Applications
Invited for WIPO-WTO Advanced Course on Intellectual Property
The WTO and the World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will hold an advanced course on
intellectual property (IP) for government officials from 20 to 31 March 2023.
The deadline to submit applications is 3 February 2023.
What is the course about?
The course is designed to
improve the capacity of policymakers to develop national expertise in
international IP law and policy issues. The focus of this course will be on
topical developments and policy issues under discussion at WIPO and the WTO.
Participants will have an
opportunity to engage with experts on a wide range of IP issues, including
fast-evolving topics such as IP, trade and public health; IP and artificial
intelligence/digital transformations; and IP and business, including small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Who should apply?
Senior government officials
who want to build their technical knowledge and policymaking expertise on
global IP issues are invited to apply.
This course is aimed at
senior government officials involved in IP law and policymaking. Candidates
must be responsible for IP and related policy issues in their country,
demonstrate knowledge or professional experience in the field of IP, possess
well rounded experience in IP law, policy and practice, and be proficient in
English, the working language of the course.
How to apply?
Government officials from
WTO members and observers eligible to benefit from WTO training activities are
invited to apply by 3 February 2023.