WIPO Academy

Education and Training

Programs Portfolio

2015
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Education and Training
Programs Portfolio

2015
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Foreword

Conscious of the close correlation between educa- Though several WIPO Programs include training
tion and development and the central role of capaci- components in their activities, the WIPO Academy is
ty-building in helping societies improve their econom- considered the core WIPO unit for training and capac-
ic, social, technological and cultural levels, the World ity building for developing countries, least-developed
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is investing countries and countries with economies in transition.
in human capital development by making available Four programs are providing on-line and on-site cours-
substantial resources and establishing robust partner- es in many languages, making the Academy a renowned
ships for teaching intellectual property (IP). world institution to access to IP education with a yearly
average of about 40,000 beneficiaries from all over the
In large parts of the world, both public and private world who are enabled to benefit from specialized ed-
sectors are becoming increasingly aware and con- ucation in IP – mainly through Master’s Degrees in IP
vinced of the key role of IP in the economic growth law programs and training opportunities for teachers
and social well-being of societies, which has been rap- – assisted to have ready-to-use and instantaneous on-
idly translated into remarkable requests for capacity line tutoring in IP or offered classroom-based courses
building in IP. WIPO’s recent normative achievements, and practical training modules.
the increasing technical assistance provided and the
current rich debates on IP have livened up this enthu- The WIPO Academy will continue the tremendous
siasm for training. efforts deployed for further developing the multilin-
gual diversity of the courses provided and anchoring
Responding to these increasing needs, WIPO is en- the development orientation in the course content.
deavoring to upgrade knowledge and skills in various New courses are introduced in 2015, including a dis-
areas of IP with a view to promoting the use of IP as a tance-learning course on the collective management
tool for economic, social, cultural and technological of copyright and related rights and a course on IP and
development. It has developed a series of general, ad- traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expres-
vanced and specialized training courses, which are sions. These have been developed based on productive
offered on a regular basis to government officials, IP inputs from different internal and external IP experts.
practitioners and students. Customized courses have
also become a practice, meeting each time specific As in previous years, the present catalogue of edu-
needs of governments and academic institutions. cation and training programs is displaying a collec-
tion of regular courses that are made available by the
WIPO Academy in 2015. In a move to facilitate access
to information and in line with the language policy
approved by WIPO Member States, the catalogue
is prepared, this year, in all languages of the United
Nations. Also, in view of further facilitating access to
information and data collection, the Academy has
generalized in 2014 the electronic registration sys-
tem to all programs through the established WIPO
e-Learning Center.

Francis Gurry
Director General
WIPO

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Preface

The mandate of the WIPO Academy is to assist de- The WIPO Summer Schools Program is a two-week
veloping countries, least developed countries and training course which is offered each year in eight
countries with economies in transition in capacity to ten countries on a rotational basis for the benefit
building in IP for the benefit of a broad range of stake- of young professionals and students from different
holders (national IP administrations, policy makers, backgrounds.
diplomats, the judiciary, academics, IP practitioners,
students and societies for collective management of The present publication provides a catalogue of all
copyright and related rights). the training opportunities planned to be offered by
the WIPO Academy in 2015 under each of these four
To fulfill its mandate, the WIPO Academy offers a Programs. For each of these Programs, it gives to the
range of training opportunities along four main axes. reader information on eligibility criteria, applica-
tion formalities and timelines, selection, and travel
The Professional Development Program offers every and other administrative arrangements for selected
year some 20 training courses for IP professionals and participants. The publication offers a detailed out-
other dedicated stakeholders on a variety of IP areas. line of the content of each course, e-learning module
These courses are organized in cooperation with a and Master Program, as well as of the language(s) in
number of partner IP institutions, including univer- which the various courses, modules and Joint Master
sities, in all regions. Programs are currently offered.

The Distance Learning Program offers every year

three general and more than 10 advanced courses on
a range of basic and emerging IP areas through a ded-
icated IT platform and a network of some 90 tutors all
over the world.

The Academic Institutions Program offers every year

a limited number of scholarships for qualified gradu-
ates from developing countries, LDCs and countries
with economies in transition enrolling in seven Joint
Master’s Degrees in IP Law currently offered by the
Important:
WIPO Academy in cooperation with eight selected Since in the course of the year, changes may be introduced
academic institutions. This Program also offers short- to the proposed training activities, it is highly recommended
to visit the WIPO Academy web site www.wipo.int/
term training opportunities for IP academics. academy for the most updated course information.

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Table of contents

Professional Development Program 7

General Information 8
1. WIPO/APO Advanced Training Course on Patent Information and
Documentation for Patent Examiners, Vienna, Austria 10
2. WIPO/DPMA Advanced Training Course on Patent Search and
Examination in the Field of Biotechnology (Venue to be confirmed) 11
3. WIPO/Sweden Advanced Course on Industrial Property in the
Global Economy, Stockholm, Sweden 12
4. WIPO/OEPM Training Course on Trademark Procedures for
Latin American Countries (Venue to be confirmed) 13
5. WIPO/CEIPI Colloquium on Transfer of Technology and Licensing,
Strasbourg, France 14
6. WIPO/INPI Training Course on Branding, Paris, France 15
7. WIPO/ILPO Training Course on Patent Search and Examination
in the Pharmaceutical Field, Jerusalem, Israel 16
8. WIPO-WTO Advanced Course on Intellectual Property for
Government Officials, Geneva, Switzerland 17
9. WIPO Training Course on Patent Examination for Latin American
Countries, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 18
10. WIPO/CIPO Executive Workshop on the Application of Management
Techniques in the Delivery of Intellectual Property Services,
Ottawa, Canada 19
11. WIPO/ONDA Training Course on Collective Management of
Copyright and Related Rights, Algiers, Algeria 20
12. WIPO/Finland Training Course on Copyright and Related Rights,
Helsinki, Finland 21
13. WIPO/France Training Course on Copyright and Collective
Management of Copyright and Related Rights, Paris, France 22
14. WIPO/SGAE Training Course on Collective Management of
Copyright and Related Rights, Madrid, Spain 23
15. WIPO/BCC Training Course on Copyright and Related Rights,
London, United Kingdom (Date to be confirmed) 24
16. WIPO/ NIPO Training Course on Patents, Oslo, Norway 25
17. WIPO/SGAE Advanced Training Course on Copyright and
Related Rights for Senior Officials from Latin American Countries,
Lima, Peru 26
18. Intensive Summer Course on IP and Business Entrepreneurship,
jointly organized by the WIPO Academy and the Faculty of Law
of the University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel 27

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Distance Learning Program 29

General information 30
1. Intellectual Property Primer (DL-001) 33
2. General Primer – Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty
(DL-101-PCT) 34
3. General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) 35
4. Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201) 36
5. Advanced Course on E-Commerce and Intellectual Property (DL-202)
(This course is under review) 38
6. Advanced Course on Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge
and Traditional Cultural Expressions (DL-203) (new) 39
7. Advanced Course on Biotechnology and Intellectual Property (DL-204)
(This course is under review) 40
8. Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection (DL-205) 40
9. Patents (DL-301) 42
10. Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (DL-302) 43
11. Examination of Applications for Plant Breeders’ Rights (DL-305) (new) 44
12. Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under the WIPO Rules (DL-317) 45
(This course is under review) 45
13. Patent Information Search (DL-318) 46
14. Basics of Patent Drafting (DL-320) 46
15. Advanced Course on Managing Intellectual Property in the Book
Publishing Industry (DL-401) (to be confirmed) 48
16. Intellectual Property Management (DL-450) 49
17. Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights (DL-501) (new) 50
18. Joint WIPO-UNISA Intellectual Property Specialization Program
via Distance Learning jointly offered by the WIPO Academy and
the University of South Africa (UNISA) 52

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Academic Institutions Program 55

Joint Master Programs on Intellectual Property 56
1. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered
by the WIPO Academy, the Africa University and the African Regional
Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), Mutare, Zimbabwe 57
2. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered
by the WIPO Academy and Austral University, Buenos Aires, Argentina 58
3. Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property, jointly offered
by the WIPO Academy and the Queensland University of
Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia 60
4. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered
by the WIPO Academy and Seoul National University (SNU),
Seoul, Republic of Korea 61
5. Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property, jointly offered
by the WIPO Academy and the University of Turin, Turin, Italy 62
6. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered
by the WIPO Academy, the Denis Ekani Intellectual Property
Academy of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
and the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences of the University of
Yaoundé II (UY II), Yaoundé, Cameroon 63
7. Master’s Degree in Patent Law, jointly offered by the WIPO Academy
and the Centre for Law and Technology and the University of Haifa,
Haifa, Israel 65
8. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered
by the WIPO Academy and the Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey (new) 66

Colloquium for teachers 67

WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Teachers of Intellectual Property,
jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO),
Geneva, Switzerland 67

Summer Schools Program 69

General Information 70
1. WIPO-Chile Summer School on IP (WCLSS), Santiago 71
2. WIPO-India Summer School on IP (WISS), New Delhi 71
3. WIPO-China Summer School on IP (WCHSS), Shanghai 71
4. WIPO-Singapore Summer School on IP (WSSS), Singapore City 71
5. WIPO-Mexico Summer School on IP (WMSS), Mexico City 71
6. WIPO-UNIGE Summer School on IP (WGSS), Geneva 71
7. WIPO-Russia Summer School on IP (WRSS), St. Petersburg 71
8. WIPO-Korea Summer School on IP (WKSS), Daejeon 71
9. WIPO-USA Summer School on Designs (WUSSS) [Topic TBC], Alexandria 71
10. WIPO-South Africa Summer School on IP and Transfer of Technology
(WSASS), Durban 71

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WIPO Academy
Professional
Development Program

2015

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General Information

The Professional Development Program of the For government officials, registration shall need to
WIPO Academy offers, in a yearly basis, some 20 train- be endorsed by the Director General of the Office or
ing courses for participants from developing countries senior official of the relevant Ministry before it can
(including LCDs) and from countries with economies be considered. Under the Professional Development
in transition. The courses are organized with a number Program page, follow the step-by-step instructions de-
of partners, including national IP offices. scribed under “How to register”. It is also necessary to
attach the relevant required documents as described
The training courses planned to be held in 2015 are on the page. For any assistance, please send a message
described in the following pages. For each course, in- to the following e-mail address: [email protected]
formation is given in respect of the content, target
audience, language of instruction, venue and dura- 3. Selection of Candidates
tion. For certain courses, exact dates will be known The selection of candidates is carried out by WIPO.
only later after the publication. It is therefore advis- The selected candidates are first notified directly by
able to check the WIPO Academy website www.wipo. email, formal invitation letters will be sent thereafter.
int/academy for the most updated information. The Information on travel and other administrative ar-
following paragraphs provide information on proce- rangements will be also notified directly to selected
dures for application, as well as on travel and accom- candidates.
modation, medical coverage, visa requirements and
related matters which apply to selected candidates. 4. Medical Insurance:
Participants in courses of two weeks or more are cov-
1. Pre-requirements ered by a medical insurance taken out by WIPO for
Candidates for the training courses offered under the training period. Details of the medical insurance
the Professional Development Program should have scheme are sent to selected candidates.
completed the Distance Learning Course (DL-101)
“General Course on Intellectual Property” and passed 5. Medical Examination
the examination. Candidates may register through Candidates selected for a training course lasting two
the website of the WIPO Academy http://www.wipo. weeks or more are required to undergo a medical ex-
int/academy or directly through the WIPO eLearning amination confirming that they are in good health.
Center welc.wipo.int in order to complete that DL-101. The medical examination is to be carried out by a
Candidates are required to have a working knowledge physician recognized by the United Nations in the
of the language in which the training course is to be candidate’s country. When applicable, WIPO informs
conducted (see list below). the selected candidates of the requirement for medical
examination through the relevant UNDP office.
2. Application Procedure
Candidates for the training courses offered under 6. Visa Requirements:
the Professional Development Program are required In view of the strict entry visa requirements of coun-
to register online through: https://welc.wipo.int/acc. tries in which the training courses or seminars are
Only applications submitted online will be considered. organized, WIPO will not authorize the selected can-
Under each training course, the dates and the dead- didates to travel unless they have obtained all the re-
lines for registration are provided. A candidate may quired entry visas in advance.
wish to register for more than one course.

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7. Travel and Accommodation:

Travel and subsistence expenses are borne by WIPO
and/or by the governments or organizations cooper-
ating with WIPO in organizing the training course.
Participants receive a daily subsistence allowance ad-
equate to cover the cost of accommodation and meals.

8. Evaluation
At the end of each course, participants are required
to complete an evaluation questionnaire prepared by
WIPO or involved partner institutions. The answers
to the questionnaire are treated in strict confidence.
They are intended to serve as a basis for assessing the
value of, as well as to enrich, the various courses in
order to help WIPO improve them in the future.

9. Attendance
Regular attendance is mandatory throughout the
training period. WIPO reserves the right to terminate
the fellowship of any participant who fails to meet
this requirement.

10. Accompanying persons:

Participants are requested not to bring any accompa-
nying persons to the courses. WIPO does not take any
responsibility or incur administrative costs or take
any action (e.g., make travel arrangements, provide a
subsistence allowance, arrange entry visas or insur-
ance, etc.) for such persons. Arrangements made for
the participants by WIPO and/or the host institutions
are solely for the benefit of the participants.

11. Award
A joint certificate of participation is awarded to the
participants at the end of each training program.

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1. WIPO/APO Advanced Training Course on Patent Information and

Documentation for Patent Examiners, Vienna, Austria

Description Target Audience

The course is organized in cooperation with the Patent examiners
Austrian Patent Office (APO).
Language of Training
Content and Structure English
• Austrian registration and granting procedure for
patents and utility models Venue and Duration
• Registration and protection requirements of semi- APO, Vienna, Austria, one week
conductors topographies
• IPC-ECLA patent classification Expected Period
• Recent issues concerning compulsory licenses June 22-26
for pharmaceutical products, implementation of
the Doha Declaration in the EC and the TRIPS
Agreement
• Inventive step in the field of patents, with examples
• PCT and APO
• Electronic data processing in patent administration
• Uniform presentation of bibliographic data in pat-
ent documents, using INID Codes
• Information services: library, information unit,
registers, legal and technical inquiries, search
on the state-of-the-art, written opinion on
patentability
• General overview on patent databases for online
search
• European Patent Office database, EPOQUE prac-
tical session
• Non-patent databases; practical examples, useful
links
• Quality Management System (QMS) in the Group
Techniques
• Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC) for
patents in the fields of pharmaceutical products
and pesticides
• Computer-implemented inventions: discussions
of practical examples, useful links
• Inventions in the field of biotechnology

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2. WIPO/DPMA Advanced Training Course on Patent Search and

Examination in the Field of Biotechnology (Venue to be confirmed)

Description
The course is organized in cooperation with the
German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA).

Content and Structure

• Patent Examination Procedure at the German
Patent and Trade Mark Office
• DPMA’s electronic search and archive system
DEPATIS: overview and general introduction
• Biotechnology in Germany: overview in history,
status and general IP framework
• Patent applications in the fields of biotechnology
and pharmaceutics, including patent examina-
tion procedure – presentations and practical ex-
ercises (two full days)
• DPMA’s electronic case file ELSA: overview and
general introduction, including questions &
answers

Target Audience
Patent examiners

Language of Training
English

Venue and Duration

To be confirmed, one week

Expected Period
July 6-10

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3. WIPO/Sweden Advanced Course on Industrial Property in the Global Economy,

Stockholm, Sweden

Description • Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of

The objective of the course is to enhance skills of deci- Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), including
sion-makers in the field of industrial property and to multilateral environment agreements (MEA) and
provide a forum for discussion of industrial property the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
issues. Illustration of various aspects of international • Enforcement provisions of IPRs, enforcement pro-
treaty negotiations in the field of industrial property visions in the TRIPS Agreement
are carried out. In addition, the course offers to par- • Country reports and projects, global patent sys-
ticipants the opportunity to share relevant experiences tem - legal aspects and developments
with Swedish officials and fellow participants. • Global system for trademarks, industrial design
and utility models
The course is organized in four phases: 1) the prepara- • Industrial property system in Sweden: the Acts,
tory phase consists in the preparation by participants teaching of IPRs: University of Stockholm
of an inventory of needs and problems in the respec- • Trademark protection: criteria, procedures, trade-
tive country, 2) the second phase consists of a two- mark searches, national, community (Office of
week course in Stockholm with the content detailed Harmonization for the Internal Market - OHIM)
below, 3) After the Stockholm phase, participants are and international (Madrid) systems
expected to develop a project in the home country, and • Copyright administration: Swedish copyright or-
4) the fourth phase consists in a one-week seminar in a ganizations - their roles and interrelations
developing country with the main objective to review • Swedish Patent and Registration Office’s service
the projects developed by the participants. to industry, inventors and attorneys
• Promoting awareness of IPRs, relevance for small
Content and Structure and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Swedish Patent and Registration Office: tasks and • IP and transfer of technology, foreign direct invest-
organization ment, TRIPS Agreement and health
• IP and development: (1) basics and rationale of IP • IP and competition law agriculture and genetic
law, (2) the industrial property system, (3) IP as an resources in the TRIPS Agreement.
effective policy tool for economic growth
• WIPO’s progressive development in interna- Target Audience
tional property law: recent developments in the Senior officials from relevant ministries
IP system; presentation of WIPO-administered
conventions Language of Training
• WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on IP and English
Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and
Folklore, enforcement of IPRs, customs issues Venue and Duration
• IP in the information age: copyright and database Phase 1: Swedish Patent and Registration Office,
protection, IP and public policy issues Stockholm, Sweden, two weeks
• The international trading system: general aspects Phase 2: a developing country (to be determined), one
and the WTO, the role of the National Board week
of Trade, open trade gate, WTO and dispute
settlement Expected Period
Phase 1: to be confirmed
Phase 2: to be confirmed

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4. WIPO/OEPM Training Course on Trademark Procedures for Latin American

Countries, Madrid, Spain (to be confirmed)

Description Target Audience

The course is organized in cooperation with the Trademark examiners
Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM).
Language of Training
Content and Structure Spanish
• OEPM: organization and operation; internation-
al activities; public information activities; publi- Venue and Duration
cations, especially trademark publications; and Madrid, Spain (to be confirmed), one week
demonstration of databases
• Model of the autonomous industrial property Expected Period
office October 5-9
• OEPM international activities
• Organization and operation of the OEPM Patents
and Industrial Designs Department
• Derived marks and other forms of protection
• Generic denominations
• Causes of invalidity and lapse of distinctive signs
• Issues relating to similarity of trademarks
• International Classification of Goods and Services
(Nice Classification)
• International Classification of the Figurative
Elements of Marks (Vienna Classification)
• Demonstration of the databases of OEPM
• System of OEPM for the production and exploita-
tion of data
• OEPM Technological Information Department
• OEPM’s public information activities, publications,
especially trademark publications
• Distinctive signs and challenging decisions, ad-
ministrative appeals and administrative-judicial
appeals; and the invalidation process
• Debate on jurisprudential criteria in the substan-
tive examination of trademarks

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5. WIPO/CEIPI Colloquium on Transfer of Technology and Licensing,

Strasbourg, France

Description Target Audience

The course is organized jointly with the Center for Officers from Research and Development (R&D)
International Industrial Property Studies (CEIPI). Institutions and relevant universities

Content and Structure Language of Training

• Challenges and contemporary issues related to English
technology transfer
• Role of IPRs in transfer of technology Venue and Duration
• Intellectual property marketing: a practical CEIPI, Robert Schuman University, Strasbourg, France,
approach two weeks
• Intellectual property commercialization: a prac-
tical approach Expected Period
• Technology transfer contracts June 15-26
• Licensing: legal framework, basic principles and
context
• Financial terms of licensing agreement: valuation
and forms of payment
• Exercises on IP valuation
• Licensing negotiation
• Drafting of licensing contracts
• Intellectual property funding: government and
alternative resources (venture capital, business
angels etc.) - a practical approach
• Franchising: a practical approach
• Copyright licensing, including Open Source: a
practical approach
• Industry – academia interaction in transfer of
technology
• Spin out and start-up companies based on univer-
sity developed technology
• Incubation for intellectual property based
business;
• IP and business plan for seed business;
• Intellectual property audits for universities and
SMEs: a practical approach
• Intellectual property institutional policy for tech-
nology transfer

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6. WIPO/INPI Training Course on Branding, Paris, France

Description Target Audience

This course is jointly organized with the Institut Chambers of commerce, officials from Ministries of
National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI), Paris, Industry and Trade and trade promotion associations
France.
Language of Training
Content and Structure French
• Conceptual considerations
• Why does branding matter? Venue and Duration
• The economic importance of brands INPI, Paris, France, one week
• Branding instruments
• The role of the trademark system in supporting Expected Period
the branding activities of firms June 15-19
• Corporate branding and services branding
• Financial value of brands
• How do branding investments affect firms’
performance?
• How does branding promote innovation?
• Branding strategies and innovation strategies
• Branding management
• The public relations perspective on branding
• Nations branding

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7. WIPO/ILPO Training Course on Patent Search and Examination

in the Pharmaceutical Field, Jerusalem, Israel

Description Target Audience

The course is organized in cooperation with the Israel Patent examiners
Patent Office (ILPO).
Language of Training
Content and Structure English
• Introduction to the ILPO
• Functions of the Patent Administration Venue and Duration
Department Israel Patent Office, Jerusalem, Israel, one week
• The Israel patent system
• Meeting with the pharma examiners team Expected Period
• Novelty, inventive step, clarity and enablement in November 15-19
the pharmaceutical field
• Claim types
• Introduction to free of charge on-line databases
• Pharma-related search strategies
• Examination of a patent application and prepara-
tion of an examination report
• Method of treatment claim issues in Israel
• Ever-greening: the tug of war between generic and
ethical drugs
• Israel Drug Registry
• Traditional knowledge – evolving attitudes
• Role of extension orders in pharmaceutical
patents
• Pharma-related judicial decisions
• dosage regimes
• the disappearing Polymorph
• Visit to a pharmaceutical company

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8. WIPO-WTO Advanced Course on Intellectual Property for Government Officials,

Geneva, Switzerland

Description • Intellectual property and transfer of technology

The course is jointly organized by the World Intellectual and licensing
Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade • Enforcement of intellectual property: legal, policy
Organization (WTO). and development dimensions
• Intellectual property and climate change
Content and Structure • Primary sources, and information resources in
• Overview of international law and policy in intel- the field of intellectual property
lectual property
• Intellectual property and economic development Target Audience
• Copyright, the current international landscape: Senior policy makers involved in IP matters at multi-
legal, policy and development dimensions lateral level from relevant ministries
• Copyright flexibility
• Trademarks and industrial designs, the current Language of Training
international landscape: legal, policy and devel- English
opment dimensions
• Geographical indications, the current interna- Venue and Duration
tional landscape, legal, policy and development WIPO and WTO headquarters in Geneva, two weeks
dimensions
• Patents, the current international landscape, legal, Expected Period
policy and development dimensions March 16-27
• Intellectual property and public health: the cur-
rent international landscape
• Options and strategies under the Trade Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement
(TRIPS) for access to medicines: the current state
of play of implementation
• WTO Dispute Settlement and the TRIPS
Agreement
• Protection of plant varieties in the International
Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants;
• Intellectual property and competition policy
• Intellectual property and genetic resources, tradi-
tional knowledge and folklore: the current inter-
national landscape and future directions
• Relationship between the TRIPS Agreement and
the Convention on Biological Diversity, the protec-
tion of traditional knowledge and folklore: recent
developments in the WTO
• Intellectual property, electronic commerce, in-
ternet domain name disputes and the WIPO
Arbitration and Mediation Centre

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9. WIPO Training Course on Patent Examination for Latin American Countries,

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Description Target Audience

The objective of the seminar is to provide participants Patent examiners
from Latin American Industrial Property Offices up-
dated information and practical capacity-building Language of Training
in the fields of patent search and examination pro- Spanish
cedures, techniques and tools. Participants acquire
specialized knowledge on patents, especially on new Venue and Duration
developments. Rio de Janeiro, one week

Content and Structure Expected Period

• Protection of inventions through patents April 13-17
• The examiner’s role in the examination procedure
for patenting. Roles and responsibilities
• General concepts
• Procedural issues before the substantive
examination
• Review of substantive examination
• The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
• Practice on prior art searches
• Reporting on the state of the art
• Formulating search strategies
• Access to public and private databases
• Case studies and practical exercises
• The main activities and working tools for patent
examiner
• Preparation of search and examination report

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10. WIPO/CIPO Executive Workshop on the Application of Management Techniques

in the Delivery of Intellectual Property Services, Ottawa, Canada

Description Target Audience

The workshop is organized jointly with the Canadian Senior managers of industrial property offices
Intellectual Property Organization (CIPO). It aims at
enhancing managerial skills related to the delivery Language of Training
of intellectual property services, including effective English
quality control systems.
Venue and Duration
Content and Structure CIPO, Ottawa, Canada, one week
• Business strategy
• CIPO overview Expected Period
• Understanding client needs and outreach May 11-15
• Operational management
• Quality management
• Information technology
• IP policy and administration in Canada (how
CIPO can support innovation and economic
growth)
• Leveraging international relationships (how
CIPO’s international activities support and ad-
vance Canada’s IP interests)
• CIPO governance (CIPO a special operating
agency)
• Finance (an overview of finance operations within
CIPO)
• Individual presentation by participants
• Examiner training programs (trademark and
patents)
• Integrated business planning and performance
measurement
• Management lean (how applying lean man-
age-ment techniques can increase efficiency)
• Economics business analytics
• Individual meetings with CIPO representatives
• Interactive evaluation session

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11. WIPO/ONDA Training Course on Collective Management of Copyright and

Related Rights, Algiers, Algeria

Description Target Audience

The course is organized in cooperation with the Officials from copyright offices and collective man-
National Office of Copyright and Related Rights agement organizations
(ONDA) of Algeria.
Language of Training
Content and Structure Arabic
• General concepts of copyright
• Protection of copyright works in Algeria Venue and Duration
• Enforcement of rights ONDA, Algiers, Algeria, Two weeks
• Collective management of copyright and related
rights Expected Period
• Collective management societies in developing April 20 – May 1
countries
• Rights of broadcasters, writers and visual art-
ists: rights of broadcasting organizations, rights
Acquisition for broadcasting purposes
• Rights of authors
• Collective management in the digital environment

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12. WIPO/Finland Training Course on Copyright and Related Rights,

Helsinki, Finland

Description • Different models on how to manage copyright

The course is organized in cooperation with the -- General information about Kopiosto
Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. -- Reprography in general, licensing, surveys and
distribution
Content and Structure -- Audiovisual works: licensing
• Introduction to the Course and Host Country -- Audiovisual works: distribution
- Finnish society and culture -- Presentation of AVEK, the Promotion Centre
- Copyright policy making within the for Audiovisual Culture
Government • Different models on how to manage copyright
- Research: economic contribution of copy- • Management of related rights
right-based industries -- The collective management of performers’
• Topical copyright issues in Finland, EU and WIPO and phonogram producers’ rights: Gramex in
-- Copyright in the European Union general
-- Specificities of Finnish Copyright legislation -- The rights of musicians
-- Topical international themes: Beijing Treaty, • Study visit to Finnish Broadcasting Company
limitations and exceptions etc. – YLE
-- Country report -- Rights of broadcasting organizations
• The future of IPR -- Rights acquisition for broadcasting purposes
-- The future of Internet and IPR
-- The Finnish IPR strategy Target Audience
-- The purpose and functions of the copyright Officials from copyright offices and collective man-
council agement organizations
-- The rights of film and audiovisual producers
• Management of rights in musical works Language of Training
-- Joining Teosto, documentation of works and English
distribution of licensing fees
-- Copyright protection of musical works Venue and Duration
-- Private copying remuneration system; Helsinki, Finland, two weeks
-- Marketing music for events and background use
-- Music in broadcasting Expected Period
-- Music on recordings and the internet October 19-30
-- Limitations and exceptions to copyright, the
three-step test and fundamental rights
• Anti-piracy work in Finland and enforcement at
EU borders
-- Anti-piracy work and awareness-raising in
Finland
-- Internet piracy
-- Cooperation with authorities in piracy cases
and special questions concerning EU border
measures

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13. WIPO/France Training Course on Copyright and Collective Management of

Copyright and Related Rights, Paris, France

Description Target Audience

The course is organized in cooperation with the French Officials from relevant ministries and/or from collec-
Ministry of Culture and Communication and the tive management organizations
Center for Studies and Research in Immaterial Law
(CERDI), Jean Monnet Faculty, Paris-Sud University. Language of Training
French
Content and Structure
• Scope of protection of copyright Venue and Duration
• Rights of copyright owners Ministry of Culture and Communication, Paris,
• Enforcement of rights France, one week
• French legislation on copyright
• Copyright infringement Expected Period
• Related rights May 18-22
• Injunctive relief and remedies for copyright
infringement
• Counterfeiting and piracy
• Role of IPRs in economic development
• Fair dealing: legal basis, practice and issues, in-
cluding the three step test and interplay with
exceptions and limitations to copyright in the
European context
• Collective management of copyright and related
rights on the job training by selected French col-
lective management organizations

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14. WIPO/SGAE Training Course on Collective Management of Copyright and

Related Rights, Madrid, Spain

Description Target Audience

The course is organized in cooperation with the Officials from copyright offices and collective man-
General Authors’ and Publishers’ Society of Spain agement organizations
(SGAE).
Language of Training
Content and Structure Spanish
• Collective management of rights of authors, edi-
tors and their heirs Venue and Duration
• Legal advice for right owners SGAE, Madrid, Spain, one week
• SGAE’s information infrastructure
• Broadcasting licenses Expected Period
• SGAE’s technical assistance service for Latin November 9-13
American societies for the management of rights
• Exclusive licenses, fee collection
• Measures for the control of digital networks, au-
diovisual products and records
• SGAE’s experience in contracting and licensing
• Rights of remuneration for private copy (audio or
video) and for renting video and record support
devices
• SGAE’s experience in mechanical reproduction
• Overview of legal services: functioning and
organization
• Litigation services; cultural advice services
• Management of artistic works: documentation of
audiovisual works; right owners of audiovisual
works and rights managed by SGAE
• SGAE’s quality management
• Institutional relations and strategic analysis
• Changes in copyright and related rights protection

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15. WIPO/BCC Training Course on Copyright and Related Rights,

London, United Kingdom

Description • Enforcement of copyright - the experience of the

The course is organized in cooperation with the British computer program/games producers;
Copyright Council (BCC). • Copyright from the perspective of the judiciary
• Visit to the British Recorded Music Industry
Content and Structure (BPI) or the International Federation of the
• United Kingdom Copyright Law: general overview Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
in the context of national, international and re- • IFPI’s policy approach, dealing with internet and
gional developments hard copy piracy and counterfeiting including use
• Overlap between copyright, trademarks, patents of forensics in court proceedings
and design • Presentation by the Mechanical Copyright
• Traditional knowledge Protection Society (MCPS) Anti-Piracy Unit
• Copyright and developing countries, including • Issues for image collections and libraries holding
a project on perspective of developing countries copyright protected and public domain works,
• Copyright and competition law and the digitization of libraries
• Copyright and parallel imports • Country reports
• Role of the government in relation to IP including
policy development and consultative process Target Audience
• Publishers’ rights and interests Senior officials from relevant ministries and and/or
• Moral rights of authors and performers collective management organizations
• Rights in software and computer programs, in-
cluding business methods Language of Training
• Authors’ rights and interests: literary and dra- English
matic works legal basis and case law; publishing
contracts and the relationship between authors, Venue and Duration
agents and their publishers BCC, London, United Kingdom, two weeks
• Broadcasters’ rights and interests
• Broadcasting agreements and the work of script Expected Period
and screen writers To be confirmed
• Managing contributor rights at the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the digital
environment;
• Rights and interests of directors and producers
• Copyright licensing agency - reprographic copying
and the work of the Copyright Licensing Agency
(CLA)
• Licensing for educational use
• Public lending right in the United Kingdom
• Copyright awareness - the role and activities of
the British Music Rights
• Copyright action in the United Kingdom - a case
study
• interagency cooperation in the enforcement of
copyright

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16. WIPO/ NIPO Training Course on Patents, Oslo, Norway

Description
The course is organized in cooperation with the
Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO).

Content and Structure

• Purpose of the patent system
• Introduction to the European and the Norwegian
Patent System: aspects of biotechnology
• Software patenting, the Supplementary Protection
Certificate (SPC)
• Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
• Introduction to patent examination
• Patent search; PCT minimum documentation
• Manual patent search, search exercises
• Search tools using free databases, search exercises
• Assessment of patentability, exercises on assessing
novelty and inventive step
• Implementation of a full electronic case handling

Target Audience
Patent examiners.

Language of Training
English

Venue and Duration

The Norwegian Industrial Property Office, Oslo,
Norway, one week

Expected Period
September 14-18

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17. WIPO/SGAE Advanced Training Course on Copyright and Related Rights

for Senior Officials from Latin American Countries, Lima, Peru

Description Target Audience

The course is organized in cooperation with the Senior officials from copyright offices and collective
Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE). management organizations in Latin America

Content and Structure Language of Training

• Evolution of the regulatory framework of copy- Spanish
right in Latin America
• Challenges faced by international copyright Venue and Duration
system Lima, Peru, one week
• Cultural industries and development
• Promotion of cultural industries. Public policies Expected Period
and finances May 18-22
• Introduction to international treaty on copyright
• Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
• Marrakesh Treaty to facilitate access to published
works for persons who are blind, visually impaired,
or otherwise print disabled
• Exceptions and limitations to copyright. The rule
of the three steps test
• Role and responsibilities of internet intermediar-
ies in Latin America
• General aspects of collective management
• Collective management in Latin America and the
role of the International Confederation of Societies
of Authors and Composers (CISAC)
• Establishment of tariffs and licensing systems in
the field of the musical and audiovisual industry;
• National experience about the collective
management
• Management statutes for the collective manage-
ment societies and the rules on free competition
• General aspects for internal and external controls
on the management of collecting societies

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18. Intensive Summer Course on IP and Business Entrepreneurship,

jointly organized by the WIPO Academy and the Faculty of Law of
the University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel

Subjects covered Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-

• Strategic and organizational challenges related fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
to monetizing IP and turning it into a corporate be provided with relevant information, including trav-
asset el arrangements.
• Role of Intellectual Property in Designing a
Business Strategy Application forms
• Practical steps related to new ventures Application forms are available in the WIPO Academy
• Incorporation IP into a business plan and Haifa University web sites.
• Commercialization of IP
• Collaborating with venture capitals and Venue
entrepreneurs Haifa, Israel
• Fundamental principles of IP
• Managing innovation in different sectors Dates
• White a business plan related to innovative Three weeks at dates to be determined (between June
technologies and August 2015).
• Interact with entrepreneurs, executives, investors
and venture capital fund managers. Award
Successful students will be awarded Certificates of
Language of tuition IP and Business Entrepreneurship by the University
English of Haifa on behalf of WIPO.

Admission requirements Teachers

To be considered, applicants shall: Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the
• hold a Bachelor’s Degree in law, natural sciences, University of Haifa, Israel, visiting lecturers from other
computer science or any field of engineering; leading universities, reputed IP professionals and staff
• be fluent in English. of co-organizers including WIPO.

Maximum number of students More information

In principle, a total number of 20 places are available Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
for self-supported and financed students. for more details and updated information: www.wipo.
int/academy
Scholarships
Around three to five scholarships are available.
Scholarships cover:
• Return ticket
• Registration and tuition fees
• Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the charge of participants.

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WIPO Academy
Distance Learning Program

2015

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General information

Objectives learner support. A unique feature of WIPO’s Distance

By harnessing technology to facilitate the delivery of Learning Program is the focus on language diversity
academic programs remotely, the WIPO Academy and on-line academic and administration support.
Distance Learning Program aims to increase the ac- Both the Primer and the General Course on IP are
cessibility of IP knowledge on a global scale; making available in the six official languages of WIPO- Arabic,
it available to all, irrespective of geographic location, Chinese, English, French, Spanish and Russian as well
socio-economic background, industry sector or lan- as Portuguese. The advanced courses are also avail-
guage group. able in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, with
further translations in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese
Background and Russian underway.
In 1998, the WIPO Academy adopted distance learn-
ing as an innovative teaching approach, investing in The WIPO Academy distance learning courses cover
the potential of the Internet in order to expand its all aspects of IP. Learners and teachers can interact as
educational mandate. Since its launch approximately often as necessary during the courses because com-
350’000 people from all over the world have taken one munication takes place through online discussion
or several WIPO distance learning courses. forums and electronic mail. Teachers have their own
interaction tools which allow them to correct exams
Field and Scope of Training and support any difficulties the learners might face
The WIPO Academy has placed considerable emphasis during the course.
on incorporating learning methodologies and peda-
gogies that complement the e-learning process: The The range of courses offered via distance learning
Bloom Method is a learning technique rooted in cog- currently include:
nitive behavioral psychology in which learners are en- • Primer on Intellectual Property (an easy-to-read
couraged to ’remembering, understanding, applying, introduction to the fundamental concepts of IP)
analyzing, evaluating and creating’. The Instructional • General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101)
Design of the course content is based on the Open • General Primers - Introduction to the Patent
University: ‘you teach, you ask, you assess and you Cooperation Treaty (DL-101PCT)
evaluate’ the learners’ ability to apply and perform
tasks at different intervals. The combined use of these There are also some 15 advanced courses on special-
two systems facilitates the effective transfer of infor- ized aspects of IP:
mation and knowledge between teachers and learners • Advanced Course on Copyright and Related
in the virtual environment. Rights (DL-201)
• Advanced Course on E-Commerce and Intellectual
The WIPO Academy networks with other institu- Property (DL-202)
tions involved in the teaching of intellectual prop- • Advanced Course on Intellectual Property,
erty through distance learning in order to combine Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural
substantive knowledge and pedagogical expertise in Expressions (DL-203) (new)
the design and development of courses. Partnerships • Advanced Course on Biotechnology and
with universities around the world enable the WIPO Intellectual Property (DL-204)
Academy to identify core groups of experts to serve as • Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety
authors providing and enhancing the content of the Protection (DL-205)
courses with regional and national teaching materials. • Patents (DL-301)
The WIPO Academy is the only institution which offers • Advanced Course on Trademarks, Industrial
on-line courses in IP in seven languages with a suite of Designs and Geographical Indications (DL-302)

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• Advanced Course on Examination of Applications Registration

for Plant Breeders’ Rights (DL-305) (new) The registration process is facilitated by the Academy
• Advanced Course on Arbitration and Mediation Registration and Payment Interface (ARPI); an elec-
Procedure under the WIPO Rules (DL-317) tronic system that enables prospective students to
• Advanced Course on Patent Information Search enroll on courses and to monitor the status of their
(DL-318) enrollment applications.
• Advanced Course on Basics of Patent Drafting
(DL-320) Evaluation
• Advanced Course on Managing Intellectual The student evaluation process for the distance learn-
Property in the Book Publishing Industry (DL-401) ing program is designed to test students’ abilities
• Advanced Course on Intellectual Property to apply facts and concepts taught throughout the
Management (DL-450) course and comprises of either a single, written, or
• Advanced Course on Collective Management of multiple choice final exam that is administered to
Copyright and Related Rights (DL-501) (new) the participants using the WIPO Academy learning
management platform.
Teaching
All of the above-mentioned specialized and advanced Students are permitted to complete the final exam
level courses are supported by in-house tutors and across a range of timeframes that vary from five hours
external expert practitioners in the field of IP. to five days, prior to forwarding their answers, via
email, back to their assigned tutors.
Course-Syllabus
Each of the courses is divided in modules which are Technical Requirements
preceded by a list of learning objectives. The objectives • Internet connection.
provide the details of the competencies that partici- • Hardware: Pentium Processor or equivalent,
pants should aim to achieve upon completion of the 233MHz; 64 MB Ram; 28.8K Baud modem or bet-
respective sections of the course. Self-assessment tools ter (56.6K Baud modem, Digital Subscriber Line or
are strategically placed throughout each module to ISDN connection); Multimedia capability (specifi-
assist learners gauging both their levels of knowledge cally a sound card and speakers).
and progress as well as their ability to apply concepts • Software: Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT or
and facts encountered through the entire course. 2000; Acrobat Reader; Microsoft Internet Explorer
5 (or later); E-mail capability.
Dynamic Teaching on Current IP Issues and • Plug-Ins: Acrobat Reader (Free download avail-
Learner Needs able at www.adobe.com); Real Player (Free down-
Since 2012 the Program has started adapting its cours- load available at www.realaudio.com).
es to the dynamic needs of the learners by including
cases, landmark decisions and treaties made in the
field taught.

Target Audience
The distance learning courses are available to a vari-
ety of end users, from professionals in the field to those
with a general interest in IP. In addition to employees of
IP Offices, groups such as lawyers, patent agents, engi-
neers, economists, journalists and students in university
programs can benefit from the Academy’s tailor-made
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Tuition and Fees

Registration fees are applied to all advanced courses
according to schedule below (according to country
of nationality):

• Students
Developing countries and countries in transition :
80 US dollars
Industrialized countries :
250 US dollars

• Professionals
Developing countries and countries in transition:
120 US dollars
Industrialized countries:
400 US dollars

• Academics
Developing countries and countries in transition:
80 US dollars
Industrialized countries :
250 US dollars

• Government officials (including IP offices)

Developing countries and countries in transition:
free of charge
Industrialized countries :
250 US dollars

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1. Intellectual Property Primer (DL-001)

Description Final Exam

This “Primer on Intellectual Property” (DL-001) aims There is no final exam in this course. Each module has
to provide course participants with knowledge of a self-assessed set of questions encouraging the learn-
the fundamental aspects of IP: copyright and related er to enroll in the next level course which is the DL-101.
rights, trademarks, patents, geographical indications, Duration
and industrial designs. It also allows participants to Course material for the DL-001 program can be re-
gain exposure to contemporary issues impacting the viewed at the pace most suited to individual partici-
IP field such as: new plant varieties, unfair competition, pants. It is estimated that the academic literature for
enforcement of IP rights and emerging issues in IP. DL-001 can be reviewed in approximately three hours.

Self-evaluation tools are strategically incorporated Target Audience

throughout each of the twelve modules to assist par- This course targets individuals seeking to obtain a
ticipants with gauging their levels of knowledge and general overview of the fundamentals of IP.
testing their ability to apply concepts and key facts
taught during the course. Registration
Registration is open to prospective participants at
Content and Structure welc.wipo.int
The DL-001 course is comprised of 12 modules each of
which is designed to facilitate the sequential expan- Language of Instruction
sion and assimilation of general IP concepts: The DL-001 course is currently offered in the six offi-
• Module 1: Introduction cial languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese,
• Module 2: Overview of Intellectual Property English, French, Russian and Spanish), as well as in
• Module 3: Copyright Portuguese.
• Module 4: Related Rights
• Module 5: Trademarks Tuition Fees
• Module 6: Geographical Indications The DL-001 course is free of charge.
• Module 7: Industrial Designs
• Module 8: Patents
• Module 9: New Plant Varieties
• Module 10: Unfair Competition
• Module 11: Enforcement of Intellectual Property
Rights
• Module 12: Emerging Issues in Intellectual
Property – IP and Development

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2. General Primer – Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (DL-101-PCT)

Description Final Exam

The DL-101-PCT course is a specialist foundation There is no final examination for 101-PCT.
course developed by WIPO experts on the Patent
Cooperation Treaty (PCT). It aims to provide partic- Certificate
ipants with an introduction and general overview of There is no certificate for 101-PCT.
the PCT, the system that facilitates the international
registration of patents. Duration
The 101-PCT course material can be reviewed at the
Content and Structure pace most suited to individual participants. It is esti-
The content and methodology of all “General Primer” mated that the academic literature for this course can
courses are structured to complement self-directed be reviewed in approximately three hours.
learning. As such, participants are able to review
course material at their own pace. Target Audience
This course is open to any individual wishing to obtain
Self-assessment tools are strategically placed through- a general understanding of the PCT system.
out each module to assist participants with gauging
their respective levels of knowledge and progress, as Registration
well as their ability to apply the concepts and facts Registration is open to prospective participants at
presented within the course. welc.wipo.int

The 101-PCT course is comprised of 14 modules: Language of Instruction

• Module 1: What is the PCT? The 101-PCT course is currently offered in the six offi-
• Module 2: Why Use the PCT? cial languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese,
• Module 3: Preparing the PCT Application English, French, Russian and Spanish) as well as in
• Module 4: Filing the PCT Application German, Japanese, Korean and Portuguese.
• Module 5: Electronic Filing Using PCT-SAFE
• Module 6: Patent Agents and Common Tuition Fees
Representatives The 101-PCT course is free of charge.
• Module 7: The International Search and Written
Opinion of the ISA
• Module 8: International Publication
• Module 9: International Preliminary Examination
• Module 10: Entry into the National Phase
• Module 11: Special International Phase Procedures
• Module 12: Procedures for Inventions in the Field
of Biotechnology
• Module 13: Access by Third Parties to the File of
a PCT Application
• Module 14: PCT Outlook

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3. General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101)

Description Final Exam

The DL-101 course that builds on the concepts presented The final exam for this course is comprised of a series
in DL-001-Intellectual Property Primer, provides par- of multiple choice questions. A fixed amount of time is
ticipants with a more in-depth overview of the funda- allocated for participants to complete and submit the
mentals of IP law, and is considered as indispensable exam on-line. Participants are contacted regarding
to pursue more advanced courses of study on specific modalities for accessing the final exam approximately
areas of IP law. Self-assessment tools are strategically one week prior to the deadline for completion of the
placed throughout each module to assist participants DL-101 course. Participants who pass the DL-101 final
with gauging their respective levels of knowledge and exam are awarded an electronic certificate of course
progress, as well as their ability to apply the concepts completion.
and facts presented within the course.
Duration
Content and Structure The DL-101 course is taught over a period of six weeks.
The DL-101 course is comprised of 12 modules at the It is estimated that the course material can be re-
end of which there is a final exam. viewed in approximately 55 hours during six weeks.
• Module 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property
• Module 2: Copyright Target Audience
• Module 3: Related Rights This course is designed for individuals who are or will
• Module 4: Trademarks be employed in the field of administration of IPRs. It is
• Module 5: Geographical Indications also relevant for persons seeking general knowledge
• Module 6: Industrial Design of IP, and for those who generate various forms of IP
• Module 7: Patents and seek a deeper understanding of the effective man-
• Module 8: WIPO Treaties agement and protection of IPRs.
• Module 9: Unfair Competition
• Module 10: Protection of New Varieties of Plants Registration
• Module 11: Summary and Discussion on Information on the registration periods and final ex-
Intellectual Property Rights ams is available at welc.wipo.int
• Module 12: IP and Development - The WIPO
Development Agenda Language of Instruction
• Final Exam The DL-101 course is currently offered in each of the
six official languages of the United Nations: (Arabic,
Teaching Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish), as
Academic support is provided throughout the course well as in Portuguese, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and
where learners pose substantive questions, Thai, by partner institutions.

On-line discussions and assignments Tuition Fees

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, The DL-101 course is free of charge.
experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important
and landmark cases with participants. Special group
projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors
where the participants show high level of interest and
engagement.

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4. Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201)

Description Teaching
The first of the 200-series advanced level courses, DL- Academic support is provided throughout each mod-
201Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners
explains the fundamental principles of international in the field of IP.
copyright and related rights protection, including a
comprehensive overview of the international treaties. On-line discussions and assignments
This Advanced Course describes also the system of col- Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform,
lective management of rights and deals with issues of experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important
copyright and related rights in the digital environment. and landmark cases with participants. Special group
projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors
Content and Structure where the participants show high level of interest and
The course consists of 12 substantive modules and a engagement.
final exam.
• Module 1: The concept of copyright, the historical Final Exam
background and the international framework There is a written final exam at the end of this course for
• Module 2: The Berne Convention: principles and which participants are required to compose written re-
notions of works sponses to a series of questions within a specified time-
• Module 3: The Berne Convention: content protec- frame and submit their responses, via the e-learning
tion - rights and limitations platform, to their tutors for marking. Participants are
• Module 4: The Berne Convention: special types of individually contacted regarding modalities for access-
works and situations ing the final exam approximately one week prior to the
• Module 5: The TRIPS Agreement and the WIPO deadline for completion of the DL-201 course.
Copyright Treaty
• Module 6: Related rights: The Rome Convention, Certificate
WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty Participants who pass the DL-201 final exam are
(WPPT), The Beijing Treaty awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
• Module 7: Sui generis regimes of protection, sui
generis rights and unfair competition Duration
• Module 8: The TRIPS Agreement and enforcement The course requires approximately 120 hours of study
issues time over a period of 12 weeks.
• Module 9: Collective management of rights
• Module 10: Copyright on the Internet Target Audience
• Module 11: The Marrakesh Treaty The course is designed for legal practitioners, man-
• Module 12: IP and Development –Flexibilities and agers in copyright offices and staff in collective man-
Public Domain under Copyright agement societies, broadcasting organizations or pub-
• Final Exam lishing industries, academics and university students
with a prior knowledge of IP such as those who have
successfully completed the DL-101. For this course
participants are provided with a tutor.

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Registration
Information on registration periods and enrollment
is available at welc.wipo.int

Language of Instruction
The course is currently offered in Arabic, English,
French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Tuition and Fees

As an advanced course, DL-201 incurs registration fees.

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5. Advanced Course on E-Commerce and Intellectual Property (DL-202)

(This course is under review)

Description and landmark cases with participants. Special group

This course on E-Commerce and Intellectual Property projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors
aims to provide practical, useful and easy to under- where the participants show high level of interest and
stand information on IP law as it relates to commercial engagement.
activities on the Internet. It explores the challenges to
IP law in the digital age and examines specific electron- Final Exam
ic commerce practices that raise complex trademark, There is a written final exam at the end of this course
patent and copyright policy questions. One module is for which participants are required to compose
dedicated to IP, Competition and Development. written responses to a series of questions within a
specified timeframe and submit their responses, via
Content and Structure the e-learning platform, to their tutors for marking.
The course consists of 7 substantive modules struc- Participants are individually contacted regarding mo-
tured across three levels and a final exam. dalities for accessing the final exam approximately
• Level I: Provides participants with a foundation one week prior to the deadline for completion of the
for understanding the basic concepts inherent in DL-202 course.
e-commerce and IP
-- Module 1: Intellectual Property in Electronic Certificate
Commerce – Introduction Participants who pass the DL-202 final exam are
• Level II: Examines the IP aspects of e-commerce awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
in the areas of trademarks, patents and copyright
-- Module 2: Internet Domain Names and Duration
Trademarks This course requires approximately 120 hours of study
-- Module 3: Electronic Business and Patents time over a period of 12 weeks.
-- Module 4: Digital Content and Copyright
• Level III: Addresses, in detail, sub-topics that per- Target Audience
tain to the areas identified above. This course is designed for policy makers, business
-- Module 5: Managing Intellectual Property executives, legal practitioners, managers in copy-
Online right offices, staff in collective management societies,
-- Module 6: International Implications and broadcasting organizations and publishing industries.
Enforcement Academics and university students with prior foun-
• Level IV: Lecture dation knowledge of IP, for example, those who have
-- Module 7: IP and Competition successfully completed DL-101, may find this course
-- Module 8: IP and Development under an to be of valuable and practical use.
E-commerce Context
• Final Exam Registration
Information on registration periods and enrollment
Teaching is available at welc.wipo.int
Academic support is provided throughout each mod-
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners Language of Instruction
in the field of IP. The course is currently offered in Arabic, English,
French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
On-line discussions and assignments
Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, Tuition and Fees
experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.
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6. Advanced Course on Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge and

Traditional Cultural Expressions (DL-203) (new)

Description Final Exam

The course aims at providing technical information There is a written final exam at the end of this course
on key concepts and international, regional and na- for which participants are required to compose written
tional experiences, policy options and legal mecha- responses to a series of questions within a specified
nisms available, or under consideration, for the intel- timeframe and submit their responses, via the e-learn-
lectual property protection of traditional knowledge ing platform, to their tutors for marking. Participants
and traditional cultural expressions. It is hoped that are individually contacted regarding modalities for ac-
this course will strengthen capacity and stimulate cessing the final exam approximately one week prior to
consideration of these issues, share experiences and the deadline for completion of the DL-203 course.
advance understanding of the range of issues and pos-
sible options in this area, in which legal and policy Certificate
developments are still evolving at national, regional Participants who pass the DL-203 final exam are
and international levels. awarded a certificate of completion for the course.

Content and Structure Duration

• The course consists of 4 substantive modules and The course requires approximately 50 hours of study
a final exam. time over a period of 6 weeks.
• Module 1: Overview and Key Concepts
• Module 2: Options for the IP Protection of TK and Target Audience
TCEs This course is addressed to officials of IP Offices, govern-
• Module 3: Protecting TK and TCEs with Existing ment officials from other departments, policy makers,
and Adapted IP Rights diplomats, members of indigenous and local communi-
• Module 4: Protecting TK and TCEs with a Sui ties, employees of non-governmental organizations and
Generis System of Protection intergovernmental organizations, lawyers, academics,
• Final Exam researchers, students and individuals who already pos-
sess a working knowledge of the IP system. As the course
Teaching covers the relationship between IP, TK and traditional
Academic support is provided throughout each mod- cultural expressions, participants who are already fa-
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners miliar with the IP system, may be able to benefit the
in the field of IP. most from it. For those who are not, it is recommended
that they complete the WIPO Academy’s “Primer on
On-line discussions and assignments Intellectual Property” (DL-001) or the “General Course
Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, ex- on Intellectual Property” (DL-101).
perienced tutors/IP experts discuss best practices and
landmark cases with participants. Special group projects Registration
are launched by the Academy and its tutors where the Information on registration periods and enrollment
participants show high level of interest and engagement. is available at welc.wipo.int

Language of Instruction
The course is currently offered in English.

Tuition and Fees

As an advanced course, DL-203 incurs registration fees.

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7. Advanced Course on Biotechnology and Intellectual Property (DL-204)

(This course is under review)

Description On-line discussions and assignments

The Advanced Course on Biotechnology and Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experi-
Intellectual Property (DL-204) aims to demonstrate enced tutors/IP experts discuss important and landmark
the manners in which the current IP system can be cases with participants. Special group projects launched
utilized to effectively protect, develop and commer- by the Academy and its tutors where the participants
cialize biotechnology inventions. Further, it aims to show high level of interest and engagement.
foster a view of the IP system that encourages its use
as a tool for the increased development of and access Final Exam
to technology. A module and a lecture are dedicated There is a written final exam at the end of this course for
to Flexibilities and Public Domain. which participants are required to compose written re-
sponses to a series of questions within a specified time-
Content and Structure frame and submit their responses, via the e-learning
The course is comprised of 9 modules sub-divided into platform, to their tutors for marking. Participants are
4 sections and a final exam. individually contacted regarding modalities for access-
• Section I: Principles of Biotechnology-Associated IP ing the final exam approximately one week prior to the
-- - Module 1: Overview of Biotechnology and IP deadline for completion of the DL-204 course.
-- - Module 2: International Framework of
Biotechnology and IP Certificate
• Section II: Current Biotechnology Practice Participants who pass the DL-204 final exam will be
-- - Module 3: Reading a Biotechnology Patent awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
--- Module 4: The Process of Getting a
Biotechnology Patent Duration
-- - Module 5: Searching Patent Databases This course requires approximately 120 hours of study
• Section III: Application and Commercialization time over a period of 12 weeks.
of Biotechnology IP
-- - Module 6: Biotechnology Research and Target Audience
Intellectual Property Rights Management This course targets government officials of IP Offices,
-- - Module 7: Licensing and Enforcing Intellectual employees of non-governmental organizations and inter-
Property Rights governmental organizations, patent attorneys, scientists,
-- - Modu le 8: Com mercia l izi ng you r researchers, students and individuals who already possess
Biotechnology Invention – A Case Study strong working knowledge of the IP system.
• Section IV : Biotechnology and Development
-- - Module 9: IP and Development: Flexibilities Registration
and Public Domain under Patent Law Information on registration periods and enrollment
(Biotechnology Patents) is available at welc.wipo.int
• Final Exam
Language of Instruction
Teaching The course is currently offered in English, French,
Academic support is provided throughout each mod- Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners
in the field of IP. Tuition Fees
As an advanced course, the course incurs registration
fees.

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8. Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection (DL-205)

Description Certificate
The DL-205 course, Introduction to the International Participants who pass the DL-205 final exam are
Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
(UPOV) System of Plant Variety Protection, aims to
provide a comprehensive description of the main no- Duration
tions, conditions and principles of the protection pro- The course requires approximately 36 hours of study
vided for plant varieties under the UPOV Convention. time over a period of four weeks.

Content and Structure Target Audience

The course comprises 11 modules and a final exam: This course is specifically designed for officials and
Module 1: Nature of Plant Breeding and the Need for IP personnel within the public and/or private sector.
Plant Breeders’ Rights Public Sector:
• Module 2: Subject Matter and Entitlement to • Government officials responsible for drafting
Protection Plant Breeder’s Rights legislation and the manage-
• Module 3: Conditions of Protection ment of Plant Breeder’s Rights Offices; Organizers
• Module 4: Applying for Plant Breeder’s Right of Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability (DUS) tri-
• Module 5: Testing of Distinctness, Uniformity and als ; Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability (DUS)
Stability (DUS) Examiners.
• Module 6: Scope of the Plant Breeder’s Right – Act Private Sector:
and Material Covered • Plant Breeders; IP Managers; IP Agents/Attorneys;
• Module 7: Scope of the Plant Breeder’s Right – Students.
Varieties with the Scope of the Plant Breeder’s
Right Registration
• Module 8: Exceptions and Restrictions to the Plant Information on registration periods and enrollment is
Breeder’s Right available at www.upov.int/resource/en/training
• Module 9: Nullity and Cancellation of the Plant
Breeder’s Right Language of Instruction
• Module 10: Union for the Protection of New The course is currently offered in English, French,
Varieties of Plants German and Spanish.
• Module 11: Implementation of the Convention and
Final Provisions Tuition Fees
• Final Exam As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.

Teaching
Academic support is provided by experienced tutors
who are expert practitioners in the field of IP.

Final Exam
There is a multiple choice final exam. Participants are
individually contacted regarding modalities for ac-
cessing the final exam approximately one week prior
to the deadline for completion of the DL-205 course.

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9. Patents (DL-301)

Description Final Exam

The course DL 301 on Patents aims to provide partic- There is a written final exam at the end of this course
ipants with an in-depth perspective on the principles for which participants are required to compose writ-
and economic impact of patents and the patenting ten responses to a series of questions within a specified
process as a whole. It incorporates examination of timeframe and submit their responses, via the e-learning
the traditional use of patents by centers of knowledge platform, to their tutors for marking. Participants are
such as universities and other specialized institutions individually contacted regarding modalities for access-
of higher learning. It also provides participants with ing the final exam approximately one week prior to the
a comprehensive review of the importance of Patent deadline for completion of the DL-301 course.
Pools in facilitating the effective transfer and devel-
opment of technology. Certificate
Participants who pass the DL-301 final exam are
Content and Structure awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
The Advanced Course on Patents, DL-301, is comprised
of 8 substantive modules and a final exam. Duration
• Module 1: The Macro-Economic Impact of the This course requires approximately 120 hours of study
Patent System time over a period of 12 weeks.
• Module 2: The Patent Application Process
• Module 3: The Different Layers of the International Target Audience
Patent System and Regional Patent Protection This course is designed for persons already possess-
Mechanisms ing sound knowledge of the fundamentals of IP. It is
• Module 4: Kinds of Intellectual Property open to legal practitioners, employees of IP offices,
Protection Based on Types of Inventions individuals involved in research and development and
• Module 5: Legal Issues of the Patenting Process university students.
• Module 6: Enforcement
• Module 7: New Issues, Important Cases and Given the advanced nature of the course, prospective
Discussions participants wishing to undertake this course who do
• Module 8: IP and Development - Flexibilities and not possess solid knowledge of the fundamentals of IP
Public Domain under Patents are advised to complete the WIPO Academy General
• Final Exam Course on Intellectual Property, DL-101, prior to at-
tempting DL-301.
Teaching
Academic support is provided throughout each mod- Registration
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners Information on registration periods and enrollment
in the field of IP. is available at welc.wipo.int

On-line discussions and assignments Language of Instruction

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, The course is currently offered in Arabic, English,
experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important French, Portuguese and Spanish.
and landmark cases with participants. Special group
projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors Tuition Fees
where the participants show high level of interest and As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.
engagement.

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10. Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (DL-302)

Description Final Exam

This advanced course on trademarks, industrial There is a written final exam at the end of this course
designs and geographical indications aims to raise for which participants are required to compose
awareness of the complex issues involved in protect- written responses to a series of questions within a
ing and managing IP for branding. It is a preparatory specified timeframe and submit their responses, via
course designed to precede practical training as re- the e-learning platform, to their tutors for marking.
gards protection of trademarks, industrial designs Participants are individually contacted regarding mo-
and geographical indications. dalities for accessing the final exam approximately
one week prior to the deadline for completion of the
Content and Structure DL-302 course.
The course is comprised of 7 substantive modules and
a written final exam. Certificate
• Module 1: The Role of Trademarks, Industrial Participants who pass the DL-302 final exam are
Designs and Geographical Indications in the awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
Market
• Module 2: Trademarks Duration
• Module 3: Geographical Indications This course requires approximately 120 hours of study
• Module 4: Industrial Designs time over a period of 12 weeks.
• Module 5: Protection Against Unfair Competition
• Module 6: Making Brand and Managing Target Audience
Intellectual Property Subscribers should have a general interest in making
• Module 7: IP and Development Flexibilities and the best use of IP in marketing and managing intan-
Public Domain under Trademarks gible assets of the private company. The course targets
• Final Exam staff in IP offices and research and development (R&D)
institutions, legal practitioners, university students
Teaching with knowledge of IP. It is highly recommended that
Academic support is provided throughout each mod- participants who do not have knowledge in IP take the
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners General Course on IP (DL-101) offered by the WIPO
in the field of IP. Academy free of charge.

On-line discussions and assignments Registration

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, Information on the annual registration period and
experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important enrollment is available at welc.wipo.int .
and landmark cases with participants. Special group
projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors Language of Instruction
where the participants show high level of interest and The course is currently offered in Arabic, English,
engagement. French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Tuition Fees
As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.

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11. Examination of Applications for Plant Breeders’ Rights (DL-305) (new)

Description Certificate
The objective of this course is to provide a basic under- Participants who pass the DL-305 final exam are
standing of the examination of applications for plant awarded an electronic certificate of completion for
breeders’ rights under the International Convention for the course.
the Protection of New Varieties of Plants.
Duration
Content and Structure This course requires approximately 70 hours of study
The course is comprised of 13 substantive modules time over a period of 4 weeks.
and a written final exam.
• Section I “Operating a Plant Breeders’ Rights Target Audience
Office” • Officials/officially appointed persons: responsible
-- Module 1: The Plant Breeders’ Rights Office for running PBR offices, responsible for drafting
-- Module 2: Administration of applications PBR legislation, key staff of PBR offices, organizers
-- Module 3: Entitlement to a breeder’s right of DUS trials, DUS examiners
-- Module 4: Information to be published • Private Sector: breeders, IP managers, IP agents/
• Section II “Examining Novelty” attorneys, Academia/Students
-- Module 5: Examining Novelty
• Section III “Examining the Variety Denomination” Entry level requirement: successful completion of
-- Module 6: Examining the variety denomination UPOV DL-205 Course “Introduction to the UPOV
• Section IV “DUS Examination” System of Plant Variety Protection under the UPOV
-- Module 7: Introduction to the DUS examination Convention”, which means obtaining 70% or more in
-- Module 8: Variety collections the final exam.
-- Module 9: Examining Distinctness
-- Module 10: Examining Uniformity Registration
-- Module 11: Examining Stability Information on the annual registration period and
-- Module 12: Conducting the DUS Trial enrollment is available at welc.wipo.int
-- Module 13: Cooperation in DUS testing
• Final Exam Language of Instruction
The course is currently offered in English.
Teaching
Academic support is provided throughout each mod- Tuition Fees
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.
in the field of IP.

Final Exam
There is a written final exam at the end of this course
for which participants are required to compose
written responses to a series of questions within a
specified timeframe and submit their responses, via
the e-learning platform, to their tutors for marking.
Participants are individually contacted regarding mo-
dalities for accessing the final exam approximately
one week prior to the deadline for completion of the
DL-302 course.

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12. Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under the WIPO Rules (DL-317)

Description one week prior to the deadline for completion of the
This course on Arbitration and Mediation under the DL-317 course.
WIPO Rules which is of an intermediate level aims
to provide participants with a comprehensive under- Certificate
standing of the main features and advantages of the Participants who pass the DL-317 final exam are
procedures designed by the WIPO Arbitration and awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
Mediation Center. The course seeks to generate in-
depth knowledge of the selection process to choosing Duration
the most adequate dispute resolution procedure for This course requires approximately 60 hours of study
particular cases and the best methods for identifying time over a period of 7 weeks.
the most appropriate dispute resolution clauses for
insertion into agreements. Target Audience
As an intermediate level course, it is designed for in-
Content and Structure dividuals who already possess a working knowledge
The course consists of four substantive modules and of the fundamental concepts of IP law. This program
a final exam. on Arbitration and Mediation under the WIPO Rules
• Module 1: The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation is a useful tool for persons who generate and/or seek
Center to protect various forms of IP and wish to gain a more
• Module 2: Mediation comprehensive understanding of dispute settlement
• Module 3: Arbitration and Expedited Arbitration procedure under the WIPO Rules.
• Module 4: Conducting the Arbitration
• Final Exam It is strongly recommended that registrants are func-
tionally knowledgeable in IP or have already passed
Teaching either: the General Course on IP (DL-101) or Electronic
Academic support is provided throughout each mod- Commerce and Intellectual Property (DL-202).
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners
in the field of IP. Registration
Information on registration periods and enrollment
On-line discussions and assignments is available at welc.wipo.int
Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform,
experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important Language of Instruction
and landmark cases with participants. Special group The course is currently offered in English. French,
projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors Portuguese and Spanish are under review.
where the participants show high level of interest and
engagement. Tuition Fees
As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.
Final Exam
There is a written final exam at the end of this course
for which participants are required to compose
written responses to a series of questions within a
specified timeframe and submit their responses, via
the e-learning platform, to their tutors for marking.
Participants are individually contacted regarding mo-
dalities for accessing the final exam approximately

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13. Patent Information Search (DL-318)

Description Final Exam

This advanced course on Patent Information Search There is a written final exam at the end of this course
aims to introduce and illustrate comprehensively the for which participants are required to compose
concepts of searching patent information. Practical written responses to a series of questions within a
activities have been incorporated throughout the specified timeframe and submit their responses, via
course to complement theoretical principles that un- the e-learning platform, to their tutors for marking.
derpin patent information searching. Course partic- Participants are individually contacted regarding mo-
ipants are also furnished with in-depth information dalities for accessing the final exam approximately
regarding sources, techniques and data used during one week prior to the deadline for completion of the
patent searches. DL-318 course.

Content and Structure Certificate

The course consists of 7 substantive modules and a Participants who pass the DL-318 final exam are
written final exam. awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
• Module 1: The Value of Patent Information
• Module 2: Patent Searching Activities and the Duration
Strategic Use of Patent Information It is estimated that the course requires approximately
• Module 3: Techniques for Searching Patent 120 hours of study time over a period of 12 weeks.
Documents
• Module 4: Patent Information Search Drills (11 Target Audience
Drills) The course targets staff in IP offices and research and
• Module 5: Caution and Risks of Patent Searching development (R&D) institutions, legal practitioners,
• Module 6: Patent Searching – Practical Aspects university students with knowledge of IP. It is high-
(14 search drills) ly recommended that participants who do not have
• Module 7: IP and Development Issues under Patent knowledge in IP take the General Course on IP (DL-
Information Search (2 search drills) 101) and Patents (DL-301) prior to enrolling.
• Final Exam
Registration
Teaching Information on registration periods and enrollment
Academic support is provided throughout each mod- is available at welc.wipo.int
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners
in the field of IP. Language of Instruction
The course is currently offered in English, French (be-
On-line discussions and assignments ing translated) and Spanish (being translated).
Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform,
experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important Tuition Fees
and landmark cases with participants. Special group As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.
projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors
where the participants show high level of interest and
engagement.

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14. Basics of Patent Drafting (DL-320)

Description
This advanced course aims to further complement Final Exam
participant’s previous knowledge regarding patent There is a written final exam at the end of this course
drafting and is intended to be used as a preparato- for which participants are required to compose written
ry course for further, intensive, practical training in responses to a series of questions within a specified
the field. It is neither a qualification course for patent timeframe and submit their responses, via electronic
drafting, nor a replacement of existing training man- mail, to their tutors for marking. Participants are indi-
uals for patent attorneys or patent agents in countries vidually contacted regarding modalities for accessing
in which robust systems for professional education in the final exam approximately one week prior to the
the area of patent practices exist. deadline for completion of the DL-320 course.

Content and Structure Certificate

The course material for DL-320 has been designed on Participants who pass the DL-320 final exam are
the basis of common denominators of several nation- awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
al patent laws in which most applicants seek patent
protection. Duration
The course requires approximately 120 hours of study
The course consists of four substantive modules and time over a period of 12 weeks.
a written final exam.
• Module 1: Why You Might Want a Patent? Target Audience
• Module 2: Overview of Patents Registrants are expected to have a solid working knowl-
• Module 3: Drafting a Patent Application edge of the fundamentals of IP. This advanced course is
• Module 4: Notes and Practical Exercises on predominantly designed for inventors, scientists, engi-
Drafting Patent Specification neers and others engaged in technical endeavors.
• Thematic Discussion Modules on:
-- Basic Chemistry Patents Prospective participants who do not possess basic
-- Basic Pharmaceuticals Patents knowledge in IP are strongly advised to complete the
-- Basic Biotechnology patents WIPO Academy General Course on IP (DL-101), prior
-- Basic Computing and Communications Patens to enrolling for this course.
-- General Mechanical Patents
• Final Exam Registration
Information on registration periods and enrollment
Teaching is available at welc.wipo.int
Academic support is provided throughout each mod-
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners Language of Instruction
in the field of IP. The course is currently offered in English.

On-line discussions and assignments Tuition Fees

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.
experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important
and landmark cases with participants. Special group
projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors
where the participants show high level of interest and
engagement.

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15. Advanced Course on Managing Intellectual Property in the Book Publishing

Industry (DL-401) (to be confirmed)

Description Teaching
The Advanced Course on Managing Intellectual Academic support is provided by experienced tutors
Property in the Book Publishing Industry is intended who are expert practitioners in the field of IP.
to provide practical information to publishers to in-
crease their understanding of how to manage IPRs in a On-line discussions and assignments
business context. Rooted in the conventional practices Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform,
of publishing houses, the course offers guidance to experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important
publishers, among others, on the legitimate exploita- and landmark cases with participants. Special group
tion of IP rights as economic assets. The course ad- projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors
dresses all types of literary works, such as textbooks, where the participants show high level of interest and
newspapers, magazines and corporate literature. engagement.

The complex issues relating to digital and electronic Final Exam

publishing lie outside the scope of this course. The There is a written final exam for which participants
learning objectives and legal statements in the course must compose written responses within a specified
have a universal value and are not substitute for na- timeframe which are submitted, via the e-learning
tional copyright legislation nor should they be used platform. Participants are individually contacted re-
as a substitute for professional advice on specific laws. garding modalities to access the final exam approxi-
mately one week prior to the completion deadline of
Content and Structure the course.
The course is comprised of two substantive modules
sub-divided into 12 distinct units and a final exam: Certificate
• Module A: Unit A1 - Negotiating with authors: Participants who pass the DL-401 final exam are
copyright ownership awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
• Module A: Unit A2 - Moral rights and ethical
responsibilities Duration
• Module A: Unit A3 - Publisher-author contracts This course requires approximately 80 hours of study
• Module A: Unit A4 - Negotiating with authors: fi- time over a period of ten weeks.
nancial agreements
• Module A: Unit A5 - Working with other content Target Audience
suppliers This course targets people seeking an in-depth knowl-
• Module A: Unit A6 - Terminating the agreement edge in IP and publishing. Registrants are strongly
• Module B: Unit B1 - Negotiating publishing recommended to possess knowledge of IP or have
partnerships completed courses: DL-101, DL-201 or DL-202.
• Module B: Unit B2 - Benefiting from subsidiary
rights – buying, selling and licensing Registration
• Module B: Unit B3 - Book fairs Information on registration periods and enrollment
• Module B: Unit B4 - Managing copyright assets is available at welc.wipo.int
• Module B: Unit B5 - Managing online copyright Language of Instruction
and licensing The course is currently offered in English.
• Module B: Unit B6 - Copyright infringement
• Final Exam Tuition Fees
As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.

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16. Intellectual Property Management (DL-450)

Description Final Exam

This course on Intellectual Property Management There is a written final exam at the end of this course
(IPM) aims to raise awareness of the principal concepts for which participants are required to compose
of IPM and its importance as a spur to human creativity written responses to a series of questions within a
and the advancement of economic and social develop- specified timeframe and submit their responses, via
ment. It also provides explanation on the development the e-learning platform, to their tutors for marking.
and implementation of an IPM strategy including the Participants are individually contacted regarding mo-
management of IP in an online environment. dalities for accessing the final exam approximately
one week prior to the deadline for completion of the
Content and Structure DL-450 course.
The course consists of 9 substantive modules that ad-
dress the interdisciplinary nature of IPM and a writ- Certificate
ten final exam. Participants who pass the DL-450 final exam are
• Module 1: Intellectual Property Management – awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
Introduction and Overview
• Module 2: Economic Perspectives on Intellectual Duration
Property Management This course requires approximately 120 hours of study
• Module 3: Innovation and Intellectual Property time over a period of 12 weeks.
Protection
• Module 4: Intellectual Property Value and Finance Target Audience
• Modu le5: I ntel lect ua l Proper t y a nd This course targets professionals with a basic knowl-
Commer-cialization edge in IP or business management, responsible for
• Module 6: On-line Intellectual Property generally managing and protecting various forms of
Management IP, with an enhanced legal and business focus. It is
• Module 7: Strategy for Intellectual Property strongly recommended that registrants already pos-
Management sess knowledge of IP or have taken the General Course
• Module 8: IP and Development - Open Source, on IP (DL-101). Some knowledge on copyright (DL-201),
Flexibilities and Public Domain patents (DL-301) and trademark (DL-302) would be
• Module 9: Case Studies for Intellectual Property an asset.
Management
• Final Exam Registration
Information on registration periods and enrollment
Teaching is available at welc.wipo.int .
Academic support is provided throughout each mod-
ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners Language of Instruction
in the field of IP. The course is currently offered in English. Arabic,
Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian
On-line discussions and assignments are being translated.
Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, expe-
rienced tutors/IP experts discuss important and land- Tuition Fees
mark cases with participants. Special group projects As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.
are launched by the Academy and its tutors where the
participants show high level of interest and engagement.

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17. Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights (DL-501) (new)

Description Teaching
This course aims at raising awareness of how creators, Academic support is provided throughout each mod-
users, legislators and society at large benefit from the ule by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners
system of collective management. It covers the work- in the field of IP.
ings of collective management of copyright in the cat-
egories of music, text and images, works of visual art On-line discussions and assignments
and photography and dramatic works. After a basic Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform,
introduction of copyright and related rights which experienced tutors/IP experts discuss important
participants should know in advance of the course and landmark cases with participants. Special group
(see DL-201 Copyright), it lays the ground for the two projects are launched by the Academy and its tutors
main elements of a well-functioning copyright system: where the participants show high level of interest and
legislation and management of rights. The overriding engagement.
principle is that whenever it is impracticable or impos-
sible for IP rights holders to exercise their rights indi- Final Exam
vidually, collective management is a feasible solution. There is a written final exam at the end of this course
The course examines the synergies that exist among for which participants are required to compose
stakeholders in the legal, creativity, management, and written responses to a series of questions within a
policy arenas in order to balance the benefits to cre- specified timeframe and submit their responses, via
ators and society. It will also discuss the day-to-day the e-learning platform, to their tutors for marking.
work of CMO’s and how they are governed. Finally, the Participants are individually contacted regarding mo-
learners will be able to examine the challenges and dalities for accessing the final exam approximately
opportunities brought about the digital technologies one week prior to the deadline for completion of the
and the internet through pre-planned questions and DL-501 course.
answers as well as dynamic discussions among peers
and experts. Certificate
Participants who pass the DL-501 final exam are
Content and Structure awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
The course consists of modules and a written final
exam. Duration
• An introductory module for all target audiences This course requires approximately 120 hours of study
• Specialized modules for four distinct target time over a period of 12 weeks.
audiences:
-- Collective management organizations for dif- Target Audience
ferent categories of works (Modules 2-7) This course targets anyone intending to learn in-
-- Rights holders for different categories of works depth about collective management and in partic-
(Modules 8 - 13) ular, Collective Management Organizations (CMOs),
-- Policy makers (Module 14) primary rights holders, policy makers and legal prac-
-- Legal practitioners (Modules 15) titioners. It is strongly recommended that registrants
• Final Exam already possess knowledge of IP and in particular
about Copyright and Related Rights or have taken
the General Course on IP (DL-101) and the Advanced
Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201).

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Registration
Information on registration periods and enrollment
is available at welc.wipo.int

Language of Instruction
The course is currently offered in English.

Tuition Fees
As an advanced course, it incurs registration fees.

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18. Joint WIPO-UNISA Intellectual Property Specialization Program via Distance

Learning jointly offered by the WIPO Academy and the University of South Africa
(UNISA)
Final Exam
Description Final examination papers are sent to participants at
The Joint Intellectual Property Law Specialization their place of residence via fax or email. Participants
Program by the WIPO Academy and the University should submit their written answers within 24 hours.
of South Africa (UNISA) is designed for academics
and professionals who already have knowledge about Eligibility
IP or possess a practical experience in IP and wish to Admission to the program is subject to UNISA’s re-
strengthen and expand their future role in this field. quirements for admission to degree studies. Basically,
applicants should qualify for admission to a univer-
Content and Structure sity or a degree program in the country of which they
The modules focus on the special circumstances pre- are a citizen, or where they reside permanently. These
vailing in developing countries and approach the sub- qualifications include, for example, full matriculation
ject-matter against the background of international exemption, high school diploma, A-levels, HIGCSE or
conventions. Participants are expected to examine IGCSE plus a minimum age requirement.
the law of their own countries to determine how some
obligations provided in some treaties on IP could be Scholarship
discharged. The modules of the program are taught Each academic year, the WIPO Academy avails a lim-
using traditional correspondence-based distance ited number of scholarships for students.
teaching methods, as well as using the Internet.
WIPO Financial Assistance
• To qualify for the certificate, participants must To satisfy the requirements listed above by UNISA,
take eight modules out of the nine that are listed applicants for WIPO financial assistance must com-
below: plete the Registration and Financial Assistance Form.
• Collective Management of Copyright; Performers’
Rights To that aim, the following documentation should be
• Essential Copyright Law submitted to the WIPO Academy:
• Essential Competition Law • Copies of diplomas or degrees and additional ac-
• Essential Industrial Design Law ademic qualifications;
• Essential Patent Law • Curriculum vitae;
• Essential Trademark Law • An essay stating the applicant’s motivation and
• Internet Aspects of Copyright & Trademarks reasons for wanting to enroll in this program as
• Legal Aspects of Electronic Commerce well as the need for financial assistance;
• Traditional Knowledge & Biodiversity • A letter of recommendation from someone fully
acquainted with the applicant’s academic and
Once admitted, participants receive a study package, professional career; and
consisting of tutorial matter in the form of work books, • Please note that an endorsement letter from the
and tutorial letters, and extracts from cases and any applicant’s employer may be requested in special
other relevant materials. For each module, partici- circumstances.
pants must submit a midterm written assignment
for evaluation.

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Language of Instruction
English

Tuition fees
ZAR 1200.00 per module. Fees are payable in full on
registration, unless an application for WIPO financial
assistance has been submitted.

Venue and Duration

The duration of each module is 14 weeks. It is recom-
mended that participants register for no more than
two modules per semester.

Award
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, stu-
dents receive a Certification in Intellectual Property
Specialization, jointly awarded by WIPO and UNISA.

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WIPO Academy
Academic Institutions
Program

2015

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WIPO Academy

Joint Master Programs on Intellectual Property

The Academic Institutions Program of the WIPO • Master’s Degree in Patent Law, jointly offered by
Academy offers on a yearly basis Joint Master’s the WIPO Academy and the Centre for Law and
Programs on IP in cooperation with selected academ- Technology and the University of Haifa, Haifa,
ic institutions in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Israel, and
the Middle East and Latin America. Some of these • Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP),
Joint Master’s Programs are organized in coopera- jointly offered by the WIPO Academy
tion with sub-regional or national intellectual prop- • and Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey (new)
erty administration. The curricula and syllabi of the
Programs are jointly developed by the WIPO Academy Policies on Eligibility:
and the relevant partner institution(s). The aim of these Joint Master Programs is to facilitate
access to higher IP education to all qualified individ-
The following Joint Master Programs will be organized uals. Scholarships are also available to the qualified
in 2015: nationals of developing counties, LDCs and countries
• Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), with economies in transition belonging to relevant
jointly offered be the WIPO Academy, the Africa public sector institutions, including universities. Such
University and the African Regional Intellectual candidates who wish to receive WIPO scholarships
Property Organization (ARIPO), Mutare, must, in addition, be supported by the respective
Zimbabwe; Governments. Interested candidates from developed
• Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), countries coming from the private sector (law firms,
jointly offered by the WIPO Academy and Austral enterprises or private universities), if admitted, must
University in cooperation with the National finance their tuition, accommodation and travel costs.
Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), Argentina,
Buenos Aires, Argentina;
• Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property,
jointly offered by the WIPO Academy and the
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),
Brisbane, Australia;
• Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP),
jointly offered by the WIPO Academy and Seoul
National University (SNU), Seoul, Republic of
Korea;
• Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property,
jointly offered by the WIPO Academy and the
University of Turin in cooperation with the
International Training Centre of the International
Labor Organization (ITC-ILO), Turin, Italy;
• Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP)
jointly offered by the WIPO Academy, the Denis
Ekani Intellectual Property Academy of the
African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
and the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences
of the University of Yaoundé II (UY II), Yaoundé,
Cameroun;

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1. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered by the WIPO

Academy, the Africa University and the African Regional Intellectual Property
Organization (ARIPO), Mutare, Zimbabwe

The program is organized with the financial assis- • Registration and tuition fees
tance of the Government of Japan. • Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance
Subjects covered
• General Introduction to Intellectual Property Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
• Patents Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-
• Trademarks and Geographical Indications fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter they will also be
• Competition and Antitrust provided with relevant information, including travel
• Industrial Designs arrangements.
• Copyright and Related Rights
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Application forms
Nations, the Convention on Biological Diversity, Application forms are available in the WIPO Academy,
International Union for the Protection of the New ARIPO and Africa University / web sites.
Varieties of Plants System and Public Health
• Traditional Knowledge, Folklore and Genetic Venue
Resources Mutare, Zimbabwe
• Transfer of Technology and IP Asset Management
and Strategic Planning Dates
• IP and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and • May to July 2015: compulsory distance learning
Large Enterprises phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning
• Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Center (lms.wipo.int), with final exam;
• Practical Sessions at ARIPO • August to December 2015: residential phase in
• Research Project Mutare, Zimbabwe, including a three-week prac-
tical training at ARIPO Headquarters in Harare;
Language of tuition • December 2015 to April 2016: preparation and
English submission of a final research paper.

Admission requirements Award

To be considered, applicants shall: Successful students will be awarded Master’s Degrees
be nationals of an African country; in Intellectual Property (MIP) by the Africa University
hold at least a Bachelor (second lower class) degree on behalf of WIPO.
from a recognized university in any discipline;
be fluent in English. Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from
Maximum number of students Africa University, ARIPO, visiting lecturers from oth-
In principle, a total number of 35 places are available er leading universities, reputed IP professionals and
for self-supported and financed students. staff of co-organizers including WIPO.

Scholarships More information

Around 20 scholarships are available. Scholarships Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
cover: for more details and updated information: www.wipo.
• Return ticket int/academy

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2. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered by the WIPO

Academy and Austral University, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The program is organized in cooperation with the Scholarships

Government of Argentina through the National Around 15 scholarships are available. Scholarships
Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). cover:
• Return ticket
Subjects covered • Registration and tuition fees
• Philosophy, Social and Political Foundations of IP • Full board and lodging
• Research Methodology, and Oral and Written • Medical insurance
Expression
• Brands and other Designations In addition, five scholarships are offered by Austral
• Copyright and Related Rights University and the Government of Argentina through
• Patents and other Forms of Innovation Protection INPI to cover tuition costs.
• Contracts and Licensing
• Legal International IP Framework Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
• Economic Analysis of IP
• Biotechnology Patents Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-
• Drafting of Patent Applications fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
• IP and Information Technology be provided with relevant information, including trav-
• IP Management in Science and Technology el arrangements.
Research Agencies
• Entertainment, Sport and Advertising laws Application forms
• Financial and Accounting Aspects of Intangible Application forms are available in the WIPO Academy,
Assets INPI and Austral University web sites.
• Innovation Management
• IP Strategies in Global Companies Venue
• Research and Thesis Buenos Aires, Argentina

Language of tuition Dates

Spanish • March to May 2015: compulsory distance learning
phase with final exam;
Admission requirements • May to October 2015: residential phase at Austral
To be considered, applicants shall: University, Buenos Aires, Argentina;
• be nationals of a Latin American country; • November to December 2015: Tutorial phase and
• hold a 4-year degree in law, economics, engineer- take home exams;
ing, medicine, physics, chemistry, communication • February 2016: Submission of thesis
sciences or business administration; • June 2016: Defense of thesis.
• be fluent in Spanish. English reading comprehen-
sion ability is necessary. Award
Successful students will be awarded Master’s Degrees
Maximum number of students in Intellectual Property (MIP) by the Austral University
In principle, a total number of 35 places are available on behalf of WIPO.
for self-supported and financed students.

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Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from
Austral University, Buenos Aires, visiting lecturers
from other leading universities, reputed IP profession-
als and staff of co-organizers including WIPO.

More information
Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
for more details and updated information: www.wipo.
int/academy

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WIPO Academy

3. Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property, jointly offered by the WIPO

Academy and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia

The program is organized in cooperation with IP Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-
Australia and with the financial assistance of the fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
Government of the Republic of Korea. be provided with relevant information, including trav-
el arrangements.
Subjects covered
• General Introduction to Intellectual Property Application forms
• Patents and Biotechnological Inventions Application forms are available in the WIPO Academy
• Copyright and Related Rights and Queensland University of Technology /or web sites.
• Trademarks, Domain Names and Geographical
Indications Venue
• Industrial Designs and Plant Variety Protection Brisbane, Australia
• Traditional Knowledge and Other Emerging
Issues, Interface Between Antitrust and IP Rights Dates
• Intellectual Property Management and Full residential: February to November 2015.
Commercialization
• Research Project Award
Successful students will be awarded Master of Laws
Language of tuition (LL.M) in Intellectual Property by the Queensland
English University of Technology on behalf of WIPO.

Admission requirements Teachers

To be considered, applicants shall: Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the
• hold a 4-year Bachelor degree in any discipline Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, visit-
from QUT or an equivalent Australian or overseas ing lecturers from other leading universities, reputed
institution. Applicants with a three-year Bachelor IP professionals and staff of co-organizers.
Degree with professional experience in the field of
intellectual property may be considered for entry; More information
• be fluent in English. Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
for more details and updated information: www.wipo.
Maximum number of students int/academy
In principle, a total number of 30 places are available
for self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships
• Around eight to ten scholarships are available.
Scholarships cover:
• Return ticket
• Registration and tuition fees
• Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.

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4. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered by the WIPO

Academy and Seoul National University (SNU), Seoul, Republic of Korea

The program is organized with the financial assis- Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-
tance of the Government of the Republic of Korea. fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
be provided with relevant information, including trav-
Subjects covered el arrangements.
• General Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP)
• International IP and IP Rights Application forms
• Patents and Management Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy
• Trademarks and Management and Seoul National University web sites.
• Emerging Issues in IP Rights
• Comparative IP Laws and Systems Venue
• Commercialization of Technology Seoul, Republic of Korea
• International Business and Negotiation
• Strategies for International Patent Litigation Dates
• Management of Intellectual Property This Master program is held over a period of 22 months,
• IP Seminar I from March 2015 to December 2016.
• IP Seminar II
• Research and Writing Thesis Award
Successful students will be awarded Master’s Degrees
Language of tuition in Intellectual Property (MIP) by Seoul National
English University on behalf of WIPO.

Admission requirements Teachers

To be considered, applicants shall: Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the
hold a four-year Bachelor Degree in any discipline Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea,
from SNU or an equivalent Korean or overseas insti- visiting lecturers from other leading universities, re-
tution; and puted IP professionals and staff of co-organizers in-
be fluent in English. cluding WIPO.

Maximum number of students More information

In principle, a total number of 35 places are available Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
for self-supported and financed students. for more details and updated information: www.wipo.
int/academy
Scholarships
Around 12 scholarships are available. Scholarships
cover:
• Return ticket
• Registration and tuition fees
• Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.

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5. Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property, jointly offered by the

WIPO Academy and the University of Turin, Turin, Italy

The program is organized in cooperation with the Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.
International Training Centre of the International
Labor Organization (ITC-ILO). Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-
fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
Subjects covered be provided with relevant information, including trav-
• General Introduction to Intellectual Property el arrangements.
• Patents
• Competition and Antitrust Application forms
• Copyright and Related Rights Application forms are available in the WIPO Academy,
• Trademarks and Geographical Indications University of Turin and the International Training
• Industrial Designs and Technology Transfer Centre of the International Labor Organization / web
• Unfair competition sites.
• Exploitation and Enforcement of IP
• International Aspects of IP Venue
• Study visit to WIPO Turin, Italy
• Research Project
Dates
Language of tuition • June to August 2015: compulsory distance learn-
English ing phase through the WIPO Academy e-Learning
Center (lms.wipo.int);
Admission requirements • September to December 2015: residential phase
To be considered, applicants shall: in Turin, Italy. This includes a three-day visit to
• hold a degree in law, economics, engineering, med- WIPO Headquarters in Geneva;
icine, physics, chemistry, communication sciences • December 2015 to February 2016: preparation and
or business administration. An attendance of a submission of a final paper.
minimum of four years of University in the above
fields is required; Award
• be fluent in English. This will be assessed through Successful students will be awarded Master of Laws
a recognized English proficiency test. (LL.M) in Intellectual Property by the University of
Turin on behalf of WIPO.
Maximum number of students
In principle, a total number of 40 places are available Teachers
for self-supported and financed students. Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the
University of Turin, Italy, visiting lecturers from other
Scholarships leading universities, reputed IP professionals and staff
Around 15 scholarships are available. Scholarships of co-organizers including WIPO.
cover:
• Return ticket More information
• Registration and tuition fees Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
• Full board and lodging for more details and updated information: www.wipo.
• Medical insurance int/academy

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6. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered by the

WIPO Academy, the Denis Ekani Intellectual Property Academy of the African
Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the Faculty of Legal and Political
Sciences of the University of Yaoundé II (UY II), Yaoundé, Cameroon

The program is organized with the financial assis- Admission requirements

tance of the Government of Japan To be considered, applicants shall:
• be nationals of a an African country
Subjects covered • hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in law, economics,
• General features of intellectual property sciences or an engineering diploma issued by a
-- General introduction to intellectual property recognized university;
-- Other African intellectual property systems • be fluent in French.
(ARIPO, Moroccan Patent Office, etc.)
• Technical and ornamental creations Maximum number of students
-- Patents In principle, a total number of 35 places are available
-- Utility models for self-supported and financed students.
-- Industrial designs
-- Special titles (plant varieties, topographies of Scholarships
integrated circuits) Around 20 scholarships are available. Scholarships
• Distinctive signs cover:
-- Marks for goods and services • Return ticket
-- Trade names • Registration and tuition fees
-- Appellations of origin • Full board and lodging
-- Geographical indications • Medical insurance
• Literary and artistic property
-- Copyright Visa costs, if any, are at the charge of participants.
-- Related rights
-- Electronic commerce and copyright Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-
• Defense of intellectual property rights fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
-- Competition and intellectual property be provided with relevant information, including trav-
-- Intellectual property disputes el arrangements.
• Working of intellectual property
-- Intellectual property and technology transfer Application forms
-- Intellectual property audit Application forms are available in the WIPO Academy,
-- Economics of intellectual property OAPI and University of Yaoundé web sites.
• Current intellectual property problems
• Dissertation Venue
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Language of tuition
French Dates
• October, 2015 to January, 2016: compulsory dis-
tance learning phase through the WIPO Academy
e-Learning Center (lms.wipo.int);
• January to June 2016: residential phase at the
University of Yaoundé II and at the OAPI Denis

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Ekani Intellectual Property Academy in Cameroon,

including a three-week practical work experience
at OAPI headquarters in Yaoundé;
• June 2016: exam and submission of a final paper
in Yaoundé.

Award
Successful students will be awarded Master’s Degrees
in Intellectual Property (MIP) by the University of
Yaoundé on behalf of WIPO and OAPI.

Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the
University of Yaoundé, Cameroon, visiting lecturers
from other leading universities, reputed IP profession-
als and staff of co-organizers including WIPO.

More information
Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
for more details and updated information: www.wipo.
int/academy

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7. Master’s Degree in Patent Law, jointly offered by the WIPO Academy and
the Centre for Law and Technology and the University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel

Subjects covered Venue

• Introductory courses in law Haifa, Israel
• Courses in IP Law
• Courses in Patent Law Dates
• IP Licensing March 2015 to February 2016.
• IP and Entrepreneurship
• Patent Drafting Award
• IP Enforcement Successful students will be awarded Master’s Degrees
• IP Seminars in Patent Law by the University of Haifa on behalf of
WIPO.
Language of tuition
English Teachers
Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the
Admission requirements University of Haifa, Israel, visiting lecturers from other
To be considered, applicants shall: leading universities, reputed IP professionals and staff
• hold a Bachelor’s Degree in law, natural sciences, of co-organizers including WIPO.
computer science or any field of engineering;
• be fluent in English. More information
Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
Maximum number of students for more detailed and updated information: www.wipo.
In principle, a total number of 20 places are available int/academy
for self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships
• A limited number of scholarships are available.
Scholarships cover:
• Return ticket
• Registration and tuition fees
• Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the charge of participants.

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-

fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
be provided with relevant information, including trav-
el arrangements.

Application forms
Application forms are available in the WIPO Academy
and Haifa University web sites.

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8. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), jointly offered by the

WIPO Academy and the Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey (new)

The program is organized in cooperation with the Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-
Government of Turkey through the Turkish Patent fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
Institute (TPI). be provided with relevant information, including trav-
el arrangements.
Subjects covered (to be confirmed)
• General Introduction to Intellectual Property Application forms
• Patents and Biotechnological Inventions Application forms will be available in the WIPO
• Copyright and Related Rights Academy and Bilkent University web sites.
• Trademarks, Domain Names and Geographical
Indications Venue
• Industrial Designs and Plant Variety Protection Ankara, Turkey
• Traditional Knowledge and Other Emerging
Issues, Interface Between Antitrust and IP Rights Dates
• Intellectual Property Management and 2015/2016 (to be confirmed)
Commercialization
• Research Project Award
Successful students will be awarded Master’s in
Language of tuition Intellectual Property (MIP) by the Bilkent University
English on behalf of WIPO.

Admission requirements Teachers

To be considered, applicants shall: Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the
hold a Bachelor degree or an engineering diploma is- Bilkent University, visiting lecturers from other lead-
sued by a recognized university; ing universities, reputed IP professionals and staff of
be fluent in English. co-organizers.

Maximum number of students More information

In principle, a total number of 30 places are available Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
for self-supported and financed students. for more details and updated information: www.wipo.
int/academy
Scholarships (to be confirmed)
Around 10 to 12 scholarships will be available.
Scholarships cover:
• Return ticket
• Registration and tuition fees
• Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the expense of participants.

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Colloquium for teachers

WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Teachers of Intellectual Property, jointly organized

by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade
Organization (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland

WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Teachers of Intellectual Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are noti-
Property, jointly organized by the World Intellectual fied by the WIPO Academy. Thereafter, they will also
Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade be provided with relevant information, including trav-
Organization (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland. el arrangements.

Content Scholarships offered by WTO may also be offered to

The Colloquium focuses each year on a different range private university teachers and researchers.
of specialized IP topics. Participants are expected to
discuss on case studies and relevant teaching ex- Application forms
perience in relation to those topics. In addition, the Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy
Colloquium discusses teaching methodologies. The and WTO web sites.
Program will include visits to WIPO and WTO librar-
ies and meetings with WIPO and WTO officials. Venue
Geneva, Switzerland
Language of tuition
English Dates
Two weeks: from June 15 to 26, 2015).
Admission requirements
To be considered, applicants should: More information
hold an advanced degree and have teaching experi- Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy web site
ence in intellectual property law or international law/ for more detailed and updated information: www.wipo.
economics/management with a specialization in IP; int/academy
be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

In principle, a total number of 30 places are available.

Scholarships
Around 22 scholarships are available from WIPO and
WTO. Scholarships cover:
• Return ticket
• Any fees related to the Colloquium
• Full board and lodging
• Medical insurance

Visa costs, if any, are at the charge of participants.

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WIPO Academy
Summer Schools Program

2015

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WIPO Academy

General Information

The Summer School provides an opportunity to ac- Copyright and Related Rights
quire deeper knowledge of IP, including an under- • Limitations and Exceptions of Copyright, in-
standing of IP as a tool for economic, social, cultural cluding Access to Copyright Works for Visually
and technological development and the role of WIPO Impaired Persons
in the administration of IP and also as the provider of • Unfair Competition and IP
global IP services. • Economics of IP
• IP Management: A Practical Approach
Program • IP Valuation
All Summer Schools share a common curriculum, • Transfer of Technology and Licensing
format and duration, except the specialized Summer • Simulation Exercises on Licensing Negotiations
Schools. Participants are exposed to various aspects • Creative Industries and IP; Copyright Licensing
of IPRs, including the international nature of IP pro- • Protection of New Plant Varieties, including the
tection and the interface between IP and other disci- UPOV Convention
plines. The program includes the following method- • IP and Biodiversity: International Landscape and
ologies and takes an interdisciplinary, problem-ori- Current Issues
ented approach: lectures; simulation exercises; group
discussions on selected IP topics; panel discussions; Panel Discussion: IP and Public Health – Issues and
and case studies. Challenges.
• IP, Green Technology and Climate Change: Issues
Content and Structure and Challenges
• WIPO and its Role in Promoting Creativity and • Selected Cases on Enforcement of IPRs
Innovation
• Selected Contemporary Issues in the Field of Group Discussions on:
Trademarks • Technology Transfer in the Field of IP
• International and Regional Trademark Systems • Copyright in the Digital Age
• Geographical Indications: The International • Open Innovation
Landscape and Current Issues • Brands and Branding
• Designs Protection and its Interface with Other
IP Fields Eligibility
• Internet Domain names and Alternative Dispute Interregional in nature, the WIPO Summer Schools
Resolution, including Illustration of Cases Program is aimed at senior and graduate students
• Trademarks and the Internet: Issues and from any academic discipline as well as young profes-
Challenges sionals working in any field in which IP may play a part.
• Branding – Case Study
• International and Regional Patent Systems Distance Learning
• Selected Contemporary Issues in the Field of Candidates will be required to successfully com-
Patents plete a session of the Academy’s General Course on
• The Use of Patent Information Intellectual Property (DL-101) online. Dates for the
• Protection of Trade Secrets: Current Issues session will be announced. Special course for special-
• Selected Cases on Patents and Biotechnology ized Summer Schools will be announced.
• International Protection of Copyright and Related
Rights
• Selected Contemporary Issues in the Field of

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Registration Fees Scholarships

Based on country of residence: Scholarships are available for international partic-
• Developing countries and countries in transi- ipants to the Summer Schools taking place in the
tion: students US$ 250 and young professionals Republic of Korea (ROK) and South Africa through
US$ 350; the funds from the Governments of ROK and Japan,
• Developed countries: students US$ 500 and young respectively. Scholarships include travel costs.
professionals: US$ 700.
Award
Travel, Accommodation and Living Expenses A certificate of participation is awarded to participants
Participants are responsible for their own travel to and who successfully complete program requirements.
from various destinations, as well as accommodation
and living expenses during their participation.

Summer Schools 2015

No. Summer School Venue Dates Registration Dates Language

1. WIPO-Chile Summer Santiago January 19 to 30 October 15 Spanish
School on IP (WCLSS) to November 30
2. WIPO-India Summer New Delhi March 2 to 13 October 15 English
School on IP (WISS) to January 20
3. WIPO-China Summer Shanghai May 4 to 15 October 15 English
School on IP (WCHSS) to March 4
4. WIPO-Singapore Summer Singapore City May 18 to 29 December 15 English
School on IP (WSSS) to March 15
5. WIPO-Mexico Summer Mexico City June 1 to 12 December 15 Spanish
School on IP (WMSS) to March 31
6. WIPO-UNIGE Summer Geneva June 22 to July 3 December 15 English
School on IP (WGSS) to April 15
7. WIPO-Russia Summer St. Petersburg July 6 to 17 December 15 Russian
School on IP (WRSS) to April 30
8. WIPO-Korea Summer Daejeon July 13 to 24 December 15 English
School on IP (WKSS) to May 15
9. WIPO-USA Summer Alexandria July 20 to 31 December 15 English
School on Designs to May 15
(WUSSS) [Topic TBC]
10. WIPO-South Africa Durban November 23 March 31 English
Summer School on IP and to December 4 to August 31
Transfer of Technology
(WSASS)

Further Details
To find out more about the various Summer Schools,
please visit our website at www.wipo.int/academy/en/
courses/summer_school/.

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