capacity building activities in the of technology transfer. aligned with their priorities and needs (target 60%) 2. Create capacity in IP management and transfer of technologies amongst the key role players in the categories of funders, developers, managers and users of IP. Survey participants considering that their knowledge and skills in the areas of IP management and transfer of technology have been increased (target: 60%) NA NA [Annex II follows]
(reviewed and edited) to be completed by the end of 2018. 2. Documentation of experiences and best practices in the identification and use of inventions in the public domain Delivery of documentation from projects by the end of 2017. Piloting of the guides completed and all reports documenting the experiences of the pilot countries delivered in December 2017. **** 3. Roster of core experts Roster with at least two core experts per region established by end 2016. Experts involved in the preparation of the two guides and in the piloting process available to act as resource persons to support in the use of the guides and in the development of services for identifying and using inventions in the public domain. **** 4. Training materials At least two presentations established based on the guides on the identification and use of inventions in the public domain by mid-2017. Draft training materials delivered and expected to be fine-tuned as a result of their use in technical assistance activities in the second half of 2018. *** 5. Improved legal status portal New interface developed by mid-2016. New help pages added by New form added by end 2017. Development of the new interface with updated content and functionalities (including new help files for over 200 jurisdictions) and feedback form expected to be completed by the end of 2018. *** 6. Guides on the identification and use of inventions in the public domain in the six official languages (see CDIP/18/11) Delivery of the translated guides by mid-2018. Translation into the six languages expected to start once the final review, professional editing and design is completed (by end 2018). ** 7. Skills to administer and provide services related to inventions in the public domain Surveys completed at workshops by end 2018 indicating that the project has developed skills in administering and/or providing services related to inventions in the public domain. Provision of technical assistance to selected TISC networks to support them in developing these skills planned to start in the second half of 2018. Planning of this activity has started. **
Customized IP training modules for judges and magistrates for each pilot project. Modules completed and endorsed by the relevant national or regional authorities. At least one training session (on-line, blended or on-site) organized in cooperation with each beneficiary training institution based on the newly developed modules, curricula and training technique for achieving the desired learning outcomes. All four Modules were customized, completed and endorsed by the national authorities. More than one training session were organized for each pilot country in cooperation with beneficiary judicial training institutions based on the developed modules. **** A group of judges, including potential trainer(s), trained based on the developed modules Beneficiaries completed the training session All judges and trainers from the four pilot countries were trained based on the developed modules. **** A network connecting judicial training institutions established. At least two judicial training institutions indicated their wish to establish contacts and cooperate more closely in the area of specialized training. All judicial training institutions expressed their wish to establish contacts with other similar institutions and to cooperate more closely in the area of specialized training. **** Project Objectives Indicators of Success in Achieving Project Objective (Outcome Indicators) Performance Data TLS Enhanced capacity and skills of magistrates, judges and prosecutors in developing and least developed countries to adjudicate At 50% of beneficiary judges, magistrates and prosecutors report they acquired new skills for adjudicating efficiently Most trained judges reported that they acquired new skills for adjudicating efficiently and effectively IP disputes. ****
efficiently and effectively IP disputes in cohesion with the identified developmental needs and priorities of the country. and effectively IP disputes. A IP culture in the judiciary that encourages local innovation and creativity as well as improves the environment for international collaboration, technology transfer and investment. At least 50% of beneficiary judges, magistrates and prosecutors acknowledge the relationship between effective and efficient adjudication and local innovation and creativity. Most trained judges understand the relationship between effective and efficient adjudication and local innovation and creativity. **** More efficient national IP dispute settlement institutions and fair balance between IPR protection and the public interest. At least 50% of beneficiary judges, magistrates and prosecutors acknowledge the correlation between adjudication and public interest. At least 50% of beneficiary judges, magistrates and prosecutors indicate the training has improved their dispute settlement skills. Most trained judges acknowledge the correlation between adjudication and public interest. Most trained judges indicated that the training improve their dispute settlement skills. **** A development orientation among the judiciary for creating a balanced, efficient and effective IPR dispute settlement system that supports local talent, innovation and creativity while incentivizing, rewarding and protecting, in an equitable, fair and balanced manner, the rights and interests of all IPR holders, IPR At 50% of beneficiary judges, magistrates and prosecutors acknowledge the importance of balance between the rights and interests of IPR holders, IPR users and the public interest. Most trained judges acknowledge the importance of balance between the rights and interests of IPR holders, IPR users and the public interest. ****
identified in coordination with lead institutions. countries, under the coordination of the lead agencies Country-level project plans approved Project implementation plans drafted (one per country) Cooperation Agreements/Exchange of letters between WIPO and Lead agencies signed in 4 countries. Review of agreements and finalization of institutional frameworks for project sustainability underway. *** Tourism stakeholders and national authorities, including IP offices, sensitized In each country, two capacity building events organized to sensitize tourism stakeholders and strengthen the capacities of national authorities to provide sector-specific support to tourism-related economic activity through the use of IP. -Ecuador: 3 stakeholders workshops and ongoing (20+) awareness- raising initiatives by national IP authorities; - Egypt: 3 seminars with Steering Committee members; - Namibia: 3 national workshops for tourism stakeholders and - Sri Lanka: 3 national workshops for tourism stakeholders and policy makers. ** Higher awareness among the academic community on the intersection between IP and tourism and the promotion of national and knowledge, traditions and culture for development (a) materials produced (at least one video documentary); and (b) Teaching/training materials developed (at least one set) and integrated in curricula. (a) at one webinar on IP, Tourism and Culture instead of video documentary; (b) Three sets of teaching materials under development (Ecuador, Namibia, Sri Lanka) *** Project Objectives Indicators of Success in Achieving Project Objective (Outcome Indicators) Performance Data TLS Create capacities for key tourism stakeholders, as well as for national/local authorities, including IP offices, of how to use IP tools and strategies to add value and National authorities in all four pilot countries have developed structures to provide advisory services on IP and tourism for growth and national development. Steering Committees on IP and Tourism have been created in all four countries. The future of such Committees and the creation of more permanent structures at the end of the project remain at the ** raising
diversify economic activity, including activity related to the promotion of tourism, national and/or local knowledge, traditions and culture. discretion of national authorities. WIPO will recommend such action to ensure project sustainability. Tourism stakeholders in at two countries have started/developed plans to use IP tools and strategies to strengthen their competitiveness and promote tourism, national and/or local knowledge, traditions and culture. -Ecuador: plans developed by SENADI together with Ministry of Tourism; and Geo-Park project, to use IP tools and strategies to strengthen their competitiveness and promote tourism, national and/or local knowledge, traditions and culture. ** Raise awareness of the academic community of the intersection between IP and tourism in the framework of growth and development policies with a view to developing teaching materials and promoting the inclusion of specialized curricula in tourism management schools and in national IP academies. Up to two schools of Tourism Management and at least one national IP Academy have adopted curricula and educational and training materials developed by the project. - Ecuador: 40 hours training of trainers course on IP, Tourism and Local Development finalized (to be launched in September 2018); - Namibia: NUST School of Hotel Management agreed to integrate a course on IP and tourism Management; - Sri Lanka: ongoing negotiations for introduction of course on IP and Tourism in Colombo University. *** IMPLEMENTATION TIMETABLE Activity Quarters Drafting a practical guide and case studies on IP and Tourism - Setting up of study group (including WIPO and external experts) - Selection of experts x x x x x x x x
Project Objectives Indicators of Success in Achieving Project Objective (Outcome Indicators) Performance Data TLS To contribute to enhance the use of the intellectual property system for the financing, production and distribution of audiovisual works. Participants make greater use of the acquired skills for financing, producing and distributing audiovisual works Increase in the number of intellectual property related transactions in the audiovisual sector in relation to production and distribution. Increased legitimate channels for the sale of African film rights Expert workshops and targeted training activities regarding best practices organized with high levels of appreciation. Identified beneficiaries received training. Enhanced awareness and use of IP in contracts. Copyright documentation and chain of title increasingly taken into account. The project has contributed to influence policy reforms and regulations of the audiovisual sector. *** To advance the development of an effective infrastructure for intellectual property rights-based transactions and licensing and related skills to enhance financial returns to audiovisual creators and the industry. Increase in the number of intellectual transactions for the licensing of audiovisual rights through collective negotiations and collective licensing practices and implementation of guidelines. Develop and increase the infrastructure for licensing of audiovisual rights compatible with international standards notably through collective management organizations. Progressive implementation of appropriate tools and business rules for the management of audiovisual works compatible with In progress but further support to management of audiovisual rights required. Business tools and rules under development and increased coordination at West African level. Increased number of audiovisual authors part of CMO’s. ***
Better understanding of the economic effects of IP policies and more informed decision-making High level attendance at study workshops; references to studies in policy papers and press articles; number of citations in subsequent research work; use of databases generated in the course of this project. Too early to assess. NA [Annex VII follows]
it seeks to involve all relevant stakeholders and also guarantee the required expertise. In the period under consideration, the Patent Law Division provided legislative and policy advice to 20 developing countries and LDCs on the implementation and operation of the rights and obligations and the understanding and use of flexibilities contained in the TRIPS Agreement. The Patent Law Division organized or participated in 8 seminars where patent law related flexibilities were discussed in detail, including discussion on the policy option for their implementation and effective use. Other related reports/documents Reports considered by the CDIP: CDIP/3/5; CDIP/6/3; CDIP/8/2; CDIP/10/2; CDIP/12/2; CDIP/13/4; CDIP/14/2; CDIP/16/2; CDIP/17/4; CDIP/18/2; CDIP/19/5; CDIP/20/2; CDIP/16/5; CDIP/17/5; CDIP/18/5; CDIP/20/5. In addition to the activities contained in the IP-TAD, for more information the achievements related to these recommendations please refer to the WIPO Performance Report 2016/17 (document WO/PBC/28/7). Recommendation(s) Recommendation 15 Norm-setting activities shall: be inclusive and member-driven; take into account different levels of development; take into consideration a balance between and benefits; and 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 inter-governmental organizations (IGOs) and NGOs; and be in line with the principle of neutrality of the WIPO Secretariat. Recommendation 21 WIPO shall conduct informal, open and balanced consultations, as appropriate, prior to any new norm-setting activities, through a member-driven process, promoting the participation of experts from Member States, particularly developing countries and LDCs. Recommendation 44 In accordance with WIPO’s member-driven nature as a United Nations Specialized Agency, formal and informal meetings or