| | Universiti Brunei Darussalam's Tech Transfer Office and the Brunei Darussalam Intellectual Property Office, in collaboration with the China National Intellectual Property Administration, hosted a two-day patent examination workshop on June 24-25, 2024, at UBD Startup Centre. The workshop gathered officials from BruIPO, academics and graduate students from UBD, UTB, Politeknik Brunei, and legal practitioners from both BruIPO and private law firms to enhance innovation support through in-depth training. At the opening ceremony, Professor Dr Mohammed Ayub Sadiq, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Innovation & Enterprise at UBD, expressed gratitude to CNIPA for their technical support and expertise. He highlighted the training's dual benefits: enhancing Brunei Darussalam's innovation ecosystem and raising awareness of patent opportunities in China. Professor Sadiq emphasized the importance of developing skills for high-quality patent documents and improving overall innovation support. He anticipated these efforts would positively impact Brunei's ranking in the Global Innovation Index published by WIPO.
Also present were Ms. Norazizah binti Haji Mohd Ja'afar, Head of BruIPO at the Attorney General's Chamber and Ms. Meng Liyan, Director of Examination Plan Management Division, Patent Examination Administration Department, CNIPA. Ms. Norazizah binti Haji Mohd Ja'afar, Head of BruIPO, highlighted the importance of supporting and protecting intellectual property in Brunei. She pointed to recent successes like the UTB Project Showcase at the Mid-Year Conference Exhibition 2024 and Teachmeguru's achievements in events as evidence of Brunei Darussalam's growing innovation culture. These examples showcase the immense potential and creativity within the nation.
The workshop led by CNIPA experts primarily focuses on capacity building in patent examination training participants to produce high-quality patent documents, a crucial activity for technology development and commercialization within any innovation and enterprise ecosystem. In addition to patent examination techniques, the workshop highlights the significance of conducting effective prior art searches, a critical step in ensuring the originality and viability of a patent application. This involves thoroughly searching existing patents and publications to determine whether an invention is novel and non-obvious, which are key requirements for obtaining a patent. At the end of the two-day session, participants are expected to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that will significantly contribute to the development of their respective organisations and ultimately foster a robust ecosystem for technological advancement and intellectual property management, for the greater good of Brunei Darussalam's national innovation landscape.
| 6/25/2024 | | | The Brunei Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO), in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Singapore Office organized the WIPO Intellectual Property Management Clinic: Leveraging IP for Business Growth and Globalisation (“IPMC") from 4 to 7, March 2024. The IP clinic took place at The Jubilee Hall, The Law and Courts Building, Attorney General's Chambers, with the goal of assisting business enterprises in formulating, managing and leveraging their respective IP strategies and other intangible assets portfolios for commercial advantage, as well as developing their local and external markets.
The IPMC was officiated by the Guest of Honour, Yang Mulia Hajah Zuraini binti Hj Sharbawi, Solicitor General at the Attorney General's Chambers.
The first day of the program served as an introduction to the essence of the IPMC for the participants. On the second and third days, participants received invaluable mentoring from IP experts from Singapore, namely; Mr. Dixon Soh, Director and Head of Intellectual Property and Intelligible Assets Practice from CHP Law LLC, and Mr. Robin Yeo, a Senior Consultant and Regional Manager of FT Consulting. They focused on formulating and implementing IP-related strategies, with assistance from lawyers from Yusof Halim & Partners; Mr. Kamal Bin Shaari, Mr. Brandon Chin and Ms. Lim Li Chyi. Simultaneously, the participants gained insights on branding, valuation, licensing and franchising which were addressed by Ms. Shujuan Tan, Brand Consultant from FT Consulting.
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The IP clinic concluded with one-on-one mentoring sessions for the selected enterprises, who were further guided by the IP experts on specific action points for their business plans for the next 18-36 months. More than 16 enterprises from sectors such as food & beverage, telecom, e-commerce platforms, and the engineering and information technology participated in the 4-day program.
For more information, please visit IP Management Clinic for SMEs Program and Brunei Enterprises Cultivating and Leveraging Value from Intangible Assets (wipo.int).
| 3/4/2024 | | | The Brunei Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO) and Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) in collaboration with the Law Society of Brunei Darussalam organised a one-day workshop with the theme “Women InnovateHer Workshop on the 14th February 2023 which was held at the Main Auditorium, Design & Technology Building in Anggerek Desa. 
The aim of the workshop was to explore the different types of intellectual property and emphasize its relevance to creators, innovators, entrepreneurs as well as the importance of utilizing IP, particularly for women business owners in Brunei Darussalam. It also demonstrated the collaborative efforts between the IP Office and the Law Society of Brunei Darussalam to ensure that the Participants receive a holistic understanding of the legal intricacies surrounding intellectual property. The Guest of Honor at the event was Yang Mulia Hajah Zuraini binti Hj Sharbawi, Solicitor General of the Attorney General's Chambers who also delivered an opening remark. 
The workshop featured presentation from the Officers of the BruIPO representing various units such as Patent, Trademark and Industrial Design Registries, as well as Copyright and Enforcement units. Their collective knowledge and in-depth understanding ensured a comprehensive learning experience covering the key aspects of intellectual property in Brunei Darussalam. .jpeg)
Also presenting was the President and members of the Law Society who represented the IP Agents who shared the valuable insights on IP services and essentially their role in the IP ecosystem.
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More than 50 participants comprising of women entrepreneurs, researchers and students from various association, higher learning institutions, government and private sector attended the workshop.
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| 1/14/2024 | | | World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated annually on April 26, with the aim of increasing general awareness on Intellectual Property. This year, Brunei Darussalam celebrated the World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) on the 26th of October 2023, with an event jointly organised by the Brunei Darussalam Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO) and Datastream Digital Sendirian Berhad (DST) as strategic partner. The event was held at the Songket Hall, Level 4, Rizqun International Hotel, with the theme “Woman and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity". 
Attending the event as the guest of honour was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmad bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa, the Honourable Attorney General, who is also the Registrar of TradeMarks, Patents and Industrial Designs. 
The WIPD event featured a forum led by female innovators, entrepreneurs and creatives from different organisations namely, BRUIPO, UTB, Mahakarya Institute and Tyne Solutions. They deliberated on the areas of technology and innovation, as well as how Intellectual Property contributes to the success of various sectors and industries in Brunei. This was followed by a presentation conducted by YB Queenie Chong on “Breaking Barriers: Transforming Ideas into Innovation''. 
Subsequently, DST invited guest speakers, including Mr. Nitin Acharekar from Twimbit, who spoke on “Innovate with Artificial Intelligence"; Mr. Akfash Latibu from Microsoft Brunei, who discussed "Leading the Era of AI"; and Mr. Fiqri Ismail from Microsoft, who joined digitally to present “Demystifying Github", which was followed by a virtual presentation on the “Global Innovation Index'' by our distinguished guest speakers, Mr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent and Ms. Vanessa Behrens from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). Around 200 participants from government agencies, higher learning institutions, law firms, and entrepreneurs attended the event.
 | 10/28/2023 | | | Bandar Seri Begawan, 24 & 25 July 2023 – The Brunei Darussalam Intellectual Property Office ('BruIPO') and the Secretariat of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), recently collaborated with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to host the Workshop on the ASEAN Industrial Designs Formalities Study. The event, held from 24 – 25 July 2023 at the Jubilee Hall of the Law and Courts Building, brought together officers from BruIPO, practitioners from the private law firms, lecturers and students from higher learning institutions to understand the current Study and recommendations for Industrial Designs in the ASEAN Region, specifically, in relation to Deliverable 4.1 of the revised ASEAN IPR Action Plan 2016-2025 (AIPRAP 2.0), guided by WIPO. The workshop, inaugurated by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmad bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa, the Honourable Attorney General, who is also the Registrar of Trade Marks, Patents and Industrial Designs, commenced with a warm welcome to WIPO, ASEAN and all participants and expressed gratitude to WIPO and ASEAN for their collaborative efforts in organizing the event. Also present at the opening ceremony were Yang Mulia Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi, Solicitor General, senior AGC officials and senior officials from local higher education institutions. 
Distinguished speaker, Ms. Jess Honculada, a Senior Counsellor from the Department of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical, Brands and Designs Sector, WIPO shared the main premises of the Study which comprises of sixteen (16) recommendations which aim to achieve harmonization of formality requirements for design registration systems within the ASEAN region, reaching the goals of the AIPRAP 2.0. These recommendations touch on the forms, laws, procedures, fees, timelines and other relevant aspects of the formality requirements and procedures in the respective IP Offices. Essentially, this Study will eventually harmonize business models and practices of IP offices between ASEAN Member States (AMS), offering optimum services in the ASEAN region. 
Significantly, this study is centered on formality requirements for Industrial Designs, which is the content prescribed in an application for registration of an Industrial Design. To ensure the successful implementation of the sixteen recommendations, WIPO was mandated to: (i) identify areas of similarities and differences, as well as the points of convergence of formality requirements in the design registration systems of AMS, (ii) formulate recommendations for possible harmonization and further simplification of the formality requirements, and (iii) consider practices of other jurisdictions for benchmarking purposes.
| 7/26/2023 | | | Bandar Seri Begawan, 7 & 8 June 2023 – The Brunei Darussalam Intellectual Property Office ('BruIPO') and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia ('ERIA') recently concluded the highly successful Workshop on Patent Information Search and Invention Business Contest. The event, held from 7 – 8 June 2023 at the Jubilee Hall of the Law and Courts Building, brought together esteemed professionals, experts and innovators to explore and promote the importance of Patent Information Search & Utilization and its significance for fostering innovation and business growth. The workshop, inaugurated by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmad bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa, the Honourable Attorney General, who is also the Registrar of Trade Marks, Patents and Industrial Designs, commenced with a warm welcome to all participants and expressed gratitude to ERIA for their invaluable support in organising the event. Also present at the opening ceremony were Yang Mulia Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi, Solicitor General, senior AGC officials and senior officials from local higher education institutions. 
Distinguished speakers including Mr. Takashi Koyama, Professor Fumihiko Moriya, Mr. Yorihisa Katsunuma and Professor Yoshitoshi Tanaka shared their profound insights on leveraging patent information for business purposes and conducting effective patent searches during the workshop. 
The importance of patents as the foundation of innovation was emphasised throughout the workshop. With a focus on Patent Information Utilization, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of patent landscapes, explored best practices for patent information search, and discovered how patents can drive economic growth and technological advancement. The workshop served as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and networking. 
The main highlight of the workshop was the Invention Business Contest, led by ERIA and facilitated by BruIPO. Participants were immersed in a series of informative sessions and hands-on activities designed to deepen their knowledge and proficiency in patent information searching. Building on their newfound knowledge, the participants were then presented with a group activity, providing them an opportunity to showcase their learning through a case study-based patent search exercise. A total of 33 participants attended the workshop comprising of professors, researchers, Ph.D / Masters students and entepreneurs. 
About ERIA: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia ('ERIA') is an international organisation formally established in 2008 by the ASEAN leaders together with Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea and New Zealand, to conduct research activities and make policy recommendations for further economic integration in the East Asian region.
| 6/7/2023 | | | World Intellectual Property Day 2023 Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity This year, we are celebrating the amazing achievements of women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs around the world. It is important that we connect women with the IP system to accelerate innovation, creativity and business growth. If we don't use the talent of men and women equally, we are collectively missing out on a vast pool of ingenuity and creativity! This cooperation could potentially boost business growth, economic performance and enable us to better respond the global challenges we face. So let's appreciate the work by our local female inventors, creators and entrepreneurs!
| 4/26/2023 | | | BruIPO's Operating Hour During the Holy Month of Ramadhan Announcement
| 3/23/2023 | | |
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The
MoU serves as a general framework to facilitate cooperation and collaboration between
both organisations, as well as an initiation of a working relationship in
different areas of mutual interest. In particular, UBD is aiming to officially
establish the UBD Technology and Innovation Support Centre (UBD-TISC), which is
a one-stop centre in matters pertaining
to research innovation and locally-based, high-quality technology information
services at UBD, with the support of BruIPO and the World Intellectual Property
Office (WIPO). Both organisations are also aiming to collaborate in the area of
Intellectual Property professional development, Entrepreneurship Education, and
other areas of mutual interest. The
MoU was signed by Puan Norazizah Binte Haji Jaafar, Head/Deputy Registrar of BruIPO
and Prof Dr Mohammad Ayub Sadiq, Assistant Vice Chancellor (Innovation &
Enterprise) of UBD. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmad Bin Pehin
Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa, Attorney
General in his capacity as the Registrar of BruIPO and Dr Hazri Bin Haji Kifle,
Vice-Chancellor of UBD, witnessed the signing. Since
being officially recognized as a research-intensive university, UBD has been
rapidly rising the rank among universities in the Asia region. UBD endeavours
to collaborate with various government sectors and industries, in order to make
its research and innovation more impactful and relevant to Brunei. At the same
time, UBD is also working hard on developing an entrepreneurial mindset among
its staff and students. These are in line with UBD’s strategic goal of becoming
a University of Innovation and Enterprise, by nurturing innovation from staff
and students and translating them into enterprises; thereby, contributing to
the development of the country.
| 3/7/2023 | | | A digital poster-making contest was organized by ANIEE to raise awareness on IP enforcement, with the theme “Respecting IP Rights in the Midst of the Pandemic to Protect MSMEs". The contest was initially held on a national scale, where Ms. Vanessa Lew was announced as the winner for the BruIPO Poster-Making Contest and proudly represented Brunei Darussalam for the regional ANIEE Poster Contest.
BruIPO Poster-Making Contest 1st Winner - Vannesa Lew
ASEAN Poster-Making Contest 1st Winner - Piyachat Panoi (Thailand)
ASEAN Poster-Making Contest 2nd Winner - Santiago P. Balase (Philippines) 
ASEAN Poster-Making Contest 3rd Winner - Nguyễn Thị Thu Hà (Viet Nam)
| 11/29/2022 | | | 
Please be informaed that effective 2nd December 2021, BruIPO counter will be operating as follows:
Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 12PM
Saturday: 8AM - 9AM
| 12/2/2021 | | | 
Please be informed that our office will be closed tomorrow, 19th October 2021 in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul Public holiday. Our office will be operating on Wednesday, 20th October 2021. #ASEANRespectsIP #BruIPO #BruAsli #BruthentiK #BruIPORespectIP #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas
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Following the Ministry of Health's announcement on the increasing number of local COVID-19 cases, our counter will remain closed until further notice. We accept filing of applications and submission of documents via drop-box at AGC's Security Counter. Kindly note that only payments via cheque are acceptable at the moment. Operating hours: Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 2PM Saturday: 8AM - 2PM For other matters or enquiries please email us at: enquiries@bruipo.gov.bn Thank you and stay safe !
| 8/25/2021 | | | 
Please take note of our new direct line +673 2225919 .
| 8/25/2021 | | | 
With the recent development of COVID-19 situation, we regret to inform that our counter will be closed until further notice.
However, we will accept filing of applications and submission of documents via drop-box at AGC's main reception. Kindly note that we only accept cheque payment at the moment.
Operating hours for AGC's main reception: Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 2PM Saturday : 8AM - 2PM
Any other matters or enquiries please call / email us at: +673 2244873 / 4 / 5 / 6 Ext 102 enquiries@bruipo.gov.bn
Thank you and Stay Safe. | 8/12/2021 | | | 
Please kindly be informed that the reception area will be temporarily closed for consultation.
BruIPO will only accept documents, filing submissions and payments over the counter.
Any other matters or enquiries please call / email us at
+673-2244873/4/5/6 Ext 102
enquiries@bruipo.gov.bn
| 8/8/2021 | | | Salam Nuzul Al-Quran to all Muslims! Kindly be informed that in conjunction with Nuzul Al-Quran, our office will be closed on Saturday, 1st May 2021. We will resume operating as per our normal business hours on Monday, 3rd May 2021.
| 4/29/2021 | | | 
Ramadan Kareem! Our office will be closed on the first day of Ramadan which falls on either Tuesday, 13th April 2021 or Wednesday, 14th April 2021. We will be operating as per our normal business hours on the second day of Ramadan. Wishing all Muslims, a blessed and meaningful holy month of Ramadan.
#BruIPO #BruIPORespectIP #BruthentiK #BruAsli #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas
| 4/12/2021 | | | 
30th March 2021 – BruIPO in collaboration with Royal Customs and Excise Department organized IP Enforcement Workshop which was attended by 30 participants from different government sectors. 
The workshop began with the opening remarks by the Honorable Attorney General, Yang Berhormat Awang Haji Ahmad Bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa. Also present was the Acting Controller of RCED, Awg Haji Muhsin bin Haji Ahmad. The workshop was conveyed by invited speakers representatives from AGC, CID, UKIPO, National Trading Standard of United Kingdom; HM Revenue & Customs, United Kingdom Private Investigators and Hewlett-Packard Development Company (HP). The event was ended by closing remark from YM Norazizah Binti Haji Mohd Ja'afar, Deputy Registrar and Head of BruIPO.
#BruIPO #BruAsli #BruthentiK #BruIPORespectIP #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas
| 3/31/2021 | | |
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Please be informed that our office will be relocated to:
THE LAW BUILDING, GROUND FLOOR,
JALAN RAJA ISTERI PENGIRAN ANAK HAJAH SALEHA,
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BA 1910
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Our current location at K-Hub Building will be closed to facilitate the relocation on 27th March 2021 (Saturday). We will resume operation at our new office from 29th March 2021 (Monday).
Kindly note that effective from 29th March 2021 our phone numbers will be changed to 2244873/4/5/6 Ext 102.
Thank you for your kind attention.
| 3/18/2021 | | |  Please be informed that in conjuction with Isra' Mi'raj, our office will be closed on Thursday, 11th March 2021 and will resume on Saturday, 13th March 2021.
#BruIPO #BruAsli #BruthentiK #BruIPORespectIP #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas
| 3/10/2021 | | |  Happy 37th National Day Brunei Darussalam! Our office will be closed on Tuesday, 23rd February, 2021. We will resume our usual business hours on Wednesday, 24th February, 2021.
#BruIPO #BruAsli #BruthentiK #BruIPORespectIP #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas
| 2/22/2021 | | |
Gong Xi Fa Chai! Please be informed that our office will be closed for Chinese New Year on Saturday, 13 February 2021. We will be operating as per our normal business hours on Monday, 15th February 2021. Wishing all celebrating a prosperous Chinese New Year 2021.
#BruIPO #BruIPORespectIP #BruthentiK #BruAsli #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas
| 2/11/2021 | | | 
IPKey SEA Webinar on Geographical Indications: Protecting and Enforcing GIs
Webinar will be held on the 25th November 15:30PM (UTC+8 / Brunei)
Link for live stream will be share on https://ipkey.eu/en | 11/23/2020 | | | 
"Have you register to join World Intellectual Property Day yet? Hurry up and register now! Simply scan the QR Code to join us! Few more days to register before the closing date on 13th August, 2020, 4.30pm." – Innovate For A Green Future -
#BruIPO #BruIPOrespectIP #BruAsli #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas #SaveTheDate #WIPDatBruipo #WIPDatUBD #BruthentiK
| 11/8/2020 | | | 
Introductory meeting at AGC with our new Attorney's General, Yang Berhormat Awang Haji Ahmad bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa.
Also present in the meeting, Yang Mulia Dayang Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi, Solicitor General and Yang Mulia Dayang Norazizah Jaafar, Head of International Affairs Division & BruIPO supervisor.
Followed by group photo session with BruIPO officers and staff.
#BruIPO #BruIPORespectIP #BruthentiK #BruAsli #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas
| 10/14/2020 | | | 
Please be informed that our office will be closed for the 1st day Hijrah on Thursday, 20th August, 2020. Office will resume its normal operation on 22nd August, 2020. Salam Ma'aal Hijrah to everyone and have a blessed Muharram.
#BruIPO #BruIPOrespectIP #BruAsli #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas #BruthentiK | 8/19/2020 | | | IP Awareness video by Babu Si Nur.
| 8/18/2020 | | | The Brunei Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO) celebrated World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day) virtually in collaboration with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday. The celebration was live streamed via Zoom from 8.30am to 4pm. Ten speakers comprising an intellectual property examiner, prosecutor, inventors, entrepreneurs, academics, and musicians discussed the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, particularly trademark, patent and copyright, in Brunei Darussalam in the morning session. While in the afternoon session, BruIPO launched the online registration (or e-filing) for new applications on trademark, patent and industrial design. The World IP Day is celebrated annually on April 26 by members of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). | 8/16/2020 | | | 
"Today we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2020 with the theme of "Innovate for A Green Future". This year's event will be held virtually. The aim for this celebration is to convey the importance of Intellectual Property protection in Green Innovation." #BruIPO #BruIPOrespectIP #BruAsli #ExclusiveRightsToYourIdeas #SaveTheDate #WIPDatBruipo #WIPDatUBD #BruthentiK
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