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•History of Int’l IP System

•WIPO Today

•WIPO’s Main Activities

Milestones : 1883 to 2004Milestones : 1883 to 2004

Paris Convention

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1989

2002

Berne Convention

Madrid Agreement

BIRPI

Hague Agreement

BIRPI moves to Geneva

WIPO Convention

WIPO established

PCT

Madrid Protocol

Internet Treaties

Status: An int’l intergovernmental organization

Member States: 183

Staff: 915 from 94 countries

Treaties Administered: 24

Decisions by: GA, CC, WIPO Conference

Guiding Principles: Transparency, Accountability, Consensus

To promote the protection of IP rights worldwide and extend the benefits of the international IP system to all member States

WIPO’s Mission:

Basic Facts about WIPO

Intellectual Property: A Tool Intellectual Property: A Tool for Developmentfor 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 intellectual property (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 intellectual assets, thereby driving economic growth and wealth creation.”

Kamil Idris WIPO Director General

Strategic GoalsStrategic Goals Promotion of an IP culturePromotion of an IP culture

– build a foundation for more solid & extensive IP culturebuild a foundation for more solid & extensive IP culture– better understanding & use of IP system. better understanding & use of IP system. – Greater respect for IP rightsGreater respect for IP rights

IP policies as part of Nat’l Dvpt. StrategiesIP policies as part of Nat’l Dvpt. Strategies Development of balanced IP laws responsive to Development of balanced IP laws responsive to

emerging needsemerging needs Delivery of quality global IP protection systems Delivery of quality global IP protection systems Enhanced Access to IP SystemEnhanced Access to IP System

– practical solutionspractical solutions to empower all stakeholders to develop, protect, to empower all stakeholders to develop, protect, enforce, manage and commercially exploit IPRs for development enforce, manage and commercially exploit IPRs for development

OutreachOutreach

Intellectual PropertyOffices

Intellectual PropertyOffices

Public Sector & Policy-MakersPublic Sector & Policy-Makers

General Public & Civil SocietyGeneral Public & Civil Society

Building awarenessBuilding awarenessBuilding awarenessBuilding awareness

WIPO’s Activities

Norm-Setting

Services to Industry

Economic Development

AIM: Progressive development of AIM: Progressive development of international IP law for an IP system that international IP law for an IP system that is:is:– balanced/responsive to emerging needsbalanced/responsive to emerging needs– effective in encouraging innovation/creativityeffective in encouraging innovation/creativity– sufficiently flexible to accommodate national policy sufficiently flexible to accommodate national policy

objectivesobjectives

Address/provide info. on current & Address/provide info. on current & emerging issues in IP - (review/discussion emerging issues in IP - (review/discussion of topical issues in standing committees).of topical issues in standing committees).

Norm Setting

Norm SettingNorm Setting

A Success Story: Functional challenges: (success has generated operational issues) Political challenges: (greater public scrutiny)

> Clarify current/emerging issues > Discuss improvements in op. principles/practice > Address issues in line with national/international economic development strategies

Aim: Take into account interests of all stakeholders.A system that is balanced, reliable, swift, user-friendly, accessible,cost-effective

atents

Norm SettingNorm Setting

opyright & Related Rights:- encourage broader use of system

- ensure it is in line with digital environ.Priorities:

Implementation of WCT/WPPT(major step forward in updating CR at

international level)

Build consensus on topical issues

Norm SettingNorm Setting

Tools for domestic/international commerce, Tools for domestic/international commerce, marketing strategies marketing strategies

Develop int’l TM law (TLT Revision)Develop int’l TM law (TLT Revision) Legal adviceLegal advice Promote convergence of admin. practicesPromote convergence of admin. practices Soft Law approachSoft Law approach Promote dvpt./use of registration systemsPromote dvpt./use of registration systems

rademarks, Designs, Geographical Indications

Norm SettingNorm SettingTraditional Knowledge, Access to Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, Access to Genetic Resources,

FolkloreFolkloreAim: Generate practical benefits from using IPS/use IP assets to support socio-ec. development, cultural integrity of communities/address concerns

of indigenous peoples, etcGenetic Resources & Benefit SharingTraditional Knowledge & Innovations.

IGC (2000): Int’l Forum for tackling issues at severalIGC (2000): Int’l Forum for tackling issues at several interlocking levels interlocking levels

debating broad policy and legal questions; sharing practical experience; and developing practical tools and mechanisms

Current situation: Maturing process - common objectives/ core principles.

WIPO GA: new mandate - international dimension/no outcome excluded

Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentTo maximize strategic use of IP for development To maximize strategic use of IP for development by:by:

- updating IP legislation- updating IP legislation- upgrading IP infrastructure- upgrading IP infrastructure- demystifying IP- demystifying IP- promoting understanding of policy- promoting understanding of policy options offered by IPS options offered by IPS

ApproachApproach: tailored to specific national needs : tailored to specific national needs (NFAPs, etc. via regional offices) (NFAPs, etc. via regional offices)

Focus ShiftFocus Shift: deliverables, capitalize on : deliverables, capitalize on assistance rendered. assistance rendered.

Emphasis on ….Emphasis on ….

Networks - synergistic Networks - synergistic relationshipsrelationships

OutreachOutreach TrainingTraining Collective Copyright Management Collective Copyright Management

OrganizationsOrganizations Innovation PromotionInnovation Promotion

Distance Learning ProgramDistance Learning Program

Professional TrainingProfessional Training

Policy Dvpt., Tchg & RsrchPolicy Dvpt., Tchg & Rsrch

Approach: Training trainersApproach: Training trainers Partnerships with Academic Partnerships with Academic

Institutions/IGOs/NGOs - synergies for dvpt.Institutions/IGOs/NGOs - synergies for dvpt.

Joint programs/publications, promo. Joint programs/publications, promo. materialsmaterials

WIPO Worldwide Academy

Training

Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentInnovators & SMEsInnovators & SMEs

Dynamic Economic SectorDynamic Economic Sector Aim: improve IP awareness to enable Aim: improve IP awareness to enable

formulation & implementation of:formulation & implementation of:– policies;policies;– programs;programs;– strategiesstrategies

to enhance strategic use of IP assets by to enhance strategic use of IP assets by innovators/SMEsinnovators/SMEs

e.g. licensing agreements; finance; IP e.g. licensing agreements; finance; IP information to monitor competitors, etc.information to monitor competitors, etc.

ServicesServicesI. Enhancement of global protection systems to further simplify and reduce costs of obtaining protection in multiple countries for:

PATENTS (PCT):

- PCT Reform

- E-filing

TRADEMARKS (MADRID)

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS (HAGUE)

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS (LISBON)

MICRO-ORGANISMS (BUDAPEST)

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The Patent Cooperation Treaty

ServicesServicesAlternative dispute resolution (ADR) offered by WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center - tailor-made D R procedures, e.g.:

- UDRP criteria:- identical/confusingly

similar- legitimate interest- bad faith

- cost-effective and expeditious procedure (see http://arbiter.wipo.int)

- WIPO Trademark Database Portal

(http://ecommerce.wipo.int/databases/trademark/)

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Member StatesPCT SystemMadrid SytemHague SystemOther

WIPO’s Income2006-2007

Total: 531 M CHF

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cathy.jewell@wipo.intcathy.jewell@wipo.intThank you