2020 Conference

The IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Network organized the Second IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference on 27 -28 February 2020 at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The IPIRA Network also organized the Second Workshop for IP Teachers and Researchers on 29 February 2020 to discuss research and teaching methodologies.

The Second IPIRA Conference was a collaboration between the Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia as 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 presenters, chairs, and other colleagues travelled from countries in Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and Africa to attend the Conference. Universitas Indonesia’s Rector, Professor Ari Kuncoro, opened the Conference, which featured two Key Note addresses by Ms. Nien Ushien, Special Assistant (Social Affairs) to the Minister of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia and Dr. Rahmi Mulyati, High Court Judge, Registrar for Special Civil Cases at the Supreme Court of Indonesia. In addition to an intense two-days academic program, the Second IPIRA Conference hosted a memorable Cultural Night. Students and faculty performed traditional dances from different Indonesian regions and Indonesian celebrity artists played and sang for the guests.

For the full program of the Second IPIRA Conference and the Workshop for IP Teachers and Researchers click here.

For the list and bios of the Conference 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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