US-ROK Cooperation Can Improve Intellectual Property Protection in Southeast Asia

The Biden-Moon Summit of May 2021 concluded with a joint statement that the United States (US) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) would “…work closely together to promote greater connectivity and foster digital innovation within ASEAN.” Intellectual property (IP) is the legal means to support innovation and rules-based trade. One of the fastest growing areas of connectivity and digital innovation in ASEAN is e-commerce, while at the same time one of the fastest growing forms of IP infringement is the sale of counterfeit goods online. Both the US and ROK are innovation-based economies, which includes the creation of world-renowned brands, and both countries have an interest in bolstering intellectual property (IP) protection in Southeast Asia. A strategic focus on addressing online counterfeiting will benefit not only US and ROK business, but also local businesses, and other trading partners, while supporting consumer confidence and trust in online commerce.

The United States-Republic of Korea (ROK) Cooperation in Southeast Asia: Trade, Investment, and Multilateralism webinar series and online, collaborative policy research program is a collaboration between the East-West Center in Washington and the Korea Foundation, which generously sponsors the program. Under this program, three experts, one each from South Korea, Southeast Asia, and the United States, assess how their respective countries are collaborating to bolster US - ROK cooperation in Southeast Asia in the areas of trade, investment, and supporting multilateral efforts in the region.

Speakers

Mr. Seth Hays
East-West Center-Korea Foundation Visiting Scholar &
Chief Representative, Asia-Pacific, International Trademark Association

Mr. Hyun-suk Lim
Intellectual Property Counselor,
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA

Ms. Toe Su Aung
Director, Elipe Limited

Dr. Satu P. Limaye (Moderator)
Vice President, East-West Center &
Director, East-West Center in Washington

Sign up for the East-West Center in Washington's newsletter!
https://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=0013J7BZf17TJU0yvZ7LBYhuwSaGp-Qk5je