WIPO’s technical assistance staff and consultants shall continue to be neutral and accountable, by paying particular attention to the existing Code of Ethics, and by avoiding potential conflicts of interest. WIPO shall draw up and make widely known to the Member States a roster of consultants for technical assistance available with WIPO. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4) Document implementing part of the Recommendation CDIP/3/2 (Roster of Consultants). Under implementation since adoption of the in October 2007. After the establishment of the WIPO Ethics Office, a Code of Ethics was issued, as part of a comprehensive ethics and integrity system under the Strategic Realignment Program (SRP). This Code of Ethics contains 13 core values and principles, such as independence, loyalty, impartiality and integrity, to conduct and behavior of WIPO personnel. Also in the framework of the WIPO ethics and integrity system, a Whistleblower Protection Policy was developed, and a mandatory organization-wide ethics and integrity training program for all personnel was completed in 2013 The Roster of Consultants presented at CDIP/3 was updated and integrated with the project, “Intellectual Property Technical Assistance Database (IPTAD)” (DA-05-01). The roster is available at CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2
Promote measures that will help countries deal with IP related anticompetitive practices, by providing technical cooperation to developing countries, especially LDCs, at their request, in order to better understand the interface between intellectual property rights and competition policies. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4 and CDIP/4/4) Under implementation since adoption of the in October 2007. This Recommendation was addressed by the project, “Intellectual Property and Competition Policy” (Project DA_7_23_32_01 contained in CDIP/4/4/REV). An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the ninth session of the CDIP (CDIP/9/8). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/3 CDIP/3/4 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/4/2 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/8 Request WIPO to develop agreements with research institutions and with private enterprises with a view to facilitating the national offices of developing countries, especially LDCs, as well as their regional and subregional IP organizations to access specialized databases for the purposes of patent searches. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4, CDIP/3/INF/2 and CDIP/9/9) Under implementation since early 2009. This Recommendation was addressed by Phase I and II of the project, “Specialized Databases’ Access and Support” (Respectively DA_08_01 contained in CDIP/3/INF/2 and DA_8_2 contained in CDIP/9/9). An evaluation report for Phase I of this project was presented for the consideration of the ninth session of the CDIP (CDIP/9/5). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/2 CDIP/2/INF/3 CDIP/4/2 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/5 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2
Request WIPO to create, in coordination with Member States, a database to match specific IPrelated development needs with available resources, thereby expanding the scope of its technical assistance programs, aimed at bridging the digital divide. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4 and CDIP/3/INF/2) Under implementation since early 2009. This Recommendation was addressed by the project, “IP Development Matchmaking Database (IP-DMD)” (Project DA_09_01 contained in CDIP/3/INF/2). The IP-DMD is available at: An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the session of the CDIP (CDIP/10/3). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/2 CDIP/4/2 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/3 To assist Member States to develop and improve national IP institutional capacity through further development of infrastructure and other facilities with a view to making national IP institutions more efficient and promote fair balance between IP protection and the public interest. This technical assistance should also be extended to sub-regional and regional organizations dealing with IP Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4 and CDIP/3/INF/2) Under implementation since early 2009. This Recommendation was addressed by the following projects: A Pilot Project for the “Establishment of ‘Start-Up’ National IP Academies” (Project DA_10_01 contained in CDIP/3/INF/2), Smart IP Institutions Project: “The Deployment of Components and Business Solutions Customized for Modernizing IP Infrastructure of National and Regional IP Institutions” (Project DA_10_02 contained in CDIP/3/INF/2). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/INF/1 CDIP/2/2 CDIP/4/12 CDIP/5/5 CDIP3/INF/2 CDIP/4/2 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/6 CDIP/10/4 CDIP/10/7 CDIP/10/8 CDIP/12/2
take into account different levels of development; take into consideration a balance between costs and benefits; be a participatory process, which takes into consideration the interests and priorities of all WIPO Member States and the viewpoints of other stakeholders, including accredited intergovernmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations; and be in line with the principle of neutrality of the WIPO Secretariat. CDIP/6/3, CDIP/8/2 and CDIP/10/2) bodies, including the norm-setting committees to implement this Recommendation (along with the remaining 19 for immediate implementation). Member States, through their participation in those Committees, play a crucial role in ensuring their implementation. Inclusiveness and viewpoints of IGOs and NGOs: In 2013, 38 NGOs requested and obtained ad hoc accreditation in WIPO’s committees. In addition, IGOs, six International NGOs and six national NGOs obtained permanent observer status at WIPO, giving them the opportunity to participate in the relevant WIPO bodies. Member-driven Agenda and issues to be discussed at the committees were either established by Member States in the previous session of the Committees or by the General Assembly. Different levels of development: the issues currently being discussed in the committees reflect a wide variety of interests proposed by countries with different levels of development.
Balance between costs and benefits: this issue has been raised on various occasions in the committee. Principle of neutrality: this is a central principle for the Secretariat as a whole and staff as international civil servants. Consider the preservation of the public domain within WIPO’s normative processes and deepen the analysis of the implications and benefits of a rich and accessible public domain. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/4/3REV) Under implementation since adoption of the in October 2007. This Recommendation was addressed by the project, on “Intellectual Property and the Public Domain” (Project DA_16_20_01 contained in CDIP/4/3 Rev.). An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the ninth session of the CDIP. (CDIP/9/7). In addition, this Recommendation was addressed by the project DA_16_20_02 on Patents and the Public Domain (contained in CDIP/7/5 Rev.). A Study on Patents and the Public Domain (II) (CDIP/12/INF/2 Rev.) was discussed during the twelfth session of the Committee and is available at: CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/7 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2
WIPO’s normsetting activities should be supportive of the development goals agreed within the UN system, including those contained in the Millennium Declaration. The WIPO Secretariat, without prejudice to the outcome of Member States considerations, should address in its working documents for norm-setting activities, as appropriate and as directed by Member States, issues such as: a) safeguarding national implementation of intellectual property b) links between IP and competition c) IPrelated transfer of technology d) potential flexibilities, exceptions and limitations for Member States and e) the possibility of additional special provisions for developing countries and LDCs. Discussed. Activities broadly agreed upon (CDIP/3/3). Further discussions in the context of documents CDIP/5/3, CDIP/6/10, CDIP/8/4 CDIP10/9, CDIP/11/3, and CDIP/12/8. A Report on the Contribution of WIPO to the Millennium Development (MDGs) (CDIP/5/3) was discussed in the fifth session of the CDIP. A webpage on MDGs and WIPO was created (). A revised document on Assessing WIPO’s Contribution to the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (CDIP/8/4) was discussed during the eighth session of the Committee. This document was revised to take into consideration comments made by Member States (CDIP/10/9) and discussed during the tenth session of the Committee. In addition, a study on the feasibility of integrating MDGs-related needs/outcomes into the WIPO biennial results framework (CDIP/11/3) was discussed during the eleventh session of the Committee. A document on the MDGs in other United Nations Agencies and the contribution of WIPO to the MDGs (CDIP/12/8) was also discussed by the Committee at its twelfth session. CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/3 N/A
To consider how to better promote procompetitive IP licensing practices, particularly with a view to fostering creativity, innovation and the transfer and dissemination of technology to interested countries, in particular developing countries and LDCs. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/4/4 Rev.). Under implementation since January 2010. Recommendation was addressed by the project, “Intellectual Property and Competition Policy” (Project DA_7_23_32_01 contained in CDIP/4/4 Rev.). An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the session of the CDIP (CDIP/9/8). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/3 CDIP/4/2 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/8 To request WIPO, within its mandate, to expand the scope of its activities aimed at bridging the digital divide, in accordance with the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) also taking into account the significance of the Digital Solidarity Fund (DSF). Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/4/5 Rev.). Under implementation since January 2010. Recommendation was addressed by the project, “Intellectual Property ICTs, the Digital Divide and Access to Knowledge” (Project DA_19_24_27_01 contained in CDIP/4/5 Rev.). An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the tenth session of the CDIP (CDIP/10/5). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/5
With a view to assisting Member States in creating substantial national programs, to request WIPO to conduct a study on constraints to intellectual property protection in the informal economy, including the tangible costs and benefits of IP protection in particular in relation to generation of employment. Discussed in the context of documents CDIP/6/9 and CDIP/8/3) The Recommendation is being addressed by the project, “Intellectual Property and the Informal Economy” (Project DA_34_01 contained in CDIP/8/3 Rev.). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/6/9 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 To request WIPO to undertake, upon request of Member States, new studies to assess the economic, social and cultural impact of the use of intellectual property systems in these States. Discussed in the context of progress report (documents CDIP/3/5, CDIP/6/3 and CDIP/8/2). Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/5/7 Rev.) Under implementation since adoption of the in October 2007. The Recommendation is also being addressed by the project, “Project on Intellectual Property and Development” (Project DA_35_37_01 contained in CDIP/5/7 Rev.). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 To exchange experiences on open collaborative projects such as the Genome Project as well as on IP models. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/6/6) Under implementation since December 2010. The Recommendation is being addressed by the project, “Open Collaborative Projects and IP-Based Models”. (Project DA_36_01 contained in CDIP/6/6). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2
Upon request and as directed by Member States, WIPO may conduct studies on the protection of intellectual property, to identify the possible links and impacts between IP and development. Discussed in context of progress report (documents CDIP/3/5, CDIP/6/3 and CDIP/8/2). Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/5/7 Rev.) Under implementation since adoption of the in October 2007. The Recommendation is also being addressed by the project, “Project on Intellectual Property and Development” (Project DA_35_37_01 contained in CDIP/5/7 Rev.). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 To strengthen WIPO’s capacity to perform objective assessments of the impact of the organization’s activities on development. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/4/8 Rev.) Under implementation since January 2010. The Recommendation was addressed by the project, “Enhancement of WIPO's ResultsBased Management (RBM) Framework to Support the Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Activities” (Project DA_33_38_41_01 contained in CDIP/4/8 Rev.). An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the twelfth session of the CDIP (contained in CDIP/12/4). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/4 To request WIPO, within its core competence and mission, to assist developing countries, especially African countries, in cooperation with relevant international organizations, by conducting studies on brain drain and make recommendations accordingly. Discussed in the context of document CDIP/6/8 and CDIP/7/4 Recommendation is being addressed by the project, “Intellectual Property and Brain Drain” (Project DA_39_40_01 contained in CDIP/7/4). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/6/8 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2
To request WIPO to intensify its cooperation on IP related issues with UN agencies, according to Member States’ orientation, in particular UNCTAD, UNEP, WHO, UNESCO and other relevant international organizations, especially WTO in order to strengthen the coordination for maximum efficiency in undertaking development programs. Not yet discussed by the Committee While activities for implementation are yet to be discussed by the Committee, in practice, the recommendation is already under implementation and notably in the context of Projects “Intellectual Property and Brain Drain” (DA_39_40_01 contained in CDIP/7/4) and “Enhancing Cooperation on IP and Development among Developing Countries and LDCs.” (Project DA_1_10_11_13_19_25_32_01 contained in CDIP/7/6). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 To conduct a review of current WIPO technical assistance activities in the area of cooperation and development. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/4/8). Further discussed in the context of the document CDIP/8/INF/1 Under implementation since January 2010. Recommendation was addressed by the project, “Enhancement of WIPO's ResultsBased Management (RBM) Framework to Support the Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Activities” (Project DA_33_38_41_01 contained in CDIP/4/8 Rev.). An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the twelfth session of the CDIP (contained in CDIP/12/4). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/4 To enhance measures that ensure wide participation of civil society at large in WIPO activities in accordance with its criteria regarding NGO acceptance and accreditation, keeping the issue under review. Discussed in the context of progress report (documents CDIP/3/5, CDIP/6/3 and CDIP/8/2) While activities for implementation are yet to be discussed by the Committee, in practice, the recommendation is already under implementation. During 2013, three intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), six international nongovernmental organizations CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2
OVERVIEW OF APPROVED PROJECTS BY THE CDIP Projects under implementation REC PROJECT BRIEF DESCRIPTION STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS 8 “Specialized Databases’ Access and Support – Phase II” DA_08_02 Provision of access to technological knowledge, in the form of specialized patent databases and technical journals, for users in developing countries and LDCs in particular patent offices, to carry out more effective patent searches. II of the project was intended to maintain and reinforce the support to countries that participated in Phase I of the project and extend the project to countries that did not participate in Phase I of the project by: (i) supporting the establishment of new TISCs, as well as sustain and refine their training programs; (ii) further developing the Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) and implementation since May 2012. Completed by the end of 2013. Ensure the long-term sustainability of TISCs and their ability to provide appropriate, high-quality technology and innovation support services. Leverage the network effects emerging from the increasing number and evolving expertise of TISCs established during Phase I. Enable TISCs to draw on national, regional, and international networks as a complementary source of knowledge and experience in addition to support received directly from WIPO. Target beneficiaries include individual inventors; researchers in technology centers and universities; small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); industry; academia (ranging from schools to universities); IP professionals; and government policy-makers. Increasing number of institutional users of the Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) program. Exchange of best practices increased as nearly 700 were registered on the “eTISC” knowledge management platform by the end of 2013. New webinars to reinforce onsite presentations were added to the TISC website pages and over 2000 CD-ROM copies of the e-Tutorials were distributed 39 TISCs have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) and followed a first training workshop at the end of 2013. The “e” knowledge management platform () launched and the website substantially renewed. e-Tutorial on Using and Exploiting Patent Information available on CD-ROM and online at
REC PROJECT BRIEF DESCRIPTION STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS 4, 10 “IP and Product Branding for Business in Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)” The project was aimed to support local communities in three selected countries, namely Panama, Thailand and Uganda, in the design and implementation of strategies for the appropriate use of IP in product branding, focusing in particular on geographical indications and trademarks. implementation since July 2010. Completed by the end of 2013. Contribute to the business development of communities by developing strategic alliances of producers/farmers associations, SMEs and public institutions, to build product brands through the strategic use of IP rights. awareness on the impact of product branding on the business development of local communities and local SMEs, in the framework of sustainable development priorities. Improve the capacities of national institutions, including IP Offices, to handle efficiently the procedures for registration and examination of trademarks and geographical indications. Guidelines and procedures for quality control and certification were developed. Fifteen capacity-building activities were carried out in Panama, Thailand and Uganda. An Experts Meeting and Conference on “IP and Branding for Business and Community Development” was held in Seoul in April 2013. New IP titles were registered: 3 collective marks, 1 trademark, 1 certification, 1 appellation of origin and 1 geographical indication. Conference on 'Intellectual Property and Product Branding for Business and Local Community held in Seoul from April 24 to 26, 2013 () 35, 37 “Project on Intellectual Property The project consists of a series of studies on the relationship between IP Under implementation since July 2010. Promote better understanding of the effects of IP Country studies on Brazil, Chile, Thailand and Uruguay (CDIP/11/INF/3, Country studies on Brazil,
19, 25, 26, 28 Property and Transfer: Solutions” The project includes a of activities that will explore possible initiatives and IP-related policies for promoting technology transfer, particularly for the benefit of developing countries. It will consist of five progressive phases with the objective of adopting a list of suggestions, recommendations and possible measures for promoting technology transfer. The project includes the following activities: (i) the organization of five Regional Technology Transfer Consultation , the composition criteria and TOR of which will be decided by Member States; (ii) the elaboration of a number of peer-reviewed analytic studies, including economic studies and case studies on international technology transfer, that will provide inputs for the Under implementation since January 2011. Timeline of implementation was revised by the twelfth session of the Committee. To be completed in June 2014. The objectives of this project are framed by recommendations 19, 25, 26 and 28. In particular, using a to approach involving accredited organizations and new partners involved in all aspects of technology transfer. Explore intellectual policies and new initiatives necessary to promote the transfer and dissemination of technology, benefiting developing countries in particular, together with the establishment of international IP collaboration. Target beneficiaries include: National Governments through Government officials in various areas and policy makers, universities and research institutions, industry, IP experts and technology managers. Activities (i) and (ii) of the project were carried out. All of the planned Regional Consultation Meetings on Technology Transfer were concluded in 5 regions, namely Asia, Africa and the Arab World, Transition Region, Developed Countries Region, Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, 5 of the 6 planned peer-reviewed analytic studies have been received in form. A Concept Paper, as a basis of discussion in the High Level Expert Forum, will be presented to the current session of the Committee Project Paper for the Project on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges - Building Solutions is available at: Information on those Regional Meetings is available at: ; ; ; ; and
Committee to the General Assembly. 36 “Open Projects and IPBased Models” DA_36_1 This project will initiate and exple a range of activities f exchanging experiences on open innovation environments (including usercentric environments where users co-create innovations through open collabative agreements) in developed and developing countries, as well as intellectual property (IP) models. Under implementation since January 2011. Timeline of implementation was revised by the twelfth session of the Committee. To be completed in June 2014. Establish an interactive platfm f the broadest possible exchange of experiences on open collabative projects and models. Exchange infmation, experiences and existing best practices, as well as enhance the understanding of potential uses of IP models/procedures in der to stimulate local innovation. Facilitate the availability of IP tools and online training kits from WIPO through the creation of a web site and web fum. An Expert Meeting was organized in the WIPO Headquarters in the form of a WIPO Conference on Open Innovation: Collaborative Projects and the Future of Knowledge, January 22-23, 2014. The Conference drew on the experience of global experts in the area of open innovation in academia and industry (including the film industry) and provided key issues to consider when implementing the concepts of open innovation. The Study for the Project on Open Projects and IPBased Models is available at: WIPO Conference on Open Innovation: Projects and the Future of Knowledge is available at:
1, 2, 4, 10, 11 and of the Sector in Burkina Faso and Certain African Countries” The project seeks to develop a sustained framework for the audiovisual sector in 3 pilot countries, namely Burkina Faso, Kenya and Senegal, on the basis of improved professional structures, markets and regulatory environment. It aims to enhance the understanding and strategic use of the IP system as a key tool to support the development of the African audiovisual sector. The Projects’ activities will focus on professional development and training, as well as strengthening the relevant institutional capacity and infrastructure. Under implementation since February 2013. Timeline of the project’s implementation was revised by the twelfth session of the Committee. To be completed in September 2015. Contribute to enhanced use of the intellectual property system for the financing, production and distribution of audiovisual works. Advance the development of an effective and balanced framework and infrastructure for the exercise and management of IP transactions in the audiovisual sector. Focal points to facilitate the planning and implementation of the project designated by each beneficiary country. A Scoping Study on Strengthening and Development of the Audiovisual Sector in Burkina Faso and Certain African Countries was presented to the twelfth session of the Committee (CDIP/12/INF/3). Scoping Study on and of the Audiovisual Sector in Burkina Faso and Certain African Countries Available at:
16, 20 “Patents and the Public Domain” This project examined and explored (i) the important role of a rich and accessible public domain; and (ii) the impact of certain enterprise practices in the field of patents on the public domain. Completed. A Self-evaluation Report of the project will be undertaken and presented to the current session of the Committee. Enhance understanding of the impact of certain enterprise practices in the field of patents on the public domain and the important role of a rich and accessible public domain. In addition, the project explores the possibility of considering the issues relating to patents and the public domain within activities that support a robust public domain. Study on Patents and the Public Domain (II) was successfully completed and presented to the Committee at its twelfth session (CDIP/12/INF/2 Rev.). Study on Patents and the Public Domain (II) available at: 1, 10, 11, 13, 19, 25, 32 Project on “Enhancing on IP and among Developing Countries and LDCs” This project aims to develop means to channel the efforts of different actors to promote South-South Cooperation in the area of intellectual property. Under implementation since January 2012. Completed by the end of 2013. An Evaluation Report of the project will be presented to the current session of the Committee. This project is aimed at contributing to (i) a better understanding of IP and its potential contribution to development in the developing countries and LDCs; (ii) identify priorities and special needs of developing countries and LDCs in the area of IP and development; (iii) socio-economic context-sensitive on IP policies at the national and regional levels in the South; (iv) better protection of domestic creations and fostering innovation in developing countries and LDCs; Second WIPO Meeting on South-South Cooperation on Patents, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs and Enforcement was held in Cairo in May 2013. Second WIPO Annual Conference on Intellectual Property and Development was held in Geneva in November 2013. Significant progress in the introduction of functionalities in the IP Technical Assistance Second Meeting available at: Second Conference available at: WIPO Webpage on :
(v) promotion of the transfer and dissemination of technology; (vi) an enhanced infrastructure and capacity for developing countries and LDCs to make the most effective use of IP for development; and (vi) an increased capacity of developing countries and LDCs to share their knowledge and experience in the area of IP and Development. Database (IP-TAD), the IP Development Matchmaking Database (IP-DMD), the Roster of Consultants (ROC), and the creation of a WIPO web page and virtual network on South-South cooperation. Appointment of a Focal Point on Cooperation in the WIPO Secretariat ensuring coordination with UN system-wide activities on South-South cooperation.
4, 10 “Pilot Project on Intellectual Property (IP) and Design for Business in Developing and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)” The project aims at supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), which actively create and commercialize designs, in the active use of the IP system and the development of strategies that will encourage investment in design. Through close cooperation with lead agencies in the participating countries, the project will promote the strategic use of Intellectual Property rights, in particular, industrial design rights, by SMEs in those countries, thereby encouraging a pro-active approach to design protection in domestic and export markets. Under implementation since January 2014. To be completed in January 2016. General objective: Contribute to two countries’ economic development by reinforcing their national IPR design protection mechanism strategy and use by SMEs. Specific objectives: To contribute to the business development of SMEs in participating countries by encouraging investment in design through the strategic use of IPR, in particular the proactive use of appropriate design protection mechanisms that were neglected so far; To improve the capacities of national design institutions, including IP Offices, to encourage the strategic use of the IP system for design producing businesses, thus leading to an increased use of available design protection mechanisms. N/A N/A [End of II and of document]
8 “Specialized Databases’ Access and Support – I” DA_08_01 Provision of access to technological knowledge, in the form of specialized patent databases and technical journals, for users in developing countries and LDCs in particular patent offices, to carry out more effective patent searches. The ARDi project, launched in July 2009, is part of this project on assisting countries in establishing Technology and Innovation Support Centers together with a corresponding network. The Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) program substantially increased content to over 10,000 journals and while the number of institutional users is also growing rapidly. The number of institutional users of the Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) program continues to increase. 35 Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and national networks of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) have been established. The “eTISC” knowledge management platform () launched and the TISC website substantially renewed. Evaluation Report presented to the ninth session of the Committee (CDIP/9/5) and available at: Regarding the project document, actions for Phase II: (i) Ensure that monitoring and templates are useful for management and decision-making purposes. (ii) Make use of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) performance and outcome indicators to measure the effects of the project including at the level of beneficiaries. (iii) Develop and implement a comprehensive project management framework (e.g. using logical framework approach) to link project outcomes, outputs, activities and resources and to include risks and assumptions. (iv) Plan and put into place monitoring and (self-) evaluations to track impact and longer sustainability in the countries. 9 “IP Database (IPDMD)” DA_09_01 Development of a database and software to establish an effective process for matchmaking between the IP-related development of countries and donors. IP-DMD was officially launched in August 2011. is now ready to “matchmake” the needs of Member States with potential offers. The DSS can be accessed at: Evaluation Report presented to the session of the Committee (CDIP/10/3) and available at: (i) Lines of responsibility and workflow processes need immediate clarification. This includes stating the roles of: The Internet Services Division; The Global Issues Sector; The Regional Bureaus; and The Special Projects team. (ii) Promotion work needs to start as soon as possible both internally and externally with
To consider making training workshop for sharing experiences and lessons learned, an annual event in the region (iii) The WIPO Secretariat should build concept of cost sharing in its implementation and delivery strategy of the project in future. (iv) The WIPO Secretariat and IPOs should ensure sustainability of the project through providing the necessary resources needed for project completion and continuity.
Institutional and User Capacity” DA_10_05 and a standard methodology for the formulation of national IP strategies that are consistent with national development needs and priorities; (b) strengthen regional/sub-regional IP institutions by providing assistance for the establishment of subregional cooperation mechanisms; and (c) enhance the capacities of IP and SME support institutions through the development of a series of and training activities. A pool of experienced national and international experts has been created, providing a valuable resource for assisting other potential interested countries in the IP strategy formulation process. An Evaluation Report of the project was presented to the tenth session of the Committee (CDIP/10/7) and available at: The project document should contain one overarching goal, clear assumptions, risks and risk mitigation strategies, a communication strategy and a transition plan. (ii) Regarding results: Need for a clear and logical link between outputs and outcomes - the use of a logical framework (log frame) should be considered in this regard. This includes indications on how the delivery strategies chosen will ensure that the outputs lead to the expected outcomes and impact. (iii) To be able to properly assess of projects, a system that allows for monitoring and reporting on specific WIPO DA project activities should be implemented. Project managers should also make an effort, as part of project monitoring, to track expenditure based on cost categories and activities in the approved projects. (iv) Longer-term sustainability: Need for a transition plan to integrate the Project initiatives into the regular Program and Budget or to transfer
undertake a series of studies that would analyze recent practices, legal developments, jurisprudence and legal remedies available in selected countries and regions, with a focus on issues relating to IP licensing. In addition, a series of subregional seminars and Genevabased symposia will be organized as fora for an exchange of experiences in this field. WIPO’s licensing training programs will include a component on the procompetitive aspects of licensing and anticompetitive licensing practices, and a Global Meeting will be organized on Emerging Copyright Licensing Modalities. 3. An Analysis of the Literature on the Effects of IP Rights as a Barrier to Entry (CDPI/8/INF/6 Corr.); and 4. Study on the Anti-Competitive Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights: Sham Litigation (document CDIP/9/INF/6). The three studies on IP and Competition are available at: and An Evaluation Report of the project was presented to the ninth session of the Committee (CDIP/9/8) and available at: “promoting pro-competitive licensing practices” may have been too ambitious and, most importantly, was not easily measurable. Project management More extensive external coordination would have ensured closer partnerships with other relevant international organizations including UNCTAD, WTO and the OECD. 19, 24, 27 “IP, Information and Technologies (ICTs), the The first component of the project regarding copyright aims at providing Member States a source of relevant and balanced information on the opportunities provided Copyright The study on “Using Copyright to Promote Access to Information and Creative Content” was presented to the ninth session of the CDIP. Digitization of national industrial property documents (i) The WIPO Secretariat should modify the project document, as follows, for use in implementation of similar development projects in the future:
Digital Divide and Access to Knowledge” by new models of distributing information and creative content, focusing on the areas of education and research, software development and e-information services (e.g., ejournals and publicsector information). The second component is the digitization of national industrial property documents to create a database enhancing public access to digital content and develop skills for creating a national IP database, for users’ easy access. The digitization component: This component was implemented to varying degrees in 17 IPOs including the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). The majority of IPOs progressed towards the digitization of their patent records with six IPOs and ARIPO fully completing the project. Copyright study is available at: An Evaluation Report of the project was presented to the session of the Committee (CDIP/10/5) and available at: To include standard assessment criteria for IPO participation that includes developments aspects. To include that can assist IPOs to monitor progress made and measure impact of the project. To make progress reporting mandatory by IPOs. To make the project distinct from the regular technical assistance activities of the IMD. To simplify procurement procedures for external suppliers. (ii) It is considered essential to assess the possible creation of new activities for WIPO, which have yet to be defined through a feasibility assessment. Therefore, WIPO should consider how its Copyright Law Division would be supported for this assessment and funded in implementing any new activities including outreach and awareness-raising. (iii) For the ongoing sustainability of the digitization component, it is recommended that the WIPO Secretariat complete delivery of the project, specifically:
To find resources to complete the digitization component for all 16 participating IPOs. To consider how support can be provided to ensure that the digital process is undertaken for all new patent applications of participating IPOs and to encourage the uptake of a similar process for trademark records and applications. REC PROJECT BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS 19, 30, 31 “Developing Tools for Access to Patent information” This proposed project aims to provide developing countries, including LDCs, upon request, with services which will facilitate the use of patent information on specific technology for facilitating their indigenous innovation and R&D in cooperation with other IGOs. Patent Landscaping Reports will be drafted which exploit the vast resources of patent information to provide an analysis of specific technologies and related existing IP rights for 10 patent landscape reports on vaccines, atazanavir, ritonavir, solar cooking, solar cooling, desalination, water purification, neglected diseases and salinity tolerance, have been completed. Etutorial an interactive e-tutorial on and exploiting patent information was officially launched in November 2012. Patent landscape reports available at: E-tutorial available at: (i) The project duration should be determined based on a reasonable estimate of the time required. (ii) To adapt the project’s objectively verified indicators to longer-term changes. (iii) To include monitoring and/or of results within the project’s budget. (iv) To include in the project’s document a result-based budget that allocates expenditures according to budget lines to each of the expected outcomes and to project management cost.
selected areas of technology; an etutorial available on DVD or on the internet will provide training on using and exploiting patent information; and conferences, including workshops and training courses, will be organized for users, in particular for staff of TISC’s. An Evaluation Report of the project was presented to the tenth session of the Committee (CDIP/10/6) and available at: A Phase II of this project was approved by the tenth session of the Committee (). (v) should be rated according to the degree of their potential negative impact. (vi) Project documents should include assumptions (external conditions that need to be in place to achieve objectives). (vii) Coordination within WIPO and other organizations should be clearly specified (explaining which specific joint actions will be taken and who is responsible). (viii) Self-evaluation reports should also regularly self-assess relevance, efficiency and likelihood of sustainability. (ix) Financial reporting should link expenditures to budget lines and allocate them to different outcomes and project overhead cost. 33, 38, 41 Project on of WIPO's (RBM) Framework to Support the Monitoring and Evaluation of (i) Design, develop and establish a sustainable and coherent resultsbased monitoring and evaluation framework focused on WIPO’s developmentrelated activities, as well as the Development Agenda (DA) Recommendations. (ii) Seek to strengthen the capacity for objective development impact results-based budget delivered, including an estimation of the development share by result; Strengthened measurements framework (indicators, baselines, targets); CDIP External Review of WIPO Technical Assistance completed; Development mainstreamed into all substantive Strategic Goals; and (i) To provide further descriptions of planned activities and links to other initiatives in the project documentation. (ii) PMPS should strengthen the RBM framework and its development focus, carry out a new series of RBM workshops; and encourage national IP offices and other stakeholders to partner with WIPO in the collection of necessary monitoring data within the context of the country plans linked to national IP plans.
Activities” assessments of the Organization’s activities. (iii) Conduct a review of WIPO’s existing technical assistance activities in the area of cooperation for development to help establish some baselines for further work. Strengthened capacities of managers for planning, including for development-oriented activities. Program and Budget 2012/13 available at: An External Review of WIPO Technical Assistance in the Area of Cooperation for Development available at: An Evaluation Report of the project was presented to the twelfth session of the Committee (CDIP/12/4) and available at: (iii) To accelerate the implementation of the WIPO country plans incorporating the country level development assessment frameworks. (iv) A meta-evaluation should be undertaken by the DACD on the DA project evaluations that have been undertaken to date (on the methodologies and methods used, validity of results, clarity of recommendations, etc.); a transparent tracking of the consequences and implementation of these evaluations findings and recommendations should be created by the DACD. 19, 30, 31 in the Use of Appropriate Technical and Scientific Information as a Solution for Identified Challenges” This project aims to contribute to building capacity at the national level in the use of appropriate technical and scientific information as appropriate technology to address the identified development challenges facing LDCs. In particular, it explores the delivery possibilities of appropriate technologies at a practical entry point level by working with government and stakeholders in LDCs. Project implemented in three LDCs, namely Bangladesh, Nepal and Zambia. National Expert Groups in each of these countries identified priority needs for their country. An Evaluation Report of the project was presented to the twelfth session of the Committee (CDIP/12/3) and available at: (i) A II of the Project should be approved. Therefore, the CDIP should consider the following: Supporting the three pilot countries to implement their business plans, Expanding the project to new participants from LDCs, and Piloting the participation of selected developing countries in the project. (ii) The project document should be modified to address the following: Provide clear and comprehensive selection criteria of participating countries to make the project more demand-driven, relevant and sustainable. Introduce partnership agreements, or Memorandums of Understanding, to