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 IPIRA Network and the Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia, with the support of the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia, Texas A&M University School of Law, and the School of Law, University of Geneva. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the International Trademark Association (INTA) additionally supported the Conference.
Over 150 presenters, chairs, and attendees 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 Keynotes 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.
The Program of the Conference and the Workshop for IP Teachers and Researchers is available here.
The Biographies of the Conference Presenters are available here.
The Abstracts of the Works-in-Progress presented are available here.
Testimonials of Presenters and Attendees are available here.
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