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APAA Council Meeting 2022

August 2022

The 73rd APAA Council Meeting will be held on 15-18 October in Busan, South Korea.

This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with IP professionals within and outside the Asian Region. In addition to the 73rd Council Meeting and the working sessions, such as the Standing Committee Meetings and Workshops, the conference program provides many opportunities for IP professionals to meet.

HGF Partners & Patent Attorneys Bernhard Ganahl, Dr Gary Wilson, Dr Richard Jenkins and Trainee Patent Attorney David Kim will be attending the event in person.

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Attendees

Richard
Jenkins

Bernhard
Ganahl

Gary
Wilson

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