World Intellectual Property Rights- WIPO

World Intellectual Property Rights- WIPO - An brief introduction of WIPO and its Functions

1. World Intellectual Property Organisation-WIPO VINOTH R M.Pharm (IP) – 1 st Semester Intellectual Property Rights

2. CONTENTS Introduction Quick facts Strategic goals History Member states Activities Services Types of IPR Resources Classifications Training Bibliography

3. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for Intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. WIPO is one of the specialized agencies of United Nations which was established in 1967. Mission To promote the protection of IP rights (IPRs) worldwide and extend the benefits of the international IP system to all member States. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 3 / 27

4. Quick Facts of WIPO Status : An Intergovernmental organization Director General: Daren Tang Member States: 193 Observers : 250 + Staff: 950 from 101 countries Treaties Administered: 26 Location: Geneva, Switzerland. 4 / 27

5. Strategic Goals Promotion of an IP culture To increase understanding of IP To encourage use of IP system To enhance respect for IP rights Enhanced access to IP System Delivery of practical solutions that empower all stakeholders to develop, protect, enforce, manage and commercially exploit IPRs for development 5 / 27

6. IP: A Tool for Development “ In the age of the knowledge economy, the efficient and creative use of knowledge is a key determinant of international competitiveness, wealth creation and improved social welfare” “An effective IP system embedded within a national strategy which anchors IP considerations firmly within the policy-making process will help a nation to promote and protect its IP assets, thereby driving economic growth and wealth creation”. Dr. Kamil Idris WIPO Ex-Director General (1997-2008) 6 / 27

7. Brief History of WIP O Paris Union 1883 Berne Union 1886 International Bureau combined 1893 WIPO Convention 1967 UN Specialized Agency 1974 7 / 27

8. Member States Direct the Work of WIPO Governing Bodies The WIPO General Assembly – members of WIPO and of Paris and/or Berne ( impt function – election of DG) The WIPO Conference – members of WIPO The WIPO Coordination Committee – members of Paris and Berne (propose DG and agree on D and higher appointments) In addition, The Assemblies of the member states of each of   the Unions, (e.g. the PCT Union Assembly; the Madrid Union Assembly etc.) were established by the respective WIPO-administered treaties. 8 / 27

9. Permanent Committees Committees 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 and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC). Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE). Standing Committees Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (SCP).  Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT).  Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR).  Standing Committee on Information Technologies (SCIT).  9 / 27

10. WIPO’s Activities Norm Setting Economic Development IP Services 10 / 27

11. NORM SETTING balanced/responsive to emerging needs effective in encouraging innovation/creativity sufficiently flexible to accommodate national policy objectives Blueprint for future development of international patent system to address. logistical problems and policy challenges consider implications for developing countries Criteria: balanced, reliable, swift, user-friendly, accessible, cost effective The main objective is the progressive development of International IP law for an IP system that is Patents 11 / 27

12. Strengthen system Ensure it is in line with digital environment Build consensus on topical issues Facilitate CR-based business & culture development Important tool to promote domestic commerce and international trade Develop harmonized principles/rules of law Promote adequate protection Development of international registration & classification systems NORM SETTING Copyright and Related Rights Trademarks, Industrial Design, GI 12 / 27

13. Generate practical benefits from using IP system/assets to support socio-economic development, cultural integrity of communities WIPO is concerned by genetic resources & benefit sharing and TK & Innovation Debating broad policy and legal questions Sharing practical experience and Developing practical tools and mechanisms Norm Setting Traditional Knowledge (TK) & Folklore 13 / 27

14. Economic Development To maximize strategic use of IP for development by Updating IP legislation Upgrading IP infrastructure Demystifying IP Promoting understanding of policy options offered by IP Training 14 / 27

15. Services Enhancement of global protection systems to further simplify and reduce costs of obtaining protection in multiple countries for Patents (PCT) E-filing Trademarks (Madrid Agreement) Industrial design (Hague Agreement) Geographical Indications (Lisbon Agreement) Micro-Organisms (Budapest Agreement) Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offered by WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center WIPO Trademark Database Portal 15 / 27

16. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) assists applicants in seeking patent protection internationally for their inventions, helps patent offices with their patent granting decisions, and facilitates public access to a wealth of technical information relating to those inventions. The Madrid System is a convenient and cost-effective solution for registering and managing trademarks worldwide. File a single application and pay one set of  fees  to apply for protection in up to 123 countries. Modify, renew or expand your global trademark portfolio through one centralized system. PCT – The International Patent System Madrid – The International Trademark System 16 / 27

17. The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs provides a practical business solution for registering up to 100 designs in 74 contracting parties covering 91 countries, through the filing of one single international application . Protection for an appellation of origin or a geographical indication in the contracting parties through a single registration procedure and one set of fees. (Lisbon Agreement 1958)  Hague – The International Design System Lisbon – Geographical Indications 17 / 27

18. The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center  offers time- and cost-efficient alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options, such as mediation, arbitration expedited arbitration, and expert determination to enable private parties to settle their domestic or cross-border commercial disputes. The WIPO Center is international and specialized in IP and technology disputes. The WIPO Center is also the global leader in the provision of domain name dispute resolution services under the WIPO-designed UDRP. Alternative Dispute Resolution 18 / 27

19. WIPO PROOF is a new digital business service that provides a date- and time-stamped digital fingerprint of any file, proving its existence at a specific point in time. This new service complements WIPO’s existing  intellectual property  (IP) systems. The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center provides time- and cost-efficient mechanisms to resolve internet domain name disputes, without the need for court litigation. This service includes the WIPO-initiated Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). Domain Name Dispute Resolution WIPO PROOF – Trusted Digital Evidence 19 / 27

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21. Resources IP and technology databases Patent scope Global Brand Database Madrid Monitor Global Design Database Hague Express Lisbon Express WIPO Pearl Artificial intelligence tools 21 / 27

22. WIPO International Classifications International Patent Classification (IPC) Nice Classification (for Trademarks) Vienna Classification (for figurative elements of marks) Locarno Classification (for industrial designs) 22 / 27

23. PCT: International Applications Received in 2019 (by country of origin) 23 / 27

24. Training WIPO World wide Academy (WWA) Distance learning program Professional training Policy development, teaching and research Training trainers Partnerships with academic institutions, IGOs, NGOs, joint publications, materials etc. 24 / 27

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26. Bibliography www.wipo.int 26 / 27

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