Mexico Concludes First Edition of IP Training for Diplomats and Trade Officials
July 22, 2024
The WIPO Academy supported the Matías Romero Institute, the diplomatic academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, with a tailor-made training program on intellectual property (IP) for diplomats and trade officials from May to July 2024.
Twenty-two Mexican diplomats, including those posted abroad, participated in the training to build the knowledge and skills they needed to navigate the complex landscape of IP in the context of international diplomacy and trade.
What did the training cover?
The training was delivered over two phases, the first of which included the self-paced Specialized Distance Learning Course on IP for Diplomats and Trade Officials (DL-008) which addressed:
- Fundamentals of IP for diplomats and trade officials
- Introduction to intellectual property, from copyright and related rights to industrial property
- Enforcement and emerging IP issues
Those who successfully completed the DL-008 course continued to the second phase of the program, which was an online National Masterclass on IP and featuring seasoned diplomats and policy makers from Mexico who have been involved in IP-related matters over their careers. The Masterclass was an opportunity for participants to learn about:
- IP in national and international settings
- IP as a tool for development and economic growth in Mexico and beyond
- Issues under discussion in the multilateral framework related to IP
What are our participants saying?
I gained a thorough understanding of a range of intellectual property (IP) related topics from the WIPO's Specialized Training Program on IP for Diplomats and Trade Officials.The expert-led masterclasses were especially insightful and helpful in broadening our knowledge, as the experts shared their personal experiences and points of view on various topics in addition to pertinent information, which aided in the formation of my own conclusions regarding the IP.
Ms. Valeria Domínguez
The IP Training Program for Diplomats and Trade Officials (IPDTO) is a magnificent opportunity for us to learn and understand in greater depth the topics related to the exciting world of intellectual property. I express my gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this important program, which is very useful for the performance of my daily activities and meetings at the diplomatic and government level for decision-making related to IP.
Mr. Julian Torres Flores
WIPO’s IP Training for Diplomats and Trade Officials
The training was delivered in the framework of WIPO’s IP Training for Diplomats and Trade Officials which launched in 2023 to equip diplomats with the knowledge and skills they needed to effectively engage in IP-related negotiations and policymaking.