in order to contribute to the approximation of the Egyptian primary legislation being in force with the EU Acquis, to reform EGYPO workflow from semi automated to full automated system, and to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities to be in line with EU respective patent offices. 3 phases of the project have been done as following; Assessment and gap analysis of EGYPO and preparation of the report, followed by Finalization of the Twinning Fiche or Terms of Reference then capacity building workshop on IP Marketing.

- Increasing PCT applications up to 49 ones; 15 applications submitted by Saudi Patent Office , one submitted by IB and 33 submitted by Egyptians.

Main areas of patent information activities and related information and communication technology (ICT) practices which were in the focus of attention last year

Statistics: changes in terms of application filings and grants with respect to previous year; trends or areas experiencing rapid changes

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In 2015 the patents form IPC section

• A human necessities have been 14.8%
  
• C chemistry
 
• 32.8%
• B performing operations ; transporting
 
• 20.8%
• E fixed
constructions 
• constructions 9.3%
• F mechanical engineering, lighting heating weapons blasting 7. 3%
• G physics 10. 9 %
• H Electricity 3.81%
   
• D textiles 0.2%

Statistics: changes in terms of application filings and grants with respect to previous year; trends or areas experiencing rapid changes

       1.14  % more patent than 2014.

Applications FILING within  Paris convention:

Patents granted

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• There are applications form for registration  on EGYPO website        
•  Applicant can follow the status  of his application throw  mail office patinfo@egy.gov.eg
• Arab world country can send application for international search authority (ISA) and international permanently examination authority (IPEA) on ftp server through our website www.egypo.gov.eg
• Saudi Patent Office sent the ISA application to be searched in EGYPO.
• EGYPO examined 98 applications for Oman Patent office under GCC agreement .

Availability of the application dossier in electronic form

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