The Director of the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar, the delegation, and lawyers from Zhiheng Headquarters visited the China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center for discussion and exchange
On the afternoon of November 8, 2024, the Director-General of the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar and a delegation, accompanied by representatives of the Yunnan Commercial Representative Office in Myanmar, visited the China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center for exchange. The lawyer team of Zhiheng Headquarters accompanied the visit and participated in the discussion. The event aims to further exchange experience in intellectual property protection and operation between China and Myanmar, so as to promote the development of Myanmar's intellectual property system.
During the discussion, Li Weixiang, Director of the Supervisory Board and Director of the Intellectual Property Center of
, Zhang Ping, Senior Partner of Equity and Deputy Director of the Intellectual Property Center of
, and Ruan Yuyin, Director of the International Department of Shenzhen Elite Trademark Firm, successively published professional opinions in the field of intellectual property, detailing China's laws and regulations on intellectual property protection, review processes, judicial practices, and
's experience in the field of intellectual property legal services.
This event has laid a good foundation for bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property.

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Accompanied by Han Huijun, Director of the President's Office of China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center, the guests visited the exhibition hall of China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center to learn about the basic situation and operation results of the center.
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Left: Dr. Moe Moe Thwe, Director-General of the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar
Right: Dr. Hnin Nwe Aye, Deputy Director-General of the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar

Left: Dr. Pwint Phyo Win, Director of the Patent Division, Intellectual Property Department, Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar
Right: Mrs. Myat Theigi Kyaw, Deputy Director of Finance, Intellectual Property Department, Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar

Ms. Hnin Ei Aung, Assistant Director, International Cooperation Department, Intellectual Property Department, Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar

Left: Wu Hongfei, Executive Vice Chairperson of Yunnan International Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation Center
Right: He Runquan, Secretary General of Yunnan International Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation Center

Left: Ning Yanping, former director of the Judicial Bureau of Guandu District, Kunming City, and now a cadre of the Political and Legal Committee of the Guandu District Committee
Right: Yang Lu, Assistant of Yunnan International Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation Center

Left: Xiong Jiaping, Consultant of Myanmar OBC Investment and Legal Consulting Co., Ltd.
Right: Wang Guoqiang, representative of the Yunnan Provincial Government Commercial Representative Office in Myanmar

Ni Bin, translator of South East Asia Investment Rights Defense Center

Left: Li Weixiang, Director of the Supervisory Board and Director of the Intellectual Property Center of
Right: Zhang Ping, Senior Equity Partner of
and Deputy Director of Intellectual Property Center

Hu Yanqin, Director of Development Department of Zhiheng Branch

Left: Huang Weijia, Chairperson of China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center
Right: Han Huijun, Director of the President's Office of China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center

Left: Zhang Ke, General Manager of Financial Innovation Department of China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center
Right: Ruan Yuyin, Director of International Department of Shenzhen Elite Trademark Office

Dong Jianlin, International Department Manager of Shenzhen Elite Trademark Office
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Huang Weijia, Chairperson of China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center
At the symposium, Huang Weijia, chairperson of the China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center, expressed his sincere welcome to the visit of the Director of the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar, the delegation, and the lawyers of Zhiheng Headquarters. The China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center focuses on financial innovation, strong enterprise construction and high-value intellectual property cultivation and operation of intellectual property rights, and is committed to building a benchmark for intellectual property market-oriented operation that "relies on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is based in Shenzhen, serves the whole country, and radiates globally".
It is expected that through this exchange, the two sides can deepen their understanding and jointly promote in-depth cooperation in intellectual property protection and operation.

Wu Hongfei, Executive Vice President of Yunnan International Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation Center
Wu Hongfei, executive vice chairperson of Yunnan International Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation Center, said that this exchange activity not only enhanced mutual understanding between the two sides in the field of intellectual property, but also opened a new chapter for future cooperation. Vice Chairperson Wu Hongfei stressed that intellectual property is an important support for the innovation-driven development strategy, and strengthening international exchanges and cooperation is of great significance to promoting the high-quality development of intellectual property between the two sides.
It is expected that in the future, the two sides will further deepen exchanges, seek common development, and make modest contributions to improving the level of intellectual property protection in Myanmar, promoting scientific and technological progress and economic growth.

Dr. Moe Moe Thwe, Director-General of the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar
Dr. Moe Moe Thwe, Director-General of the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar, expressed his gratitude for the reception of the China (South) Intellectual Property Operation Center, expressed his appreciation for the center's advanced measures, service results and detailed introduction, and expressed his desire to learn from China's experience in intellectual property protection.
Dr. Momodou paid particular attention to the latest developments in China's patent law, including how to promote technological innovation and protection through legal means, China's specific measures to promote patent innovation, and how to better protect intellectual property rights in business activities. Through this exchange, the delegation gained a more comprehensive understanding of China's intellectual property protection system and looked forward to broader cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights in the future.

Li Weixiang, Director of the Supervisory Board and Director of the Intellectual Property Center of
Li Weixiang, Director of the Supervisory Board of
and Director of the Intellectual Property Center, pointed out that with the in-depth development of globalization, intellectual property protection has become an important issue in international business activities, and this exchange activity is of great significance. Director Li Weixiang shared the full-chain service model and advantages of
and Zhiheng Intellectual Property Center, and Zhiheng lawyers have rich experience in intellectual property protection and cross-border intellectual property case handling.
Director Li Weixiang said that
is willing to provide professional legal support and consulting services to promote the development of intellectual property protection in Myanmar.


Discussion and exchange site
At the symposium, the two sides had in-depth exchanges and discussions on issues such as international cooperation in intellectual property protection, innovative application of intellectual property rights, intellectual property protection, patent examination process, and professional training. The guests also put forward their own opinions from different angles. Both sides agreed that by strengthening exchanges and cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights, we can effectively enhance the innovation ability and market competitiveness in the region, and jointly promote the development of intellectual property protection to a higher level.


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