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* 1. Name of Respondent

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Introduction:
The Government of Seychelles is conducting a situation analysis to facilitate the development of a National Intellectual Property Strategy. Your responses will help us better understand the current state of intellectual property (IP) in the country and identify areas that require attention and improvement. Your input is crucial in shaping a strategy that fosters innovation, protects intellectual property rights and promotes economic growth. Please provide your honest and thoughtful responses to the following questions. Your responses will be treated with confidentiality to develop the draft National IP strategy.

Your contribution is highly valued.
Section 1: Demographics and General Information

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* 3. What is your age range?

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* 4. What is your gender?

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* 5. What is your highest educational qualification?

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* 6. What is your occupation?

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* 7. What industry or sector do you work in?

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* 8. What are the types of Intellectual Property rights that you know of?

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* 9. How does your role or position relate to intellectual property rights?

Section 2: Intellectual Property Education and Awareness

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* 10. How would you assess the level of public awareness and understanding of intellectual property rights in Seychelles?

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* 11. What can be done to increase education and awareness programs about intellectual property rights in Seychelles?

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* 12. What specific areas or topics should be covered in the education and awareness programs?

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* 13. List down any specific target groups or sectors that would benefit more from intellectual property education and awareness programs?

Section 3: Intellectual Property Legal and Regulatory Framework

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* 14. How would you rate the effectiveness of the current legal and regulatory framework for intellectual property in Seychelles?

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* 15. Are there any specific laws or regulations that you believe hinder or facilitate intellectual property protection? Please explain.

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* 16. What challenges or inconsistencies have you encountered in the interpretation or enforcement of intellectual property laws?

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* 17. With regard to Intellectual Property Legal and Regulatory Framework, what areas need improvement to enhance intellectual property protection?

Section 4: Intellectual Property Enforcement

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* 18. Which IP enforcement agencies do you know in Seychelles?

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* 19. What IP training or awareness have the enforcement agencies received or required to capacitate them?

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* 20. How would you rate the effectiveness of the current enforcement mechanisms for intellectual property rights in Seychelles?

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* 21. Have you ever been involved in a legal dispute or encountered challenges related to intellectual property enforcement? Please explain

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* 22. List any specific measures or initiatives that you believe would improve the enforcement of intellectual property rights in Seychelles

Section 5: Intellectual Property Innovation and Research & Development (R&D)

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* 23. How do you perceive the relationship between intellectual property rights and innovation in Seychelles?

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* 24. Do you think that the current intellectual property framework supports or hinders innovation in Seychelles?

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* 25. Please, explain your answer for Q.24.

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* 26. List any areas where you believe the intellectual property system could be more supportive of innovation?

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* 27. How would you describe the collaboration between industry and academia in intellectual property matters in Seychelles?

Section 6: National, Regional, and International Collaboration

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* 28. Who are the key stakeholders involved in intellectual property matters in Seychelles that you know?

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* 29. How would you describe the level of collaboration and coordination among the national stakeholders?

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* 30. How can collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders be strengthened?

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* 31. What regional and international treaties or agreements is Seychelles party to?

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* 32. Are there any specific areas where you believe increased collaboration would benefit Seychelles' intellectual property strategy?

Section 7: Emerging Issues and Trends

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* 33. Are there any emerging issues or trends in the field of intellectual property that our country should address?

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* 34. Are there any specific technologies, industries, or sectors that require special attention regarding intellectual property protection?

Section 8: Additional Comments

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* 35. Please provide any additional comments, suggestions, or ideas that can contribute to the development of a strong National Intellectual Property Strategy for Seychelles.

Thank you for your valuable input.

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