STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGENDA RECOMMENDATIONS END OF DECEMBER 2013 RECOMMENDATION STATUS OF DISCUSSIONS AT CDIP STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS REPORTS WIPO technical assistance shall be, inter alia, developmentoriented, demanddriven and transparent, taking into account the priorities and the special needs of developing countries, especially LDCs, as well as the different levels of development of and activities should include time frames for completion. In this regard, design, delivery mechanisms and evaluation processes of technical assistance programs should be country specific. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4) Under implementation since adoption of the in October 2007. This Recommendation is being addressed by the following projects: 1. Project on “Enhancing South-South Cooperation on IP and Development among Developing Countries and LDCs.” (Project DA_1_10_11_13_19_25_32_01 contained in document CDIP/7/6), 2. Project on “Strengthening and Development of the Audiovisual Sector in Burkina Faso and Certain African Countries; and certain African Countries” (Project DA_1_2_4_10_11_1 contained in document CDIP/9/13). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/2 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/11/2 CDIP/12/2
Provide additional assistance to WIPO through donor funding, and establish TrustFunds or other voluntary funds within WIPO specifically for LDCs, while continuing to accord high priority to finance activities in through budgetary and extrabudgetary resources, to promote, inter alia, the legal, commercial, cultural, and economic exploitation of intellectual property (IP) in these countries. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4 and CDIP/3/INF/2) Under implementation since early 2009. This Recommendation was addressed by the Project DA_02_01: “Conference on Mobilizing Resources for Development” (contained in CDIP/3/INF/2). The project was completed in November 2010. Various project follow-up activities have been mainstreamed into the Program and Budget for 2010/2011 and 2012/2013. An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the ninth session of the CDIP (CDIP/9/3). This Recommendation is also being addressed by the Project on “Strengthening and Development of the Audiovisual Sector in Burkina Faso and Certain African Countries; and certain African Countries” (Project DA_1_2_4_10_11_1 contained in document CDIP/9/13). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/INF/2 CDIP/2/2 CDIP/4/2 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/3 CDIP/12/2
2. Project on “Strengthening and Development of the Audiovisual Sector in Burkina Faso and Certain African Countries; and certain African Countries” (Project DA_1_2_4_10_11_1 contained in document CDIP/9/13). 3. Pilot Project on “Intellectual Property (IP) and Design Management for Business Development in Developing and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)” (Project DA_4_10_02 contained in document CDIP/12/6) WIPO shall display general information on all technical assistance activities on its website, and shall provide, on request from Member States, details of specific activities, with the consent of the and other recipients concerned, for which the activity was implemented. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4 and CDIP/3/INF/2). Under implementation since early 2009. This Recommendation was addressed by the Project on “IP Technical Assistance Database (Project DA_05_01 contained in CDIP/3/INF/2 and available at . An evaluation report for this project was presented for the consideration of the ninth session of the CDIP (CDIP/9/4). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/2 CDIP/4/2 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/4
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 guide 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 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 tenth 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 CDIP/4/2 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/6 CDIP/10/4 CDIP/10/7 CDIP/10/8 CDIP/12/2
should include time frames for completion. Further discussions in the context of documents CDIP/6/10, CDIP/7/3, CDIP/8/5, CDIP/9/11, CDIP/10/10 and CDIP/10/11. choices in implementing the legislation. This Recommendation is also addressed by the project on Enhancing South-South Cooperation on IP and Development among Developing Countries and LDCs. (Project DA_1_10_11_13_19_25_32_01 contained in document CDIP/7/6). Within the framework of the agreement between WIPO and the WTO, WIPO shall make available advice to 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. Discussed in context of progress reports (documents CDIP/3/5, CDIP/6/3, CDIP/8/2 and CDIP10/2). Further discussions in the context of documents CDIP/5/4, CDIP/6/10, CDIP/7/3, CDIP/8/5, CDIP/9/11, CDIP/10/10 and CDIP/10/11. implementation since adoption of the in October 2007. WIPO regularly provides legislative advice to 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. A document on “Patent Related Flexibilities in the Multilateral Legal Framework and their Legislative Implementation at the National and Regional Levels” was presented to CDIP/5. The second part of this document containing five new flexibilities approved by the sixth session of the CDIP was presented to the seventh session of the Committee. A document on the implementation in national laws of Patent Related Flexibilities in the Multilateral Legal CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2
Framework will be presented to the current session of the Committee. WIPO also regularly contributes to the WTO Trade Policy Courses and national or sub-regional workshops on issues relating to TRIPS implementation, flexibilities and public policies to support countries in the implementation of TRIPS. As agreed by the Member States during CDIP/6, WIPO published a web page dedicated to making available information related to use and flexibilities in the IP System, including resources on flexibilities produced by WIPO and other relevant IGOs, and a database of national IP laws provisions on flexibilities. (). Normsetting activities shall: be inclusive and member driven; 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 Discussed in context of progress reports (documents CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3, CDIP/8/2 and CDIP/10/2) Under implementation since adoption of the in October 2007. In October 2007, the General Assembly (GA) requested all WIPO 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. CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2
WIPO’s normsetting activities should be supportive of the development 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 rules 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 Goals (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 ninth 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 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
To explore supportive IPrelated policies and measures Member States, especially developed countries, could adopt for promoting transfer and dissemination of technology to developing countries. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/6/4) implementation since December 2010. Recommendation is being addressed by the project, “Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges – Building Solutions” (Project DA_19_25_26_28_01 contained in CDIP/6/4). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 Add. CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 To include discussions on technology transfer issues within the mandate of an appropriate WIPO body. Not yet discussed by the Committee Implementation will begin once activities have been agreed. CDIP/1/3 N/A I WIPO should cooperate with other intergovernmental organizations to provide to developing countries, including LDCs, upon request, advice on how to gain access to and make use of IP-related information on technology, particularly in areas of special interest to the requesting parties. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/4/6 and CDIP/5/6 Rev.) Under implementation since January 2010. The Recommendation was addressed by the following projects: 1. Developing Tools for Access to Patent Information” (Project DA_19_30_31_01 contained in CDIP/4/6. 2. Capacity-building in the use of appropriate technology-specific technical and scientific information as a solution for identified development challenges” (Project DA_30_31_01 contained in CDIP/5/6 Rev.). Evaluation reports for those projects were presented for the consideration of the tenth and the twelfth session of the CDIP (CDIP/10/6 and CDIP/12/3). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/10/6 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/12/3
Upon request and as directed by Member States, WIPO may conduct studies on the protection of intellectual property, to identify the possible 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.) 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, UNIDO, 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 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
Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) programs; and (iii) establishing a new TISC knowledge management platform to facilitate exchange between TISCs. 10 “A Pilot Project for the Establishment of “Start-Up” National IP Academies – Phase II” DA_10_02 Pilot project to set up “Start-Up” National IP Academies to help developing countries and LDCs to establish IP training institutions with minimum resources to meet their increasing demands for IP specialists, professionals, government officials and other stakeholders. II was aimed at consolidating the project by: (i) developing implementation strategies and training of internal human resources (training of trainers) involved in the establishment of local IP training centers, (ii) providing training programs adopted to Under implementation since May 2012. Completed by the end of 2013. Assist Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Peru and Tunisia to establish self-sustainable IP training centers able to deliver at least two regular training programs on emerging issues in IP. Build critical human resources able to develop and deliver IP training programs taking into consideration national development challenges, priorities and local needs and a fair balance between IP rights and public interest. Develop a set of and guidelines, this may be used as a reference for other interested Member States in creating their own training institutions. Four national IP training institutions were established and are currently offering training program (in Colombia, Dominican Republic, Peru and Tunisia). Two pilot academies, in Egypt and Ethiopia, are in their implementation stage, and should conclude activities envisaged within the 2014-2015 biennium. Training of trainers programs of around 150 for each country have been concluded, overall 66 trainers have been certified. Three regional modules were designed and Set of tools and training materials prepared for reference to countries wishing to establish their own “Start-Up” Academies and available at:
specific local needs; (iii) providing access to training material and specialized consulting for the creation of an implementation strategy for the training institution; (iv) Provision of administrative and managerial tools and guidelines for the of the training centers and for the creation of new ones; and (v) contributing to the creation of a virtual environment for access and sharing of training materials developed within the project. Contribute to the creation of a forum of discussions on the use of IP for social and economic development at the national and regional levels. delivered for academic coordinators Ten key trainers were granted scholarships for master’s programs on IP. Business and plans, as well as additional training material were produced. All six pilot academies are members of the Global Network of Intellectual Property Academies (GNIPA).
10 “Strengthening the Capacity of National IP Governmental and Stakeholder Institutions to Manage, Monitor and Promote Creative Industries, and to Enhance the Performance and Network of Copyright Collective Management Organizations” DA_10_04 Assist in the improvement and strengthening of national institutions and stakeholder organizations dealing with and representing creative industries in enhancing their understanding of the role of IP for the effective management and development of creative industries, and to facilitate the establishment of regional or subregional networks for the collective management of copyright and neighboring rights. implementation since April 2009. To be completed in November 2015. Creative industries: Assess the economic importance of the creative sector and the management of IP in the creative industries. - Introduce the WIPO measurement tools on assessing the economic contribution of the creative industries. - Effectively manage assets in the formulation of business development policies/strategies. Collective Management Organizations: - Accomplish collective management business in a networked environment according to international state-of-the-art standards. - Developing an IT platform and creating a data center. - Achieve a common, and easily affordable registration system for the identification of works and rights owners. The first component of the project, relating to Creative Industries, was completed successfully in 2010 (see Annex VIII) Collective Management Organizations: A high level business requirements document for the new WIPO Copyright system was completed. This system is now referred to as the WIPO Copyright Connection (WCC) system. A set of Terms of Reference was drafted for the development of the new WCC system and a formal tender procedure was initiated to identify a qualified industry partner with the business and technical expertise. N/A
REC PROJECT BRIEF DESCRIPTION STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS 4, 10 “IP and Product Branding for Business in Developing Countries and 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 local communities by developing strategic alliances of producers/farmers associations, SMEs and public institutions, to build product brands through the strategic use of IP rights. Raise 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 Local Community Development” was held in Seoul in April 2013. New IP titles were registered: 3 collective 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,
and Economic and Social protection and various aspects of economic performance in developing countries. They seek to narrow the knowledge gap faced by policymakers in those countries in designing and implementing a development-promoting IP regime. The envisaged studies would focus on three broad themes: domestic innovation, the international and national diffusion of knowledge, and institutional features of the IP system and its economic implications. Studies would be implemented by research teams involving the WIPO Office of the Chief Economist, international experts and local researchers. protection in developing countries. Creation of analytical capacity in countries, where little economic studies work on IP has been undertaken so far. Ultimately, to contribute to better-informed on IP policies at the national and international levels. CDIP/11/INF/4, CDIP/12/INF/6 and CDIP/11/INF/2) completed the creation of the necessary IP data capacity and the research teams employed the data to investigate patterns of IP use at the micro level. Country studies on Egypt and Thailand completed in December 2013 and will be presented to the current session of the Committee. Expert Meeting on IP and Socio-Economic Development held in December 2013. Key contributors of the six country studies and selected international experts discussed the main lessons learned from the different studies, their broader applicability, and their implications for policymaking at the national and international levels. The summary of its proceedings will be presented to the current session of the Committee. Chile, Thailand and Uruguay available at: ; ; ; and
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 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 final 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. 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 IP-based 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 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:
(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 South-South Cooperation in the WIPO Secretariat ensuring coordination with UN system-wide activities on South-South cooperation.
34 Property and the Informal Economy” DA_34_01 Anecdotal evidence suggests that innovation is taking place in the informal economy. Yet little is known about how intangible assets are generated in the informal economy and how they are appropriated and monetized. The project offers to provide a better understanding of innovation in related sectors and the nexus between IP and the informal economy. 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. The project objective directly emanates from DA Recommendation 34: “to contribute to greater awareness and enhanced understanding of the IP and informal economy linkages among policymakers.” Conceptual Study on Innovation, Intellectual Property and the Informal Economy presented to the eleventh session of the Committee (CDIP/11/INF/5). planned country studies have been completed and will be presented to the current session of the Committee. Conceptual Study on Innovation, Intellectual Property and the Informal Economy available at: 19, 30, 31 Tools for Access to Patent information – Phase II” This proposed project aims to provide developing countries, including LDCs, upon request, with services will facilitate the use of patent information on specific technology for facilitating their indigenous innovation and R&D in cooperation with other IGOs. Phase II of the project aims to continue with the preparation of new Patent Landscape Reports (PLRs) in the areas identified in Phase I, and by Implementation started in December 2012. To improve access to technologies and knowledge of patenting trends and innovation patterns in specific areas of technology. Accordingly, the main outputs of Phase II will be the preparation of six new PLRs on specific topics of particular interest and priority for LDCs and developing countries in the areas defined during Phase I. Enhance WIPO’s existing website on patent landscaping to further 4 PLRs were completed, two already completed and published PLRs on ritonavir and selected neglected diseases have been updated. Methodology Guidelines for the preparation of PLRs were completed and prepared to be published during the first quarter of 2014. Two Regional Workshops on Patent Analytics were organized last year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Manila, Philippines. Patent landscape reports available at: E-tutorial available at: Rio Regional Workshop on Patent Analytics,
strengthening dissemination and capacity building activities, in particular by organizing a regional conference on patent analytics with a view to drafting methodological guidelines for preparing PLRs and dissemination and exchange of best practices amongst IP offices and institutions working in this field. facilitate the access to published PLRs. Enhance capacities in developing country institutions for utilizing and preparing PLRs. As a further output, draft methodological guidelines for the preparation of PLRs. documents available at: Manila Regional Workshop on Patent Analytics, documents available at:
4, 10 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 Annex II and of document]
10 “A Pilot Project for the of “Start-Up” National IP Academies” DA_10_01 Pilot project to set up “Start-Up” National IP Academies to help developing countries and LDCs to establish IP training institutions with minimum resources to meet their increasing demands for IP specialists, professionals, government officials and other stakeholders. A of six national “Start-Up” IP academies have been launched in the framework of this project. Set of tools and training materials prepared for reference to countries wishing to establish their own “Start-Up” Academies and available at: Evaluation Report of the project was presented to the session of the Committee (CDIP/9/6) and available at: (i) Piloting Process: Extend it for another 2 years to complete it; and Draw best practices to be used should the project scaled up. (ii) Project document: Modify it and provide more clarity on delivery strategy. Make it more efficient, flexible and demand driven. (iii) Relevance and Effectiveness: develop tools and methodologies which can be made available for use by Member States on the future direction of the project beyond the end of Phase II. (iv) Synergy and Sustainability: In II: More attention should be given on strengthening synergy within and outside WIPO. More attention should be given to sustainability. 10 “Smart IP Institutions Project” Establishment of customized automation OAPI Project: Preparatory work was undertaken for the deployment of the Industrial Property Automation (i) WIPO Secretariat should modify the project document of projects of this nature:
10 “Innovation and Technology Transfer Support Structure for National Institutions” DA_10_03 Preparation or updating/improvement of a series of modules and materials relating to managing IP rights by academic and research institutions, including on the setting up and running of technology transfer offices at public research organizations, exploring technology transfer mechanisms (in particular, licensing agreements) and enhancing the capacity to draft patents. Completion of seven technology transfer guides/manuals and the in-situ testing of these new materials in different countries with the aim of assisting Member States in developing and improving national intellectual property institutional capacity. The Guides/Manuals are: (i) Patent Drafting Exercise Book; (ii) Practical for Valuing Intangible Assets in Research Institutions, (iii) IP Valuation Training Kit for Academic Institutions, (iv) Training Kit on Models of IP-Related Contracts for Universities and Publicly Funded Research Organizations, (v) Trademark Licensing Guide, (vi) Guide on the Strategic Management of Open Innovation Networks and (vii) Guide on IP commercialization. ITTS Portal available at: An Evaluation Report of the project was presented to the tenth session of the Committee (CDIP/10/8) and is available at: (i) Consider how best to identify and support ongoing needs for the updating of existing materials and the creation of new content that supports national institutions in the area of innovation and technology transfer. (ii) Further explore and assess the options for providing ongoing, online, free and open access to materials and resources relevant to innovation and technology transfer. (iii) For more effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of current and future materials developed on innovation and technology transfer, the WIPO Regional Bureaus and WIPO National Offices should develop partnerships towards bringing the availability of online materials to the attention of national stakeholders, and in providing feedback on user experience to the Secretariat and Member States. REC PROJECT BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS 10 of National, SubRegional and Regional IP The project aims to (a) strengthen national IP institutional capacity through the development of an integrated approach All six pilot countries have completed the formulation of draft national IP strategies and action plans using the proposed WIPO methodology and have submitted the strategy documents to their respective governments for approval. (i) For DACD and PMPS: More rigorous Project designing and management should be implemented.
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 tools 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
transition, WIPO would 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. 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: one of the project’s objectives, namely “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 The first component of the project regarding copyright aims at providing Member States a source of relevant and balanced information on Copyright The study on “Using Copyright to Promote Access to Information and Creative Content” was presented to the ninth session of the CDIP. (i) The WIPO Secretariat should modify the project document, as follows, for use in implementation of similar development projects in the future:
(ICTs), the Digital Divide and Access to Knowledge” the opportunities provided 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 about 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. Digitization of national industrial property documents 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 tenth 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, 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:
existing IP rights for 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) Risks 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 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 on-going relevance, efficiency and likelihood of sustainability. (ix) Financial reporting should link expenditures to budget 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 First 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.