Timor-Leste, South Korea to sign MoU on intellectual property cooperation

DILI, October 21, 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and South Korea are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation on intellectual property.

As part of the preparations for the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), Minister of Trade and Industry Filipus Nino Pereira presented the proposed agreement to the Council of Ministers today.

The MoU will be signed between Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Trade and Industry and South Korea’s Ministry of Intellectual Property.

“The Memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation to strengthen Timor-Leste’s institutional capacities in this area by sharing knowledge and experience, training technical staff, and exchanging specialist personnel,” said in a statement.

It also provides for cooperation in developing policies and legislation, protecting intellectual property rights, and promoting their economic use, including the commercialisation of products and innovations.

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