contributing to the elaboration and implementation of strategies for intellectual property (ip)...

CONTRIBUTING TO THE ELABORATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES FOR INTELLECTUAL

PROPERTY (IP) DEVELOPMENT

Loretta AsieduSenior CounselorWIPO Windhoek,

September 15, 2015

LAYOUT

WIPO: Who we areWhat we doHow we operateMethodology for IP Strategy formulationImplementation

Where we stand: key message

WIPO: OUR MISSION

To lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that fosters innovation and creativity for the benefit of all

To help governments, businesses and society to realize the benefits of intellectual property

• Established in 1967• Self funding UN agency with 188 member states• Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland• Headed by Francis Gurry, DG

OUR STAKEHOLDERS

WHAT WE DOProvide a policy forum to shape balanced international IP rules

stakeholders meet to address evolving IP issues; Our MSs and observers meet in committee meetings, and other decision making bodies to negotiate and formulate rules needed to ensure that the IP system keeps pace with the changing world,

Offer IP protection services across borders, including resolution of disputes

A range of cost effective and easy to use global services for IP protection: PCT; Madrid system (about 111 states parties) for registration of marks; the Hague system for registration of designs; Lisbon for appellations of origin; Arbitration and mediation center

WHAT WE DO

Provide technical infrastructure to connect IP systems and share knowledge

Help IP institutions to collaborate more effectively and deliver more efficient services (TISCs); enables innovators to freely access the knowledge contained in the IP system: business software solutions including IPAS (industrial property administration system) supports all major business processes of an IP office; WIPO Scan to deal with digitization workflow and formatting

WHAT WE DOWorld reference source for IP information

Worlds most comprehensive source of data on IP system, studies, reports and factual information on IP: be it statistical, legal, or technical, we provide. IP journals. National IP Laws as well as treaties administered by WIPO (WIPO Lex); IP and technology databases: patentscope; global brands database; global design database; the Hague express on industrial designs registered under Hague ; Lisbon express. Etc. information sources such as the global innovation index; all accessible on our pages

Cooperation and capacity building

Capacity building include: IP education (WIPO Academy – Dl and on site, MIP, etc) ; training programs in IP skills such as patent drafting, examination; training of trainers;

HOW WE OPERATE

Guided by 9 strategic goals, each covering a number of programs that deliver a number of activities for our variety of stakeholders

Main engine for delivery of our development oriented activities is guided by strategic goal 3: facilitating the use of IP for development.

OPERATIONAL UNITS

COMPONENTS

Developing institutional and technical infrastructureEnhanced IP infrastructure/business systems for better access to IP information and knowledge: WIPO provides IP Offices with technical advice and guidance to enable them deliver more efficient and user-friendly services, for example by preparing IP office automation strategic plans, benchmarking existing systems, gap analysis, needs assessment, project scoping and planning, project and implementation costs, and simplification of IP office business procedures.

Enhancing Human capitalImproving skills for the effective use of IP- building a critical mass of trained human resources with knowledge and skills to deal with the broad range of requirements for the effective use of IP for development.

COMPONENTS

Providing Legislative and Policy AdviceUpdated legislation and effective policies in line with country needs: Upon Member State request, WIPO provides tailored advice in ALL areas of IP, taking into account specific country needs and situations.

Developing national IP StrategiesClearly defined National IP strategies: At the request of Member States, WIPO assists in developing National IP and Innovation Strategies, which are consistent with each State’s existing national development goals and objectives, and taking into account international IP flexibilities.

NATIONAL IP PLANS/STRATEGIES

NATIONAL IP STRATEGIES

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A set of measures formulated and implemented by a government to encourage and facilitate the creation, development, management and protection of IP at national level.

IMPORTANCE OF FORMULATING NIPS

Strengthens a country’s ability to generate Strengthens a country’s ability to generate economically valuable assetseconomically valuable assets

Provides a plan whereby all national Provides a plan whereby all national stakeholders can work together to create, own stakeholders can work together to create, own and exploit research results, innovations, new and exploit research results, innovations, new technologies and works of creativitytechnologies and works of creativity

Methodology

Strategy in Action

The process

Identify and map products

The process

Identify and map products

Mobilize stakeholders

The process

Identify and map products

Mobilize stakeholders

Analyze IP options

The process

Identify and map products

Mobilize stakeholders

Analyze IP options

Develop IP and branding strategies

The process

Identify and map products

Mobilize stakeholders

Analyze IP options

Develop IP and branding strategies

ImplementStrategy

“I would be so happy when intellectual property and branding become household points of reference … that’s when people will understand the importance of intellectual property in today’s economy”.

WHERE WE STANDKEY MESSAGE

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For further information

www.wipo.org