1. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

2. Presentation History of International IP System WIPO Today
WIPO’s Main Activities

3. Milestones : 1883 to 2004 2002 Internet Treaties 1989 1970
Madrid Protocol
PCT
1970
WIPO established
1967
WIPO Convention
1960
BIRPI moves to Geneva
1925
Hague Agreement
1893
1891
BIRPI
1886
Madrid Agreement
Berne Convention
1883
Paris Convention

4. Basic Facts about WIPO WIPO’s Mission
To promote the protection of IP rights (IPRs) worldwide and extend the benefits of the international IP system to all member States
Status: A specialized UN Agency
Member States: 183
Treaties administered: 24

5. IP: A Tool for Development
“In the age of the knowledge economy, the efficient and creative use of knowledge is a key determinant of international competitiveness, wealth creation and improved social welfare”
“An effective IP system embedded within a national strategy which anchors IP considerations firmly within the policy-making process will help a nation to promote and protect its IP assets, thereby driving economic growth and wealth creation”.
Dr. Kamil Idris
WIPO Director General

6. Strategic Goals Promotion of an IP culture
to increase understanding of IP
to encourage use of IP system
to enhance respect for IP rights
Enhanced access to IP System
delivery of practical solutions that empower all stakeholders to develop, protect, enforce, manage and commercially exploit IPRs for development

7. Outreach Three main directions: Public Sector & Policy Makers
Intellectual Property Offices worldwide
General Public & Civil Society

8. WIPO’s Activities
Norm Setting
Economic Development
IP Services

9. Norm Setting
The main objective is the progressive development of international IP law for an IP system that is:
balanced/responsive to emerging needs
effective in encouraging innovation/creativity
sufficiently flexible to accommodate national policy objectives

10. Norm Setting
Patents
Blueprint for future development of international patent system to address:
logistical problems
policy challenges
consider implications for developing countries
Criteria: balanced, reliable, swift, user-friendly, accessible, cost effective

11. Norm Setting Copyright and Related Rights: Strengthen system
Ensure it is in line with digital environment
Build consensus on topical issues
Facilitate CR-based business & culture development

12. Norm Setting Trademarks, Industrial Design, GI
Important tool to promote domestic commerce and international trade
Develop harmonized principles/rules of law
Promote adequate protection
Development of international registration & classification systems

13. Norm Setting Traditional Knowledge (TK) & Folklore
Generate practical benefits from using IP system/assets to support socio-economic development, cultural integrity of communities
WIPO is concerned by genetic resources & benefit sharing and TK & innovation
Debating broad policy and legal questions
Sharing practical experience and
Developing practical tools and mechanisms

14. Economic Development
To maximize strategic use of IP for development by:
updating IP legislation
upgrading IP infrastructure
demystifying IP
promoting understanding of policy options offered by IP
training

15. Emphasis on ... Networks - synergistic relations WIPOnet
Collective copyright management
Innovation promotion

16. Training WIPO Worlwide Academy (WWA) Distance learning program
Professional training
Policy development, teaching and research
Training trainers
Partnerships with academic institutions, IGOs, NGOs, joint publications, materials etc.

17. Innovators & SMEs Dynamic economic sector
Improve IP awareness to enable formulation & implementation of policies, programs and strategies
To enhance strategic use of IP assets by innovators/SMEs, e.g. licensing agreements, IP assets and financial etc.

18. Services
Enhancement of global protection systems to further simplify and reduce costs of obtaining protection in multiple countries for:
Patents (PCT)
E-filing
Trademarks (Madrid Agreement)
Industrial design (Hague Agreement)
Geographical Indications (Lisbon Agreement)
Micro-Organisms (Budapest Agreement)

19. Services
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offered by WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center
WIPO Trademark Database Portal

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