Intellectual Property and Trade: The Case of Jordan
House Caucus on Intellectual Property Event
February 16, 2005
Washington, DC

The House Caucus on Intellectual Property hosted a luncheon to discuss how the experiences of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan can be illustrative of the benefits of intellectual property to other countries. This event spotlighted IIPI's report, Establishing Globally-Competitive Pharmaceutical and Bio-Medical Technology Industries in Jordan.

Agenda and Speaker Biographies
Event Summary
Background Document: Benefits of Intellectual Property to Jordan
Press Release

Jordan Intellectual Property Week - 2004
Amman, Jordan
August 23 - 25, 2004

Jordan Intellectual Property Week is an annual event that brings together international experts and a host of Jordanian business and government leaders to discuss a intellectual property business strategies and policies.  With the patronage of Jordan's King Abdullah, Jordan IP Week is the largest intellectual property event in Jordan.  Among the topics discussed at Jordan IP Week 2004 include, comparative patent claim scope for pharmaceutical products, effective adjudication of copyright and trademark cases, national innovation policy reform, negotiating franchising agreements, and patent search techniques.

Agenda, Biographies and Selected Presentations
Press Release
Jordan IP Week Website

IIPI Report: Establishing Globally-Competitive Pharmaceutical and Bio-Medical Technology Industries in Jordan - Assessment of Business Strategies and the Enabling Environment
By:  Michael Ryan and Jillian Shanebrook
August 2004

The government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has pursued during recent years an ambitious economic reform effort related to accession to the World Trade Organization and conclusion of a bilateral free trade agreement with the United States. Jordan, though modest in economic size and population, is strategically vital to the Middle East region and economy, as the establishment of the permanent home of the World Economic Forum—Middle East at the Dead Sea testifies. Future economic success will depend in part on Jordan’s capacity to foster globally-competitive pharmaceutical and bio-medical technology industries in Jordan. The researchers investigated global and local industry sector dynamics and change, especially with respect to pharmaceuticals, bio-medical technology, and medical tourism. Secondarily and with a focus on conditions for industry success, the investigators obtained industry perspectives on the enabling environment of government laws, policies, and public administration structures and processes, especially with respect to intellectual property and bio-medical regulation. From the perspectives of industrial organization economics, law and economics, and technology management, and informed by the most up-to-date general research findings and global best practices, the report recommends strategies for business, government, and the research community.

Report  (PDF, 691KB)
Press Release

Jordan Intellectual Property Week - 2003
Amman, Jordan
August 11 - 14, 2003

In its inaugural year, Jordan Intellectual Property Week provided over 300 participants several workshops on a wide range of intellectual property issues.  The event was organized by the Jordanian Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) and was kick-off by Jordan's Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.  Among the topics discussed at Jordan IP Week 2003 include, IP Based Technology Strategies, Copyrights for Informational and Cultural Products, Technology Licensing Strategies at Universities, and Damages and Remedies in IP Cases.

Agenda and selected Biographies
Press Release
Jordan IP Week Website

Intellectual Property Rights in the Arab World
by Eric Garduņo and Frank Pietrucha
Winter/Spring 2003
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

Arab countries have a tremendous opportunity to embrace the global intellectual property system as a tool for economic development.  This article spotlights how Jordan has embraced intellectual property rights and is a model for other countries in the region.

Article (PDF, 430KB)