WIPOD – Intellectual Property Matters

March 1, 2024 - What is intellectual capital? And why do small business owners need to know about it? Susan Karamanian, the Dean of the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha, Qatar, breaks down the concept and discusses lessons we can learn from the experiences of successful global companies, such as Apple and Walt Disney. She talks about how they have used intellectual capital to leapfrog into new product and geographical markets, and promote financial growth. Read transcript.

November 10, 2023 - What role does intellectual property (IP) play in Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival? Is it ok to take pictures of people in costume at the Carnival? How can we enjoy Soca and Calypso music while supporting the musicians? And what other IP considerations should Carnival goers keep in mind when partaking in the festivities? Regan Mark Asgarali, the Controller of the Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago, explains how IP is a core element of the Carnival, enabling people to celebrate their culture and contribute to the social economy of the country. Read transcript.

October 6, 2023 - What do students at university think of intellectual property (IP)? What are the next generations of lawyers interested in learning more about? And what opportunities are available to help them prepare for what the future holds? Anisia Zlătaru, President of the European Law Students Association UK (ELSA UK), joins this episode to talk about the future of the IP landscape from the perspective of a future lawyer, and the collaboration between the WIPO Academy and ELSA UK. Read transcript.

September 1, 2023 - How is intellectual property relevant to content creators? And what should they know before publishing their next TikTok, podcast episode, Instagram post or YouTube video? María de Lourdes Vazquez, Dean of the Law School at the University of San Andrés in Argentina, and Director of the WIPO Academy Joint Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation (offered with the University of San Andrés and the National Institute for Intellectual Property of Argentina), joins this episode to breakdown the basics of copyright and its role in the creative industries. Learn how to use other creators' work respectfully, the best ways to share memes online, whether it’s okay to use ChatGPT to create content, and more. Read transcript.

August 4, 2023 - What is intellectual property (IP) licensing? And why should SMEs know about it? Theo Stamatiadis, Executive Counsel for IP at General Electric, breaks down the basics of IP licensing, and the steps entrepreneurs should know about when entering IP license agreements – including royalties, license negotiations and even agreement terminations. Read transcript.

July 21, 2023 - What does a career in the field of intellectual property (IP) law look like? And what are the different routes to get you there? While there is no single right answer, Pedro Marcos Nunes Barbosa, Leading Partner at Denis Borges Barbosa Advogados and Professor of Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, shares his IP career journey, along with tips for starting an academic or private sector career in the field. Read transcript.

July 11, 2023 - Unauthorized live streaming of sports events costs the sports industry an estimated 3 billion USD a year. This form of copyright infringement not only hurts broadcasters and right holders, but also athletes and sports associations that benefit from the funds generated through the sale of broadcasting rights. In this episode, we discuss illegal live streaming of sports events, including the magnitude of the problem, its impact on sports organizations and broadcasters. Listen to an insightful conversation with Guillermo Rodríguez, the Chief Operating Officer at LaLiga Content Protection, who talks about the experiences, challenges, and strategies of sports organizations in enforcing copyright and protecting the integrity of sports broadcasts Read transcript.

June 23, 2023 - In this episode, we explore the world of online copyright crime and its profound impact, not only on creators but also on users and consumers. Join us as Andrew Masterson, the Lead for Engagement, Anti-piracy and Copyright Disruptions at the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), City of London Police, shares his firsthand experiences in tackling online piracy head-on. Discover the relentless efforts undertaken by PIPCU to combat this pervasive issue, safeguarding the interests of creators while also protecting unsuspecting users from the potential dangers lurking within pirate websites. In addition, we will listen to Thomas Dillon, Legal Counsellor in the Building Respect for IP Division of WIPO, as he talks about the role that advertisements play in the illegal distribution of pirated content on the Internet. In this context, Thomas explains how WIPO Alert, a successful international public-private partnership initiative, contributes to curbing online piracy. Read transcript.

May 26, 2023 - What is a geographical indication (GI)? How do GIs help consumers when choosing between products, and producers in protecting and promoting them? Pilar Montero, Professor of Commercial Law and Director of the Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (IP) and Digital Innovation at the University of Alicante, Spain, explains the basics of GIs and why both consumers and producers should embrace them – in the field and in our local supermarkets. Read transcript.

May 12, 2023 - What role does intellectual property education play in helping us achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)? Nikhil Seth, Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), shares his views on the importance of IP education for innovation to thrive – and drive solutions for sustainable development worldwide. Read transcript.

April 28, 2023 - Created in 2005 and advertised as having 50 million daily visitors and 4% of total Internet traffic at the peak of its popularity, the file-hosting platform Megaupload provided access to millions of gigabytes of copyright-protected content – most of it pirated. Seven years after its establishment, Megupload was shut down amid allegations of rampant piracy on the platform. In this episode, we sit down with Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Picture Association, to discuss the legal story of Megaupload, an ongoing copyright infringement case. Find out how Megaupload.com was allegedly infringing copyright, about its effects on creators both large and small, as well as lessons for creators and the creative industries. Read transcript.

April 11, 2023 - Why does copyright matter for artists? In this first episode of our “Eye on Copyright Enforcement” miniseries, Todd Pipes, member of the 90s rock band Deep Blue Something, widely known for their hit song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, shares what he wishes he would have known about copyright when he was starting out. Read transcript.

March 24, 2023 - What role does intellectual property (IP) play in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)? And why do scientists and researchers need to know about IP? Priscilla Kolibea Mante, an award-winning neuroscientist and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pharmacology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, explains how patents, copyright, and even traditional knowledge are essential tools for scientists all over the world. Read transcript.

March 10, 2023 - What does intellectual property (IP) have to do with videogames? Hear from Gaetano Dimita, an expert on games and interactive entertainment law, and Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, as he connects the dots between the worlds of IP and videogames. Read transcript.