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The World Intellectual
Property Organization
An Organization for the future ..
Welcome
PRESENTATION
•History of the International IP
System
•WIPO Today
•WIPO’s Main Activities
Milestones : 1883 to 2004
2002
1989
1970
1967
1960
1925
1891
1886
1883
1893
BIRPI
Madrid Agreement
Berne Convention
Paris Convention
WIPO established
WIPO Convention
BIRPI moves to Geneva
Hague Agreement
Madrid Protocol
PCT
1970
Internet
Treaties
Basic Facts about WIPO
WIPO’s Mission:
To promote the protection of IP rights
worldwide and extend the benefits
of the international IP system to all
member States
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
Intellectual Property:
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 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 Goals
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Promotion of an IP culture
– build a foundation for more solid & extensive IP culture
– better understanding & use of IP system.
– Greater respect for IP rights
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IP policies as part of Nat’l Dvpt. Strategies
Development of balanced IP laws responsive to
emerging needs
Delivery of quality global IP protection systems
Enhanced Access to IP System
– practical solutions to empower all stakeholders to develop,
protect, enforce, manage and commercially exploit IPRs for
development
Outreach
Public Sector & Policy-Makers
Building awareness
Intellectual
Property
Offices
General Public & Civil Society
WIPO’s Activities
Services
to
Industry
NormSetting
Economic Development
NORM SETTING
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AIM: 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
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Address/provide info. on current & emerging
issues in IP - (review/discussion of topical issues
in standing committees).
NORM SETTING
atents
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
NORM 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 SETTING
rademarks, Designs, Geographical
Indications
Tools for domestic/international commerce,
marketing strategies
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Develop int’l TM law (TLT Revision)
Legal advice
Promote convergence of admin. practices
Soft Law approach
Promote dvpt./use of registration systems
NORM SETTING
Traditional Knowledge, Access to Genetic
Resources, Folklore
Aim: Generate practical benefits from using IPS/use IP
assets to support socio-ec. development, cultural integrity of
communities/address concerns of indigenous peoples, etc
Genetic Resources & Benefit Sharing
Traditional Knowledge & Innovations.
IGC (2000): Int’l Forum for tackling issues at several
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 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 IPS
Approach: tailored to specific national needs
(NFAPs, etc. via regional offices)
Focus Shift: deliverables, capitalize on
assistance rendered.
EMPHASIS ON ….
Networks - synergistic relationships
 Outreach
 Training
 Collective Copyright Management
Organizations
 Innovation Promotion
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ACADEMIC TRAINING
WIPO WORLDWIDE ACADEMY
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Distance Learning Program
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Professional Training
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Policy Dvpt., Tchg & Rsrch
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Approach: Training trainers
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Partnerships with Academic
Institutions/IGOs/NGOs - synergies for dvpt.
Joint programs/publications, promo. materials
R&D
INNOVATORS
& SMES
INNOVATORS
& SMES
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Dynamic Economic Sector
Aim: improve IP awareness to enable formulation &
implementation of:
– policies;
– programs;
– strategies
to enhance strategic use of IP assets by
R&D, Innovators/SMEs
e.g. licensing agreements; finance; IP
information to monitor competitors, etc.
GUIDELINES & FILING
SERVICES
I. 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)
THE PATENT COOPERATION
TREATY
160000
PCT
140000
120000
100000
80000
60000
40000
20000
2005
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WIPO LEGAL SERVICES
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offered by
WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center - tailormade 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/)
WIPO’S INCOME
2006-2007
15%
1%2%
6%
Member States
PCT System
Madrid Sytem
Hague System
Other
76%
Total: 531 M CHF
The World Intellectual
Property Organization
http://www.wipo.int
Thank you