Brief History of WIPO149Paris Union 1883149Berne Union 1886149International Bureau combined 1893149WIPO Convention 1967149UN Specialized Agency 1974149184 Member States as of end of October 2010GA CC ID: 879646
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1 The World Intellectual Property Organiza
The World Intellectual Property Organization and Its Program for SMEsTamara Nanayakkara Brief History of WIPO •Paris Union 1883•Berne Union 1886•International Bureau combined 1893•WIPO Co
2 nvention 1967•UN Specialized Agency
nvention 1967•UN Specialized Agency 1974•184 Member States (as of end of October 2010) GA, CC, :IPO ConferenceTo promote the protection of IP rights WIPO Effort to demystify IPR and make it more ac
3 cessible and relevant to a broader group
cessible and relevant to a broader group of people IP no longer to be seen from solely a legal perspective ciety as a tool for economic growth A means to an end, and not an end in itself. WIPO’s Mandate
4 accessible international intellectual p
accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, the public interest. Member States direct the work of WIPO Governing Bodies The WIPO General Assembly – members of WIPO and of Paris and/or
5 Berne (impt function – election of
Berne (impt function – election of The WIPO Conference – members of WIPO The WIPO Coordination Committee – m DG and agree on D and higher In addition, The Assemblies of the member states of
6 each of the Unions, (e.g. the PCT Union
each of the Unions, (e.g. the PCT Union Assembly; the Madrid Union Assemblyetc.) were established by the respective WIPO-administered treaties. Standing Committees established for a given purpose Standing
7 Committee on the Standing Committee on
Committee on the Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT). Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). Standing Committee on Informat
8 ion Technologies (SCIT). When a SC deter
ion Technologies (SCIT). When a SC determines that sufficient progress has been made in order to move towards treaty adoption, the GA can decide to convene Diplomatic Conference Permanent Committees Committe
9 es of Experts to revise and update the c
es of Experts to revise and update the classification systems. Program and Budget Committee Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP) Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property an
10 d Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowled
d Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE). Promotion of IP through: Norm setting - Preparing for new treaties and developing and Registration activities IP f
11 or development Other Services Registrati
or development Other Services Registration activities Alternative dispute Resolution mechanisms Arbitration and mediation Treaties - 24 IP Protection- internationally agreed basic standards of Registration-
12 one application to have effect in many
one application to have effect in many Classification-organize information concerning (Locarno, Nice) Development Agenda for WIPO Adopted: September 2007 to emphasize use of IP for economic, social, cultu
13 ral development 45 agreed proposals (6 c
ral development 45 agreed proposals (6 clusters of activities) Technical Assistance and Capacity Building; Norm-setting, Flexibilities, Public Policy and Public Knowledge Technology Transfer, Information and
14 Communication Technology (and Access to
Communication Technology (and Access to Knowledge; Assessments, Evaluation and Impact Studies; Institutional Matters inclu Committee on Development and Intellectual Property recommendations and discuss IP a
15 nd development issues IP for Development
nd development issues IP for Development Legal Framework IP administration Enforcement and IP education National IP strategies - IP cross cutting Users - creators, inventors and innovators, businesses, ht
16 tp://www.wipo.int/academy/en/ of IP for
tp://www.wipo.int/academy/en/ of IP for development in line with evolving IP landscape Intಬl, interdisciplinary approach to IP education Aims to promote international cooperation to enhance human IP Serv
17 ices Registration Treaties PCT Madrid Ha
ices Registration Treaties PCT Madrid Hague Alternative dispute resolution Arbitration and mediation Center PCT Statistics 0200004000080000100000120000140000160000180000 78808284868890929496980002040608 5
18 '00010'00015'00020'00025'00030'00035'000
'00010'00015'00020'00025'00030'00035'00040'00045'00050'000 USJPDEKRCNFRGBNLCHSEITCAFIAUIL ಹa changing geography of Trademarksby right-holder1-2 marks3-10 marks11-100 marks101-500 marks� 500 marksAl
19 l79.60%16.80%3.41%0.17%0.02%100.00%135,2
l79.60%16.80%3.41%0.17%0.02%100.00%135,27328,5535,788169,939Number ofright-holders Right-holders (169,939)Registrations in force (515,562) 1-2 marks31.70%11-100 marks26.75%3-10 marks25.60%101-500 marks10.21%
20 � 500 marks5.74% A cost-effective
� 500 marks5.74% A cost-effective and expeditiousprocedure ಹ 6%76%15%1%2% Member States PCT System Madrid Sytem Hague System Other (decrease of 1.6% (9.8m) on 08-09) Small and Medium-sized Enterpris
21 es DivisionWorld Intellectual Property O
es DivisionWorld Intellectual Property OrganizationTamara NanayakkaraCounsellor SMEs and users Wealth Creation SME Support Institutions Studieswebsite newsletter guides IP Panorama SMEs 90% of enterprises
22 of any economy. The back bone of econom
of any economy. The back bone of economic development and growth Few SMEs (high tech and start Some are technology users (patent info) Most are technology followers (TM, GI, Design etc) their competitivene
23 ss. Exclusivity (IP rights) and beyond
ss. Exclusivity (IP rights) and beyond (licensing, Obstacles However, the IP system Limited awareness of the IP system and its relevance as a strategic tool High costs (filing, translation, drafting, main
24 tain) Complexity of IP system Delays i
tain) Complexity of IP system Delays in obtaining IP rights Lack of expertise to make use of the IP system Success rate in getting IP rights (patents) low Inability to monitor and enforce Support Instituti
25 ons SME focal points in national governm
ons SME focal points in national governments; Ministries, departments and other government-owned/funded agencies responsible for institutions or projects such as science and technology parks, incubators, as
26 well as ministries responsible for part
well as ministries responsible for particular sectors such as biotechnology, ICT, agriculture, higher education; Chambers of commerce, and associations of industry and trade; Intellectual property offices
27 ; Banking and financing institutions;
; Banking and financing institutions; Science and technology universities, Government funded R&D centres Innovation, testing and demonstration centres, management institutions; Science and technology pa
28 rks, incubators; ; Small business consu
rks, incubators; ; Small business consulting firms, Universities or other institutions providing training in business, innovation management, technology management, entrepreneurship, new product developmen
29 t etc Associations of inventors, patent
t etc Associations of inventors, patent and/or trademark agents; Law firms; IP management and consultancy firms etc What Can Support Institutions do to Assist Awareness raising and Training Technological In
30 formation Services Financial Assistance
formation Services Financial Assistance Customized advisory services Assistance on IP exploitation and commercialization Diagnosis of IP needs of enterprises IP Australia IP tool box IPR, its Commercializati
31 on, management and protection Smart star
on, management and protection Smart start IP issues in starting or buying a business IP and business strategies Case studies INPI France A diagnosis of the current state of the company regarding its needs in
32 relation to industrial property A prosp
relation to industrial property A prospective view based on an understanding of the be created by industrial property; Recommendations and avenues for action Canadian IP Office Publication- Stand out from
33 your competitors, make intellectual pro
your competitors, make intellectual property your best ally. Bank of speakers for events Trademark database tutorial Success stories Korean IP Office Thirty one regional IP centers – patent info serv
34 ices, consultations 50% fee reduction f
ices, consultations 50% fee reduction for SMEs for patent filing; Patent management advisory service for universities and SMEs R&D patent center – customizestrategies; Consultations on branding strat
35 egies Facilitated funding for SMEs with
egies Facilitated funding for SMEs with promising inventions IP Mart - Patent technology market for potential licensors and Cuban Industrial Property Office (OCPI)SME specific services include:Diagnosis o
36 f the IP needs of the enterprise (IP Aud
f the IP needs of the enterprise (IP Audit)State-of-the Art searches Around 70 case studies of SMEs that have succesfully used the IP system to enhance their Easy to read, practical, business friendly guide
37 s AlgeriaMacedonia mozambique UruguayCou
s AlgeriaMacedonia mozambique UruguayCountries are encouraged to translate and or adapt the guides to their local language (s) and their laws Over 20 countries have completed such translations and adaptation
38 s. Around 20 more have signed agreement
s. Around 20 more have signed agreements and are in the process of completing. Translations and/or adaptation projects 1. Importance of IP for SMEsDesigns12. Trademark Licensing In DevelopmentFranchising a
39 nd IPRs Publicly available from the webs
nd IPRs Publicly available from the website of SMEs division World Wide Promotion and UseNo cost or royalty payment for use by not for profit institutions Translated into Thai, Hungarian and Arabic. Being t
40 ranslated into Russian, French and Polis
ranslated into Russian, French and Polish. Referred and used by various institutions world wide Project on IP for SMEs Identify barriers, issues, challenges and opportunities of SMEs. Develop materials bas
41 ed on “IP for Business” series
ed on “IP for Business” series and “ IP PANORAMA”, IP education and training in teaching and training Prioritize delivery of training - knowledge-intensive, high tech, export-oriented s
42 ectors, especially those which are alrea
ectors, especially those which are already part of global supply or value chains/networks, or with SMEs that are in geographic clusters, or those linked to or housed in incubators and science parks As far a