The WIPO
Academy Portfolio
Education,
Training and Skills
Development
Programs 2024

The WIPO
Academy Portfolio
Education,
Training and Skills
Development
Programs 2024

Foreword
by the Director GeneralIntellectual property (IP) is for everyone, everywhere. Whether you are a scientist or
entrepreneur, musician or small business owner, a diplomat, designer – anyone with a new idea
or creation – IP is for you.
It is therefore critical that IP knowledge and skills are available to all. Over the past 25 years,
the WIPO Academy has become the world’s most powerful engine of IP education, training andskills-building, benefitting 1.2 million people in 193 countries – with 70 percent of learners fromdeveloping countries and more than half women.
A key strength of the Academy is its ability to move with the times, and to see that as IP evolves,
so too must IP education. Since the launch of our Medium-Term Strategic Plan in 2021, we havereimagined our course portfolio, going beyond the transfer of technical IP knowledge and thelegal aspects of IP, to focus on the building of practical IP skills, especially around its business,trade and financial aspects.
This transformation reflects the fact that more countries and enterprises, of all sizes and fromall parts of the world, are looking to innovation, creativity, technology, and entrepreneurshipto develop and grow. Today, 75 percent of global IP filings come from Asia, Africa, and Latin
America, compared with around 50 percent two decades ago.
This portfolio captures these changes. For the first time, 2024 will see us offer more than
50 courses through the Academy’s Distance Learning Program in over 20 languages. These
include courses on IP Finance, IP and Tourism, IP for Videogames, IP and the Blue Economy, andIP and Sports.
We are also pleased to offer 16 Joint Master’s Degree Programs, including five new programs,in partnership with renowned universities like the National Law University Delhi, the Singapore
University of Social Sciences, Umm Al Qura University, and IE University in Madrid. The number
of WIPO Summer Schools has also grown to 25, with programs taking place in Brazil, China,
Egypt, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Oman, South Africa, and the United States. And we are offering a
new series of short-term Executive Programs to build practical IP skills.
The power of these courses lies not just in the learning provided, but in how our alumni areusing their skills to build a better world. The Ghanaian scientist, Dr. Priscilla Kolibea Mante, isworking on a drug to fight epilepsy. Argentina’s Micaela Mantegna has become the world’s
first “Abogamer” – a lawyer specializing in videogames policy. Liliyana da Silva is using her
knowledge to help draft a national IP code for her native Timor-Leste. And Lilian Nantume ishelping women entrepreneurs and SMEs in Uganda to embed IP into their business plans.

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Whether you want a career in IP, or just to know enough to make it work for you, the WIPO
Academy can help you follow in these footsteps as your mentor and partner. We hope that youfind this portfolio of programs instructive and inspiring, and that you find a course that is rightfor you.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Daren Tang
Director GeneralPreface

The year 2024 will see a transformation in the work of the WIPO Academy. While continuing
implementation of its primary mandate to facilitate global access to intellectual property (IP)capacity-building, particularly in developing countries, least-developed countries and countries
in transition. It will also target new beneficiaries, in particular from the private sector, and will
increase its focus on skills development and IP commercialization.
The 2024 edition of the WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development
Programs offers a wide range of courses covering fundamental and multidisciplinary aspectsof IP in a variety of formats and languages. Courses range from basic and advanced distancelearning (DL) to specialized executive training and higher education through joint master’s
degree programs in IP with renowned universities. Course curricula have been reviewed toincrease the focus on IP practical skills, including in areas such as IP commercialization andmanagement. The portfolio also includes dedicated courses addressed to entrepreneurs,
exporters, researchers, inventors and IP managers, designed to provide them with thetechnical knowledge and skills needed to use the IP system to support business growth andjob creation.
The courses are delivered in close cooperation with partner institutions and with external,
independent academic expertise. The Academy has a strong reputation based on the diversityof its course offerings, quality of instruction, credibility as a neutral and impartial source ofknowledge and extensive international network of highly respected partner institutions.
The highlights and new developments in courses offered by the Academy in 2024 aresummarized below:
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Specialized advanced training courses on specific IP areas will be offered during the yearfor government officials and other dedicated public-sector stakeholders, in Arabic, English,
French and Spanish. These advanced training courses will be offered in close cooperationand full partnership with Member States, IP offices and IP institutions.
In 2024, more than 50 courses and training programs will be offered by the WIPO Academy
Distance Learning (DL) Program in over 20 languages, including the six United Nations
languages and Portuguese. The DL Program will continue expanding its offerings to newtarget audiences, integrating an IP training program for diplomats and trade officials as wellas private stakeholders. The new courses (IP and Tourism, IP and Sports; IP for Videogames;
IP Enforcement; Use of the Hague System for the Registration of Designs; and IP for Finance,
Valuation and Due Diligence) reflect a growing emphasis on the use of IP as a tool ofbusiness strategy, especially for SMEs.
The program mobilizes a dedicated state-of-the-art IT platform and a network of more than
400 tutors from all over the world to deliver these DL and blended learning courses.
The reach, accessibility and affordability of the WIPO Academy’s DL Program make it unique
as an IP training resource globally. Its courses are available to support skills-based training
for government officials – and more broadly national IP skills-building programs – working
in close cooperation with local partners, including IP offices, universities, national IP training
institutions and business support institutions.
In addition to the regular courses listed in the portfolio, the DL program is developing skillsbased assessment and certification services and providing an overarching framework for

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Member States developing their own national IP certification processes. It will also continue
to encourage the customization and use of WIPO DL courses by national IP training centers.
In 2024, the Academy will continue to provide access to IP higher education for developing
countries, least-developed countries and countries in transition by establishing newcooperation agreements and allocating resources to help existing partner universities
increase access to IP higher education. The focus in 2024 will be to continue expanding thepractical skills-building element of these programs through increased in-person training in
partner institutions, internships, work placements and research assignments applying IP
knowledge to everyday challenges.
Five new joint master’s degree programs in intellectual property will be offered in 2024, withenhanced offerings for specializations in more regions and languages.
WIPO Summer Schools will continue to be organized in 2024 in cooperation with partners
from across the globe. Building on the experiences of the last couple of years, a mix ofonline, in-person and hybrid programs will be offered. The content of these courses has
been modified to increase the interactive sessions and place greater emphasis on practicalIP skills-building.
A new series of focused and blended learning Executive Programs will also be offeredin 2024. These aim to provide participants, including those from the private sector, withpractical IP skills using a series of case studies, simulation exercises and group work in areas
such as IP commercialization, intangible asset management, licensing and branding building
further on the offerings of the DL Program
The Academy will be cooperating closely with national IP training institutions in their efforts
to develop tailored skills development courses and services for SMEs from diverse creativeand innovative sectors, helping them gain the knowledge needed to effectively leverage theIP system.
Starting from 2024 the Academy will be introducing a regular IP Training Program for
Diplomats and Trade Officials in cooperation with national diplomatic academies andinstitutes. Designed to benefit five countries from each region, this program will help
diplomats and trade officials gain a deeper understanding of IP fundamentals, theimportance of IP for development and economic growth and the relevance of IP for key
global issues.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

This portfolio serves as a catalog of all the training opportunities to be offered by the WIPO
Academy in 2024 and outlines the content of each course. It gives information to potential
participants on eligibility criteria, application formalities, timelines, selection procedures, traveland other relevant details.

Important
As the WIPO Academy’s training activities are subject to change during the year,
please visit the website, www.wipo.int/academy, for up-to-date information.

Table of contents

Distance Learning Program

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General Information on the Distance Learning Program

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Self-Paced General Distance Learning Courses

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The Primer on Intellectual Property (DL-001)

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General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) V2.0

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A General Primer – Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (DL-101-PCT)

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Specialized Course on the Essentials of Patents (DL-170)

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e-Tutorial on Using Patent Information (DL-177)

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Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) Online Course on Accessible Book Production 

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IP Panorama 2.0 (DL-IP PANORAMA)

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Tutor-Led Advanced Distance Learning Courses

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

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Advanced Course on Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural
Expressions (DL-203)

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

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Advanced Course on Patents (DL-301)

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Advanced Course on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications(DL-302)

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Specialized Course on the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks(DL-303)

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Specialized Course on the Hague System for International Registration of Industrial
Designs (DL-304)

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Advanced Course on Examination of Applications for Plant Breeders’ Rights (DL-305-UPOV)

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Advanced Course on Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under the WIPO Rules (DL-317)

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Advanced Course on Patent Information Search (DL-318)

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Advanced Course on Basics of Patent Drafting (DL-320)

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Advanced Course on Intellectual Property Management (DL-450)

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Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for Legal
Practitioners (DL-501)

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Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for Rights
Holders (DL-502)

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22. Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for Collective
Management Organizations (DL-503)

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23. Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for
Policymakers (DL-506)

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Advanced Course on Software Licensing, Including Open Source (DL-511)

Tutor-Led Executive / Specialized Courses

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Executive Course on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources in the Life Sciences(DL-427)

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WIPO Connect Training (DL-550)

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Specialized Course on Developing Successful WIPO Development Agenda Projects (DL-620)

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28. WHO-WIPO-WTO Executive Course on Promoting Access to Medical Technologies andInnovation (DL-701)

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Certification and Blended Learning Courses
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Advanced International Certificate Course on Intellectual Property Asset Management(AICC)44

30. Intellectual Property-Impact Certificate Course – Certification for IP Teaching at thePrimary and Secondary School Level (IPCC)

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WIPO International Patent Drafting Training Program (IPDTP)

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WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) Staff Certification Program –Foundation Certificate

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Targeted Training

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33. General Course on Intellectual Property for Judges (DL-JTIP)

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34. Intellectual Property Training Program for Diplomats and Trade Officials (IPDTO)

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Leadership Course on Intellectual Property, Science and Innovation for Women Scientists
and Innovators for Participants in the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Program

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36. Executive Course on Intellectual Property and Exports (DL-730)

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Executive Training Program on Intellectual Capital ManagementOn-demand Services

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38. Customization and Translation

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Intellectual Property for Youth Service (IP4Youth)

40. Intellectual Property Youth Ambassadors Program (upon nomination)

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Intellectual Property for Teachers and Policymakers Program (IP4Teachers)

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WIPO Academy Masterclass

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Pilot Courses

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43. WIPO-Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) Staff Certification Program –Patentability Search Specialization 

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44. Specialized Course on Intellectual Property Enforcement

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Specialized Course on Intellectual Property and Tourism

46. General Course on Sports Entrepreneurship

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Advanced Course on Intellectual Property and Sports

48. Primer on Biotechnology Transfer

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Specialized Course on Intellectual Property in the Blue Economy

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Specialized Course on Intellectual Property Audit and Due Diligence

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Specialized Course on Intellectual Property Finance and Valuation

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Specialized Course on Intellectual Property and Videogames

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Academic Institutions Program

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University Partnerships and Joint Master’s Degree Programs on Intellectual Property

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Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property, offered jointly by the WIPO Academy andthe University of Turin, the Turin School of Management (SAA) and the Consortium for
Research and Permanent Education (COREP), in Turin, Italy

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), offered jointly by the WIPO Academy,
the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and Africa University in
Mutare, Zimbabwe

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, theAfrican Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the University of Yaoundé II (UY II) in
Yaoundé, Cameroon68

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Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property with a Specialization in Patent Law and
Design Law, offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Officeand Ankara University in Ankara, Türkiye70

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) with a Specialization in Industrial Property,
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy and Tongji University in Shanghai, People’s Republicof China

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation (MIPI), offered jointly by the
WIPO Academy, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) of Argentina and the
University of San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and New Technologies (MIP and New Technologies),
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Patent Office of Poland and Jagiellonian University
in Krakow, Poland
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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD), offered jointly
by the WIPO Academy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic ofKorea, the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the Korea Development Institute
School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School) in Sejong, Republic of Korea

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Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, offered jointly by
the WIPO Academy and IE University in Madrid, Spain

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation Management (MIPIM), offeredjointly by the WIPO Academy and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Singapore

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (MIPTT), offered jointly by
the WIPO Academy, the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) and Sofia University
in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MIPEI), offered
for the first time jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property(SAIP) and Umm Al Qura University (UQU) in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (new)

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Executive Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation, offered jointly by the
WIPO Academy, the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC),
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco, and Université Mohammed VI
Polytechnique (UM6P) in Ben Guerir, Kingdom of Morocco (new)
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Master of Laws (LL.M.) / Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Management (MIPM),
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs
and Trade Marks of India, and the National Law University Delhi (NLU-D), in New Delhi,
India (new)
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Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy, offered jointly by
the WIPO Academy, and Tsinghua University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China (new)

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property Management and Innovation (MIPMI), offeredjointly by the WIPO Academy, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
and De La Salle University (DLSU), in Manila, Philippines (new)

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Other Academic Partnerships and Colloquia for Intellectual Property Teachers
and Researchers

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Patent X – Certificate Course on Patent Law and Global Public Health832.

Intellectual Property and Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference:
January 18 and 19, 2024 in Hanoi, Viet Nam

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Intellectual Property Researchers Europe (IPRE) Conference:
June 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland 

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Intellectual Property and Innovation for Latin America (IPILA) Conference:
October 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina 

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WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Intellectual Property Teachers and Researchers in Africa:
February 5 to 8, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa 

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WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Teachers of Intellectual Property:
November 4 to 15, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland

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WIPO Summer Schools Program

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General Information on WIPO Summer Schools

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WIPO Summer Schools – General Content and Structure

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WIPO Summer Schools in 2024*

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Intellectual Property Training Strategies (IPTI-001)

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Pilot Course: The Intellectual Property Playbook for Entrepreneurs

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General Information on the Distance Learning Program
1. Objectives
By harnessing digital technology to facilitate the delivery of academic training programs invirtual and hybrid formats, the WIPO Academy’s Distance Learning Program aims to increase
the accessibility of intellectual property (IP) knowledge on a global scale, making it available
to all, irrespective of geographic location, socio-economic background, industry sector or
language group.

2. BackgroundIn 1999, the WIPO Academy adopted distance learning (DL) as an innovative teaching and training
approach, investing in the potential of the Internet to expand our educational mandate. Since its
launch, more than one million people worldwide have taken one or more WIPO DL courses.

3. Field and scope of training
The WIPO Academy has placed considerable emphasis on incorporating teaching methodologies
and pedagogies that complement the eLearning process, namely Bloom’s Taxonomy. Bloom’s
Taxonomy is a learning technique rooted in cognitive behavioral psychology through whichpeople learn by “remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating.”
The instructional design of the course content is based on that of the Open University of theUnited Kingdom, where “you teach, you ask, you assess and you evaluate” the learner’s ability
to apply and perform tasks at different intervals. The combined use of these two systems
facilitates the effective transfer of information and knowledge between teachers and learners in
the virtual environment.
The WIPO Academy networks with other institutions involved in IP teaching through the DL
Program in order to combine substantive knowledge and pedagogical expertise in course
design and development. Partnerships with IP offices, universities, organizations andinstitutions engaged in the area of IP around the world enable the WIPO Academy to identify
core groups of experts to serve as authors, providing and enhancing the content of our courses
with national and regional teaching materials.
Our DL curriculum includes self-paced general courses, tutor-led advanced courses andblended-learning courses (i.e., combining both online and in-person training). The Academy’s
DL courses cover all aspects of IP. Learners and teachers can interact as often as necessaryduring the courses because communication takes place through intuitive online discussion
forums, electronic mail, and live online lectures where applicable. Teachers have their own
interactive tools, which allow them to correct examinations and support any difficulties
learners may face during the course.

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The WIPO Academy is the world’s only institution to offer numerous IP courses online in morethan seven languages, as well as follow-up learner support. A unique feature of the DL Programis its focus on language diversity and online academic and administrative support.

The Primer (DL-001), the General Course on IP (DL-101) and most of the advanced courses
are now available in the six official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, English,
French, Russian and Spanish) and in Portuguese, with translation into other languages
underway. In 2024, the DL Program will continue to offer certification, blended executive andleadership courses combining eLearning and in-person coaching opportunities to participantsin SMEs and innovation-led sectors. Other efforts spearheaded by the WIPO Academy include
partnering with academic institutions to support them in offering online courses on IP tackling
pertinent themes arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The new PatentX
course, a joint offering by WIPO and Harvard Law School (HLS), is a non-credit course exploring
the relationship between patent law and global public health, with particular reference tothe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of IP in stimulating the production anddistribution of vaccines and medicines. Registration for PatentX, which will run on the HLS
eLearning platform, is available on the WIPO eLearning Center.

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The self-paced General Courses include:
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Primer on Intellectual Property (DL-001)
General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101), also available in an accessible format for
the visually impaired or otherwise print-disabled
Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (DL-101-PCT)
Specialized Course on the Essentials of Patents (DL-170)
Tutorial on Using Patent Information (DL-177)
WIPO Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) Online Course on Accessible Book Production
IP Panorama 2.0 (DL-IP PANORAMA)

The tutor-led Advanced Courses include:
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Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201)
Advanced Course on Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural
Expressions (DL-203)
Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection (DL-205-UPOV)Advanced Course on Patents (DL-301)
Advanced Course on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (DL-302)
Specialized Course on the Madrid System for the International Registration ofMarks (DL-303)
Specialized Course on the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial
Designs (DL-304)
Advanced Course on Examination of Applications for Plant Breeders’ Rights (DL-305-UPOV)Advanced Course on Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under the WIPO Rules (DL-317)
Advanced Course on Patent Information Search (DL-318)
Advanced Course on the Basics of Patent Drafting (DL-320)
Advanced Course on Intellectual Property Management (DL-450)
Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for Legal
Practitioners (DL-501)
Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for Rights
Holders (DL-502)
Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for Collective
Management Organizations (DL-503)
Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for
Policymakers (DL-506)
Advanced Course on Software Licensing, Including Open Source (DL-511)

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Executive Course on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources in the Life
Sciences (DL-427)
WIPO Connect Training (DL-550)
Specialized Course on Developing Successful WIPO Development Agenda Projects (DL-620)
WHO-WIPO-WTO Executive Course on Promoting Access to Medical Technologies andInnovation (DL-701)
Executive Training Program on Intellectual Capital Management

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The certification and blended learning courses, comprising a combination of online educationand in-person training, are:––––Advanced International Certificate Course on IP Asset Management (AICC)IP Impact Certificate Course – Certification for IP Teaching at the Primary and Secondary
School Levels (IPCC)
WIPO International Patent Drafting Training Program (IPDTP)
WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) Staff Certification Program –Foundation Certificate

The DL Program has been increasing its focus on serving underrepresented stakeholders of the
IP ecosystem. A list of the targeted trainings are as follows:––––

Leadership Course on Intellectual Property, Science and Innovation for Women Scientists
and Innovators for Participants of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Program
General Course on Intellectual Property for Judges (DL-JTIP)
Intellectual Property Training Program for Diplomats and Trade Officials (IPDTO)
Executive Course on Intellectual Property and Exports (DL-730)

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Intellectual Property Trainings for Youth Service (IP4Youth)
Intellectual Property Ambassadors ProgramIntellectual Property for Teachers and Policymakers Program (IP4Teachers)
WIPO Academy Masterclass

The new pilot courses* are:

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WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) Staff Certification Program –Patentability Search Specialization
Specialized Course on Intellectual Property Enforcement
Specialized Course on Intellectual Property and Tourism
General Course on Intellectual Property and Sports Entrepreneurship
Advanced Course on Intellectual Property and Sports
Primer on Biotechnology Transfer
Specialized Course on Intellectual Property in the Blue Economy
Specialized Course on IP Audit and Due DiligenceSpecialized Course on Intellectual Property Finance and Valuation
Specialized Course on Intellectual Property and Videogames*Pilot courses are not offered on a regularly scheduled basis.

4. Teaching
All of the above-mentioned specialized and advanced level courses are supported by in-housetutors and some 400 external expert practitioners in the field of IP.

5. Course syllabi
Each of the courses is divided into modules, each assigned a list of learning outcomes detailingthe competencies participants should aim to achieve upon completion. Self-assessment tools
are strategically placed within each module to help learners gauge their levels of knowledge,
progress and ability to apply the concepts and facts presented throughout the course.

6. Dynamic teaching on current IP issues and learner needs
Courses are adapted to learners’ dynamic needs and include cases, landmark decisions andtreaties in the relevant field.

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The WIPO Academy’s DL courses are available to a variety of end users, including professionals
in the field, creators and persons having a general interest in IP. In particular, IP office
employees, lawyers, patent agents, engineers, artists, performers, economists, journalists,
entrepreneurs, business owners and university students can all benefit from the Academy’s
tailor-made courses, addressing both general and specific IP issues.
In line with WIPO’s commitment to accessibility, the Academy has introduced Accessible
Intellectual Property Training (AIPT) courses within the DL Program for individuals who are
visually impaired or otherwise print-disabled. The General Course on Intellectual Property(DL-101) is available in an accessible format in all of the United Nations languages (Arabic,
Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and in Portuguese. Since 2023, the WIPO
Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) Online Course on Accessible Book Production has also been
made available in accessible format in Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Other advanced
courses will gradually become available in accessible format.

8. Partner institutions
In response to increasing demand for IP knowledge from SMEs and business communities indeveloping and least-developed countries, the DL Program has collaborated with the KoreanIntellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the Korea Invention and Promotion Association (KIPA) todevelop and launch a new and improved version of the IP Panorama online course. This marksa further expansion of the Academy’s sustained and long-standing partnership with KIPO and
KIPA, which also includes, but is not limited to, the Advanced International Certificate Course
on Intellectual Property Asset Management (AICC) and the IP Impact Certificate Course for IP
Teaching at Primary and Secondary School Levels (IPCC).
In 2022, WIPO signed an agreement with the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam (DAV) to offer
tailor-made IP training as part of the WIPO Academy’s Core IP Training Program for Diplomats
and Trade Officials. WIPO will also support DAV under this agreement in delivering its regularand self-sustaining IP training programs.
Starting in 2022 WIPO has been offering a new online course called “PatentX” in collaboration
with Harvard Law School. The course examines the relationship between patent law and global
public health and is offered free-of-charge to all beneficiaries.
Since 2017, Chinese versions of DL courses have been offered from within China in cooperation
with the China Intellectual Property Training Center (CIPTC). Similarly, a 2017 Memorandumof Understanding with the National Institute of Industrial Property of Brazil (INPI-Brazil) has
served as an excellent model for transferring the management and administration of the
Academy’s courses to national stakeholders for delivery in the local language. The DL Program
has also continued its existing collaborations with partner institutions WTO and WHO throughthe Executive Course on Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation (DL-701), andwith UNESCO through the Training Course on IP and the Sciences for the L’Oréal-UNESCO for
Women in Science Program.

9. Registration
The registration process is facilitated by the Academy Registration and Payment Interface(ARPI), an electronic system that enables prospective students to enroll in courses and monitor
the status of their applications.

The student evaluation process for the DL Program is designed to test student ability to apply
facts and concepts taught throughout the courses. It includes a single final examination(written essay and/or multiple-choice questions) administered to participants through the WIPO
Academy’s online Learning Management System (LMS).

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Students are permitted to complete the final examination across a range of timeframes, fromtwo hours to ten days depending on the course, and upload their answers through the LMS for
grading by their assigned tutors.

11. Tuition fees
All self-paced General Courses are offered to course registrants on a scholarship basis.
Registration fees for tutored Advanced and Executive Courses are determined by country ofnationality, as follows:
Students
Developing countries and countries in transition

USD 40Industrialized countries

USD 200

Professionals
Developing countries and countries in transition

USD 60Industrialized countries

USD 320

Academics
Developing countries and countries in transition

USD 40Industrialized countries

USD 200

Government officials (including IP offices)
Developing countries and countries in transition

eligible for a course scholarship

Industrialized countries

see fee criteria for professionals

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For an up-to-date list of the developing countries and countries in transition whose nationals are
eligible for reduced fees, see the WIPO Academy website: www.wipo.int/academy/en/courses/
distance_learning/country_list.html
Certification and blended learning courses may be fee-based, with a limited number ofscholarships or awards of financial assistance on offer.

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The Primer on Intellectual Property (DL-001)

Description

This “primer” aims to provide participants with knowledge of thefundamental aspects of intellectual property (IP): copyright and related
rights, trademarks, patents, geographical indications and industrial
designs. It introduces contemporary issues impacting the IP field, suchas new plant varieties, unfair competition, enforcement of IP rights andemerging IP issues.

Content and structure

The course includes 12 modules designed to help participants graduallybuild their knowledge of general IP concepts:– Module 1: Introduction to IP– Module 2: Overview of IP– Module 3: Copyright– Module 4: Related rights– Module 5: Trademarks– Module 6: Geographical indications– Module 7: Industrial designs– Module 8: Patents– Module 9: New plant varieties– Module 10: Unfair competition– Module 11: Enforcement of IP rights– Module 12: Emerging issues in IP – IP and development

Final exam

There is no final examination for this course. Each module has a selfassessed set of questions encouraging the learner to enroll in the nextlevel course, the General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101).

Duration

Participants can work through the course material at their own pace. It isestimated that the course material requires approximately three hours ofstudy time.

Target audience

This course targets individuals seeking a general overview of thefundamentals of IP.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int/.

Language of instruction

The course is currently offered in all six official languages of the United
Nations (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and in
Portuguese. Other language versions, such as Albanian and Uzbek, areoffered by the relevant national IP offices.

National customized version(s)1

Uzbekistan: A customized version of the DL-001 is offered with theIntellectual Property Agency under the Ministry of Justice in Uzbek:
https://my.ima.uz/study-v1/main/index

Tuition fees

This course is offered to all registrants on a scholarship basis.

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Self-evaluation tools are strategically incorporated throughout each of the
12 modules to help participants gauge their level of knowledge and test
their ability to apply concepts and key facts taught during the course.

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General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) V2.0

This course is available in an accessible format for the visually impaired or otherwise
print-disabled community.
Description

This course builds on the concepts presented in the Primer on Intellectual
Property (DL-001). It provides participants with a more in-depth overview
of the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) law and is indispensablefor the more advanced courses of study on specific areas of IP law.
The instructional interface for DL-101 has been completely revamped tostrengthen its competitive advantage and elevate the learning experienceby fusing technology and education. The revamped version (DL-101 V2.0)
is currently available in English with other UN language versions to be
similarly revamped in 2023 and 2024.

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Self-assessment tools are strategically placed throughout each module tohelp participants gauge their level of knowledge, progress and ability toapply the concepts and facts presented in the course.
Content and structure

The course includes 13 modules followed by a final examination:– Module 1: Introduction to IP– Module 2: Copyright– Module 3: Related rights– Module 4: Trademarks– Module 5: Geographical indications– Module 6: Industrial designs– Module 7: Patents– Module 8: Unfair competition– Module 9: WIPO treaties– Module 10: Protection of new varieties of plants– Module 11: Introduction to traditional knowledge, traditional culturalexpressions and genetic resources– Module 12: IP and development – The WIPO Development Agenda– Module 13: Summary and discussion on IP rights– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout the course; learners may pose
substantive questions to tutors online.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors
and IP experts discuss landmark cases with participants. Special groupprojects will be launched on topics in which participants show a high levelof interest and engagement.

Final exam

The final examination for this course includes a series of multiple-choicequestions. Participants have a fixed amount of time in which to complete
and submit the examination online.
Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course is taught over a period of six weeks. It is estimated that thecourse material requires approximately 55 hours of study time during thatsix-week period.

Target audience

This course is designed for people who are or will be employed in theadministration of intellectual property rights (IPRs) but is also relevant for
IP creators seeking a deeper understanding of effective IPR management
and protection or anyone seeking general knowledge of IP.

Registration

Information on the registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

The course is offered in all six official languages of the United Nations(Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and in Portuguese.
Other language versions, such as Albanian, Bulgarian, Cambodian,
Croatian, Georgian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Slovakian, Thai, Turkish andVietnamese, are offered by the relevant national IP offices.
DL-101 is also offered in an accessible format for the visually impaired orotherwise print-disabled in the six official languages of the United Nations
and in Portuguese.

– Albania: offered in collaboration with the General Directorate ofIndustrial Property in Albanian: http://dppi.gov.al/i– Andean Community: offered in collaboration with Secretaria General dela Comunidad Andina in Spanish: https://www.comunidadandina.org/– Brazil: offered in Portuguese in collaboration with the National Instituteof Industrial Property: https://www.gov.br/inpi/pt-br/servicos/aacademia/cursos-de-extensao/ensino-a-distancia– Bulgaria: offered in collaboration with the University of National andWorld Economy in Bulgarian– Cambodia: offered in collaboration with the Department ofIntellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia
in Khmer: https://www.cambodiaip.gov.kh/TemplateTwo.
aspx?parentId=78&menuid=93&childMasterMenuId=85&lang=km– People’s Republic of China: offered in Chinese in collaboration with the
China Intellectual Property Training Center: http://wipo-academy.ciptc.
org.cn/public/index?v=0&r=0– Colombia: offered in collaboration with Superintendencia deIndustria y Comercio in Spanish: https://campusvirtual.sic.gov.co/
webWordp/?project=cpi02– Croatia: offered in collaboration with the State Intellectual Property
Office of Croatia in Croatian: https://www.dziv.hr/– Cuba: offered in collaboration with the Cuban Industrial Property Officein Spanish: http://www.ocpi.cu– Egypt: offered in collaboration with the Academy of Scientific Research
and Technology in Arabic: http://www.asrt.sci.eg/– Georgia: offered in collaboration with the National Intellectual Property
Center of Georgia in Georgian: https://www.sakpatenti.gov.ge/ka/
page/181/– Latvia: offered in collaboration with the Patent Office of the Republic of
Latvia in Latvian: https://www.lrpv.gov.lv– Lithuania: offered in collaboration with the State Patent Bureau of the
Republic of Lithuania in Lithuanian: www.vpb.lrv.lt– Mexico: offered in collaboration with the Mexican Institute ofIndustrial Property in Spanish: https://welc.wipo.int/acc/index.
jsf?page=courseCatalog.xhtml&lang=es&cc=DL101S#plus_DL101So– Romania: offered in collaboration with the Romanian Copyright Office inRomanian: https://orda.ro/educatie-si-pi/materiale-educationale-ompi/– Russia: offered in Russian: https://welc.wipo.int/acc/index.
jsf?page=courseCatalog.xhtml&lang=ru&cc=DL101RU#plus_DL101RU– Saudi Arabia: offered in collaboration with the Saudi Authority forIntellectual Property in Arabic: https://www.saip.gov.sa/academy/1499/– Slovak Republic: offered in collaboration with the Industrial Property
Office of the Slovak Republic in Slovak: https://indprop.gov.sk/– Thailand: offered in collaboration with the Department of Intellectual
Property, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand in Thai: https://elearning.
ipthailand.go.th/lms/?lang=en– Tunisia: offered in collaboration with the National Institute forStandardization and Industrial Property in Arabic: https://www.innorpi.tn/– Viet Nam: offered in collaboration with National Office of Intellectual
Property of Viet Nam in Vietnamese: https://e-learning.ipvietnam.gov.vn/
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Tuition fees

This course is offered to all registrants on a scholarship basis.

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

Description

This specialized foundation course has been developed by WIPO expertson the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). It provides participants with an
introduction and general overview of the PCT, the system that facilitates
the international registration of patents. It is designed for self-paced
learning. Self-assessment tools are strategically placed throughout each
module to help participants gauge their levels of knowledge and progress
and their ability to apply the concepts and facts presented in the course.

Content and structure

The course includes 14 modules:– Module 1: What is the PCT?
– Module 2: Why use the PCT?
– Module 3: Preparing a PCT application– Module 4: Filing a PCT application– Module 5: PCT electronic services– Module 6: Patent agents and common representatives– Module 7: The international search report 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 a PCT application file
– Module 14: PCT outlook

Final exam

This course includes formal questions to measure the achievement oflearning outcomes, but there is no final examination.

Certificate

An electronic certificate may be generated upon successful completion of
the course questions.

Duration

Participants can work through the course material at their own pace. It isestimated that the course material requires approximately three hours ofstudy time.

Target audience

This course is open to any individual wishing to obtain a general
understanding of the PCT System.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

The course is offered in all six official languages of the United Nations(Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and in German,
Japanese, Korean and Portuguese.

Tuition fees

This course is offered to all registrants on a scholarship basis.

Specialized Course on the Essentials of Patents (DL-170)

Description

The Specialized Course on the Essentials of Patents (DL-170) briefly
describes the principles and economic impact of patents and theinternational patenting process, including the importance of patents inthe effective transfer and development of technology. It is a preparatory
course designed to precede practical training in patent protection.

Content and structure

The course features a final set of questions and an audiovisualpresentation summary and covers the following topics:– Introduction to patent law– Core principles of the international patent system– Patentability: Formal requirements (patent application)– Patentability: Substantive requirements– The different layers of patent protection (national, regional andinternational options)– Ways to protect innovation– Granting of patents and enforcement rules– Patent flexibilities and development goals– New issues, important cases and discussions in patent law

Teaching and final exam

This course is offered for self-directed study and includes formal tests
allowing participants to gauge their knowledge and understanding at
various stages.

Certificate

An electronic certificate may be generated upon successful completion of
the final set of questions.

Duration

Participants can work through the course material at their own pace. It isestimated that the course material requires approximately 10 to 12 hoursof study time.

Target audience

The course is designed for participants who plan to take further,more advanced training on patents. It may also be of interest to busy
professionals as a brief review of the essential aspects of patent rightprotection.
It is strongly recommended that prospective participants complete theGeneral Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) before taking this course.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Tuition fees

This course is offered to all registrants on a scholarship basis.

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e-Tutorial on Using Patent Information (DL-177)

Description

The e-tutorial is an interactive learning tool covering the foundationsof patent documentation, patent search strategies, patent analysis andthe numerous uses made of patents. It includes tutorials, scenarios andexercises to allow learners to expand and test their knowledge.

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It is recommended that participants complete this tutorial prior to taking
the DL-318 Patent Information Search course.
Content and structure

DL-177 includes the following three modules, each comprising various
tutorials and scenarios:– Module 1: Patent basics– Module 2: Patent search and retrieval– Module 3: Patent analysis

Final exam

There is no final examination for this course.

Certificate

Participants who complete the e-tutorial will be awarded an electronic
certificate of completion.

Duration

Participants can work through this material, which requires approximately
eight hours of study time, at their own pace.

Target audience

This e-tutorial can be useful for individuals or to support group training
for users with competency levels ranging from basic to intermediate,including students and researchers, small and medium-sized businessentrepreneurs, and policymakers. It will also complement onsite training
within the framework of the WIPO Technology and Innovation Support
Center (TISC) program.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

Currently offered in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Additional
language versions, including Arabic and Chinese, will be available in future.

Tuition fees

This course is offered to all registrants on a scholarship basis.

Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) Online Course on Accessible Book Production

Description

WIPO’s Accessible Books Consortium’s (ABC) online capacity-building
course, designed for partner organizations serving people in developingor least-developed countries who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise
print-disabled, offers training in the latest techniques for producing booksin accessible formats, such as braille, audio, e-text and large print, thus
benefiting people with print disabilities around the world.

Content and structure

The course comprises the following modules:– Module 1: Introduction and orientation– Module 2: Marrakesh Treaty and the Accessible Books Consortium– Module 3: Types of accessible formats and metadata– Module 4: Accessible format reading tools and distribution methods– Module 5: Making inaccessible text accessible (print to digital)– Module 6: Creating Accessible Documents– Module 7: Creating accessible EPUB from documents– Module 8: Creating accessible digital audio books– Module 9: Creating braille from digital files– Module 10: Source of support

Final exam

There is no final examination for this course.

Certificate

Participants who complete the course will be awarded an electronic
certificate of completion.

Duration

Participants can work through the course material at their own pace. It isestimated that the course material requires approximately eight hours ofstudy time.

Target audience

The course is aimed at staff and officials from organizations that are
engaged in producing educational books in accessible formats and arepart of, or plan to join, WIPO’s ABC capacity- building project.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

Arabic, English, French and Spanish.

Tuition fees

This course is offered to all registrants on a scholarship basis.

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IP Panorama 2.0 (DL-IP PANORAMA)

Description

The IP Panorama 2.0 provides learners a comprehensive foundation in theutilization of intellectual property (IP) for entrepreneurship and business.
Using real-world case examples, IP Panorama 2.0 raises awareness ofthe benefits of using the IP system for business while providing practicalguidance and a framework for how to do so. With newly designed,interactive, micro-learning content, participants can more easily accessand assimilate bite-sized chunks of learning material.

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Developed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), KoreanIntellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the Korea Invention Promotion
Association (KIPA), IP Panorama 2.0 is an updated version of the original IP
Panorama, released in 2007.
Content and structure

The course includes the following eight modules:– Module 1: The role of IP– Module 2: IP and IPRs as tools in utilization– Module 3: Different forms of IP and IPRs
– Module 4: How to ensure that your business is e-savvy?
– Module 5: IP strategy– Module 6: IP audit– Module 7: IP infringement– Module 8: IP utilization

Final exam

There is no final examination for this course.

Certificate

No certificate is provided for this course.

Duration

Participants can work through the course material at their own pace. Itis estimated that the course material requires approximately 20 hours ofstudy time.

Target audience

This course is open to anyone interested in the use of IP for business, andparticularly:– university seniors studying business administration andentrepreneurship;– young professionals;– entrepreneurs; and– business owners (of SMEs or larger firms).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

English, with additional language versions planned (Arabic, Chinese,
French, Portuguese, Russian and others).

Tuition fees

This course is offered to all registrants on a scholarship basis.

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

Description

This advanced course explains the fundamental principles of international
copyright and related rights protection, including a comprehensive
overview of the relevant international treaties. It addresses the collective
management of rights and deals with issues of copyright and related rights
in the digital environment.

Content and structure

The course includes 13 substantive modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Copyright in the context of intellectual property: Historicalbackground and international conventions– Module 2: The Berne Convention: Principles, authorship and the notionof works– Module 3: The Berne Convention: Content of protection – rights,
exceptions and limitations– Module 4: The Berne Convention: Special types of works and situations– Module 5: The TRIPS Agreement and the WIPO Copyright Treaty– Module 6: Related rights– Module 7: Sui generis regimes of protection, sui generis rights and unfair
competition– Module 8: The TRIPS Agreement and enforcement issues– Module 9: Collective management of rights– Module 10: Copyright on the Internet and other technologicaldevelopments– Module 11: The Marrakesh Treaty– Module 12: Expressions of folklore and copyright– Module 13: IP and development – Flexibilities in copyright law– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced
tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of IP.
Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected copyright and related
rights topics towards the end of the course, prior to the final examination.

Online discussions andassignments

Tutors will discuss landmark cases with participants using the Academy’senhanced learning platform.
Special group projects will be organized on issues of particular interest to
participants.

Final exam

Participants are required to compose written responses to a series ofquestions within a specified timeframe and submit them via the eLearning
platform to tutors for marking.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 120 hours of study over a period of
12 weeks.

Target audience

The course is designed for legal practitioners; managers in copyrightoffices; staff in collective management societies, broadcastingorganizations or publishing industries; and academics and university
students with prior knowledge of IP, including those who have successfullycompleted the General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Nationally customized
version(s)People’s Republic of China: offered in Chinese in collaboration with the
China Intellectual Property Training Center: http://wipo-academy.ciptc.org.
cn/public/index?v=0&r=0

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table under the preceding section entitled “General Information on
the Distance Learning Program.”

Distance Learning Program

Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

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Advanced Course on Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge andTraditional Cultural Expressions (DL-203)

Description

This advanced course presents technical information about the intellectual
property (IP) protection of traditional knowledge and traditional culturalexpressions. It covers key concepts and international, regional andnational experience, policy options and legal mechanisms that are alreadyavailable or under consideration to provide such protection. It aims tostrengthen the capacity and stimulate consideration of these issues, shareexperience and advance understanding of the range of issues and possible
options in this area, in which legal and policy developments are still
evolving at national, regional and international levels.

Content and structureThis course includes four substantive modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Overview and key concepts– Module 2: Options for IP protection of traditional knowledge (TK) andtraditional cultural expressions (TCEs)– Module 3: Protecting TK and TCEs with existing and adapted IP rights– Module 4: Protecting TK and TCEs with a sui generis system of protection– Final examination

Teaching

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

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
IP experts will discuss landmark cases with participants. Special groupprojects will be organized on issues of particular interest to participants.

Final exam

There is a written final examination for this course. Participants are
required to compose written responses to a series of questions withina specified timeframe and submit their responses, using the eLearning
platform, to their tutors for marking.

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Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.
Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 70 hours of study time over a period of
12 weeks.

Target audience

This course is designed for officials of IP offices, government officials
from other departments, policymakers, diplomats, members ofindigenous and local communities, employees of non- governmental andintergovernmental organizations, lawyers, academics, researchers, andstudents and individuals who already possess a working knowledge of
the IP system. As the course covers the relationship between IP, TK and
TCEs, participants who are already familiar with the IP system may be bestplaced to benefit from the content.
It is recommended that prospective participants who are not alreadyfamiliar with the IP system take the Primer on Intellectual Property(DL-001) or the General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101), both ofwhich are available free-of-charge, before taking this course.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

The course is offered in all six official languages of the United Nations(Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and in Portuguese.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”10. Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection (DL-205-UPOV)
Description

This advanced course provides a comprehensive description of the main
notions, conditions and principles surrounding the International Convention
for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (the UPOV Convention).

Content and structure

The course comprises 11 modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Nature of plant breeding and the need for plant breeders’ rights– Module 2: Subject matter and entitlement to protection– Module 3: Conditions of protection– Module 4: Applying for a plant breeder’s right– Module 5: Testing for distinctness, uniformity and stability (DUS)– Module 6: Scope of the plant breeder’s right – Acts and material covered– Module 7: Scope of the plant breeder’s right – Varieties within the scopeof the plant breeder’s right– Module 8: Exceptions and restrictions to the plant breeder’s right– Module 9: Nullity and cancellation of the plant breeder’s right– Module 10: International Union for the Protection of New Varieties ofPlants (UPOV)– Module 11: Implementation of the Convention and final provisions– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided by experienced tutors who are expert
practitioners in the field of intellectual property (IP).

Final exam

The final examination for this course includes a series of multiple-choicequestions. Participants have a fixed amount of time in which to complete
and submit the examination online.

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Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded a certificate ofcourse completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 36 hours of study time over a period offour weeks.

Target audience

This course is specifically designed for officials and IP personnel within the
public or private sectors.
– Public sector – government officials responsible for drafting legislation
on plant breeders’ rights and for managing offices for the protection ofsuch rights, organizers of DUS trials, and DUS examiners.
– Private sector – plant breeders, IP managers, IP agents/attorneys andstudents.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available at:
http://www.upov.int/resource/ en/training.html

Language of instruction

The course is offered in Chinese, English, French, German and Spanish.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – consult the UPOV
online course catalog for details and updates at: https://www.upov.int/
resource/en/training.html

Distance Learning Program

Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

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11. Advanced Course on Patents (DL-301)
Description

This advanced course aims to give participants an in-depth perspectiveon the principles and economic impact of patents and the patenting
process as a whole. It incorporates an examination of the traditionaluse of patents by centers of knowledge such as universities and otherspecialized institutions of higher learning. It provides participants with acomprehensive review of the importance of patent pools in facilitating theeffective transfer and development of technology.

Content and structureThis course includes eight substantive modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Macroeconomic impact of the patent system– Module 2: The patent application process– Module 3: Different layers of the international patent system (national,
regional and international options)– Module 4: Kinds of protections– Module 5: Legal issues– Module 6: Enforcement– Module 7: New issues: Important cases and discussions– Module 8: IP and development– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced
tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of IP.
Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected patent-related topics
towards the end of the course, prior to the final examination.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
IP experts will discuss landmark cases with participants. Special groupprojects will be organized on issues of particular interest to participants.

Final exam

There is a written final examination for this course. Participants are
required to compose written responses to a series of questions withina specified timeframe and submit their responses, using the eLearning
platform, to their tutors for marking.

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Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.
Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 120 hours of study time over a periodof 12 weeks.

Target audience

This course is designed for individuals who already have a soundknowledge of the fundamentals of IP. It is open to legal practitioners,
employees of IP offices, individuals involved in research and development
and university students. Given the advanced nature of the course,
prospective participants wishing to take this course who do not possess
solid knowledge of the fundamentals of IP are advised to complete theGeneral Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) before taking it.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Nationally customized
version(s)People’s Republic of China: offered in Chinese in collaboration with the
China Intellectual Property Training Center: http://wipo-academy.ciptc.org.
cn/public/index?v=0&r=0

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”12. Advanced Course on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical
Indications (DL-302)
Description

This advanced course aims to raise awareness of the complex issues
involved in protecting and managing intellectual property (IP) for
branding. It is a preparatory course designed to precede practical training
in the protection of trademarks, industrial designs and geographicalindications.

Content and structureThis course includes seven substantive modules and a final examination:– Module 1: The role of trademarks, industrial designs and geographicalindications in the market– Module 2: Trademarks– Module 3: Geographical indications– Module 4: Industrial designs– Module 5: Protection against unfair competition– Module 6: Making brands and managing IP– Module 7: IP and development – Flexibilities and public domain under
trademarks– Final examination

Teaching

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

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Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected topics related to patents
towards the end of the course, prior to the final examination.
Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
IP experts will discuss landmark cases with participants. Special groupprojects will be organized on issues of particular interest to participants.

Final exam

There is a written final examination for this course. Participants are
required to compose written responses to a series of questions withina specified timeframe and submit their responses, using the eLearning
platform, to their tutors for marking.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded a certificate ofcourse completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 120 hours of study time over a periodof 12 weeks.

Target audience

Participants should have a general interest in making the best use of IP inmarketing and managing the intangible assets of a private company. The
course is intended for staff in IP offices and research and development(R&D) institutions, legal practitioners and university students withknowledge of IP. It is highly recommended that participants who do
not have prior knowledge of IP take the General Course on Intellectual
Property (DL-101) before taking this course.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Nationally customized
version(s)– Brazil: offered in Portuguese in collaboration with the National Instituteof Industrial Property: https://www.gov.br/inpi/pt-br/servicos/aacademia/cursos-de-extensao/ensino-a-distancia– People’s Republic of China: offered in Chinese in collaboration with the
China Intellectual Property Training Center: http://wipo-academy.ciptc.
org.cn/public/index?v=0&r=0

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”
Distance Learning Program

Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

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13. Specialized Course on the Madrid System for the International Registration ofMarks (DL-303)
Description

The Madrid System is a convenient and cost-effective solution for theregistration and management of trademarks worldwide. The purpose ofthis course is to give participants an overview of the Madrid System andexplore its benefits, principles and operations.
The modules at various points contain knowledge-check questions
and scenarios to complement learners’ understanding of the materials
presented and help guide the process.

Content and structure

The course includes the following six modules and a final assessment:– Module 1: Introduction to the Madrid System– Module 2: Accession (to the Madrid System)– Module 3: Office of origin– Module 4: Office of a designated contracting party– Module 5: Communication with WIPO and online tools and services– Module 6: Post registration management– Final assessment

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Modules 1, 5 and 6 will also be offered as standalone modules for
self-paced study, open to all on a scholarship basis.
Final assessment

The final assessment consists of a series of multiple-choice questions.

Certificate

An electronic certificate will be generated upon successful completion of
the final assessment.

Duration

This specialized course requires approximately 15 hours of study time overa period of six weeks.

Target audience

The course is designed for current and future users of the Madrid System(trademark representatives and holders), IP professionals, students and IP
office staff.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment will be available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

The course is initially being offered in English.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees may apply – for moredetails, please consult the WIPO eLearning Center athttps://welc.wipo.int/acc/

14. Specialized Course on the Hague System for International Registration ofIndustrial Designs (DL-304)
Description

This specialized course provides participants robust knowledge of thefundamentals, benefits and online resources of the Hague System forInternational Registration of Industrial Designs, using informative videos
and practical demos.
The course will thus enable end-users to leverage the Hague System more
effectively.

Content and structure

The course comprises the following modules:
Module 0: The Hague System for International Registration of Designs –introduction
Module 1: Overview of the Hague System
Module 2: Guided tour of the Hague System’s online information resources
Module 3: The Hague System legal framework
Module 4: Tips on filing international applications
Module 5: Management of an international registration
Module 6: Strategic use of the Hague System: Optimizing its efficiencies
and avoiding irregularities

Teaching

Academic support is provided by experienced tutors who are experts inthe field.

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Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
IP experts will discuss landmark cases with participants. Special groupprojects will be organized on topics of particular interest to participants.

Final exam

The final examination for this course includes a series of multiple-choicequestions. Participants have a fixed amount of time in which to complete
and submit the examination online.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate.

Duration

The course requires approximately 10 hours of study time over a period offour to five weeks.

Target audience

The target audience for this course primarily includes technicalprofessionals such as patent examiners, health policymakers and theirassistants, drug procurement specialists, IP specialists and senior students.
It is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of IP and how
it relates to health and trade policy issues before taking this course.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

English.

Tuition fees

As for other specialized courses, registration fees apply for the tutorguided sessions. For more details, see the table on tuition fees in thepreceding section, entitled “General Information on the Distance Learning
Program.”Distance Learning Program

Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected topics towards the endof the course, prior to the final examination.

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15. Advanced Course on Examination of Applications for Plant Breeders’
Rights (DL-305-UPOV)
Description

The objective of this advanced course is to provide a basic understandingof the examination process for applications for plant breeders’ rights
under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties ofPlants.

Content and structureThis course includes 13 substantive modules and a final examination.
– Section I Operating a plant breeders’ rights (PBR) office– Module 1: The PBR office– Module 2: Administration of applications– Module 3: Entitlement to a breeder’s right– Module 4: Information to be published– Section II Examining novelty– Module 5: Examining novelty– Section III Examining the variety denomination– Module 6: Examining the variety denomination– Section IV DUS examination– Module 7: Introduction to the DUS examination– Module 8: Variety collections– Module 9: Examining distinctness– Module 10: Examining uniformity– Module 11: Examining stability– Module 12: Conducting the DUS trial– Module 13: Cooperation in DUS testing– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced
tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of intellectual property (IP).

Final exam

The final examination for this course includes a series of multiple-choicequestions. Participants have a fixed amount of time in which to complete
and submit the examination online.

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Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.
Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

This course requires approximately 70 hours of study time over a period offour weeks. It can be taken as a single course (DL-305) or as two separate
courses (DL-305A and DL-305B):– DL-305A: Administration of Plant Breeders’ Rights (approximately
30 hours); and– DL-305B: DUS Examination (approximately 45 hours).

Target audience

Officials or officially appointed persons responsible for running PBR offices
or for drafting PBR legislation; key staff of PBR offices; organizers of DUS
trials; DUS examiners; plant breeders; IP managers; IP agents/attorneys
and academics/students.
Prerequisite course. Before taking this course, prospective participants
must have successfully completed the Introduction to the UPOV System ofPlant Variety Protection (DL-205-UPOV) and scored at least 70% in the final
examination for that course.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available at
http://www.upov.int/resource/ en/training.html

Languages of instruction

English, French, German and Spanish.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – consult the UPOV
online course catalog for details and updates at: https://www.upov.int/
resource/en/training.html

16. Advanced Course on Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under the WIPO
Rules (DL-317)
Description

This is an intermediate-level specialized course that provides participants
with a comprehensive understanding of the main features and advantagesof the procedures designed by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
It gives participants an in-depth knowledge of how to identify the mostappropriate dispute resolution procedures for particular cases and insert
the most appropriate dispute resolution clauses into agreements.

Content and structureThis course includes four substantive modules and a final examination:– Module 1: The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center– Module 2: Mediation– Module 3: Arbitration and expedited arbitration– Module 4: Conducting the arbitration– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced
tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of intellectual property (IP).

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/IP
experts will discuss best practices and landmark cases with participants.
Special group projects will be organized on issues of particular interest to
participants.

Final exam

There is a written final examination for this course. Participants are
required to compose written responses to a series of questions withina specified timeframe and submit their responses, using the eLearning
platform, to their tutors for marking.

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Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 70 hours of study time over a period ofseven weeks.

Target audience

This course is useful for people who generate or seek to protect various
forms of IP and wish to gain a more comprehensive understanding ofdispute settlement procedures under WIPO Rules. As an intermediatelevel course, it is designed for individuals who already possess aworking knowledge of the fundamental concepts of IP law. It isstrongly recommended that prospective participants be functionallyknowledgeable in IP or have already passed one of the following
courses: the General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) (offered
on a scholarship basis for those who register); the Advanced Course on
Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201); the Advanced Course on Patents(DL-301); and the Advanced Course on Trademarks, Industrial Designs andGeographical Indications (DL-302).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Nationally customized
version(s)People’s Republic of China: offered in Chinese in collaboration with the
China Intellectual Property Training Center: http://wipo-academy.ciptc.org.
cn/public/index?v=0&r=0

Tuition fees

Registration fees apply – for more details, see the table on tuition feesin the preceding section, entitled “General Information on the Distance
Learning Program.”

Distance Learning Program

Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

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17. Advanced Course on Patent Information Search (DL-318)
Description

This advanced course introduces and comprehensively illustrates theconcepts underlying the patent information search function. Practicalactivities have been incorporated throughout the course to complement
the theoretical principles underpinning this function. Course participants
are also equipped with in-depth knowledge of the sources, techniques anddata used in patent searches.

Content and structure

The course includes eight substantive modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Introduction – The value of patent information– Module 2: Different types of patent search – The strategic use of patent
information– Module 3: Techniques for searching patent documents– Module 4: Patent information search training– Module 5: Efficient and effective searching– Module 6: Specialized searches– Module 7: The patent search report– Module 8: Towards a greener economy– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced
tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of intellectual property (IP).
Tutors will also deliver online lectures on select patent search topics
towards the end of the course, prior to the final examination.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/IP
experts will discuss best practices and landmark cases with participants.
Special group projects will be organized on issues of particular interest to
participants.

Final exam

There is a written final examination for this course. Participants are
required to compose written responses to a series of questions withina specified timeframe and submit their responses, using the eLearning
platform, to their tutors for marking.

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Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.
Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 120 hours of study time over a periodof 12 weeks.

Target audience

The course is geared towards staff in IP offices and research anddevelopment (R&D) institutions, legal practitioners and university
students with knowledge of IP. It is highly recommended that prospective
participants who do not have prior knowledge of IP take the General Course
on Intellectual Property (DL-101), the Advanced Course on Patents (DL-301)
and the e-Tutorial on Using Patent Information (DL-177) before taking thiscourse.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Chinese, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Additional language
versions, including Arabic and Russian, will be available in the future.

Nationally customized
version(s)– Brazil: offered in Portuguese in collaboration with the National Instituteof Industrial Property: https://www.gov.br/inpi/pt-br/servicos/aacademia/cursos-de-extensao/ensino-a-distancia– People’s Republic of China: offered in Chinese in collaboration with the
China Intellectual Property Training Center: http://wipo-academy.ciptc.
org.cn/public/index?v=0&r=0

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”18. Advanced Course on Basics of Patent Drafting (DL-320)
Description

The aim of this advanced course is to complement participants’ knowledge
on patent drafting and serve as a preparatory course for further intensive
practical training in the field. It neither conveys qualification for patentdrafting nor replaces existing training manuals for patent attorneys orpatent agents in countries with robust systems for professional educationin patent practices.

Content and structure

The course material has been designed on the basis of common
denominators for several national patent laws under which mostapplicants seek patent protection.

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The course includes five substantive modules, thematic discussions and a
final examination:– Module 1: Introduction – Why might you want a patent?
– Module 2: Overview of patents– Module 3: Drafting a patent application – The claims– Module 4: Drafting a patent application – The description– Module 5: Self-assessment questions, practical exercises in claim drafting– Thematic discussions with patent drafting experts on:– chemistry patents;– pharmaceutical patents;– biotechnology patents;– computing and communications patents; and– general mechanical patents.
– Final examination
Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced
tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of intellectual property (IP).
Tutors will also deliver online lectures on select patent drafting topics
towards the end of the course, prior to the final examination.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/IP
experts will discuss best practices and landmark cases with participants.
Special group projects will be organized on issues of particular interest to
participants.

Final exam

The final examination for this course includes a series of multiple-choicequestions and questions requiring written responses. Participants havea fixed amount of time in which to complete and submit the examination
online.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 120 hours of study time over a periodof 12 weeks.

Target audience

This course is predominantly designed for inventors, scientists, engineers
and others involved in technical endeavors. Participants are expected
to have a solid working knowledge of IP fundamentals. Prospective
participants without basic knowledge in IP are strongly advised tocomplete the General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) before
taking this course.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Nationally customized
version(s)– Brazil: offered in Portuguese in collaboration with the National Instituteof Industrial Property: https://www.gov.br/inpi/pt-br/servicos/aacademia/cursos-de-extensao/ensino-a-distancia– People’s Republic of China: offered in Chinese in collaboration with the
China Intellectual Property Training Center: http://wipo-academy.ciptc.
org.cn/public/index?v=0&r=0

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”

Distance Learning Program

Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

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19. Advanced Course on Intellectual Property Management (DL-450)
Description

This advanced course aims to raise awareness of the principal concepts ofintellectual property management (IPM) and its importance as a spur tohuman creativity and economic and social development. It explains how todevelop and implement an IPM strategy, for application generally and in an
online environment.

Content and structure

The course includes nine substantive modules that address theinterdisciplinary nature of IP management and a final examination:– Module 1: IPM – Introduction and overview– Module 2: Economic perspectives on IPM– Module 3: Innovation and IP protection– Module 4: IP value and finance– Module 5: IP and commercialization– Module 6: Online IPM– Module 7: Strategy for IPM– Module 8: IP and development – Open source, flexibilities and publicdomain– Module 9: Case studies on IPM– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced
tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of IP.
Tutors will also deliver online lectures on select IP management topics
towards the end of the course, prior to the final examination.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/IP
experts will discuss best practices and landmark cases with participants.
Special group projects will be organized on issues of particular interest to
participants.

Final exam

There is a written final examination for this course. Participants are
required to compose written responses to a series of questions withina specified timeframe and submit their responses, using the eLearning
platform, to their tutors for marking.

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Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.
Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 120 hours of study time over a periodof 12 weeks.

Target audience

This course is geared towards professionals with a basic knowledge ofIP or business management and general responsibilities for managing
and protecting various forms of IP. Prospective participants without priorknowledge of IP are strongly recommended to complete the General
Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) before taking this course. Someknowledge of copyright, patents and trademarks would also be an asset.
Courses offered by the WIPO Academy on those three subjects include
the Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201); Advanced
Course on Patents (DL-301); and Advanced Course on Trademarks,
Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (DL-302).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment will be available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Nationally customized
version(s)– People’s Republic of China: offered in Chinese in collaboration with the
China Intellectual Property Training Center: http://wipo-academy.ciptc.
org.cn/public/index?v=0&r=0

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”20. Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights
for Legal Practitioners (DL-501)
Description35This advanced course builds participants’ knowledge of the fundamentals
of copyright, and in particular of international copyright treaties bearing
on the management and enforcement of rights nationally. It provides an
overview of the issues legal practitioners customarily deal with in relation
to the collective management of copyright and related rights, and the ways
in which creators, users, legislators and society at large benefit from thecollective management system.
Legal practitioners must understand what collective management
organizations (CMOs) do, how they receive mandates from rights holders
and how they license the use of protected works.
Although practitioners’ advice may be required on almost any aspectof collective management, the most common issues concern theestablishment of a CMO, agreements concluded between rights holders
and users of protected works, the settlement of tariff disputes and certain
aspects of competition law.

Content and structure

The course includes 12 modules and a final examination:– Module 1: The Berne Convention – Principles and works– Module 2: The Berne Convention – Rights and limitations relevant tocollective management– Module 3: Related rights and the Rome Convention– Module 4: The WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances andPhonograms Treaty– Module 5: The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances– Module 6: Introduction to collective management for legal practitioners– Module 7: Good governance, transparency and accountability of CMOs
– Module 8: Duties and responsibilities of a lawyer– Module 9: Competition and antitrust laws
– Module 10: Transfers of rights to and from a CMO– Module 11: Dispute resolution– Module 12: Different forms of a CMO and different licensing vehicles– Final examination

Teaching

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

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
intellectual property (IP) experts will discuss best practices and landmark
cases with participants. Special group projects will be organized on issuesof particular interest to participants.

Final exam

There is a written final examination for this course. Participants are
required to compose written responses to a series of questions withina specified timeframe and submit their responses, using the eLearning
platform, to their tutors for marking.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 80 hours of study time over a period often weeks.

Target audience

This course is open to legal practitioners; managers in copyright offices; staff
in CMOs, broadcasting organizations or publishing industries; academics
and university students with prior knowledge of IP, including those who havesuccessfully completed the General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101)or the Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Chinese will beoffered in future.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”

Distance Learning Program

Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

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21. Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights
for Rights Holders (DL-502)
Description

This advanced course is designed for anyone seeking in-depth knowledgeof collective management, and especially primary rights holders. It
explains how creators, users, legislators and society at large benefit fromthe collective management system and explores the workings of collective
copyright management for works of music, text and images, visual art andphotography as well as dramatic works.
After a basic introduction to copyright and related rights, to refresh
knowledge participants should already have acquired, it identifies the threemain elements of a properly functioning copyright system: legislation, policy
and the management of rights. The overriding principle is that collective
management can provide a feasible solution where it may be impracticableor impossible for IPR holders to exercise their rights individually.

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The course examines the governance and day-to-day work of collective
management organizations (CMOs) as well as synergies among
stakeholders in the legal, creative, management and policy arenas thatcan serve to balance the benefits of creators and society. Learners can
examine the challenges and opportunities brought about by digitaltechnologies and the Internet through pre-planned questions and answers
and dynamic discussions with peers and experts.
Content and structure

The course includes seven modules followed by a final examination:– Module 1: Introduction to collective management– Module 2: Collective management for rights holders – Music rights– Module 3: Collective management for rights holders – Related rights inmusic– Module 4: Collective management for rights holders in the audiovisualindustries– Module 5: Collective management for rights holders in the text andimage-based sector– Module 6: Collective management for rights holders in visual arts andphotography– Module 7: Collective management for rights holders in dramatic works– Final examination

Teaching

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

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/IP
experts will discuss important and landmark cases with the participants.
Special group projects will be organized on topics of particular interest to
participants.

Final exam

The final examination requires participants to compose written responses
to a series of questions within a specified timeframe and submit their
responses, using the eLearning platform, to their tutors for marking.
Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

Approximately 120 hours of study time over a period of ten weeks.

Target audience

This course is open to managers in copyright offices; staff in CMOs,
broadcasting organizations or publishing industries; legal practitioners;
academics and university students with prior knowledge of IP, including those
who have successfully completed the General Course on Intellectual Property(DL-101) or the Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Chinese will beoffered in future.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”22. Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights
for Collective Management Organizations (DL-503)
Description37This advanced course is designed for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge
about collective management, and especially individuals from collective
management organizations (CMOs). It explains how creators, users,
legislators and society at large benefit from the collective management
system and explores the workings of the collective copyright management
for works of music, text and images, visual art and photography, anddramatic works.
After a basic introduction to copyright and related rights, to refresh
knowledge participants should have already acquired, it identifies thethree main elements of a well-functioning copyright system: legislation,
policy and management of rights. The overriding principle is that collective
management can provide a feasible solution where it may be impracticableor impossible for IPR holders to exercise their rights individually.
The course examines the governance and day-to-day work of collective
management organizations (CMOs) as well as synergies among
stakeholders in the legal, creative, management and policy arenas thatcan serve to balance the benefits of creators and society. Learners can
examine the challenges and opportunities brought about by digitaltechnologies and the Internet through pre-planned questions and answers
and dynamic discussions with peers and experts.

Content and structureThis course includes seven modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Introduction to collective management– Module 2: Collective management for CMOs – Music rights– Module 3: Collective management for CMOs – Related rights in music– Module 4: Collective management for CMOs in the audiovisual industries– Module 5: Collective management for CMOs in the text and image-based
sector– Module 6: Collective management for CMOs in visual arts and photography– Module 7: Collective management for CMOs in dramatic works– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided by experienced tutors who are expert
practitioners in the field of collective management.
Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected topics related to thecollective management of copyright towards the end of the course, before
the final assessment.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
IP experts will discuss important and landmark cases with participants.
Special group projects will be organized on topics of particular interest to
participants.

Final exam

The final examination requires participants to compose written responses
to a series of questions within a specified timeframe and submit their
responses, using the eLearning platform, to their tutors for marking.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

Approximately 125 hours of study time over a period of ten weeks.

Target audience

This course is open to managers in copyright offices; staff in CMOs,
broadcasting organizations or publishing industries; legal practitioners;
academics and university students with prior knowledge of IP, including those
who have successfully completed the General Course on Intellectual Property(DL-101) or the Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

The course is offered in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian andSpanish and will in future be available in Chinese.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”

Distance Learning Program

Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

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23. Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights
for Policymakers (DL-506)
Description

This advanced course introduces policymaking for the collective
management of copyright and related rights. It considers the three mainelements of a well-functioning copyright system: legislation, enforcement
and management of rights. Management of rights is mostly the task of theprivate sector, but in cases where legislation includes special stipulations
on collective management, policymakers, too, have a direct role. The main
objectives of the course are to examine the various legislative frameworks
for collective management and to study the role governments can play inthe collective management of rights.

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The course examines how creators, users, legislators and society at large
benefit from the system of collective management for music and soundrecordings, film and audiovisual works, print and publishing, visual artsand photography, and dramatic works, where policymakers play a directrole in legislation and enforcement. Their primary role is to lay down
legislative frameworks for copyright and collective management, but insome countries, they can also have a supervisory role.
Content and structureThis course includes two modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Introduction to collective management– Module 2: Collective management for policymakers– Final examination

Teaching

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

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
intellectual property (IP) experts will discuss landmark cases withparticipants. Special group projects will be organized on topics ofparticular interest to participants.

Final exam

The final examination requires participants to compose written responses
to a series of questions within a specified timeframe and submit their
responses via the eLearning platform to their tutors for marking.
Participants will receive details on how to access the examination
approximately one week before the deadline for completing the course.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 40 hours of study time over a period of
six weeks but can be completed in two weeks.

Target audience

This course is open to legal practitioners, managers in copyright offices,
staff in collective management organizations (CMOs), broadcastingorganizations or publishing industries. It is also open to academics anduniversity students with a basic knowledge of IP, including those who havesuccessfully completed the General Course on Intellectual Property(DL-101).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

The course is offered in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian andSpanish and will in future be available in Chinese.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
Information on the Distance Learning Program.”24. Advanced Course on Software Licensing, Including Open Source (DL-511)
Description

This advanced course aims to enhance awareness of the possibilities andimplications of proprietary and open-source software, and to create usefulsources of information, including concrete examples and a bibliography
on software licensing, whether proprietary or open-source, with special
emphasis on the needs of developing countries.

Content and structure

The course includes four modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Intellectual property (IP) regimes for software– Module 2: Software licensing – Traditional and open-source– Module 3: Benefits and risks of open-source software strategies– Module 4: Public policy options to support wider access to open-source
software– Final examination

Teaching

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

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Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
IP experts will discuss landmark cases with participants. Special groupprojects will be organized on topics of particular interest to participants.

Final exam

The final examination for this course includes a series of multiple-choicequestions. Participants have a fixed amount of time in which to complete
and submit the examination online.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate of course completion.

Duration

Approximately 30 hours of study time over a period of ten weeks.

Target audience

This course is open to legal practitioners, business managers, academics
and university students with prior knowledge of IP, including those whohave successfully completed the General Course on Intellectual Property(DL-101) or the Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201).

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

The course is offered in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian andSpanish and will in future be available in Chinese.

Tuition fees

As for other advanced courses, registration fees apply for the tutor-guided
sessions. However, course content may be made available free-of-charge
to participants not wishing to receive tutor guidance.

Distance Learning Program

Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected topics pertaining tosoftware licensing and open-source software towards the end of thecourse, prior to the final examination.

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Tutor-Led Executive / Specialized Courses
25. Executive Course on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources in the Life
Sciences (DL-427)
Description

This executive-level course serves as an introduction to strategic rights
management in the commercialization of intellectual property (IP), genetic
resources (GR) and data, laying the foundation for advanced WIPO training
and support for IP management in respect of genetic resources and data in
the life sciences.
The course will help life science enterprise executives and innovators aligntheir business and commercialization models with sound IP strategies.
It also informs policymakers on the latest trends and technologies
to facilitate the evolution of modern, IP-based life science innovation
ecosystems.

Content and structure

The course includes the following five modules and a final assessment:– Module 1: Introduction to IP and GR in the life sciences– Module 2: Branches of IP and policy relevant to the use of GR in the life
sciences– Module 3: Emerging issues in GR’s law and policy and related
technologies– Module 4: Relevant legal instruments and international policy processes
on IP and GR in the life sciences– Module 5: Practical IP issues on GR in the life sciences– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced
tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of IP and GR.

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Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected topics related to IP
and GR in the life sciences towards the end of the course, before the final
assessment.
Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/IP
experts will discuss best practices and landmark cases with participants.
Special group projects will be organized on issues of particular interest to
participants.

Final assessment

The final assessment consists of a series of multiple-choice questions.

Certificate

An electronic certificate will be generated upon successful completion of
the final examination.

Duration

Participants can work through the course material at their own pace. Itis estimated that the course material requires approximately 20 hours ofstudy time.

Target audience

The course is designed for executives of enterprises in the field of IP
and GR (e.g., companies, universities, research institutions, gene banks,
biobanks, culture collections); policymakers, innovators and researchers in
the field of IP and GR; and persons interested in knowing more about theuse of GR in the modern life sciences.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment will be available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

English.

Tuition fees

As for other executive courses, registration fees apply – for more details,
see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled “General
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WIPO Connect is a powerful IT solution developed and offered by WIPO tofacilitate the collective management of copyright and related rights.
The course provides an overview of its functions and operation in theareas of documentation, agreement, licensing, matching, distribution andconfiguration.

Content and structure

The course consists of seven modules linked to four certificates, as follows:– Module 0: Introduction to WIPO Connect
Certificate 1 – WIPO Connect Documentation– Module 1: Rights owner documentation– Module 2: Work documentation
Certificate 2 – WIPO Connect Agreement and Licensing– Module 3: Agreement and licensing
Certificate 3 – WIPO Connect Matching and Distribution– Module 4: Matching– Module 5: Distribution

Teaching

Training support and guidance is provided by professionals andpractitioners experienced in the use of the WIPO Connect tool.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced
professionals/practitioners will discuss best practices and respond toparticipants’ queries.

Final exam

Each of the four certificates requires the completion of online multiplechoice quizzes.

Certificate

Participants can obtain up to four certificates based on the modules they
opt to complete. Participant earning all four will also receive an overall
WIPO Connect training certificate denoting completion of the entire WIPO
Connect training program.

Duration

The course requires approximately 30 hours of study time.

Target audience

The course is intended primarily for staff, officials and trainees ofCollective Management Organizations (CMOs) currently using or planning
to use the WIPO Connect tool in their day-to-day work.

Registration

Enrollment is on an invitation-only basis.

Language of instruction

The course is offered in English and French.

Tuition fees

Scholarships are available for all invited to participate.

Distance Learning Program

Certificate 4 – WIPO Connect Configuration– Module 6: Configuration

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27. Specialized Course on Developing Successful WIPO Development Agenda
Projects (DL-620)
Description

This course provides detailed information on the methodology fordesigning and implementing WIPO Development Agenda (DA) projects.
The course analyzes challenges in DA project preparation, promotes thedevelopment and implementation of successful DA project proposals andhelps to disseminate the lessons learned for the benefit of other countries
and organizations.

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All the modules are designed to be taken when needed, providing help at
the appropriate time in a project’s life cycle.
Content and structure

The course comprises the following modules:– Module 0: Development Agenda & introduction to the course– Module 1: Project concept– Module 2: Preparing full project proposals– Module 3: Preparing an approved project– Module 4: Monitoring and managing change– Module 5: Evaluation– Module 6: Dissemination– End of course activity

Teaching

Training support and guidance is provided by professionals andpractitioners experienced in DA project management.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced
professionals/practitioners will discuss best practices and respond toparticipants’ queries.

Final exam

The final assessment consists of a written essay question and an activity
component.

Certificate

Participants who complete the end-of-course assessment will be awarded
an electronic certificate of course completion.

Duration

The course requires approximately 25 hours of study time.

Target audience

The course is intended for DA project managers and country focal points
from WIPO Member States, IP offices, WIPO internal staff, and otherrelevant stakeholders involved in WIPO DA projects.

Registration

Enrollment is on an invitation-only basis.

Language of instruction

English.

Tuition fees

This course is offered on a scholarship basis for all invited to participate.

28. WHO-WIPO-WTO Executive Course on Promoting Access to Medical
Technologies and Innovation (DL-701)
Description

This executive course provides an overview of the interplay between
the distinct policy domains of health, trade and intellectual property(IP) and how they affect access to, and influence innovation in medical
technologies. It draws together the respective areas of expertise of theWorld Health Organization (WHO), WIPO and the World Trade Organization(WTO). It is based on the joint WHO-WIPO-WTO study: Promoting Access to
Medical Technologies and Innovation.

Content and structure

The course consists of the following topics and a final examination:– Policy context for action on innovation and access– Access-related Issues from a public health perspective– Determinants of access relating to health systems– Issues relating to innovation and public health, with a focus on neglecteddiseases– The role of IP in innovation and access– Issues relating to trade and healthcare products– Final examination

Teaching

Academic support is provided by experienced tutors who are experts inthe field.

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Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected topics towards the endof the course, prior to the final examination.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced tutors/
IP experts will discuss landmark cases with participants. Special groupprojects will be organized on topics of particular interest to participants.

Final exam

The final examination for this course includes a series of multiple-choicequestions. Participants have a fixed amount of time in which to complete
and submit the examination online.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate.

Duration

The course requires approximately 10 hours of study time over a period offour to five weeks.

Target audience

The target audience for this course primarily includes technicalprofessionals such as patent examiners, health policymakers and theirassistants, drug procurement specialists, IP specialists and advanced
students. It is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge ofIP and how it relates to health and trade policy issues before taking thiscourse.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

Arabic, Chinese, English French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Tuition fees

As for other executive courses, registration fees apply for the tutor-guided
sessions. For more details, see the table on tuition fees in the preceding
section, entitled “General Information on the Distance Learning Program.”
However, course content may be made available at no cost for participants
not wishing to receive tutor guidance.

Distance Learning Program

The Academy also offers a self-paced, non-tutored version of this course.

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Certification and Blended Learning Courses
29. Advanced International Certificate Course on Intellectual Property AssetManagement (AICC)
Description

The objective of this course is to provide limited access for participantsin the DL-IP Panorama and the Advanced Course on Intellectual Property
Management (DL-450) to intellectual property (IP) education programs
that will deepen their knowledge of IP management. This course is offeredin collaboration with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), theKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Korea
Invention Promotion Association (KIPA).

Content and structureThis course consists of the following three stages:
Stage 1: Two online courses – The DL-IP Panorama and the Advanced
Course on IP Management (DL-450);
Stage 2: An IP essay; andStage 3: An in-person training program.
The four-day in-person training enables participants to learn about anddiscuss advanced topics and issues in IP asset management.

Teaching

Experienced tutors and trainers who are experts in the field of IP
management will provide academic support for all three stages of thecourse.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform and that of KIPA-KIPO,
experienced tutors/IP experts will discuss landmark cases as well as goodpractices in IP management.

Final exam

Participants scoring highest in stage one (the IP Panorama course andthe DL-450) and stage two (the IP essay) will be invited to apply for the inperson training program.

Eligibility for in-person training

Admission to the in-person program is subject to a selection process thatassesses each applicant’s motivation, qualifications and performance
during stages one and two of the course.

Venue and date

The distance learning phase (stages one and two) takes place online in thefirst half of 2024; the in-person training stage is planned for the second
half of 2024, in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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More specific information on registration periods and dates for the inperson training will be made available at https://welc.wipo.int and on the
KIPO Academy eLearning website: https://www.kipoacademy.kr/
The in-person training phase may be conducted partially or fully online
in accordance with prevailing public health and international travel
conditions.
Certificate

Participants who pass the online courses and the IP essay, and participate
in the in-person program, will be awarded a certificate signed jointly by
WIPO, KIPO and KIPA.

Duration

Online participation in stages one and two, including the selection process,is expected to take 15 weeks and the in-person course four days.

Target audience

The target audience for this course consists of persons from developing
countries who are involved in IP-based business development. Female
applicants are highly encouraged.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment will be available athttps://welc.wipo.int and on the KIPO Academy eLearning website:
https://www.kipoacademy.kr/

Language

The course is offered in English.

Scholarship and tuition Fee

Financial assistance is provided by WIPO, KIPO and KIPA to a limited
number of junior professionals and applicants with demonstrable IP-based
business initiatives. This financial assistance is expected to cover travelto the training venue plus subsistence expenses during the four days of
training.

30. Intellectual Property-Impact Certificate Course – Certification for IP Teachingat the Primary and Secondary School Level (IPCC)
Description

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The Intellectual Property–Impact Certificate Course imparts robust
general knowledge on intellectual property (IP), creativity andinventiveness, as well as the skills required to teach IP, to primaryand secondary school educators and national curricula developers indeveloping countries, LDCs and countries in transition. It is offered incollaboration with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the
Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA).
As part of this three-stage blended program teachers benefit frompractical, hands-on lectures from IP, pedagogical and innovation experts
and collaborate with peers in developing IP lesson plans and curriculaemphasizing creativity and inventiveness. Successful completion of all
three stages will qualify participants to propose creativity, inventivenessand IP training programs for integration into the national curriculum andto deliver such training in their classrooms. Successful completion will also
entitle participants to certification from WIPO, KIPO and KIPA as teachersof IP at the primary and secondary school levels.

Content and structure

The course consists of the following three stages:
Stage 1: Online training: either the Primer on IP (DL-001) or IP Ignite;
Stage 2: A four-day in-person seminar to learn about and discuss selected
topics. The topics for discussion, languages of instruction and regional
coverage change each year. Participants with backgrounds in education
will be selected based on nominations from the relevant national
ministries of education or by achieving high levels of success in the DL-001
or IP Ignite courses offered by WIPO and KIPA-KIPO, respectively.
Stage 3: A graded final assessment will be made of a business caseor proposal for the integration of creativity, inventiveness and IP into
the national curriculum or as part of a classroom lesson plan for theelementary- or secondary-school levels.

Teaching

Experienced coaches and trainers who are experts in the fields of IP,
innovation and pedagogy, provide academic support throughout all threestages of the course.

Online discussions andassignments

Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform and that of KIPAKIPO, experienced tutors/IP experts will discuss important and relevant
practices in relation to IP education for youth from the perspective ofcreativity and inventiveness.

Final exam

Participants will have to successfully complete a graded final assessment(stage three) in order to receive certification in IP teaching at the primaryand secondary school levels.

Eligibility for in-person training

Admission to the in-person program (stage three) is subject to a selection
process to assess each applicant’s motivation, qualifications andperformance during stages one and two. Curriculum developers must be
nominated by their respective ministries of education.

Venue and date

The in-person seminar (stage two) is is planned for the second half of 2024
(venue to be decided). More specific information on registration periods anddates for the in-person training will be available at https://welc.wipo.int

Certificate

Participants who successfully complete all three stages of the blended
program will be awarded certification as a teacher of IP at the primary andsecondary school levels, signed jointly by WIPO, KIPO and KIPA.

Duration

Online participation in stage one and participant selection for the inperson seminar in stage two is expected to take 15 weeks. The duration of
the in-person seminar will be four days.

Target audience

The target audience for this course will include schoolteachers, education
policymakers and curriculum developers from developing countries.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment will be available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Distance Learning Program

The in-person training phase may be conducted partially or fully online
depending on prevailing public health and international travel conditions.

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English.

Scholarship and tuition Fee

Financial assistance is provided by the WIPO Academy, KIPO and KIPA for alimited number of applicants. This financial assistance is expected to covertuition fees for the online learning phase, travel to the training venue andsubsistence expenses during the four days of training.

31. WIPO International Patent Drafting Training Program (IPDTP)
Description

47This program provides comprehensive training in the drafting of patentapplications to persons with professional and commercial interest inpatents or looking to enhance their patent drafting skills across different
technical fields. This practice-oriented training program will permit
inventors and those providing services to them to acquire the technicalskills and knowledge necessary to prepare and file successful patentapplications and to draft the all-important claims that determine the scopeand coverage of patent protection.
The training program will combine state-of-the-art WIPO eLearning tools
with access to patent drafting experts, both virtually through online
discussion forums and mentoring and in-person through workshops
conducted at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva.

Content and structure

The training program will use blended learning tools, combining the WIPO
eLearning Center with workshops at WIPO Headquarters. The course has
three phases:
Phase 1: Drafting basics– Fundamentals and specifics of drafting claims through facilitateddiscussions and exercises.
Phase 2: Geneva workshop– Focused on improving technology-relevant patent drafting skills andpractices in different jurisdictions.
– The in-person training phase may be conducted partially or fully online
depending on the prevailing public health and international travel
conditions.
Phase 3: Mentoring– Advanced patent drafting exercises in each participant’s field of expertise.

Teaching, discussions andexercises

Experienced tutors and trainers who are experts in the field of patents will
provide academic support throughout all phases of the training program.
Study materials, assignments, exercises and exams will be organized forall phases on the WIPO eLearning Center. The online platform can also be
used for group discussions, direct chats with tutors and the submission ofwork outputs.

Final ExamParticipants’ patent drafting skills will be tested at the end of the third
phase on the WIPO eLearning Center.

Certificate

Participants successfully completing all phases of the training programand passing the exams will be awarded a WIPO certificate.

Duration

The course has three phases over a period of eight months:– Phase 1: 10 weeks– Phase 2: 5 days
– Phase 3: 10 weeks

Target audience

The target audiences for this course consists of active and aspiring patent
agents and technology support staff in relevant institutions, such asuniversity technology transfer offices, public research centers and WIPO
Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs). The program is also
open to persons regularly providing support to patent applicants andwishing to improve their patent-drafting skills.

Registration

Eligible persons must submit an online application. A limited number
of applicants will be selected by WIPO and invited to participate in the
program.

Eligibility

Admission to this training program is subject to a selection process, which
includes an assessment of each applicant’s motivation and qualifications.
Applicants must have:
1. A minimum of two years of university-level education in law and/or science and technology, (e.g., engineering, life sciences, medicine,
physics, chemistry, communication sciences or biotechnology) or at least
one year of professional work or research experience in a field relevant
to patent drafting/patent prosecution.
2. General knowledge of IP and patents at least equivalent to that coveredby the WIPO Academy Distance Learning Course on Patents (DL-301).
3. Proficiency in written and spoken English
4. At least two years of university or higher-level education in English, or ascore on the TOEFL iBT of 80/120 or IELTS of 6.5/9 in the last three years.

Distance Learning Program

Information on the registration periods and application process will beavailable at https://welc.wipo.int/ipdtp

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Language of instruction

English.

Tuition fees

A tuition fee of USD 800 is payable upon notification of acceptance.
Discounts are applicable for the following participants:– Professionals and students from developed countries: 20% discount,(lowering fee to USD 640).
– Professionals and students from developing countries and countries
witheconomies in transition: 60% discount (lowering the fee to USD 320).
– Professionals and students from least-developed countries: 80%
discount lowering the fee to USD 160.

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Limited numbers of WIPO scholarships are available for applicantsfrom developing countries, least-developed countries and countries intransition, to cover tuition as well as travel, transport and lodging for thesecond phase of the program.

32. WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) Staff Certification
Program – Foundation Certificate
Description49Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) are key focal
points in promoting access and effective use of locally available highquality technology information services and other related services. The
objective of this certification course is the development of foundational
intellectual property (IP) skills and knowledge associated with professional
services performed by staff members and officials of TISCs. This is
the first certification course in a comprehensive program designed
to professionalize TISC services, increase the standardization of TISC
operations and raise the quality of their services.
This course will be delivered over a period of five months utilizing stateof-the-art WIPO eLearning tools, while also giving access to IP experts
both virtually, through the use of online discussion forums, and in-person,
through lectures and workshops.

Content and structureThis course will use blended learning tools, i.e., combining the WIPO
eLearning Center and in- class training
The TISC staff foundation certification has the following two phases:
Phase 1: Distance learning (DL)
Online modules will focus on basic skills and knowledge associated with
TISC activities:– Module 1: Introduction to intellectual property– Module 2: Types of intellectual property– Module 3: Patents– Module 4: Patent search – patent and non-patent literature– Module 5: Evaluation efficient and effective searching using the
PATENTSCOPE search database– Module 6: Patent examination, filing routes, treaties, and search report
Phase 2: Face-to-face training
Development and exchange of skills and knowledge related to services
that TISC staff are expected to provide:– Use of PATENTSCOPE and search tools– Patent family, classification and trend analysis– PCT system and search report– Overcoming language barriers

Teaching, discussions andexercises

During both phases study materials, assignments, exercises and exams
will be available online through the WIPO eLearning Center, which can also
be used for group discussions and the submission of work outputs.
Phase 1 consists of self-paced, self-learning phase, and Phase 2 of live
sessions, led by experienced tutors and trainers who are experts in thefields of IP relevant to TISC services and operations.

Final exam

Graded assessments will be conducted at the end of each phase followed bya final evaluation, conducted on the WIPO eLearning Center, after Phase 2.

CertificatesParticipants who successfully complete both phases and pass theassessments will be awarded a WIPO certificate.

Duration

The two phases will extend of over a period of up to 4 months, as follows:– Phase 1: 9 weeks– Phase 2: 8 hours over a period of 2 weeks

Target audience

The course is open to staff, officials and trainees in WIPO’s global TISC network.

Registration

Eligible persons must submit an online application and be nominated as
participants by their respective TISC Focal Point.

Eligibility

Applicants must:– be a current or a prospective/in-training TISC employee; and– be proficient in written and spoken English, as demonstrated by:– regular use in day-to-day work (as confirmed by focal point nomination); or– a bachelor’s or higher degree with English as the language of instruction.

Language of instruction

English.

Tuition fees

This course is offered on a scholarship basis for all selected to participate.

Distance Learning Program

Information on the registration periods and application process will beavailable online through the WIPO eLearning Center.

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33. General Course on Intellectual Property for Judges (DL-JTIP)
Description

The WIPO Academy offers continuing judicial education based on the
Academy’s General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101). The version
available for members of the judiciary has been developed and reviewed by apanel of experienced judges representing various regions and legal traditions.

Content and structure

The course is accessible worldwide and comprises the following modules:– Module 1: Introduction to intellectual property (IP) rights– Module 2: Copyright and related rights– Module 3: Trademarks– Module 4: Patents– Module 5: Geographical indications– Module 6: Trade secrets/undisclosed information– Module 7: Industrial design– Module 8: Other IP-related topics

Teaching and final exam

A modular assessment is available at the end of each module.

Certificate

A certificate will be awarded to participants having completed the course
successfully.

Duration

Each participant can work through the course material at their own pace.
It is estimated that the course material requires approximately 75 hours ofstudy time.

Target audience

The course is designed for members of the judiciary who have been vettedby their respective national judicial institutions.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available athttps://welc.wipo.int/jtip/ training

Language of instruction

The course will be offered in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese andSpanish and will in future be available in Chinese and Russian.

Tuition fees

Free-of-charge for members of the judiciary who have been approved bytheir respective national judicial institutions.

34. Intellectual Property Training Program for Diplomats and Trade Officials (IPDTO)
Description

The WIPO Academy Intellectual Property Training Program for Diplomats
and Trade Officials (IPDTO) is a specialized training program designed toequip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate
the complex landscape of intellectual property (IP) in the context ofinternational diplomacy and trade.

Content and structure

Phase 1: Online Specialized Course on IP

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Fundamentals of IP for diplomats & trade officials
Credential 1:– Module 1: Introduction to IP
Credential 2:– Module 2: Copyright– Module 3: Related Rights
Credential 3: Industrial Property– Module 4: Trademarks– Module 5: Geographical Indications– Module 6: Industrial Designs– Module 7: Patents– Module 8: New Plant Varieties
Credential 4: Emerging Issues– Module 9: Unfair Competition– Module 10: Enforcement of IP– Module 11: Emerging Issues– Module 12: Conclusion
Phase 2: In-person IP Masterclass

Teaching and final exam

A modular assessment is available at the end of each module

Certificate

Credentials will be awarded to diplomats and trade officials having
completed the associated modules successfully.

Duration

The duration of training can be customized at the request of Member
States.

Target audience

The course is aimed at diplomats and trade officials of WIPO Member
States, those in training for such roles, and other relevant stakeholders.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment will be available on the
WIPO Academy webpage: https://welc.wipo.int/ipdto/

Language of instruction

The course will be piloted in English and then made available in otherlanguages.

Tuition fees

Free-of-charge for participants from diplomatic and trade institutions
nominated by their respective member countries or training institutions.

Distance Learning Program

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35. Leadership Course on Intellectual Property, Science and Innovation for
Women Scientists and Innovators for Participants in the L’Oréal-UNESCO for
Women in Science Program
Description

The WIPO Academy is collaborating with the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Korean Intellectual
Property Strategic Agency (KISTA), to organize a five-day in-person course
in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
The main objective of the course is to provide a general understanding of
IP and better enable scientists to protect and commercialize IP resulting
from scientific research; obtain research grants; exchange scientificmaterials with private research institutes and universities and apply
alternative innovation models.

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The training course consists of online courses, lectures, interactive
exercises, discussions with industry experts, study visits to scientificresearch facilities and enterprises, and opportunities for networking withlike-minded peers and IP professionals.
Content and structure

The course consists of the following two stages:
Stage 1: Distance learning using the IP and Innovation in Sciences Booklet,
tailored for women scientists; andStage 2: In-person training.

Teaching and final exam

There is no final examination for this training program.

Certificate

A certificate will be awarded to participants having completed the course.

Duration

The duration of the course, including the distance learning phase and thefive-day in-person training, is five weeks.

Target audience

The course is specifically designed for women scientists from the L’OréalUNESCO for Women in Science Program.

Registration

Enrollment is on an invitation-only basis.

Language of instruction

The course will be offered in English.

Tuition fees

Financial assistance is provided by the WIPO Academy, KISTA and UNESCO
for women scientists from the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
Program. It is expected to cover tuition for the online learning phase, travelto the training venue and subsistence expenses during the five days of
training.

36. Executive Course on Intellectual Property and Exports (DL-730)
Description53This executive course on intellectual property (IP) and exports addresses
the common challenges faced by exporters and export agency workers in
the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Through the use of real-world, situational case examples, the course
explains the importance of IP to the export process. It provides
functional tools to help industry insiders find solutions to key issues andbetter understand how IP can safeguard their exported products andservices.

Content and structure

The course consists of six modules and a final examination:– Module 1: Introduction and problem-setting: IP & trade – Real-worldcase examples and issues– Module 2: Obtaining rights abroad– Module 3: Licensing and sale of licensed products and services– Module 4: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as an alternative way toexport knowledge, goods and services– Module 5: Review of national case studies and best solutions;– Module 6: Practical checklist for exporters and export agency workers– Final Examination

Teaching and final exam

Academic support is provided by experienced tutors who are experts inthe field. Using the Academy’s enhanced learning platform, experienced
tutors/IP experts will discuss landmark cases with participants. Specialgroup projects will be organized on topics of particular interest to
participants.

Certificate

Participants who pass the final examination will be awarded an electronic
certificate.

Duration

The course requires approximately 33 hours of study time over a periodof four to five weeks.

Target audience

The target audience for this course primarily includes exporters, export
promotion agents, regional networks of export agencies, traders,investors, entrepreneurs and business owners (of both SMEs and large
firms) wishing to expand their export businesses to the global market.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment will be available athttps://welc.wipo.int

Languages of instruction

English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Tuition fees

As for other executive courses, registration fees may apply – for moredetails, see the table on tuition fees in the preceding section, entitled“General Information on the Distance Learning Program.”

Distance Learning Program

Tutors will also deliver online lectures on selected topics towards the endof the course, prior to the final examination. The final examination forthis course includes a series of multiple-choice questions. Participants
have a fixed amount of time in which to complete and submit theexamination online.

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37. Executive Training Program on Intellectual Capital Management
Description

This is an executive-level education program intended to help identify
intellectual capital management opportunities by providing training
tailored for executives, managers and business professionals in the Arabregion, working for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) andlarge enterprises alike. The program will leverage WIPO’s long experience
with IP asset management and strategy courses to focus on executive-level
intellectual capital legacy planning and development. Among other uniqueglobal intellectual capital management issues paramount in this dynamic
region, the program would concentrate on the opportunities associatedwith small, medium and large enterprises and infrastructure.

Content and structureThis program will use blended learning tools (combining the WIPO
eLearning Center with inclass training and can be customized for particulartarget groups and partner institutions.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

A typical program could be conducted over four consecutive days as follows:– Day 1: Introduction examining project case studies on intellectual capital
legacy– Days 2 & 3: Explanation of:– The legal protection framework for intellectual asset and capitalmanagement– Creating legacy value through intellectual capital and related valuechain management– Capitalization options for intellectual capital– Day 4: Presentations and mentoring
Teaching and final exam

This program will be delivered by experts and examine case studies fordiscussion. There is no final exam.

Certificate

Certificates will be awarded to all participants who successfully complete
the program.

Duration

The program’s duration can be customized at the request of partner
institutions.

Target audience

Executives from start-ups, MSMEs and enterprises, both big and small.

Registration

Enrollment is on an invitation-only basis in consultation with partner
institutions.

Languages of instruction

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Tuition fees

This program is offered free-of-charge for all selected participants.

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On-demand services are delivered upon request from WIPO Member States.

38. Customization and Translation
The WIPO Academy has been responding to a number of Member State
requests to translate and customize the distance learning courses it
offers internationally in official languages to accelerate fundamental IP
knowledge transfer to a wider range of country beneficiaries.
Customization requests are approved and initiated through a standard
procedure involving an exchange of letters or cooperation agreements,
the approval of course content translators, the transfer of course content
and establishment of an online course platform through WIPO Academy’s
eLearning Center.
This exercise involves a dedicated staff or team with the requisite
backgrounds who are trained throughout the customization process toacquire relevant expertise as they construct an effective IP education tool
geared to the national and possibly regional context. The involvementof national IP offices as part of an international network of IP education
advocates and experts is expected to be particularly dynamic. Skill andknowledge transfers are therefore a vibrant aspect of the process.
Information on this service can be found and requested from the DL
Program team at welc@wipo.int

Distance Learning Program

Description

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39. Intellectual Property for Youth Service (IP4Youth)
Description

This Service is offered in response to the demand from WIPO Member
States for the introduction ofintellectual property (IP) curricula for youth
as early as in primary school. The WIPO Academy’s pedagogical approachfor young learners introduces IP-related subjects in the classroom bymeans of creative and innovative problem-solving exercises.
The Academy’s gamified interactive tool for primary school children (YouthCorner) is available in Arabic with a revised English version currently underdevelopment. This creative process is modeled around the concepts ofcopyright, trademarks, and patents, introducing primary school pupils to
vocabulary they will continue to use in their future academic lives.
For high school students, the IP4Youth Service offers engaging andinformative workshops conducted in the dynamic setting of YouthInnovation Camps. These workshops encompass a wide range ofinteractive activities, from group exercises to entertaining trivia quizzes
designed to stimulate outside-the-box thinking. The sessions also feature
practical exercises drawing students into the fascinating world of IP
and inventive problem- solving theory (TRIZ), which can be seamlessly
integrated into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
curricula. Adding an innovative dimension to these sessions, TRIZ is asystematic problem-solving methodology enabling students to tackle realworld issues by applying inventive solutions.
The IP4Youth Service goes beyond traditional classroom instruction tooffer a holistic learning experience, with the youth camps providing a
dynamic and engaging environment for intellectual exploration. These
camps primarily focus on copyright, patents, and trademarks, providing
students with a comprehensive understanding of these crucial forms of IP.

Content and structure

The Youth Corner is an online space that offers IP learning content andtools and enhanced audiovisual and interactive games on the following IP
topics:Game 1: Copyright (30 minutes)
Game 2: Patents (30 minutes)
Game 3: Trademarks (30 minutes)

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

The on-demand Youth Innovation Camps include the following:
Phase 1: Primer on IP (DL-001)
Phase 2: Face-to-face workshops on creativity, inventiveness, and IP
Target audience

The IP4Youth Service is designed for primary and secondary school
students, but persons responsible for teaching or for developing IP
teaching guidelines for young learners can also benefit from this course.

Registration

To request the implementation of Youth Innovation Camps or for more
information, please write to ip4youth@wipo.int

40. Intellectual Property Youth Ambassadors Program (upon nomination)
Description

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The WIPO Academy’s Intellectual Property Youth Ambassadors Programprovides a unique opportunity for young and promising creators andinventors thoughtfully selected to promote the cause of intellectual
property (IP) education within their respective home countries andregions. The Program acknowledges and applauds the innovative
achievements of the exceptional young individuals chosen and promotes
their engagement in invaluable networking and peer interaction
experiences. These appointed youth ambassadors play a pivotal role invarious activities designed to enhance their understanding of IP, hone their
public speaking skills, and equip them with the tools needed for effective
advocacy.
This multifaceted program transforms the young nominees into
enthusiastic advocates for creativity, innovation and knowledge of IP,
helping to develop a new generation well versed these areas. By instillinga deep appreciation for the value of IP rights and protection, these youth
ambassadors become catalysts for a brighter future, where innovation andcreativity are safeguarded and celebrated.
This WIPO Academy Program is not just about theoretical education but
also about practical experiences and peer collaboration. It empowers
young individuals to protect their own innovative ideas while inspiringothers in their communities to do the same. Their passion and dedication
will play a pivotal role in nurturing an environment where IP rights arerespected and upheld, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity for
individual creators and society as a whole.

Content and structure

The IP Youth Ambassador Program offers a diverse range of activities
including:– Specialized IP training– Public speaking– Advocacy workshops– Peer activities

Nomination

To be selected for the IP Youth Ambassador Program candidates must:– be officially nominated by their respective national IP office;– be 26 years old or younger (the participation of minors requires parental
consent);– be creators, inventors or entrepreneurs of nationally recognizedproducts, start-ups or SMEs;– be role models for other young creators, inventors and entrepreneurs;– be knowledgeable users of the IP system;– have successfully completed the WIPO Academy’s General Distancelearning Course on Intellectual property (DL-101).
– have successfully completed the due diligence questionnaire on theirinvention or creation.

Distance Learning Program

To nominate candidates for IP Youth Ambassadors Program, or for more
information, please write to youthambassadors@wipo.int

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41. Intellectual Property for Teachers and Policymakers Program (IP4Teachers)
Description

The IP4Teachers Program serves as a foundational platform for initiatingteachers and educators on their intellectual property (IP) education
journey. The WIPO Academy fosters meaningful dialogue and collaboration
among educators, curriculum developers, policymakers and IP offices, andprovides the means required for related skill enhancement, customizable
teaching and learning resource development.
This program invites teachers, educators, and curriculum developers
to enroll and gain access to an array of valuable resources, including
curricula, teaching methodologies and educational content thoughtfully
assembled by the WIPO Academy. It features policymakers from relevant
countries as guest speakers and observers sharing their national
perspectives and views on IP education.
The program is meticulously designed to cater to individuals who are
already actively engaged in educational roles in schools, IP offices,
ministries of education and a variety of educational and training
institutions. Its dynamics equip professionals with skills in intellectual
property education transfer, enabling them to creatively incorporate
these skills into their teaching practices. This, in turn, enhances the overall
understanding and awareness of intellectual property.
This approach seamlessly integrates both online and face-to-face learning
elements. Successful completion of the online course holds significant
weight in the selection process for participation in the face-to-facesegment of the training. This holistic approach ensures that participants
not only gain knowledge but also demonstrate their expertise andcommitment to the promotion of IP.
– The online course provides a general introduction to IP.
– The face-to-face stage, facilitated by the presence of curriculum
developers and influential figures in education policymaking, takes a
deeper dive into the subject matter.
– Upon conclusion of the training, candidates are expected to submit an IP
essay, reflecting their understanding and grasp of the subject matter.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Starting in 2024, this program will be offered online for teachers
worldwide, allowing them to participate remotely, free-of-charge, andwithout prerequisite conditions. The seminar, too, will be conducted online(five half days), guided by expert coaches and mentors in IP, pedagogy, andthe Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), ensuring accessibility to abroader audience of educators from around the globe.

Content and structureThis program consists of instructional design modules using enhanced
audiovisual and interactive games to provide an overview of existing
policies, IP learning content, teaching tools, interactive games andquestions for young people and a final teachers’ assessment. The topics
covered in the course include the following:

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Topic 1: Primer on Intellectual Property (DL-001) or the General Course onIntellectual Property (DL-101)
Topic 2: Introduction to existing IP teaching challenges (face-to-face)
Topic 3: Three interactive lessons on the following IP domains and one
problem-solving method:
Copyright– Teachers’ tools (180 min)– Copyright case study– Copyright lesson plan
– Copyright student activities– Copyright teachers’ notes
Patents– Teachers’ tools (180 min)– Patent case study– Patent lesson plan
– Patent student activities– Patent teachers’ notes
Trademarks– Teachers’ tools (180 min)– Trademark case study– Trademark lesson plan
– Trademark student activities– Trademark teachers’ notes
Topic 4: Final assessment of self-developed or customized teaching
curricula based on the WIPO Academy tools listed under Topic 3.
Teaching and final exam

Academic support is provided throughout the program; learners (whoshould be current teachers) can pose substantive questions to coaches
online.

Certificate

An electronic certificate may be generated upon the successful completionof Topic 2 (for DL-001) and Topic 4 (for the IP4Teachers Program).

Duration

The program requires approximately 70 hours of study time over a periodof eight weeks.

Target audience

The program is designed primarily for educators and teachers guiding
their young target audiences, but persons responsible for introducing
policies or developing IP teaching guidelines for young learners could also
benefit from this course.

Registration

To request an IP For Teachers Training Seminar, or for more information,please write to ip4teachers@wipo.int

Language of instruction

The program will be offered in English in 2024. Other languages will bemade available in the future.

Tuition fees

This is a specialized program restricted to teachers, educators andpolicymakers in relevant fields. It is also offered on a scholarship basis,
subject to recommendations from IP offices and other government offices.

Distance Learning Program

Information on the registration periods and enrollment will be available athttps://welc.wipo.int

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42. WIPO Academy Masterclass
Description

The WIPO Academy provides assistance to Member States and partnering
institutions upon request, to set up and deliver eLearning and hybrid
training. Customized training may be requested on thematic and specificsubject matter and delivered by WIPO experts in the domain concerned.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

To request a Masterclass or more information, please write us at
welc@wipo.int

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Pilot courses are offered upon invitation. More information on schedules and participation willin due course be provided for the following courses on the WIPO eLearning Center.

43. WIPO-Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) Staff Certification
Program – Patentability Search Specialization
Description

This certification course develops the skills and knowledge associatedwith the services that staff members and officials of TISCs are expected
to perform, and in particular for patent information searches. This course
will be delivered over a period of seven to eight months utilizing the stateof-the-art WIPO eLearning Center. Participants are also given access to IP
experts, both virtually through online discussion forums and in-person
through lectures and workshops.

Content and structureThis course will use blended learning tools, combining the WIPO eLearning
Center and in-person training.
The course consists of three phases:
Phase 1: Distance learning– Practical exercises and study of online modules focused on basic skills
and knowledge associated with TISC activities.
Phase 2: Face-to-face training– An instructor-led course on patentability search, equivalent to six hoursof training validated by a TISC focal point and provided by a WIPOrecognized training provider.
Phase 3: Practical TISC experience– On-the-job application of the skills and knowledge acquired during thefirst two phases in assisting and advising TISC clients on IP issues ofvarying nature and complexity.

Target audience

The course is open to staff, officials and trainees in WIPO’s global TISC
network.

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this certification course will be offered in English.

Description

This course provides a factual overview of the legal and practicalframework of intellectual property (IP) enforcement, with particular focus
on areas of interest to legal practitioners and IP enforcement authorities.
The course will cover multilateral, plurilateral and bilateral IP enforcement
treaties and develop case studies illustrating the key learning points.

Content and structure

The course will comprise the following modules:– Module 1: Introduction to IP enforcement– Module 2: The international IP enforcement framework– Module 3: Civil procedures and remedies– Module 4: Border measures– Module 5: Criminal procedures– Module 6: Counterfeiting and piracy

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

Distance Learning Program

44. Specialized Course on Intellectual Property Enforcement

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45. Specialized Course on Intellectual Property and Tourism
Description

This specialized course will provide participants with comprehensive
knowledge about the use of intellectual property (IP) rights by the tourism
industry and relevant support institutions as part of effective businessstrategies and policies.
The course will outline the key elements and legal requirements of IP
rights linked most closely to the tourism value chain and how they canbe protected domestically and abroad, elaborating on the advantages ofbusiness tools such as branding.

Content and structure

The course will comprise the following modules:– Module 1: Introduction to IP for tourism– Module 2: Creating valid IP rights for tourism – Trademarks– Module 3: Creating valid IP rights for tourism – Other IP rights– Module 4: Protecting IP rights– Module 5: Commercializing IP rights– Module 6: Branding products and services

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

46. General Course on Sports Entrepreneurship
Description

This general course IP and sports-related business covers such businessfundamentals as financial literacy, entrepreneurship and how IP relates
to them. It also provides a basic understanding of IP and its application
to such sports-related areas as merchandising, ambush marketing, thepersonality rights of athletes, and licensing as an IP commercialization
opportunity.

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

47. Advanced Course on Intellectual Property and Sports

Description

This advanced course will impart comprehensive knowledge about the useof intellectual property (IP) rights by the sporting industry and relevant
support institutions as part of effective business strategies and policies.
It will also serve as a tool to guide the development of national strategies
for the use of IP to develop and sustain the sporting industry.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

48. Primer on Biotechnology Transfer
Description

This course provides practical knowledge to professionals in thebiotechnology innovation ecosystem on the environment needed
to ensure legal protection and certainty, sustainability and effective
technology transfer in this sector. It will also address such challenging
issues as the role of IP, know how protection and trade secrets in thecreation, protection, commercialization and transfer of research outcomesfrom laboratories to public and private users.

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

49. Specialized Course on Intellectual Property in the Blue Economy
Description63This specialized course highlights the IP strategies, knowledge
opportunities and tools required to cultivate a self-sustaining andculturally relevant ecosystem.
This course will be developed in cooperation with the University of theWest Indies (UWI), the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Caribbean
Climate-Smart Accelerator, with financing from the Funds-In-Trust Japan
Industrial Property Global.

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

50. Specialized Course on Intellectual Property Audit and Due Diligence
Description

This specialized course covers IP asset management, risk mitigation,
impact on strategic decision making, compliance requirements, investor
confidence and industry-specific expertise, equipping learners toeffectively navigate the complex IP landscape and contribute to thesuccess of their organizations.

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

51. Specialized Course on Intellectual Property Finance and Valuation
Description

This specialized course will be conducted with cooperation and financial
support from the Funds-In-Trust Korea, drawing inspiration from theRepublic of Korea’s experience and expertise in related policy and practiceand strengthening partnership and networking among leaders in this fieldin developing member countries.
It offers learners a holistic approach to valuation and IP-backed financing
as shared by policy makers and experts from the public, non-profit andprivate sectors.

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

Description

This specialized course examines the application of IP in the videogame
sector.

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this course will be offered in English.

Distance Learning Program

52. Specialized Course on Intellectual Property and Videogames

Academic
Institutions Program

University Partnerships and Joint Master’s Degree Programs onIntellectual Property
The WIPO Academy’s Academic Institutions Program offers 16 Joint Master’s Degree Programs
on intellectual property (IP) in partnership with universities, and in some instances sub-regionalor national IP administrations in Africa, Asia, the Arab region, Europe and Latin America. The
curricula for these programs, typically running for a year to a year and a half, are developed
jointly by the WIPO Academy and relevant partner institution(s).
The following Joint Master’s Degree Programs will be organized in 2024/25:
1. Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property, offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, theUniversity of Turin, the Turin School of Management (SAA) and the Consortium for Researchand Permanent Education (COREP), in Turin, Italy.
2. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), offered jointly by the WIPO Academy,
the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and Africa University in
Mutare, Zimbabwe.
3. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, theAfrican Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the University of Yaoundé II (UY II), in
Yaoundé, Cameroon.
4. Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property with a Specialization in Patent Law and Design
Law, offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office andAnkara University, in Ankara, Türkiye.
5. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) with a Specialization in Industrial Property,
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy and Tongji University, in Shanghai, People’s Republicof China.
6. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation (MIPI), offered jointly by the WIPO
Academy, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) of Argentina and the Universityof San Andrés, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
7. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and New Technologies (MIP and New Technologies),
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland andJagiellonian University, in Krakow, Poland.
8. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD), offered jointly by
the WIPO Academy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic ofKorea, the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the Korea Development Institute
School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School), in Sejong, Republic of Korea.

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9. Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, offered jointly by the
WIPO Academy and IE University, in Madrid, Spain.

10. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation Management (MIPIM), offeredjointly by the WIPO Academy and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS),in Singapore.

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11. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (MIPTT), offered jointly by
the WIPO Academy, the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) and Sofia University,
in Sofia, Bulgaria.
12. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MIPEI), offeredjointly by the WIPO Academy, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and Umm
Al Qura University (UQU), in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (new).
13. Executive Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation (MIPEI), offeredjointly by the WIPO Academy, the Moroccan Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Moroccan
Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) and Université Mohammed VI
Polytechnique (UM6P) in Ben Guerir, Kingdom of Morocco (new).
14. Master of Laws (LL.M.) / Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Management (MIPM),
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Office of the Controller General of Patents,
Designs and Trade Marks of India, and the National Law University Delhi (NLU-D), in New
Delhi, India (new).
15. Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy, offered jointly by
the WIPO Academy and Tsinghua University (new).
16. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property Management and Innovation (MIPMI), offeredjointly by the WIPO Academy, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) andDe La Salle University (DLSU), in Manila, Philippines (new).
The aim of these Joint Master’s Degree Programs is to facilitate access to higher education on IP
for all qualified individuals. A limited number of scholarships is available for qualified nationals
of developing countries, least-developed countries (LDCs) and countries with economies
in transition working for relevant public sector institutions, including universities and R&D
institutions, and for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Interested candidates admitted
to a program, but not qualifying or not selected for scholarships must finance their own tuition,accommodation and travel costs.
The residential phases of these programs are held in-person, but subject to prevailing publichealth conditions at the time. When not permitted by such conditions, every effort will be madeto offer them online.

Other support offered to IP teachers, academics and researchers by the WIPO Academy
includes the Colloquium for Teachers of Intellectual Property, jointly organized with the World
Trade Organization in Geneva and the Regional WIPO-WTO Colloquia for IP Teachers in Africa,
Asia and Latin America. The Academy also offers Conferences on IP and Innovation for IP
Researchers in Asia and Latin America.

Academic Institutions Program

The WIPO Academy also provides support to universities and teaching institutions seeking
to offer IP higher education in developing countries, LDCs and countries with economies intransition. Such support will be provided mainly for curriculum development, supply of IP
textbooks and reference materials, and guest lecturers. A hallmark initiative of this kind is a
new non-credit course called PatentX, offered jointly by WIPO and Harvard Law School (HLS),on the relationship between patent law and global public health, with particular reference
to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of IP in stimulating the production anddistribution of vaccines and medicines.

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1.

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property, offered jointly by the WIPO
Academy and the University of Turin, the Turin School of Management (SAA)
and the Consortium for Research and Permanent Education (COREP), in
Turin, Italy

Subjects covered– Copyright and related rights– Patents– Trademarks, designs and geographical indications– IP and economics– IP and international law– IP, unfair competition and antitrust law– Technology transfer– IP managerial and entrepreneurial skills– New IP rights– Skills-building practical training– Annual conference– Study visit to WIPO
– Research project

Language of instruction

EnglishAdmission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold a degree in law, economics, engineering, medicine, physics,
chemistry, communication sciences or business administration, with
university attendance of a minimum of four years in one or more of theabove fields; and– be fluent in English. This will be assessed through a recognized English
proficiency test.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 40 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships cover:– return travel;– registration and tuition fees;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.
Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and University ofTurin websites:www.wipo.int/academy
http://www.turin-ip.com

Venue

Turin, Italy.

Registration

January to May 2024.

Dates– September to December 2024: compulsory distance learning (DL) phase,including a final examination, through the WIPO Academy eLearning
Center (https://welc.wipo.int/);– January to April 2025: residential phase in Turin, Italy. This includes athree-day visit to WIPO Headquarters in Geneva; and– May to July 2025: preparation and submission of a final research paper.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master of Laws (LL.M) Degree inIntellectual Property by the University of Turin on behalf of WIPO, SAA and
COREP.

Teachers

Classes are taught by eminent academics from the University of Turin,
Italy, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP
professionals and staff from the co-organizers, including WIPO.

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy and University of Turin websites for more details
and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
http://www.turin-ip.com

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), offered jointly by the WIPO
Academy, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and
Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe67This program is organized with financial assistance from the Government of Japan.
Subjects covered– Patents– Trademarks and geographical indications– Patent drafting– Competition and antitrust– Industrial designs– Copyright and related rights– Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Convention
on Biological Diversity, the International Union for the Protection of the
New Varieties of Plants System and public health– Traditional knowledge, folklore and genetic resources– Transfer of technology and IP asset management and strategic planning– Innovation and entrepreneurship– New IP rights– IP and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises– Enforcement of IP rights– Skills-building practical sessions at ARIPO– Annual conference– Dissertation research and writing

Language of instruction

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– be nationals of an African country;– hold at least a lower second-class bachelor’s degree from a recognized
university in any discipline; and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 40 self-supported and financed students

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships cover:– return travel;– registration and tuition fees;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.
Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the websites of the WIPO Academy,
ARIPO and Africa University:www.wipo.int/academy
www.aripo.org
www.africau.edu

Venue

Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Registration

November 2023 to February 2024.

Dates– May to July 2024: compulsory distance learning (DL) phase, including
a final examination, through the WIPO Academy eLearning Center(https://welc.wipo.int/);– August to December 2024: residential phase in Mutare, Zimbabwe,including a two-week skills-building practical training session and anannual IP conference at ARIPO Headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe; and– December 2024 to April 2025: Finalization and submission of adissertation.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property (MIP) by Africa University on behalf of WIPO and ARIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from Africa University,
ARIPO, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP
professionals and staff from the co-organizers, including WIPO.

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy, ARIPO and Africa University websites for moredetails and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.aripo.org
www.africau.edu

Academic Institutions Program

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP), offered jointly by the WIPO
Academy, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the
University of Yaoundé II (UY II) in Yaoundé, Cameroon

This program is organized with financial assistance from the Government of Japan.
Subjects covered– General introduction to intellectual property (IP)– Regional and national IP– Technical and ornamental creations– Patents– Utility models– Industrial designs– Special titles (plant varieties, topographies of integrated circuits)– Trademarks for goods and services– Trade names– Appellations of origin– Geographical indications– Literary and artistic property– Copyright and related rights– Electronic commerce and copyright– Defense of IP rights– Competition and IP– IP disputes– Skills development training at OAPI– IP and technology transfer– IP audit– Economics of IP– Current IP issues– Dissertation

Language of tuition

French.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– be nationals of an African country;– hold at least a bachelor’s degree in law, economics, sciences or anengineering diploma issued by a recognized university; and– be fluent in French.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 40 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships cover:– return travel;– registration and tuition fees;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.
Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy, OAPI and University
of Yaoundé websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.oapi.int
www.universite-yde2.org

Venue

Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Registration

March to June 2024.

Dates– October 2024 to January 2025: Compulsory distance learning (DL) phaseincluding a final examination through the WIPO Academy eLearning
Center (https://welc.wipo.int/);– January to June 2025: Residential phase at the University of Yaoundé II
and at the OAPI Denis Ekani Intellectual Property Academy in Cameroon,including three weeks of practical work at OAPI Headquarters, inYaoundé; and– June 2025: Examination and submission of a dissertation (mémoire) in
Yaoundé.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property by the University of Yaoundé on behalf of WIPO and OAPI.

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

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy, OAPI and University of Yaoundé websites formore details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.oapi.int
www.universite-yde2.org

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Teachers

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Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property with a Specialization in Patent
Law and Design Law, offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Turkish Patent
and Trademark Office and Ankara University in Ankara, Türkiye

This program is organized in cooperation with the Government of Türkiye through theTurkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT).
Subjects covered– Patents– Trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications– Patent drafting– Introduction to IP and research methodology: Interdisciplinary
approaches– Advanced patent law: Substantive and procedural– Advanced design law: Substantive and procedural– Advanced trademarks: Substantive and procedural– Geographical indications and traditional knowledge– Commercialization, valuation of IP and IP business– International copyright law– Practical training– Research project and thesis

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (open to all
disciplines);– provide a transcript with a minimum grade point average of 2.00/4.00);
and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 25 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships(to be confirmed)

A limited number of scholarships cover:– return travel;– registration and tuition fees;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.
Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.
Application forms

Application forms will be available on the WIPO Academy, Turkish Patent
Institute and Ankara University websites:www.wipo.int/academy
http://fisaum.ankara.edu.tr/en

Venue

Ankara, Türkiye.

Registration

February to May 2024.

Dates

Academic year September 2024 to June 2025:– September to December 2024: Compulsory distance learning (DL) phaseincluding a final examination through the WIPO Academy eLearning
Center (https://welc.wipo.int/);– February to June 2025: Residential phase at Ankara University in Ankara,
Türkiye. This includes a practical training at TÜRKPATENT, Türkiye; and– May to June 2025: Preparation and submission of a final research paper
during the residential phase at Ankara University.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master of Laws Degree inIntellectual Property with a Specialization in Patent Law and Design Law byAnkara University on behalf of WIPO and TÜRKPATENT.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from Ankara University,
visiting lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP
professionals and staff from the co-organizers.

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy and Ankara University websites for more details
and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) with a Specialization in
Industrial Property, offered jointly by the WIPO Academy and Tongji University
in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

71This program is organized in cooperation with the Government of the People’s Republicof China.
Subjects covered– Introduction to intellectual property (IP) law and economics– IP and innovation policy– Patent law– Design law and innovation– Trademark law and geographical indications– Copyright and related rights– IP and business strategy– Competition policy and law– IP in the digital economy– IP in biomedicine– IP intelligence– IP asset management– International IP law– Practical skills development training– Moot court and study visits– Annual conference– Thesis

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;– One year of work experience;– provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL); and– have passed CET-6 (Chinese students only).

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 40 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships cover:– return travel;– registration and tuition fees;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.
Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and Tongji
University websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.tongji.edu.cn/english

Venue

Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.

Registration

December 2023 to March 2024.

Dates– Fully residential: September 2024 to August 2025; and– The finalization of the research paper/project: from August to December 2025.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property with a Specialization in Industrial Property by Tongji University on
behalf of WIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from Tongji University,
Shanghai, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP
professionals and staff from WIPO and the other co-organizers.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and Tongji University websites
for more details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.tongji.edu.cn/english

Academic Institutions Program

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation (MIPI), offered jointly
by the WIPO Academy, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) of
Argentina and the University of San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Argentina

This program is organized in cooperation with the Government of Argentina through the
National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) Argentina.
Subjects covered– General introduction to intellectual property (IP)
– IP management– International aspects of IP– “Derecho de Autor” and copyright (including IP in the creative industries)– Patent law– Technology transfer– Trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications– IP valuation– Internet policies and governance– Media law: Legal aspects of the web– IP for entrepreneurs– Management of IP rights: Open innovation– IP in health and agricultural innovation– National and business strategies on IP and innovation policy for thedevelopment of Latin America– Skills development training at INPI Argentina– Writing and submission of the final research paper

Language of tuition

Spanish.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;– be fluent in Spanish; and– have good knowledge of English.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 30 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships cover:– return travel;– registration and tuition fees;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.
Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and University of
San Andrés websites:www.wipo.int/academy
http://www.udesa.edu.ar

Venue

Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Registration

July to October 2024.

Dates– February to March 2025: Compulsory distance learning (DL) phaseincluding a final examination, through the WIPO Academy eLearning
Center (https://welc.wipo.int/); and– April to October 2025: Residential phase at the University of San Andrés
and at INPI in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property and Innovation by the University of San Andrés on behalf of WIPO
and INPI.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the University of San
Andrés, Buenos Aires, visiting lecturers from other leading universities,
well-reputed IP professionals and the staff of WIPO and INPI.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and University of San Andrés
websites for more details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
http://www.udesa.edu.ar

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and New Technologies (MIP and
New Technologies), offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Patent Office of
Poland and Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland

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Subjects covered

Studies will focus on challenging issues arising from new technologies in
the field of intellectual property (IP) law:
– Introduction to IP (including introduction to European Union law; newtechnologies; ethical, social and legal perspectives; trademarks andallied rights; industrial designs and geographical indications; copyrightand related rights and patent law)
– New technologies and patent law– Copyright and related rights in the digital age– Trademarks, geographical indications, designs, trade secrets and unfair
competition– New technologies and media law– Data protection, privacy and personal rights on the Internet– Digital libraries– Internet service providers’ liability– IP protection of software, databases and computer games– IP contracts– Technology transfer and commercialization of IP– Arbitration and mediation in IP matters– International aspects of IP– Enforcement of IP rights– Study visit with skills development training at the Patent Office of the
Republic of Poland– Writing and submission of dissertation/thesis or seminar and internshipLanguage of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold a bachelor’s degree in law, economics, business administration or
related fields from a recognized university; and– be fluent in English (this will be assessed through a recognized English
proficiency test).

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 50 self-supported and financed students.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and Jagiellonian
University websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.ipwi.uj.edu.pl/index.php?lang=en

Venue

Krakow, Poland.

Registration

March to June 2024.

Dates– October 2024 to January 2025: Compulsory distance learning (DL) phaseincluding a final examination, through the WIPO Academy eLearning Center(https://welc.wipo.int/) and the Jagiellonian University eLearning Platform;– February to June 2025: Residential phase at Jagiellonian University
including a study visit with practical training at the Patent Office of
Poland in Warsaw, Poland; and– October to December 2025: Dissertation / thesis / master’s seminar and internship.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property and New Technologies by the Jagiellonian University on behalf of
WIPO and the Patent Office of Poland.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the Jagiellonian University,
Krakow, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP
professionals and staff from WIPO and the Patent Office of Poland.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and Jagiellonian University
websites for more details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.ipwi.uj.edu.pl/index.php?lang=en

Academic Institutions ProgramThis program is organized in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Poland
through the Patent Office of Poland.

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Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD),
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism (MCST) of the Republic of Korea, the Korean Intellectual Property
Office (KIPO) and the Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy andManagement (KDI School) in Sejong, Republic of Korea

This program is organized in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Korea
through the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and with the support of the
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST).
Subjects covered– General introduction to intellectual property (IP)– Introduction to development policy– International IP law and development policy– Copyright and related rights– Analysis of market and public policy– Language of public policy and management– Quantitative methods of research– Trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications– Patents and innovation– Trade and development– IP, emerging issues and sustainable development– IP management and practice– Korean economic development– Supervised research project– Skills development training at KIPO and the Korea Strategy Agency (KISTA)– Writing and submission of the final research paper

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 30 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships cover:– return travel;– tuition fees;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.
Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and KDI School
websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.kdischool.ac.kr

Venue

Sejong, Republic of Korea.

Registration

June to September 2024.

Dates– January to February 2025: compulsory distance learning (DL) phase,including a final examination through the WIPO Academy eLearning
Center(https://welc.wipo.int/); and– February to December 2025: residential phase at KDI School in Sejong
and practical training at KIPO in Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property and Development Policy by the Korea Development Institute
School of Public Policy and Management on behalf of WIPO, MCST and KIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the KDI School, visiting
lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP professionals andstaff from WIPO and KIPO.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and KDI School websites formore details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.kdischool.ac.kr

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Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, offeredjointly by the WIPO Academy and IE University in Madrid, Spain

Subjects covered– International IP law– Copyright law– Patent law– Trademark law– Competition law– Digital governance– Cybersecurity and computer crime laws
– Strategy and innovation– Negotiation

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;– be fluent in English; and– complete an online assessment, entrance exam and a personal
interview.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 15 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover partial tuition feesfor qualified students from developing countries, LDCs and countries witheconomies in transition.

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Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and IE University
websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.ie.edu

Venue

Madrid, Spain.

Registration

To be announced in 2024.

Dates

September 2024 to June 2025 (fully residential at IE University).

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master of Laws Degree inIntellectual Property and Technology Law by IE University on behalf of
WIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the IE University, visiting
lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP professionals, IP
experts and staff from WIPO.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and IE University websites formore details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.ie.edu

Academic Institutions Program

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.

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10. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation Management (MIPIM),
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy and Singapore University of Social
Sciences (SUSS), Singapore
Subjects covered– General introduction to intellectual property– Copyright and related rights– Patents– Trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications– IP asset management– IP and business strategy– IP in the global context– IP intelligence– Licensing IP– Commercializing innovation– Applied research projects
Electives:– IP in the ASEAN context– Contemporary topics in technology and business– IP law in China– Monetizing innovation: Valuation– Patent information and search

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 15 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover partial tuition feesfor qualified students from developing countries, LDCs and countries witheconomies in transition.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and SUSS websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.suss.edu.sg

Venue

Singapore.

Registration

March to April 2024.

Dates

August 2024 to April 2025.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master of Intellectual Property andInnovation Management Degree by the Singapore University of Social
Sciences on behalf of WIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from SUSS, visiting lecturers
from other leading universities, well-reputed IP professionals, IP experts
and staff from WIPO.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and SUSS websites for moredetails and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.suss.edu.sg

11. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (MIPTT),
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Patent Office of the Republic of
Bulgaria (BPO) and Sofia University in Sofia, Bulgaria77This program is organized in cooperation with the Government Bulgaria through the
Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO).
Subjects covered– Introduction to the IP system– Patents and innovation– Patent intelligence for technology transfer and innovation– Developing IP strategy– Trademarks and industrial design management– Technology transfer and IP commercialization and use of IPRs
– IP enforcement– Copyright in the digital age– Innovation management in the organization– Artificial intelligence– Unfair competition and know-how– Entrepreneurship and innovation– Top tools for business management– Practical skills training– Research project – thesis

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 20 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover partial tuition feesfor qualified students from developing countries, LDCs and countries witheconomies in transition.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and Sofia University
websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.uni-sofia.bg

Venue

Sofia, Bulgaria.

Registration

July to September 2024.

Dates

October 2024 to June 2025.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property and Technology Transfer (MIPTT) by Sofia University on behalf of
WIPO and BPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from Sofia University, visiting
lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP professionals, IP
experts and staff from WIPO and the BPO.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and Sofia University websites
for more details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.uni-sofia.bg

Academic Institutions Program

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.

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12. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Innovation(MIPEI), offered for the first time jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Saudi
Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and Umm Al Qura University (UQU) in
Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (new)This program is organized in cooperation with the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia through the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP).
Subjects covered– Intellectual property policies and protection– Patents and competition law– Legal professionalism and ethics– Managing innovation: From plan to product– Patent licensing, technology transfer, IP valuation and dispute resolution– Trademarks, geographical indications and industrial design law andpractice– Copyright and related rights law– Entrepreneurship from A to Z
– Independent study seminar (research project)– IP management– Practical skills training– Research project

Languages of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be determined.

Maximum number of students

To be determined.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover tuition fees.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information, including
travel arrangements.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and UQU websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.uqu.edu.sa

Venue

Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Registration

To be announced in 2024.

Dates

To be announced in 2024.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MIPEI) by Umm Al Qura
University on behalf of WIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the UQU, visiting
lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP professionals, IP
experts and staff from WIPO and the Government of Saudi Arabia.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and UQU websites for moredetails and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.uqu.edu.sa

13. Executive Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Innovation, offeredjointly by the WIPO Academy, the Moroccan Office of Industrial andCommercial Property (OMPIC), the Ministry of Industry and Trade of theKingdom of Morocco, and Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) in
Ben Guerir, Kingdom of Morocco (new)79This program is organized in cooperation with the Government of the Kingdom of
Morocco through the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC),
and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Subjects covered– Introduction to intellectual property– Patents and innovation– Trademarks, designs and models– Copyright– Data analytics and patents information– Introduction to technology transfer– Intellectual property management– Intellectual property strategies for business– Intellectual property and competition law– Technology transfer management process– Technological and economic feasibility study– Intellectual property assessment in life sciences and in physical sciences– Intellectual property and entrepreneurship: Start-ups, spin-offs, andothers– Academic and industrial collaboration in intellectual property– IP valuation– Alternative dispute resolution: Mediation and arbitration

Languages of tuition

The majority of courses are delivered in French with the exception of somecourses which are offered in English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– have at least a master’s degree in engineering;– have at least five years of professional experience in a field linked toinnovation, research, creation or protection of intangible assets;– be fluent in French; and– have an intermediate level in English.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 25 students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover tuition fees.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and UM6P websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.um6p.ma

Venue

Ben Guerir, Kingdom Morocco.

Registration

To be announced in 2024.

Dates

To be announced in 2024.

Award

Successful students will be awarded an Executive Master’s Degree
in Intellectual Property and Innovation by Université Mohammed VI
Polytechnique on behalf of WIPO, OMPIC and the Ministry of Industry andTrade of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the UM6P, visiting
lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP professionals, IP
experts and staff from WIPO and the Government of Morocco.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and UM6P websites for moredetails and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.um6p.ma
Academic Institutions Program

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information.

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14. Master of Laws (LL.M.) / Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property andManagement (MIPM), offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Office of
the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks of India, and the
National Law University Delhi (NLU-D), in New Delhi, India (new)This program is offered in a dual track mode, with students from a law backgroundfollowing the LL.M. track and students with a non-law background following the master’s
degree track.
Subjects covered– Legal research methodology and research methods – focus on researchmethods in IP law/social sciences– Comparative law systems– Law and justice in a globalizing world – focus on international IP law andglobalization in India and South Asia
– IP and innovation – focus on patents, plant variety protection,
semiconductor protection and industrial designs– IP and creative industries – copyright and neighboring rights– IP and brand protection – trademarks, geographical indications– IP variants – trade secrets, test/regulatory data, non-personaldata, publicity rights, traditional knowledge and traditional culturalexpressions, and unfair competition– IP licensing and contract management– IP monetization and valuation– Strategic IP management– Contemporary IP challenges– Advanced IP acquisition– IP commercialization and transfer of technology– IP examination, IP office administration and management– IP and competition law / regulation interface– IP enforcement, dispute resolution and management– IP intelligence and analytics– Dissertation/ research project

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree (in law or other disciplines) from arecognized university;– be fluent in English;– have a WIPO Academy General Distance Learning Course on Intellectual
Property (DL-101) certificate or L2Pro India certification; and– pass the entrance exam (for domestic students) or a personal interview(for international students).

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 50 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover tuition fees.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and NLU-D websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.nludelhi.ac.in

Venue

New Delhi, India.

Registration

To be announced in 2024.

Dates

August 2024 to June 2025.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a LL.M. / Master’s Degree inIntellectual Property and Management by NLU-D on behalf of WIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the NLU-D, visiting
lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP professionals, IP
experts and staff from WIPO.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and NLU-D websites for moredetails and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.nludelhi.ac.in

15. Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy,
offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, and Tsinghua University in Beijing,
People’s Republic of China (new)Subjects covered– Legal research methodology and research methods – focus on researchmethods in IP law/social sciences– Comparative law systems– Law and justice in a globalizing world – focus on international IP law andglobalization– IP and innovation – focus on patents, plant variety protection,
semiconductor protection and industrial designs– IP and creative industries – copyright and neighboring rights– IP and brand protection – trademarks, geographical indications– IP variants – trade secrets, test/regulatory data, non-personaldata, publicity rights, traditional knowledge and traditional culturalexpressions, and unfair competition– IP licensing and contract management– IP and competition law/regulation interface– Contemporary IP challenges – data, AI and IP; IP and public health;
IP and standard setting; IP and open innovation– Law, ethics and technologies: Biotech, big data & AI
– IP monetization and valuation– Strategic IP management– Advanced IP acquisition– IP commercialization and transfer of technology– IP examination, IP office administration and management– IP enforcement, dispute resolution and management– IP intelligence and analytics– Dissertation/ research project

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree (in law or other disciplines) from arecognized university; and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

To be determined.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover partial tuition feesfor qualified students from developing countries, LDCs and countries witheconomies in transition.

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Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and Tsinghua
University websites:www.wipo.int/academy
www.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/

Venue

Beijing, China.

Registration

To be announced in 2024.

Dates

To be announced in 2024.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property and Innovation Policy by Tsinghua University on behalf of WIPO.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the Tsinghua University,
visiting lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed IP
professionals, IP experts and staff from WIPO.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and Tsinghua University
websites for more details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/
Academic Institutions Program

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information.

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16. Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property Management and Innovation(MIPMI), offered jointly by the WIPO Academy, the Intellectual Property
Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and De La Salle University (DLSU), in Manila,
Philippines (new)This program is organized in cooperation with the Government of the Philippines throughthe Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.
Subjects covered

Foundational courses:– Basics of intellectual property (IP) and innovation management– IP and research methodologies– The Philippine IP system– IP and its implications for the global economy– Emerging issues and trends in IP
Core courses:– Knowledge and technology transfer management– Entrepreneurship and innovation– Financial management and valuation– Negotiation and licensing– Writing and submission of the capstone research project– Skills development training at IPOPHL
Elective courses:– WIPO-Harvard PatentX– Harvard CopyrightX– WIPO distance learning courses– Research project– IPOPHL Academy learning courses

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants must:– hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

Limited to a total of 20 self-supported and financed students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to cover:– return travel;– registration and tuition fees;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.
Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for WIPO scholarships are notified by the WIPO
Academy and subsequently provided with relevant information.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and De La Salle
University websites:www.wipo.int/academy
https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/

Venue

Manila, Philippines

Registration

To be announced in 2024.

Dates

To be announced in 204.

Award

Successful students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Intellectual
Property Management and Innovation by De La Salle University on behalfof WIPO and IPOPHL.

Teachers

Classes are delivered by eminent academics from the De La Salle
University, visiting lecturers from other leading universities, well-reputed
IP professionals and staff from WIPO and IPOPHL.

More information

Applicants should visit the WIPO Academy and De La Salle University
websites for more details and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/Other Academic Partnerships and Colloquia for Intellectual
Property Teachers and Researchers
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Patent X – Certificate Course on Patent Law and Global Public Health

Description

The course is jointly offered by the WIPO Academy and Harvard Law School(HLS). It examines the relationships between intellectual property (IP)and public health, and ways in which patent law and other legal systems
might be interpreted to address more effectively ongoing and future
global pandemics. The course content is especially relevant to developing
countries, least- developed countries and countries in transition.

Content and structure– An overview of the patent system and the WIPO Patent Cooperation
Treaty (PCT)– Eligibility– Utility and disclosure– Newness (the novelty and inventive-step requirements)– Claims– Infringement– Remedies– The global health crisis– Improving pharmaceutical markets– Improving intellectual property– Alternative incentive systems– Looking forward

Teaching

PatentX is delivered by eminent academics trained and certified by HLS.
This course includes a set of recorded lectures, designed to summarize
the principal aspects of patent law and policy and seminars in which small
groups of students, under the guidance of expert teachers, use casestudies to explore and assess the patent system and global public healthchallenges.

Online discussions andassignments

An asynchronous online forum will be accessible to students and alumni
of PatentX, dedicated to discussions on recent developments in IP law andpublic health throughout the world.

Final exam

There is an evaluation at the end of the third phase through the HLS
eLearning platform.

Certificate

Successful participants will be awarded a certificate of completion signed
jointly by HLS and WIPO.

Duration

This course is offered twice a year for a period of 12 weeks: First edition:
January to June 2024
Second edition: September to December 2024

Target audience

The course is intended for professionals such as patent examiners,
attorneys, health policymakers, pharmaceutical executives, drug
procurement specialists, IP specialists and senior university students. It
is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of IP and theway in which it relates to health and trade policy issues before taking thiscourse.

Registration

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy website:www.wipo.int/academy

Language of instruction

English.

Tuition fees

This course is offered to participants free-of-charge.

Academic Institutions Program

Information on the registration periods and application process will beavailable at https://welc.wipo.int

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Intellectual Property and Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference:
January 18 and 19, 2024 in Hanoi, Viet Nam

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

The IPIRA Conference is jointly organized jointly by the WIPO Academy, the World Trade
Organization (WTO) and the following academic institutions: the International Islamic
University Malaysia; Universitas Indonesia; Nanyang Technological University; Texas
A&M University; and the University of Geneva.
Content

The Conference provides a forum for IP scholars, researchers and IP
academics from Asia and elsewhere to discuss and share new ideas about
IP and innovation.

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants should:– hold an advanced degree and have teaching experience in IP law,international law, economics or management, with a specialization in IP;and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

A total of 100 places are available.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy, WTO and IPIRA
websites.

Venue

Hanoi, Viet Nam.

Registration

October 2023.

Dates

January 18 and 19, 2024.

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy and IPIRA websites for more details and updated
information:www.wipo.int/academy
http://ipresearchersasia.org/

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Intellectual Property Researchers Europe (IPRE) Conference: June 2024 in
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Content

The Conference provides a forum for IP academics, teachers andresearchers to present their works-in-progress, receive feedback andnetwork with peers and policymakers.

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants should:– hold an advanced degree and have teaching experience in IP law,international law, economics or management, with a specialization in IP;and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

A total of 100 places are available.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and University ofGeneva websites.

Venue

Geneva, Switzerland.

Registration

February 2024.

Dates

June 2024.

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy and University of Geneva websites for moredetails and updated information:www.wipo.int/academy
www.unige.chAcademic Institutions Program

The IPIRE Conference is jointly organized jointly by the WIPO Academy, the World Trade
Organization (WTO) and the University of Geneva.

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Intellectual Property and Innovation for Latin America (IPILA) Conference:
October 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

The IPILA Conference is jointly organized by the WIPO Academy, the World Trade
Organization (WTO) and the Centre of IP and Innovation (CPINN) at the University of San
Andrés (UdeSA).
Content

This regional conference provides a forum for discussions on intellectual
property (IP) and innovation among scholars, researchers and IP
academics and a platform for discussions from the Latin American andglobal perspectives.

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants should:– hold an advanced degree and have teaching experience in IP law,international law, economics or management, with a specialization in IP;and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

A total of 50 places are available.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy, and WTO websites.

Venue

Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Registration

March to August 2024.

Dates

October 2024.

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy and WTO websites for more details and updated
information:www.wipo.int/academy
https://www.wto.org/

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WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Intellectual Property Teachers and Researchers in
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The WIPO-WTO Colloquium in Africa provides a forum to build academic
collaboration in areas including current teaching methodologies for IP
law, with a view to strengthening collaborative networks and academic
exchanges across Africa. It will also help IP academics in the region gain agreater understanding of current international developments in IP law andpolicy, focusing on current activities relevant to the African context, withthe aim of strengthening policy and legal capacity in African countries.

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants should:– hold an advanced degree and have teaching experience in IP law,international law, economics or management, with a specialization in IP;and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

A total of 26 places are available.

Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and WTO websites.

Venue

Cape Town, South Africa.

Registration

November 2024.

Dates

February 5 to 8, 2024.

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy and WTO websites for more details and updated
information:www.wipo.int/academy
https://www.wto.org/

Academic Institutions ProgramThis Colloquium is organized jointly by the WIPO Academy with the World Trade
Organization (WTO) and the University of Cape Town.

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WIPO-WTO Colloquium for Teachers of Intellectual Property: November 4 to15, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland

This Colloquium is jointly organized by the WIPO Academy and the World Trade
Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Content

This colloquium focuses on a different range of specialized intellectual
property (IP) topics each year. Participants are expected to discuss casestudies and teaching experiences relevant to those topics as well asteaching methodologies. The program will include visits to the WIPO andWTO libraries and meetings with WIPO and WTO officials.

Language of tuition

English.

Admission requirements

To be considered, applicants should:– hold an advanced degree and have teaching experience in IP law,international law, economics or management, with a specialization in IP;and– be fluent in English.

Maximum number of students

A total of 35 places are available.

Scholarships(to be confirmed)

A limited number of scholarships are available from WIPO and the WTO tocover:– return travel;– any fees related to the colloquium;– full board and lodging; and– medical insurance.
Visa costs, if any, are borne by the participants.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

Successful applicants for the WIPO and WTO scholarships are notified
by the WIPO Academy and the WTO Intellectual Property Division andsubsequently provided with relevant information, including travel
arrangements.
Application forms

Application forms are available on the WIPO Academy and WTO websites.

Venue

Geneva, Switzerland.

Registration

March to August 2024.

Dates

November 4 to 15, 2024 (two weeks).

More information

Visit the WIPO Academy and WTO websites for more details and updated
information:www.wipo.int/academy
https://www.wto.org/

WIPO Summer
Schools Program

General Information on WIPO Summer Schools
WIPO Summer Schools provide an opportunity for young professionals and university students
to acquire a deeper knowledge of intellectual property (IP), including an understanding of IP asa tool for economic, social, cultural and technological development.
All Summer School programs share a common curriculum, with some giving particular emphasis
to such specific IP issues as technology transfer. They also share the same format and duration.
Participants are introduced to various aspects of IP, including the international nature of
IP protection and the interface between IP and other policy areas. The program takes aninterdisciplinary, problem-oriented approach and includes lectures, simulation exercises, group
discussions on selected IP topics, panel discussions and case studies.
A new series of Executive Programs will be launched for the private sector in 2024, including
entrepreneurs, management executives, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) andinnovators from developing and least-developed countries and countries with economies
in transition.
The curriculum for these programs, offered in blended learning formats, will provide
participants with practical IP skills by applying a series of case studies, simulation exercises
and group activities in such areas as IP commercialization, licensing and branding. Further
information will be announced on the WIPO Academy website in 2024.

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WIPO Summer Schools – General Content and Structure
Content and structure– WIPO and its role in promoting creativity and innovation– Selected contemporary issues in the field of trademarks– International and regional trademark systems– Geographical indications: The international landscape and current issues– Design protection and its interface with other IP fields– Internet domain names and alternative dispute resolution, including an
illustration of cases– Trademarks and the Internet: Issues and challenges– Branding – a case study– International and regional patent systems– Selected contemporary issues in the field of patents– The use of patent information– Protection of trade secrets: Current issues– Selected cases on patents and biotechnology– International protection of copyright and related rights– Selected contemporary issues in the field of copyright and related rights– Limitations and exceptions of copyright, including access to copyrightworks for visually impaired persons– Unfair competition and IP– Economics of IP– IP management: A practical approach– IP valuation– Transfer of technology and licensing– Simulation exercises on licensing negotiations– Creative industries and IP: Copyright licensing– Protection of new plant varieties, including the UPOV Convention– IP and biodiversity: International landscape and current issues– Panel discussion:– IP and public health: Issues and challenges– IP, green technology and climate change: Issues and challenges– Selected cases on enforcement of IP rights– Group discussion:– Technology transfer in the field of IP– Copyright in the digital age– Open innovation– Brands and branding

Language

Different languages of instruction will be used in different schools (see thefollowing table).

Eligibility

International in nature, the WIPO Summer Schools Program is intended
primarily for young professionals and post-graduate and graduate
students from any academic discipline.

Distance learning

Candidates for most of the Summer Schools will be required to successfullycomplete a session of the General Distance Learning Course on Intellectual
Property (DL-101). Dates for that session and a special course for the
specialized Summer Schools will be announced.

Registration fees

Please see relevant information on the WIPO Academy’s website:www.wipo.int/academy/en/courses/summer_school

Travel, accommodation andliving expenses

Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from various
destinations and for accommodation and living expenses during their
participation in the program.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available for international
participants in the Summer School programs in the Republic of Korea
and South Africa. They are being offered by the Governments of the
Republic of Korea and Japan, respectively, and cover travel costs. Limited
scholarships are also available for Switzerland’s Summer School program.
Further details will be available on the WIPO Academy website:www.wipo.int/academy/en/courses/summer_school

Award

Participants who successfully complete and meet the requirements of of
Summer School programs will be awarded certificates of participation.

Further details

To find out more about the various Summer Schools, visit the website at:www.wipo.int/academy/en/courses/summer_school

WIPO Summer Schools in 2024*
Summer School

Language

1. WIPO-Belarus Summer School on Intellectual Property

Russian

2. WIPO-Brazil Summer School on Intellectual Property

Portuguese

3. WIPO-Chile Summer School on Intellectual Property

SpanishSantiago, March 11 to 22

4. WIPO-Colombia Summer School on Intellectual Property

SpanishTo be announced

5. WIPO-East China University of Political Science and Law
Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

6. WIPO-Egypt Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishSeptember

7. WIPO-Ghana Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

8. WIPO-Iran Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

9. WIPO-Kazakhstan Summer School on Intellectual Property

RussianAstana, June

10. WIPO-Mexico Summer School on Intellectual Property

SpanishJune 3 to 14

11. WIPO-Nanjing University of Science and Technology Summer
School on Intellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

12. WIPO-Nigeria Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

13. WIPO-Oman Summer School on Intellectual Property

ArabicTo be announced

14. WIPO-Philippines Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

15. WIPO-Renmin University of China Summer School onIntellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

16. WIPO-Republic of Korea Summer School on Intellectual
Property

EnglishTo be announced

17. WIPO-Saudi Arabia Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

18. WIPO-Sichuan University Summer School on Intellectual
Property

EnglishTo be announced

19. WIPO-South Africa Advanced Summer School on Intellectual
Property and Transfer of Technology

EnglishDurban, November 25 to
December 5

20. WIPO-Southwest University of Political Science and Law
Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishTo be announced

21. WIPO-Spain Summer School on Intellectual Property

SpanishTo be announced

22. WIPO-University of Bournemouth Summer School onIntellectual Property

EnglishOnline, May 6 to 17

23. WIPO-University of Geneva (UNIGE, Switzerland) Summer
School on Intellectual Property

EnglishGeneva, June 17 to 28

24. WIPO-USA Summer School on Intellectual Property

EnglishOnline, June 3 to 14

25. WIPO-Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Summer
School on Intellectual Property

EnglishWuhan, June 24 to July 5

Venue and date
Minsk, May 27 to June 7
To be announced

For updates on dates, registration deadlines and fees please visit the WIPO Academy’s website: www.wipo.int/academy

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Intellectual Property
Training Institutions (IPTIs)

The WIPO Academy provides assistance to Member States to create and establish their own
self-sustaining intellectual property training institutions (IPTIs). The aim of this work is tohelp Members States develop their IP training capacity, based on national and regional needs
and priorities.
By 2023, 18 IPTIs have been established with the support of the WIPO Academy in Azerbaijan,
Colombia (with the Copyright Office and the Industrial Property Office), Costa Rica, theDominican Republic (with the Copyright Office and the Industrial Property Office), Egypt,
El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad andTobago, Tunisia, Türkiye (with the Copyright Office and the Industrial Property Office) andUkraine. Up to 2022, IPTIs have offered more than 7,600 training activities for over 436,000
beneficiaries. Thirteen projects are ongoing and will be completed in the coming years.
Once established, the WIPO Academy continues assisting IPTIs in the implementation of
capacity building projects, especially addressing the needs of populations that have been
historically underrepresented in the IP ecosystem, such as SMEs, women and youth. To date,more than 30 projects have been launched by the WIPO Academy as follow-up cooperation withthe established IPTIs.
The IPTIs continue to play an important role in delivering training to beneficiaries from a range
of key national and regional economic sectors, including agriculture, digital content creation,technological services, textiles and handicrafts and the food and gastronomy industry. The
training courses offered by IPTIs give special emphasis to practical IP skills and cover a wide
range of topics, including trademarks, patents, copyright and related rights, industrial designs,
IP management and commercialization.
We invite you to consult the IPTIs’ Event Calendar, which contains up-to-date information on the
training courses offered by IPTIs: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/events/
You can also navigate our map to locate IPTIs, and learn more about our network of partners
and access contact information and links to their websites: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/
training_institutions.html#virtual_network

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Intellectual Property Training Strategies (IPTI-001)

Description

This course equips intellectual property (IP) trainers with the fundamental
teaching methodologies and strategies for the design and delivery of
IP training experiences for various audiences. Thes course was initiallydeveloped for trainers from WIPO Academy IP Training Institutions and is
now available for anyone wishing to enhance their IP training skills.

Content and structure

The course comprises eight modules:– Module 1: Course introduction– Module 2: How adults learn– Module 3: Diagnosing training– Module 4: Training design– Module 5: Training delivery– Module 6: Training assessment and evaluation– Module 7: E-learning basics– Module 8: Final assessment

Certificate

A certificate is awarded to those who meet the completion requirements
for the course.

Duration

Participants can review the course material at their own pace. It isestimated that the course can be completed in approximately 15 hours.

Target audience

The course is designed for IP officers, professionals and experts withresponsibilities that include training.

Registration

Information on registration periods and enrollment is available on the IPTI
section of the training catalogue on the WIPO eLearning Center:
https://welc.wipo.int/

Language of instruction

Arabic, English, French and Spanish.

Tuition fees

This course is offered to participants free-of-charge.

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Pilot Course: The Intellectual Property Playbook for Entrepreneurs

Description

This course equips aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs with theknowledge and skills needed to strategically leverage intellectual property(IP) to gain a competitive advantage in the business environment. Throughpractical and interactive activities and resources, participants will learn
to develop and apply step-by-step tools to integrate IP into their businessmodels. This course has been developed using resources created througha number of successful projects implemented by the WIPO Academy incooperation with established IPTIs in Latin America.

Content and structure

The program comprises three phases, all delivered online:
Phase 1: Self-paced course
Modules covering key IP concepts and business-related aspects.
Phase 2: Workshops
Practical sessions enabling entrepreneurs to develop helpful IP-based
tools for their businesses and the skills needed to use them.
Phase 3: Mentoring
One-to-one coaching to help selected entrepreneurs integrate IP
strategies into their business models. The selection criteria will be
communicated at the start of Phase 1.

The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2024

* Participants who complete the self-paced course can attend any of
the workshops. Those completing all workshops will be eligible for the
mentoring phase.
Target audience

The course is aimed at entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, owners of
MSMEs, and anyone wishing to discover how IP can help harness businesspotential.

Registration

More information on the scheduling and participation will be provided
through the WIPO eLearning Center: https://welc.wipo.int

Language of instruction

The pilot session of this certification program will be offered in Spanish.

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