Minister of Industry, Jordi HereuIn his first role as head of the Executive portfolio in Barcelona, “fourth industrial revolution.” During the first closing statement european industrial property forumHereu reiterated the Government’s strategy: ““Reindustrializing Spain” and to contribute to doing so for Europe to “gain strategic autonomy” at the global level.
In the opinion of the minister, speaking in the conference hall of La Pedrera, one of the jewels of modernism in the Catalan capital, “defending industrial property, the innovation and creativity “The establishment of an economy increasingly based on it contributes to the successful realization of the fourth industrial revolution”.
“We are here to regain the industrial capacity that creativity represents in the service of making things. Protect trademarks, patents, industrial designs or indications of origin “This is a key element of our strategy,” he explained.
He also reminded that there are agreements such as the regulatory agreements of the European Parliament and the European Commission. industrial designs “They are the milestones of Spain’s European presidency and this has been one of its goals. “Strengthening the industrial dimension of Europe”.
The former mayor of Barcelona closed the European Industrial Property Forum, the first of its kind, held at La Pedrera in Barcelona with the support of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO). Brand Defense Association (Andema).
Speaking at the closing of the sessions, Andema President said, Rosa Tousassumed the role of brands and industrial property not only in their companies, but also “as”. Engine of economy and social welfare As a result of what they have contributed.” He also called for greater anti-counterfeiting measures. More than 50,000 job losses and more than 2,000 million euros per year in four key sectors of the Spanish economy. Stopping this scourge is one of our biggest challenges,” Tous said.
During these two days all issues related to trademark and industrial property were analyzed: the challenges they pose artificial intelligence or metadatabase, ‘Digital Services Act’, brand vulgarization or increase in ‘online’ distribution of counterfeit products.
The association calls for cooperation at European level and Regulatory framework that allows companies to defend their industrial property rights effectively and at a reasonable cost; emphasizes its implementation and development.Digital Services ActIn Spain: “In a digital world where companies’ most valuable assets are intangible, there can be no hesitation in the robust protection of these rights,” Tous emphasized.
Public-private collaboration
In response, he encouraged the Ministry, through the OEPM, to maintain its good relationship with the association and “continue to work together”. Tous stated: ” public-private collaboration “It is important to achieve common goals” Hereu agrees that this cooperation is essential.
The meeting started on Thursday with Regional Minister Ester Capella and Undersecretary of Industry and Tourism Pablo Garde. According to Tous, “Thanks to Spain’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, Showcase of the world of industrial property in Europewhat contributions it makes to the economy and society, and the challenges companies face.”
Approximately 200 people attended the meeting and were attended by public and private sector representatives from national, European and international levels, such as the European Commission, Madrid City Council or Zaragoza; OEPM, EUIPO (European Union Property Office); State Attorney General’s Office, Europol, National Police, Civil Guard, Mossos d’Esquadra or Barcelona City Guard; INTA (International Trademark Association), AIM (European Trademark Association), Unifab (Union des Fabricants); Inditex, HP, Bimbo, Hijos de Rivera, Osborne, Grupo Aguinaga, Adidas, Atlético de Madrid, Alibaba or RENFE.