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The World Intellectual The World Intellectual Property OrganizationProperty Organization
An Organization for the futureAn Organization for the future .. ..
Welcome
PresentationPresentation
•History of Int’l IP System
•WIPO Today
•WIPO’s Main Activities
Milestones : 1883 to 2004Milestones : 1883 to 2004
Paris Convention
1883
1886
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1925
1960
1967
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1989
2002
Berne Convention
Madrid Agreement
BIRPI
Hague Agreement
BIRPI moves to Geneva
WIPO Convention
WIPO established
PCT
Madrid Protocol
Internet Treaties
Status: An int’l intergovernmental organization
Member States: 183
Staff: 915 from 94 countries
Treaties Administered: 24
Decisions by: GA, CC, WIPO Conference
Guiding Principles: Transparency, Accountability, Consensus
To promote the protection of IP rights worldwide and extend the benefits of the international IP system to all member States
WIPO’s Mission:
Basic Facts about WIPO
Intellectual Property: A Tool Intellectual Property: A Tool for Developmentfor Development
“In the age of the knowledge economy, the efficient and creative use of knowledge is a key determinant of international competitiveness, wealth creation and improved social welfare.”
“An effective intellectual property (IP) system embedded within a national strategy which anchors IP considerations firmly within the policy-making process will help a nation to promote and protect its intellectual assets, thereby driving economic growth and wealth creation.”
Kamil Idris WIPO Director General
Strategic GoalsStrategic Goals Promotion of an IP culturePromotion of an IP culture
– build a foundation for more solid & extensive IP culturebuild a foundation for more solid & extensive IP culture– better understanding & use of IP system. better understanding & use of IP system. – Greater respect for IP rightsGreater respect for IP rights
IP policies as part of Nat’l Dvpt. StrategiesIP policies as part of Nat’l Dvpt. Strategies Development of balanced IP laws responsive to Development of balanced IP laws responsive to
emerging needsemerging needs Delivery of quality global IP protection systems Delivery of quality global IP protection systems Enhanced Access to IP SystemEnhanced Access to IP System
– practical solutionspractical solutions to empower all stakeholders to develop, protect, to empower all stakeholders to develop, protect, enforce, manage and commercially exploit IPRs for development enforce, manage and commercially exploit IPRs for development
OutreachOutreach
Intellectual PropertyOffices
Intellectual PropertyOffices
Public Sector & Policy-MakersPublic Sector & Policy-Makers
General Public & Civil SocietyGeneral Public & Civil Society
Building awarenessBuilding awarenessBuilding awarenessBuilding awareness
WIPO’s Activities
Norm-Setting
Services to Industry
Economic Development
AIM: Progressive development of AIM: Progressive development of international IP law for an IP system that international IP law for an IP system that is:is:– balanced/responsive to emerging needsbalanced/responsive to emerging needs– effective in encouraging innovation/creativityeffective in encouraging innovation/creativity– sufficiently flexible to accommodate national policy sufficiently flexible to accommodate national policy
objectivesobjectives
Address/provide info. on current & Address/provide info. on current & emerging issues in IP - (review/discussion emerging issues in IP - (review/discussion of topical issues in standing committees).of topical issues in standing committees).
Norm Setting
Norm SettingNorm Setting
A Success Story: Functional challenges: (success has generated operational issues) Political challenges: (greater public scrutiny)
> Clarify current/emerging issues > Discuss improvements in op. principles/practice > Address issues in line with national/international economic development strategies
Aim: Take into account interests of all stakeholders.A system that is balanced, reliable, swift, user-friendly, accessible,cost-effective
atents
Norm SettingNorm Setting
opyright & Related Rights:- encourage broader use of system
- ensure it is in line with digital environ.Priorities:
Implementation of WCT/WPPT(major step forward in updating CR at
international level)
Build consensus on topical issues
Norm SettingNorm Setting
Tools for domestic/international commerce, Tools for domestic/international commerce, marketing strategies marketing strategies
Develop int’l TM law (TLT Revision)Develop int’l TM law (TLT Revision) Legal adviceLegal advice Promote convergence of admin. practicesPromote convergence of admin. practices Soft Law approachSoft Law approach Promote dvpt./use of registration systemsPromote dvpt./use of registration systems
rademarks, Designs, Geographical Indications
Norm SettingNorm SettingTraditional Knowledge, Access to Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, Access to Genetic Resources,
FolkloreFolkloreAim: Generate practical benefits from using IPS/use IP assets to support socio-ec. development, cultural integrity of communities/address concerns
of indigenous peoples, etcGenetic Resources & Benefit SharingTraditional Knowledge & Innovations.
IGC (2000): Int’l Forum for tackling issues at severalIGC (2000): Int’l Forum for tackling issues at several interlocking levels interlocking levels
debating broad policy and legal questions; sharing practical experience; and developing practical tools and mechanisms
Current situation: Maturing process - common objectives/ core principles.
WIPO GA: new mandate - international dimension/no outcome excluded
Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentTo maximize strategic use of IP for development To maximize strategic use of IP for development by:by:
- updating IP legislation- updating IP legislation- upgrading IP infrastructure- upgrading IP infrastructure- demystifying IP- demystifying IP- promoting understanding of policy- promoting understanding of policy options offered by IPS options offered by IPS
ApproachApproach: tailored to specific national needs : tailored to specific national needs (NFAPs, etc. via regional offices) (NFAPs, etc. via regional offices)
Focus ShiftFocus Shift: deliverables, capitalize on : deliverables, capitalize on assistance rendered. assistance rendered.
Emphasis on ….Emphasis on ….
Networks - synergistic Networks - synergistic relationshipsrelationships
OutreachOutreach TrainingTraining Collective Copyright Management Collective Copyright Management
OrganizationsOrganizations Innovation PromotionInnovation Promotion
Distance Learning ProgramDistance Learning Program
Professional TrainingProfessional Training
Policy Dvpt., Tchg & RsrchPolicy Dvpt., Tchg & Rsrch
Approach: Training trainersApproach: Training trainers Partnerships with Academic Partnerships with Academic
Institutions/IGOs/NGOs - synergies for dvpt.Institutions/IGOs/NGOs - synergies for dvpt.
Joint programs/publications, promo. Joint programs/publications, promo. materialsmaterials
WIPO Worldwide Academy
Training
Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentInnovators & SMEsInnovators & SMEs
Dynamic Economic SectorDynamic Economic Sector Aim: improve IP awareness to enable Aim: improve IP awareness to enable
formulation & implementation of:formulation & implementation of:– policies;policies;– programs;programs;– strategiesstrategies
to enhance strategic use of IP assets by to enhance strategic use of IP assets by innovators/SMEsinnovators/SMEs
e.g. licensing agreements; finance; IP e.g. licensing agreements; finance; IP information to monitor competitors, etc.information to monitor competitors, etc.
ServicesServicesI. Enhancement of global protection systems to further simplify and reduce costs of obtaining protection in multiple countries for:
PATENTS (PCT):
- PCT Reform
- E-filing
TRADEMARKS (MADRID)
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS (HAGUE)
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS (LISBON)
MICRO-ORGANISMS (BUDAPEST)
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The Patent Cooperation Treaty
ServicesServicesAlternative dispute resolution (ADR) offered by WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center - tailor-made D R procedures, e.g.:
- UDRP criteria:- identical/confusingly
similar- legitimate interest- bad faith
- cost-effective and expeditious procedure (see http://arbiter.wipo.int)
- WIPO Trademark Database Portal
(http://ecommerce.wipo.int/databases/trademark/)
6%
76%
15%1%2%
Member StatesPCT SystemMadrid SytemHague SystemOther
WIPO’s Income2006-2007
Total: 531 M CHF
The World Intellectual The World Intellectual Property OrganizationProperty Organization
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