The IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Network organized the First IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference on 31 January – 1 February 2019 at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. In addition, the IPIRA Network organized a Workshop for IP Teachers and Researchers on 2 February 2019 to discuss research and teaching methodologies.
The First IPIRA Conference was a collaboration between the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia as a local host, Texas A&M University School of Law, the School of Law, University of Geneva, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Over 150 scholars from different countries in Asia, Europe and North America and Australia attended the Conference. The Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia, delivered the opening remarks. The Malaysian Minister of Trade and Consumer Affair, delivered a Keynote presentation on the importance of IP for innovation and economic progress. The Chairman of the Malaysian IP Office (MyIPO), accompanied the Minister. Finally, the Chief Executive Officer, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) Research Sdn. Bhd., delivered a Keynote presentation during the Conference Dinner.
For the full program of the First IPIRA Conference and the Workshop for IP Teachers and Researchers click here.
For the list and bios of the presenters click here.
For the abstracts of the works-in-progress presented click here.
For testimonials of presenters and attendees click here.
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