Title of the activity
WIPO-WTO Executive Programme on Intellectual Property Issues
Activity Type
Thematic course/Workshop
Description
This programme is designed for senior government officials to deepen their knowledge of key aspects of international intellectual property (IP) law, policy and practice. The programme emphasises recent developments and emerging issues discussed at WIPO and the WTO. The course situates IP as part of the innovation and creativity ecosystem and the trading system. The course provides a forum for participants to engage with experts from WIPO and WTO and exchange information and best practices with peers. This programme contributes to building knowledge and capacity to strengthen national expertise in areas of IP and its intersection with public policy areas. The course includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, focused discussion sessions and training exercises. Each session is designed to maximize discussion and interactive learning opportunities.
Venue
Switzerland
City
WTO and WIPO
Trade topic
Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
10
Activity Level
selection process
The application process consists of the following steps:
1. Interested candidates need to duly complete and submit the online application form, which is available at https://wto.formstack.com/forms/2027_wipo_wto_executive_programme
2. The online application form requires uploading a scanned copy of the passport and of the official nomination letter, signed and stamped by the competent government authority that is nominating the candidate. A template for such a letter to be signed and stamped by the national authority can be found in Attachment B of this invitation letter.
3. The application form, including the passport and nomination letter, should be submitted via the online application system no later than 25 November 2027.
4. Applications are to be validated by the Permanent Missions/Embassies to the WTO. Validations should be addressed by email to the WTO Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (Email: [email protected]) no later than 25 November 2027.
Please note that the complex preparations and logistical arrangements for this activity mean that the organizers cannot consider any applications received after that date and/or without the validation by the Permanent Mission/Embassy to the WTO.
Selected participants will receive confirmation directly. Relevant administrative information, travel details and economy-class ticket will be sent after the selection has taken place.
1. Interested candidates need to duly complete and submit the online application form, which is available at https://wto.formstack.com/forms/2027_wipo_wto_executive_programme
2. The online application form requires uploading a scanned copy of the passport and of the official nomination letter, signed and stamped by the competent government authority that is nominating the candidate. A template for such a letter to be signed and stamped by the national authority can be found in Attachment B of this invitation letter.
3. The application form, including the passport and nomination letter, should be submitted via the online application system no later than 25 November 2027.
4. Applications are to be validated by the Permanent Missions/Embassies to the WTO. Validations should be addressed by email to the WTO Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (Email: [email protected]) no later than 25 November 2027.
Please note that the complex preparations and logistical arrangements for this activity mean that the organizers cannot consider any applications received after that date and/or without the validation by the Permanent Mission/Embassy to the WTO.
Selected participants will receive confirmation directly. Relevant administrative information, travel details and economy-class ticket will be sent after the selection has taken place.
Pre-requisite
To be considered for possible selection, applicants must:
• be a senior government official responsible for intellectual property and related policy issues in his/her government;
• have completed the WTO on-line e-Training TRIPS course (the recommended e-Learning courses are "A short trips through TRIPS" and/or Trade related aspects of Intellectual Property rights) or possess proven commensurate knowledge or professional experience;
• demonstrate an extensive practical background in intellectual property law, policy and practice;
• possess an excellent knowledge of English; and
• be nominated by their government.
• be a senior government official responsible for intellectual property and related policy issues in his/her government;
• have completed the WTO on-line e-Training TRIPS course (the recommended e-Learning courses are "A short trips through TRIPS" and/or Trade related aspects of Intellectual Property rights) or possess proven commensurate knowledge or professional experience;
• demonstrate an extensive practical background in intellectual property law, policy and practice;
• possess an excellent knowledge of English; and
• be nominated by their government.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
Key Result
1. Government officials are implementing WTO Agreements and fully realising Members' rights and obligations
Key Output
1.1: Government officials have enhanced knowledge about WTO Agreements, trade policy formulation and conduct of trade negotiations
Invited Members and Observers:
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain, Kingdom of
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte dʼIvoire
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong, China
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait, the State of
Kyrgyz Republic
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lebanese Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macao, China
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova, Republic of
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tomé and Principe
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syrian Arab Republic
Chinese Taipei
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Viet Nam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe