▮ Services. WIPO - World Intellectual Property. WIPO - What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish.
What is IP? Understanding Copyright and Related Rights ǀ Understanding Industrial PropertyWIPO Intellectual Property Handbook - a comprehensive guide to the policy, law and use of IP. WIPO - Global Brand Database. WIPO - Patents (DL-301) This course provides participants with an in-depth perspective on the principles and economic impact of patents and the patenting process as a whole. It incorporates examination of the traditional use of patents by centers of knowledge such as universities and other specialized institutions of higher learning. It also provides participants with a comprehensive review of the importance of Patent Pools in facilitating the effective transfer and development of technology.
Curriculum The course comprises 8 substantive modules and a final exam: Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of intellectual property (IP). Final Exam and Certificate There is a written final exam at the end of this course for which participants are required to compose written responses to a series of questions within a specified timeframe and submit their responses, via the eLearning platform, to their tutors for marking. Eligibility Course basics.