Media statement on behalf of the BRICS IP BLOC

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The 15th BRICS Heads of Intellectual Property Offices (HIPO) meeting was held virtually on October 17, 2023, chaired by Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Commissioner Adv. Rory Voller. The meeting was attended by the Heads of IP offices from Brazil, Russia, India, and China, representatives of the BRICS IP bloc. The gathering aimed to advance IP policy goals, harmonize the IP environment, and support overall BRICS objectives. The meeting focused on updating work stream progress, introducing new proposals, and approving outcomes for implementation or publication on the IP BRICS website.