WIPO Academy Challenges in IP Training Istambul May

WIPO Academy Challenges in IP Training Istambul, May 16, 2012 Marcelo Di Pietro Director WIPO Academy

2 Outline Mandate Challenges WIPO Academy Programs Conclusion

3 WIPO Academy Training and education on the use and administration of the IP system for the promotion of innovation and creativity. Medium and long term training-education Partnerships with technical institutions Enabling knowledge

4 Current challenges on IP training Promote a balance IP system with national policy space for vital interests Inclusiveness of countries in transition and developing countries as players in the international IP system and market. Policy and practical training. Enabling knowledge.

5 Challenges Move from isolationism to engagement IP and finance, Competition policy, Unfair competition IP and access to health, food security, green technologies, climate change Highlight the economics and access to culture Need to be a culture shift from ‘free’ to ‘fair remuneration’.

6 challenges Use of international systems to address backlogs and improve coordination and cooperation § 1. 9 million patent applications worldwide; 3. 3 million trademark applications. § Growing backlogs – 3. 5 million unprocessed patent applications. Growing role and needs of IP Offices New target groups with different training needs.

7 Challenges: Geopolitical change/Top patent filers by country Year 2000 Year 2011

8 Fields of Activities Professional Development Distance Learning Academic Institutions Start Up IP Academies WIPO Summer School Executive Education on IP Management Network of IP Academies

9 WIPO Academy activities for 2010 A total of 54, 533 participants from 195 different countries Source: WIPO Academy Statistics, 2010

10 Participants in the WIPO Academy Programs/Courses by language, 2010 Source: WIPO Academy Statistics, 2010

11 Professional Development: Enhancing IP Training with Partners Target groups Partners for technical training Objective of training. National IP Strategically oriented Level of Courses – Intermediate, advanced and specialized levels – DL role in preparatory training

12 Academic Institutions Objectives Suggestion of curricula Provision of WIPO Publications Provision of WIPO DL modules Participation of WIPO experts in teaching and training Involvement in the examination process Financing of participants (from developing countries) Partnership with other institutions of excellence Prepare and publish collection of research papers

13 Academic Institutions Joint Programs University of Turin Africa University and ARIPO Queensland University of Technology Haifa Center for Law and Technology; University of South Africa University of Yaoundé II and OAPI (in French) Future Programs Latin America Thailand- University of Bangkok Indonesia- University of Padjadjaran and University of Indonesia China- University of Renmin South Korea- Seoul University of West Indies- Barbados

14 Distance Learning WIPO Academy offers broad online IP education in the 6 UN languages (plus Portuguese, Vietnamese, Thai, Ukrainian, Korean, Japanese, German) Cost effective, flexible, large audiences (over 50. 000 students for 2010) E-learning Industry Standard used to develop and administer modules- new learning platform, student-centered content development. Inclusion of WIPO DL modules in University curriculum under engineering, business, law and Ph. D programs upon demand. Over 60 online tutor faculty in various languages Partners institutions for delivery (Around 10 IP Offices and over 40 Universities)

15 Distance Learning General Courses DL 001 – Primer on Intellectual Property DL 101 - General Course on Intellectual Property DL 101 PCT General Primers - Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty Advanced Courses DL 201 – Copyright and Related Rights DL 202 – Electronic Commerce and Intellectual Property DL 204 – Biotechnology and Intellectual Property DL 205 – Plant Variety Protection -UPOV Convention DL 301 – Patents DL 302 – Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications DL 317 – Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under the WIPO Rules DL 318 – Patent Information Search DL 320 – Basics of Patent Drafting DL 401 – Managing Intellectual Property in the Book Publishing Industry DL 450 – Intellectual Property Management

16 Distance Learning

17 Geographical Distribution of Participants in Distance Learning Program, 2010 Source: WIPO Academy Statistics, 2010

18 IP 4 Kids (Ages 9 -14): 2012 Game based course on creativity, team work and respect for IP - Includes teaching manual and instructions

19 WIPO Summer School Annual event held in 10 global locations Objective - to enhance IP skills of senior students and young professionals Program - IP as a tool for development - Interdisciplinary nature of IP - New and emerging issues Methodology - Lectures - Case studies and simulation exercises - Panel discussions - Group presentations

20 Geographical Distribution of Participants in WIPO Summer School on IP, 2010 Source: WIPO Academy Statistics, 2010

21 Executive Education Pilot Project: 2007 -2008 Re-launched: 2011 Objective: - to offer business managers and senior executives of industry tools for using, valuating and managing IP for competitive advantage This program is fee-based, unlike other Academy training Two programs per year, to be held in developing countries - In 2011, foreseen in Singapore and Chile

22 Recent Activities: Start-Up IP Academies Project WIPO Development Agenda Pilot Project for the Establishment of Start-Up IP Academies Test a new model to help developing countries and LDCs to establish an IP training institution with minimum resources Objectives Contribute to sustainable development of human resources Enhance IP knowledge and update government officials Provide a forum for discussion and collaboration

23 Start-Up IP Academies Project Cooperation initiated: 1. Costa Rica 2. Colombia 3. Dominican Republic 4. Ethiopia 5. Peru 6. Sri Lanka 7. Syrian Arab Republic 8. Trinidad and Tobago 9. Tunisia 10. Turkey Cooperation Foreseen to start in 2011: 1. Algeria 2. Ecuador 3. Egypt 4. Kenya 5. GCC Countries

24 Global Network on Intellectual Property Academies GNIPA National Institutions Australia: Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia (IPRIA) Brazil: National Institute of Industrial Property of Brazil (INPI) Bulgaria: Centre for IP of the University of National and World Economy China: State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO) Colombia: Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) Costa Rica: National Registry of Costa Rica Croatia: State Intellectual Property Office of Croatia (SIPO) Cuba: Industrial Property Office of Cuba (OCPI)I Indonesia: Indonesian IP Academy (IIPA) Japan: National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training Mexico: Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) Nigeria: Nigerian Copyright Institute Pakistan: Intellectual Property Academy

25 Global Network on Intellectual Property Academies Peru: Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (INDECOPI) Philippines: Intellectual Property Research Training Institute of the Philippines (IPRTI) Portugal: National Institute of Industrial Property of Portugal (INPI) Republic of Korea: International Intellectual Property Training Institute of the Republic of Korea (IIPTI) Republic of Korea: Korea Copyright Commission (KCC) Republic of Macedonia: Center for Intellectual Property Education of the Republic of Macedonia (CIPE) Russian Federation: Russian State Intellectual Property Academy (RGAIS) Singapore: IP Academy (Singapore) Switzerland: Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) Ukraine: State Institute of Intellectual Property of Ukraine USA: United States Patent and Trademark Office Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA)

26 Global Network on Intellectual Property Academies Regional institutions and others ARIPO: African Regional Intellectual Property Organization EPO: European Patent Academy OAPI: Intellectual Property Training Center Denis Ekani WA: WIPO Academy New Members National Registry of Costa Rica Superintendence of Industry and Commerce of Colombia Indonesian IP Academy Korea Copyright Commission INDECOPI, Peru

Conclusion Inclusion Development Agenda Dimension and Global Challenges in Academy Programs Focused professional training Build up local capacities IP Management Programs New IT Tools/ Access/Distance Learning 27