Workshop for New and Mid-Level Examiners on the Examination of Industrial Designs in the Digital Age

Taking place in Indonesia in July 2025, this regional workshop will bring together new and mid-level design examiners from ASEAN IP Offices to deepen their expertise in the examination of industrial designs. With the increasing influence of digital technology and artificial intelligence on design creation and protection, the workshop will cover key topics such as the representation of designs, public policy considerations, and the use of Locarno Classification. It will also explore how examiners can support awareness-raising and the promotion of design protection across the region.

This workshop supports Strategic Goal 1 of the ASEAN IPR Action Plan 2016-2025 by strengthening the capacity of IP Offices to deliver timely, high-quality services. By encouraging the use of the ASEAN Common Guidelines and sharing international best practices from the EU and other IP Offices, the activity fosters greater alignment in design examination across ASEAN. As a result, design owners and businesses will benefit from more consistent protection standards, boosting confidence in the regional design system.