VIENTIANE, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Lao officials gathered to strengthen intellectual property (IP) enforcement and raise awareness of trademark and copyright protection.
The two-day meeting, held from Monday to Tuesday in Vientiane, focused on strengthening authorities' ability to identify counterfeit goods, navigate dispute resolution procedures, and protect trademarks, copyrights, and related rights.
Participants heard presentations from economic police, customs officers, trade authorities, and judicial representatives, along with guest speakers from abroad who shared regional strategies for combating intellectual property violations, Lao News Agency reported on Tuesday.
The seminar also featured hands-on training sessions, where representatives from major brands demonstrated how to identify genuine products and spot counterfeits. Officials said the event is part of broader efforts to strengthen enforcement, raise public awareness, and boost investor confidence in Laos' intellectual property system. ■
