On 8 April, at the conference dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia (LPO), heads of national and international intellectual property (IP) offices and IP experts highlighted the significant impact of IP on the competitiveness and economic growth of countries and regions.

During the three panel discussions, the participants shared their views on the impact of the IP system on various economic sectors. They discussed proposals on improving communication and cooperation between different sectors, as well as the tasks of national and international IP organizations aimed at strengthening the IP system to promote innovation and growth, which aligns with one of the main EU priorities – economic development and increased competitiveness.

More information: https://www.lrpv.gov.lv/en/article/international-conference-highlights-significant-impact-intellectual-property-competitiveness-and-economic-growth