Technical Assistance Database: Activity Details

Title: WIPO-WTO Advanced Course on Intellectual Property for Government Officials
Description: To enhance skills of and update government officials on emerging IP issues currently debated in WIPO and WTO;
To provide a forum for discussion on IP issues and illustrate the importance of IP for capacity building and national development; and
To offer government officials the opportunity to share relevant experiences between themselves and more importantly with WIPO and WTO officials.
At the end of the advanced course, participants will be accustomed with current IP issues and challenges in the fields of patents, trademarks, copyright and global IP.
Type: Workshop
IP Subject Area: Multiple IP Fields
WIPO Sector: Professional Development Program
Date From: 12/03/2018 - 23/03/2018
Venue City: Geneva
Venue/Host Country: Switzerland
Activity held in Language: English

Beneficiary / Participant Countries

Country Name No. of Members / Participants
Algeria 2
Bangladesh 2
Benin 1
Cuba 1
Dominican Republic 2
Ecuador 1
Egypt 1
Ethiopia 2
Gambia 2
Guatemala 2
Jamaica 2
Jordan 1
Kazakhstan 1
Kyrgyzstan 2
Lao People''s Democratic Republic 2
Liberia 2
Mauritius 2
Myanmar 1
Nepal 1
Pakistan 2
Peru 2
Saint Kitts and Nevis 1
Saudi Arabia 2
South Africa 1
Sri Lanka 1
Thailand 2
Viet Nam 2
Zambia 2
Serbia 1
Total Number of Participants:  46