Increase human and financial allocation for technical assistance programs in WIPO for promoting a, inter alia, developmentoriented IP culture, with an emphasis on introducing intellectual property at different academic levels and on generating greater public awareness on IP. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/2/4). implementation since adoption of the DA in October 2007. Development expenditure for the 2018/19 biennium was based on the revised definition of “development expenditure” approved by the Member States at the fifty-fifth session of the WIPO General Assembly in 2015. Under the said, revised definition, the total development share of the 2018/19 Program Budget for the Organization amounts to 132.8 million Swiss francs or 18.3 per cent. In addition, for the 2018/2019 Biennium a total amount of 1.35 million Swiss francs was approved for the implementation of DA Projects (see Table 7 of the Program and Budget 2018/2019). On activities for introducing IP at different academic levels, a wide range of tailor-made programs and activities continued, particularly under the WIPO Academy. In this field, the two important initiatives are the “Start-up IP Academies” (documents CDIP/3/INF/2, and CDIP/9/10 Rev. 1) which were completed, evaluated and mainstreamed into WIPO’s Program and Budget and the integration of the DA into WIPO’s Distance Learning programs, which are used by several academic institutions. In addition, a project on “Cooperation on Development and Intellectual Property Rights Education and Professional Training with Judicial Training Institutions in Developing and Least Developed Countries” (document CDIP/16/7 Rev.) is currently under implementation. CDIP/1/3 CDIP/2/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/9/6 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/18/2 CDIP/20/2
Planning (ERP) system will be done to the Committee, upon its completion. 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). implementation since adoption of the DA in October 2007. This Recommendation was addressed by the DA project “Intellectual Property and Competition Policy” (document CDIP/4/4 Rev.). An Evaluation Report for this project was presented for consideration to the ninth session of the CDIP (document 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 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/18/2 CDIP/20/2
To assist Member States to develop and improve national IP institutional capacity through further development of infrastructure and 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 subregional 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 DA projects: 1. “Establishment of ‘Start-Up’ National IP Academies”, Phase I and II (documents CDIP/3/INF/2 and CDIP/9/10 Rev. 1); 2. Smart IP Institutions Project: “The Deployment of Components and Business Solutions Customized for Modernizing IP Infrastructure of National and Regional IP Institutions” (document CDIP/3/INF/2); 3. “Innovation and Technology Transfer Support Structure for National Institutions” (document CDIP/3/INF/2); 4. “Improvement of National, SubRegional and Regional IP Institutional and User Capacity” (document in CDIP/3/INF/2); 5. “Intellectual Property and Product Branding for Business Development in Developing Countries and LDCs” (document CDIP/5/5); 6. “Enhancing South-South Cooperation on IP and Development among Developing Countries and LDCs” (document CDIP/7/6); 7. “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” (document 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/10/2 CDIP/10/4 CDIP/10/7 CDIP/10/8 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/13/3 CDIP/13/4 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/14/4 CDIP/15/4 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/17/3 CDIP/18/2 CDIP/19/4 CDIP/20/2
17. In its activities, including normsetting, WIPO should take into account the flexibilities in international IP agreements, especially those which are of interest to developing countries and LDCs. Discussed in context of progress report (documents CDIP/3/5, CDIP/6/3, CDIP/8/2 and CDIP/10/2). 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, CDIP/10/11, CDIP/13/10, CDIP/15/6 and CDIP/16/5. Under implementation since adoption of the DA in October 2007. Please refer to the status of implementation of Recommendation 14 (Annex I, page 12). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/18/2 CDIP/20/2 18. To urge the IGC to accelerate the process on the protection of genetic resources, traditional knowledge and folklore, without prejudice to any outcome, including the Discussed in context of progress report (documents CDIP/3/5, CDIP/6/3 and CDIP/8/2). Under implementation since adoption of the DA in October 2007. According to its agreed mandate by the General Assembly in 2015, the IGC met twice in 2017 (IGC 33 in February/March on traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), and IGC 34 in June 2017). The negotiating text on TCEs was developed further during those two sessions and the 2017 General CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/18/2
possible development of an international instrument or instruments. Assembly renewed the mandate of the IGC for the 2018/2019 Biennium. An agreement was also reached on a work program for the IGC in 2018 and 2019. CDIP/20/2 19. To initiate discussions on how, within WIPO’s mandate, to further facilitate access to knowledge and technology for developing countries and LDCs to foster creativity and innovation and to strengthen such existing activities within WIPO. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/4/5 Rev., CDIP/4/6 and CDIP/6/4). Under implementation since adoption of the DA in October 2007. This Recommendation was addressed by the following projects: 1. “Intellectual Property ICTs, the Digital Divide and Access to Knowledge” (document CDIP/4/5 Rev.); 2. “Developing Tools for Access to Patent Information”, Phase I and II (documents CDIP/4/6 and CDIP/10/13); 3. “Capacity Building in the Use of Appropriate Technical and Scientific Information as a Solution for Identified Development Challenges” (document CDIP/5/6 Rev.); 4. “Enhancing South-South Cooperation on IP and Development among Developing Countries and LDCs” (document CDIP/7/6); 5. “Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges – Building Solutions” (document CDIP/6/3); and 6. “Capacity Building in the Use of Appropriate Technical and Scientific Information as a Solution for Identified Development Challenges” – Phase II (document CDIP/13/9). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 CDIP/3/4 Add. CDIP/3/5 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/6/3 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/10/5 CDIP/10/6 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/12/3 CDIP/13/4 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/14/6 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/16/3 CDIP/17/4 CDIP/18/2 CDIP/19/5 CDIP/20/2 Specific
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. upon (CDIP/4/4 Rev.). This Recommendation was addressed by the project “Intellectual Property and Competition Policy” (document CDIP/4/4 Rev.). An Evaluation Report for this project was presented for consideration of the session of the CDIP (document CDIP/9/8). In addition, this recommendation is also being addressed by: The project on “Intellectual Property Management and Transfer of Technology: Promoting the Effective Use of Intellectual Property in Developing Countries, Developed Countries and Countries with Economies in Transition” was approved at the nineteenth session of the CDIP and started its implementation in 2018 (document CDIP/19/11/Rev.). CDIP/9/8 24. 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. This Recommendation was addressed by the project “Intellectual Property ICTs, the Digital Divide and Access to Knowledge” (document CDIP/4/5 Rev.). An Evaluation Report for this project was presented for consideration of the tenth session of the CDIP (document CDIP/10/5). CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/5
25. To explore IPrelated policies and initiatives necessary to promote the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the benefit of developing countries and to take appropriate measures to enable developing countries to understand and benefit from different provisions, pertaining to flexibilities provided for in international agreements, as appropriate. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/6/4). 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. Under implementation since December 2010. This Recommendation was addressed by following projects: 1. “Enhancing South-South Cooperation on IP and Development among Developing Countries and LDCs” (document CDIP/7/6); and 2. “Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges – Building Solutions” (document CDIP/6/4). Evaluation Reports for projects were presented for consideration of the thirteenth and sixteenth sessions, respectively and are contained in documents CDIP/13/4 and CDIP/16/3. A Mapping of Cooperation Activities within the World Intellectual Property Organization (document CDIP/17/4), was first presented during the seventeenth session of the CDIP. As a follow up, a second document of this sort was presented to the CDIP at its nineteenth session (document CDIP/19/5), taking into account comments made by Member States and covering South-South cooperation activities undertaken during the period from 2014 to 2016. In addition, this recommendation is also addressed by: 1. The Project on “Intellectual Property Management and Transfer of Technology: Promoting the Effective Use of Intellectual Property in Developing Countries, Developed CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 Add. CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/13/4 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/16/3 CDIP/17/4 CDIP/19/5
Countries and Countries with Economies in Transition” was approved at the nineteenth session of the CDIP and started its implementation in 2018 (document CDIP/19/11/Rev.). 26. To encourage Member States, especially developed countries, to urge their research and scientific institutions to enhance cooperation and exchange with research and development institutions in developing countries, especially LDCs. Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/6/4). Under implementation since December 2010. This Recommendation was addressed by the project “Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges – Building Solutions” (document CDIP/6/4). An Evaluation Report for this project was presented for consideration of the sixteenth session of the CDIP and is contained in document CDIP/16/3. CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 Add. CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/16/3 27. Facilitating IPrelated aspects of ICT for growth and development: Provide for, in an appropriate WIPO body, discussions focused on the importance of IPrelated aspects of ICT, and its role in economic and cultural development, with specific attention focused on assisting Member States to identify practical Discussed. Activities agreed upon (CDIP/4/5 Rev.). Under implementation since January 2010. This Recommendation was addressed by the project “Intellectual Property, ICTs, the Digital Divide and Access to Knowledge” (document CDIP/4/5 Rev.). An Evaluation Report for this project was presented for consideration of the tenth session of the CDIP (CDIP/10/5). Furthermore, a Progress Report on “New WIPO Activities Related to Using Copyright to Promote Access to Information and Creative Content” was presented at the nineteenth session of the CDIP (document CDIP/19/8). The Committee then approved the way forward proposed therein. CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 CDIP/6/2 CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/5 CDIP/16/2 CDIP/19/8
IPrelated strategies to use ICT for economic, social and cultural development. 28. 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). Further discussed in the context of documents (CDIP/17/9, CDIP/18/6 Rev, CDIP/20/7, CDIP/20/10, CDIP/20/11, CDIP/20/12). Under implementation since December 2010. This Recommendation was addressed by the project “Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges – Building Solutions” (document CDIP/6/4). An Evaluation Report for this project was presented for consideration of the sixteenth session of the CDIP and is contained in document CDIP/16/3. Further to the completion and evaluation of the Project on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges – Building Solutions (document CDIP/6/4 REV.), technology transfer related issues continued to be discussed in the CDIP. In this regard the following documents were addressed by the Committee: 1. “Mapping of Activities Related to Technology Transfer” (document CDIP/17/9); 2. “Compilation of Member States Inputs on Activities Related to Technology Transfer” (document CDIP/18/6 Rev); 3. “Roadmap on Promoting the of the Web Forum Established under the “Project on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges-Building Solutions” (document CDIP/20/7); CDIP/1/3 CDIP/3/4 Add. CDIP/8/2 CDIP/10/2 CDIP/12/2 CDIP/14/2 CDIP/16/3
29. To include discussions on IP-related technology transfer issues within the mandate of an appropriate WIPO body. Discussed in the context of documents (CDIP/17/9, CDIP/18/6 Rev, CDIP/20/7, CDIP/20/10, CDIP/20/11, CDIP/20/12). Discussions on Technology Transfer are taking place in appropriate WIPO bodies. Further to the completion and evaluation of the Project on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges – Building Solutions (document CDIP/6/4 REV.), technology transfer related issues continued to be discussed in the CDIP. In this regard the following documents were addressed by the Committee: 1. “Mapping of Activities Related to Technology Transfer” (document CDIP/17/9); 2. “Compilation of Member States Inputs on Activities Related to Technology Transfer” (document CDIP/18/6 Rev); 3. “Roadmap on Promoting the of the Web Forum Established under the “Project on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges-Building Solutions” (document CDIP/20/7); 4. “Compilation of technology exchange and licensing platforms” (document CDIP/20/10 Rev); 5. “Promotion of WIPO Activities and Resources Related to Technology Transfer” (document CDIP/20/11); and 6. “Mapping of International Fora and Conferences with Initiatives and Activities on Technology Transfer” (document CDIP/20/12). CDIP/1/3 -
DA PROJECTS UNDER IMPLEMENTATION IN 2017 Projects under implementation (i) Capacity-Building in the Use of Appropriate Technology Technical and Scientific Information as a Solution for Identified Development Challenges – Phase II DA_19_30_31_03 – Recommendations 19, 30, 31 BRIEF DESCRIPTION STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS The project addresses the development problems of LDCs on the basis of identified need areas in accordance to the national development plans. The project aims to contribute to the national capacity of LDCs to improve the management, administration and utilization of technical and scientific information with a view to building their appropriate technology base and meeting national growth and development goals through knowledge transfer and capacity building, taking into account social, cultural Under implementation since July 2014. To be completed in July 2017. (i) To facilitate greater use of appropriate technical and scientific information in addressing nationally identified needs for the achievement of the development goals; (ii) To build national institutional capacity in the use of technical and scientific information for identified needs; and (iii) To coordinate the retrieval of appropriate technical and scientific information and provide appropriate know-how in those technical areas to implement this technology in a practical and effective manner. Three project countries, namely Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania were selected through the use of comprehensive selection criteria and guidelines to ensure the demand driven and sustainable nature of the project. Memoranda of Understanding were signed between WIPO and the three participating countries to ensure successful execution and better coordination of the project. The identification and recruitment of a national expert and international expert for each of the participating countries was completed. A National Expert Group (NEG) was institutionalized to spearhead the implementation of the project at the national level in each of the participating countries composed of experts from the different national National Expert (NEG) Three (3) NEGs were establish, one in each country: Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania. Identification and Recruitment of a National Expert Three (3) National Experts (one for each country), were recruited: Ethiopia, Rwanda. Tanzania. Identification and Recruitment of an International Expert
gender implications of the use of technology through joint interaction with a national expert and focal organizations. The project envisages the delivery of an appropriate output for a particular sector in a specific need area in a given country, which will be an effective way to assist governments and national development agencies, communities as well as individuals in their efforts to use scientific and related technical information for development. development institutions and ministries. A total of eight National Expert Group (NEG) meetings were held in the participating countries in cooperation with WIPO to discuss specific outputs and to guide the implementation of the project. These meetings also included the participation of the national and international expert. A technological capacity-building meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from March 20 to 24, 2017 focusing on the use of appropriate technical solutions to address national development challenges and learning from the experiences of the host country. Six national development need areas were identified (two for each participating country) based on the outcome of consultations by the NEG and in line with the national development plan. Six Patent Search Requests were prepared for the identification of relevant technologies to address the identified development need Three (3) International Experts (one for each country), were recruited: Ethiopia, Rwanda. Tanzania. Technology Landscape Reports Ethiopia: (i) Technology Landscape Report: Solar Coffee Dryer; (ii) Technology Landscape Report: Aquaculture. Rwanda: (i) Technology Landscape Report: Water Distillation; (ii) Technology Landscape
Six Patent Search Reports were prepared for each of the identified development needs areas. Six Technology Landscape Reports were prepared utilizing the information provided in the Patent Search Reports to address the Patent Search Requests, which focused on the identification of the most relevant and nearest suitable appropriate technology for each of the identified needs. Six Business were prepared which described in detail the step by step implementation of the selected technologies at the national level including an appreciation of cost benefit analysis of the project. Report: Aquaculture. Tanzania: (i) Technology Landscape Report: Processing of Seaweeds to Extract Carrageenan; (ii) Technology Landscape Report: Aquaculture. Business Ethiopia: (i) Business Plan: Coffee Dryer; (ii) Business Plan: Aquaculture. Rwanda: (i) Business Plan: Water Distillation;
(ii) Business Plan: Aquaculture. Tanzania: (i) Business Plan: Processing of Seaweeds to Extract Carrageenan; (ii) Business Plan: Aquaculture. (ii) Intellectual Property and Socioeconomic Development – II DA_35_37_02 – Recommendations 35, 37 DESCRIPTION STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS This project is a follow-up to the project “Intellectual Property and Under implementation since January 2015. (i) Better understanding of the economic effects of IP policies Completed two study projects (Colombia and Central America), as Two studies published on WIPO’s
Socioeconomic Development” (CDIP/5/7 Rev. 1), completed at the end of 2013. It will continue to be an umbrella project for national and regional studies seeking to narrow the knowledge gap faced by policymakers in designing and implementing a development-promoting intellectual property (IP) regime. and more informed (ii) A side-objective is the creation and maintenance of analytical capacity in countries, where little economic studies work on IP has been undertaken so far. (iii) The project is mainly targeted at policymakers and their advisors, though other intended beneficiaries include NGOs, academic economists, and the public at large. presented to 20th Session of the CDIP. Substantially advanced implementation of five projects, which will be finalized in 2018 (IP and the mining sector, Uganda, Chile, ASEAN, Poland), as detailed in document CDIP/20/2, and which will be presented to the 21st and 22nd sessions of the CDIP in 2018. Development Studies website: Colombia and Central America. (iii) Intellectual Property, Tourism and Culture: Supporting Development Objectives and Promoting Cultural Heritage in Egypt and Other Developing Countries DA_1_10_12_40_01 – Recommendations 1, 10, 12, 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS The project aims at analyzing, supporting and promoting awareness of the role of the IP system in tourism-related economic activity, including activity related to the promotion of national Under implementation since January 2016. December 2016: projects launched in four pilot countries; and WIPO guide completed. General Objective: To analyze, support and promote awareness of the role of the IP system and tools in promoting tourism, national and/or local knowledge, traditions, and culture in the context of national growth and development objectives. Specific Objectives: Original research carried out for the compilation of the guide led to the analysis of possible interactions between IP tools and tourism promotion, with a view to involving tourism stakeholders in concrete projects. Four (4) Steering Committees (one per country) were formed and met regularly during the Best practices and strategies for the current and potential use of IP in tourism promotion were identified. Initial national mechanisms were created in the 4 countries to represent
and/or knowledge, traditions, and culture. The project will be implemented in four countries, including Egypt, where it will aim at building capacities of key stakeholders and raising awareness of the intersection between IP and tourism, in the framework of growth and development policies. (i) Create capacities for key tourism stakeholders, as well as for national authorities, including IP offices, on how to use IP tools and strategies to add value and diversify tourism-related economic activity, including activity related to the promotion of national and/or local knowledge, traditions and culture. (ii) Raise awareness among the academic community of the intersection between IP and tourism in the framework of local 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. project implementation, raising the awareness and involvement of project stakeholders. Over 200 estimated stakeholders (in all 4 countries) were mobilized to reflect on the use IP for tourism promotion, through a series of workshops, awareness-raising events and field visits. Original documentary evidence and practical recommendations for policy makers and other stakeholders were provided in the 4 countries on the current and/or potential use of the IP system to promote tourism in specific situations in the countries concerned. National experts were identified and curricula were discussed. a coalition of partners interested in leveraging the IP system to promote tourism and cultural heritage. Initial plans of actions were drafted by national stakeholders. Publication and official launch of one national study (Sri Lanka) raised awareness on the use and role of IP in Tourism and Culture resulting from stakeholders’ consultations during the research phase. Increased public awareness resulting from press coverage upon conclusion of the studies. (iv) Cooperation on Development and Intellectual Property Rights Education and Professional Training with Judicial Training Institutions in Developing and Least Developed Countries DA_3_10_45_01 – Recommendations 3, 10, 45 BRIEF DESCRIPTION PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS
STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION Taking into consideration the national intellectual property rights (IPR) policy and strategy, and keeping in view the public interest, the main objective of the project is to build capacity for delivery of efficient and effective national IPR education and training programs for judges, including creation of ‘IPR Toolkits for Judges’. More specifically, the project aims at enhancing the understanding of substantive IPR law and application of such IPR knowledge by judges through development of coherent and logical thinking and critical analysis skills to enable the making of fair, efficient, well-informed Under implementation since July 2016. (i) To provide technical and professional assistance to judicial training institutions to enhance capacity and skills of magistrates, judges and prosecutors, etc. in developing and least developed countries to adjudicate efficiently and effectively IPR disputes in such a way as to ensure coherence with the identified developmental needs and priorities of the concerned country. (ii) In line with DA Recommendation 3, the project to create 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. (iii) In line with DA Recommendation 10, the project seeks to make national IP dispute settlement institutions more efficient and promote fair balance between IPR protection and the public interest. The generic distance learning module has been finalized and the customization is about to start in full coordination with the relevant national authorities of the four pilot countries and the National Project Consultants they have designated. Pilot countries started to select the trainers. Training is scheduled to be organized in Q1 and Q2 of 2018. A Survey on IP education and training for the judiciary existing worldwide is developed and is scheduled to be circulated in early February in all UN languages. Preparatory work is underway for the establishment of (i) an international network connecting the judicial training institutions of the pilot countries and (ii) a national network for exchange of information and learning among the judiciary of each pilot country. For the judiciaries’ learning convenience, networking, distance learning and information sharing will Customized IP training modules for judges and magistrates for each pilot project developed. A of judges, including potential trainer(s), trained based on the developed modules. A mapping of IPR training institutions and other training initiatives for the judiciary existing worldwide finalized. A network connecting judicial training institutions established. self-
I, which laid the first foundations to create awareness and knowledge on the use of IP in the sector and provide continuous support to practitioners, which remains essential in achieving tangible results in professional practices. (iii) Enhance the profitability of copyright transactions through improved management skills of IP assets, legal frameworks and improved institutional capacity notably through infrastructure development; (iv) Building respect for copyright. rights including collective management. Targeted trainings for judicial sector and lawyers in audio-visual law completed. Adoption of the Audiovisual Communication Bill by Senegal. Development of the infrastructure for collective management of audiovisual rights. Licensing practices through contracts undertaken. Copyright requirements by broadcasting regulators implemented. Distance Learning project under development. Enhanced skills in copyright of judiciary as audiovisual case law has increased.
DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS 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 (TISCs) 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. Thirty-five (35) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and national networks of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) have been established. The “eTISC” knowledge management platform () was launched and the TISC website substantially renewed. An Evaluation Report was presented to the ninth session of the Committee (CDIP/9/5) and is available at: Regarding the project document, actions for Phase II: (i) Ensure that monitoring and self-evaluation templates are useful for management and decision-making purposes. (ii) Make use of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and (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, evaluations and evaluations to track impact and longer term sustainability in the countries. Specialized Databases’ Access and Support – Phase II DA_08_02 – Recommendation 8 BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS
(iv) providing of administrative and managerial tools and guidelines for the self-sustainability 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. All six pilot academies are members of the Global Network of Intellectual Property Academies (GNIPA). Set of tools and training materials prepared for reference to countries wishing to establish their own “Start-Up” Academies and available at: A moderator for the Wikispace should be identified in order to develop and monitor discussions and inputs on the creation of IP training institutions and the training undertaken within them. (vi) The project team, in coordination with the Regional Bureaus, should swiftly finalize the set of guidelines that is currently being developed on the processes required to create a self-sustainable IP training center. Smart IP Institutions Project DA_10_02 – Recommendation 10 BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS Establishment of customized automation solutions for IP offices. Four components address: 1. ICT infrastructure and customized ecommunication systems for OAPI; 2. ICT infrastructure and customized ecommunication systems for ARIPO; 3. Customized automation solutions in three LDC IP institutions; and OAPI Project: Preparatory work was undertaken for the deployment of the Industrial Property Automation System (IPAS). Moreover, equipment was purchased for the office to support the plan at OAPI and two Member States were identified for the project, namely Senegal and Gabon. The system was configured to OAPI’s workflow for the Trade Names The data was migrated and users were trained on the use of the system. ARIPO Project: An electronic data exchange system of notifications between ARIPO and five of its Member State offices (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, and Uganda) was successfully installed and is being extensively used. The system has also been requested by three other Member (i) WIPO Secretariat should modify the project document of projects of this nature: - To include tools that can assist the beneficiaries to monitor progress made and measure impact of the project. - To make progress reporting by beneficiaries mandatory. - To make the project distinct from the regular technical assistance activities of the WIPO Secretariat. - Improve contractual agreements with local supplier of ICT equipment in terms of quality and after sales services.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS 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 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. Improvement of National, SubRegional and Regional IP Institutional and User Capacity DA_10_05 – Recommendation 10 BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS The project aims to: All six pilot countries have completed the formulation of draft national IP strategies and action plans using the (i) For DACD and PMPS:
IP, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), the Digital Divide and Access to Knowledge DA_19_24_27_01 – Recommendations 19, 24, 27 BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS The first component of the project regarding copyright aims at providing Member States a source of relevant and balanced information on the opportunities provided by new models of distributing information and creative content, focusing on the areas of education and research, software development and 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. 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 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 is available at: (i) The WIPO Secretariat should modify the project document, as follows, for use in implementation of similar development projects in the future: - 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; and - 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
methodological guidelines for preparing PLRs and dissemination and exchange of best practices amongst IP offices and institutions working in this field. Rio Regional Workshop on Patent Analytics, documents available at: Manila Regional Workshop on Patent Analytics, documents available at: to those directly involved in the project be considered. (v) In mainstreaming, the project should continue to be viewed as a service delivery project requiring specialised skills, experience and expertise, and that it be organised and staffed accordingly. (vi) WIPO and its Member States may consider future activities in this area mentioned Recommendation 6 of document CDIP/14/6. Project on Enhancement of WIPO’s Results-Based Management (RBM) Framework to Support the Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Activities DA_33_38_41_01 – Recommendations 33, 38, 41 BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS BY EVALUATORS (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 (i) results-based budget delivered, including an estimation of the development share by result; (ii) Strengthened measurements framework (indicators, baselines, targets); (iii) CDIP External Review of WIPO Technical Assistance completed; (iv) Development mainstreamed into all substantive Strategic Goals; and (v) Strengthened capacities of managers for planning, including for development-oriented activities. (i) To provide further descriptions of planned activities and to other initiatives in the project documentation. (ii) PMPS should strengthen the RBM framework and its development 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. (iii) To accelerate the implementation of the WIPO country plans incorporating the country level development assessment frameworks.
(a) Consider the inclusion of experts who have not worked for WIPO before but have the needed expertise into the Roster of Consultants; (b) Systematically rate the performance of external consultants and make the relevant information available to all staff members. Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges-Building Solutions DA_19_25_26_28_01 – Recommendations19, 25, 26, 28 BRIEF DESCRIPTION MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTPUTS MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY EVALUATORS The project includes a range 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. Activities (i) and (ii) of the project were carried out. All of the planned Regional Consultation Meetings on Technology Transfer were concluded in the five regions, namely Asia, Africa and the Arab World, Countries in Transition, Developed Countries Region, Latin America and the Caribbean. Information on the Regional Consultation Meeting is available at: ; To the Member States and the WIPO Secretariat on establishing a proposal on how WIPO could further contribute to facilitating technology transfer. Member States should consider requesting the Secretariat to map WIPO’s existing services in the field of technology transfer and, taking into account the findings of the Project, how to complement and improve them. To the Secretariat to consider providing support in the following intervention
The project includes the following activities: (i) the organization of five Regional Technology Transfer Consultation Meetings, 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 High-Level Expert Forum; (iii) the organization of a International Expert Forum on “Technology Transfer and IP: Common Challenges Building Solutions” to analyze the needs in the area of technology transfer and make proposals for the above-mentioned list of suggestions, recommendations and possible measures for promoting technology transfer. The composition criteria and terms of reference (TORs) of the High-Level Forum would be decided upon by Member States; (iv) the creation of a Web Forum on “Technology Transfer and IP: ; ; ; and . The six peer-reviewed analytic studies have been presented to the CDIP at its fourteenth session. They are available at: ; ; ; ; ; ; and . A Concept Paper, as a basis of discussion in the High Level Expert Forum, was also approved by the Committee at its fourteenth session. An International Expert on IP and Technology Transfer: Common Challenges - Building Solutions held in Geneva in February 2015, bringing together the experts who conducted the six studies developed under the project, and the four corresponding Six rounds of moderated panel discussions on technology transfer by eight international experts from developed and developing countries were also conducted. Information on the WIPO forum is available at: In addition, a Report on the WIPO Expert on International Technology Transfer (document Continue identifying, collecting and sharing best practices in the field of technology transfer through additional case studies and documenting success stories resulting from collaboration between developing countries and developed countries. Of particular interest would be to identify the development models of recently developed countries. Continue offering practical (including tool kits) tailored to specific target users with focus on LDCs. Continue providing capacity-building to IP and/or innovation service providers in developing countries, e.g. to IP Offices, Technology Transfer Centers, etc. Support and document specific pilot technology transfer activities to developing countries for demonstration purposes. Provide tailored, specific policy advice to Member States, in particular developing countries and LDCs for creating an enabling legal framework for technology transfer. This may include advice on the use of various flexibilities under international agreements.