Patents & the CPTPP - A Bite-Sized Guide

Introduction

As a number of western countries realign their foreign and trade policies around the Indo-Pacific, the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (‘CPTPP’), is taking on new significance.

This is particularly so for the UK, which has applied to join the CPTPP.

And, where there is close trade between countries, there is also the need for rigorous patent protection, especially in the pharmaceutical, biotech and telecoms sectors.

This short webinar examines the CPTPP in the particular context of the UK and what the treaty says about patent rights.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The general background to the CPTPP
• The reasons for the UK's interest in the CPTPP
• What the CPTPP says about patents
• Potential problems for the UK in respect of patent matters
• The potential impact of the CPTPP on future patent office cooperation

This webinar was recorded on 28th July 2022