Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome to the 12th International Intellectual Property Protection Conference,

which celebrates its 12th anniversary this year. 

 

A few days ago, President Biden of United States visited Korea.

On the very first day, he visited the semiconductor plant of Samsung Electronics

in Pyeongtaek. Also, before returning to the USA, he met with

the Chairman of Hyundai Motors. The press reported that the two countries

have formed a solid technological alliance. This visit to Korea indicated

a clear example of the importance of technology, or intellectual property,

in international politics.

In recent international politics, the term “Tech-politics” is drawing much attention.

Tech-politics view the technological superiority as the key variable

that determines political hegemony. The recent, fierce competition between

the United States and China for innovative technologies such as

semiconductors is a good example of the term, “tech-politics”.

However, developing technology does not automatically guarantee

that a country can become a technology powerhouse. Protecting technologies

is just as important as developing them. The crucial act of protecting

the hard-earned technologies can induce innovation. In other words,

intellectual property protection can act as the driving force behind innovation.

The new government of Yoon, Suk Yeol announced its pledge to leap forward

as one of the top 5 science and technology powerhouses of the world.

Rigorous intellectual property protection will be the foundation behind the leap forward.

Accordingly, the theme of today's conference is " A Leading Nation in Science

and Technology… Inquiry about the Path of Intellectual Property”

In addition, we expect active discussions to take place at today's conference

regarding the intellectual property protection legislation. Patent attorneys

in patent litigations will take part in the discussion

Ladies and gentleman,

We refer to the 21st century as ‘The Digital Era’. In the past,

we explored the world on a ship in search of the New World. Now, this is an era

in which countries with artificial intelligence (AI) or Metaverse technologies are

pioneering a new digital continent. I have no doubt that Korea has satisfied

enough conditions to become a powerhouse in The Digital Era.

I hope that today's conference will help Korea build on the foundation

necessary to become a strong country in the future.

I would like to introduce some of our precious participants of the conference..

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to

Lee, Hack Young, Chairman of Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee,

Lee, In Sil, Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office,

Jung Sang jo, Chairman of Presidential Council on Intellectual Property,

and Hong Jang won, President of the Korea Patent Attorneys Association.

I would also like to thank

Tim Moss, Chief Executive & Comptroller General, UK Intellectual Property Office,

and Lee, Kwang-Hyung, President of KAIST, for the keynote speech.

As you can see, many people have attended today's conference.

I salute each and every one of you who have shown a keen interest in

protecting intellectual property. I wish you all the best. Thank you.

Jeon, Jae Ho 

Chairman

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