An Introduction to WIPO

Geneva14 December 2010

Cathy Jewell

Senior Information Officer, Communications Division

•A brief history of int’l IP system

•WIPO today

•WIPO’s main activities

Milestones : 1883 to 2010

Paris Convention1883

18861891

1893

1925

1960

1967

1970

1989

2002

Berne Convention

Madrid Agreement

BIRPI

Hague Agreement

BIRPI moves to Geneva

WIPO Convention

WIPO establishedPCT

Madrid Protocol

Internet Treaties

2009 STLT

Status: An int’l intergovernmental organization

Member States: 184

Observers: 250 +

Staff: 950 from 101 countries

Treaties Administered: 24

Decisions by: GA, CC, WIPO Conference

To promote the protection of IP rights worldwide and extend the benefits of the international IP system to all member States

WIPO’s Mission:

Basic Facts about WIPO

IP: OutreachIP: Outreach

Intellectual PropertyOffices

Intellectual PropertyOffices

Public Sector & Policy-MakersPublic Sector & Policy-Makers

General Public, Civil SocietyGeneral Public, Civil Society

Building awarenessBuilding awarenessBuilding awarenessBuilding awareness

WIPO: A Development Agency & a Service

Provider

Norm-Setting

ServicesServices to to IndustryIndustry

Economic Development

Strategic Goals

1. Balanced Evolution of the International Normative Framework

Ensure development of international IP law keeps pace with rapidly evolving technological, geo-economic, social & cultural environment

2. Provision of Premier Global IP Services Make core income generating business areas more cost-effective,

and ensure they provide value added

3. Facilitating the Use of IP for Development Reflects commitment to ensuring all countries are able to benefit

from use of IP for development Mainstreaming of development activity in all substantive areas

4. Coordination and Development of Global IP Infrastructure New orientation – responds to need for greater technical

standardization and work sharing/exchange between offices; best practices; and the need to facilitate participation in global infrastructure/access to benefits;

Strategic Goals

5. World Reference Source for IP Information and Analysis New impetus - response to demand for empirical analyses, impact studies;

contribute to sharing of knowledge by developing a portal of comprehensive IP information resources

6. International Cooperation on Building Respect for IP Respect for IPRs is a principle shared by all Member States. Aims to enhance cooperation in building respect for IPRs; broad goal aiming

to identify elements to create an enabling environment

7. Addressing IP in relation to Global Policy Themes Determination to re-establish WIPO as leading IGO for addressing

intersection between IP and global public policy issues

8. Responsive Communications Interface between WIPO, its Member States and all Stakeholders

...a customer services culture - http://www.wipo.int/contact/en/

9. Efficient Administration and Financial Support Structure to enable timely delivery of Programs

Strategic Realignment to tackle External Challenges

Global Challenges

CapacityBuilding

Development Respect forRespect for IP RightsIP Rights

Demand for Patents

Substantive work

Copyright &

Related Rights

External Challenges

AIM: Progressive development of international IP law for an IP system that is:

balanced/responsive to emerging needseffective in encouraging innovation/creativitysufficiently flexible to accommodate national policy objectives

Topical issues reviewed/discussed in Standing Committees

Norm Setting

Standing Committees

Patents (SCP) Patents (SCP)

Copyright & Related Rights (SCCR)Copyright & Related Rights (SCCR)

Trademarks, Designs, Geographical IndicationsTrademarks, Designs, Geographical Indications (SCT) (SCT)

Aim:Aim: (i) Build consensus on topical issues; (ii) Take into account interests of all stakeholders for

a balanced, reliable, efficient, user-friendly, cost-effective

system.

N.B. Enforcement issues are discussed within the N.B. Enforcement issues are discussed within the AdvisoryAdvisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE) Committee on Enforcement (ACE)

Norm Setting

Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge, Access to Genetic Resources, Folklore

Aim: Generate practical benefits from IPS to support: socio-economic development; cultural integrity

of communities; address concerns of indigenous peoples …

IGC: debate broad policy and legal questions; share practical experience; and develop practical tools and mechanisms

Status: Maturing process - common objectives/core principles.

Mandate: Text-based negotiations 1+ int’l instruments that will ensure the effective protection of GRs, TK, TCEs.

Cooperation for Development

Four Major Pillars based on partnership:

1. Establish a strategic plan for IP in conformity with national dvpt plans

2. Strengthen IP laws and regulations for a balanced IP system that protects IP and also promotes innovation and creativity

3. Strengthen infrastructure esp. of IPOs for provision of 1st class services to all users/creative sectors & facilitate access to IP information from DBs around world

4. Capacity-building – training targeting all possible users (policy-makers, lecturers, creators, inventors)

Development Agenda for WIPOAdopted: September 2007 to emphasize use of IP for development

Challenge: facilitate use by developing countries of IP for economic, social, cultural development

45 agreed proposals (6 clusters of activities)Technical Assistance and Capacity Building;Norm-setting, Flexibilities, Public Policy and Public Knowledge;Technology Transfer, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Access to Knowledge;Assessments, Evaluation and Impact Studies;Institutional Matters including Mandate and Governance

Committee on Development and Intellectual Propertymonitor, assess, discuss and report on implementation of recommendations and discuss IP and development issues

Development Agenda Coordination Division

Ensure agreed outcomes reflected in relevant programs

WIPO Worldwide AcademyWIPO Worldwide Academyhttp://www.wipo.int/academy/en/

Provides training to promote use of IP for development in line with evolving IP landscape

Int’l, interdisciplinary approach to IP education

Face-to-face training/distance learning

Aims to promote international cooperation to enhance human IP capital through global networking with stakeholders and partnersPROGRAMS:

Professional Development (IPOs)

Partnership Program (Universities, etc.)

Distance Learning Program (expanding portfolio of courses)

Executive Program (launch 2011)

Summer Schools Program

Internships at WIPO

WIPO … Provider of Premier Global IP Services

Core income generating business areas:

Patent Cooperation Treaty (Patents)

Madrid System (Trademarks)

Hague System (Industrial Designs)

Lisbon System (Geographical Indications)

WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center

Aim: to be the first choicefirst choice for users by continuing to offer cost-effective value-added services

PCT Statistics

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PCT: International Applications Received in 2009(by country of origin)

-11.4%

+3.6%

-11.2%

+2.1% +29.7%

… a changing geography of innovation …

International Trademark Registration: The Madrid System

85 Contracting Parties85 Contracting Parties

Trademarksby right-holder

1-2 marks3-10 marks11-100 marks101-500 marks> 500 marks

All

79.60%16.80%3.41%0.17%0.02%

100.00%

135,27328,553

5,788295

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169,939

Number ofright-holders

Right-holders(169,939)

Registrationsin force(515,562)

1-2 marks31.70%

11-100 marks26.75% 3-10 marks

25.60%

101-500 marks10.21%

> 500 marks5.74%

WIPO Arbitration & Mediation CenterAlternative dispute resolution (ADR)

(http://arbiter.wipo.int)

I. Classical Arbitration & Mediation Services

II. Tailor-made dispute resolution procedures:

e.g.: UDRP - criteria:UDRP - criteria:

- identical/confusingly similar- identical/confusingly similar- legitimate interest- legitimate interest- bad faith- bad faith

A cost-effective and expeditious procedure …

6%

76%

15%1%2%

Member StatesPCT SystemMadrid SytemHague SystemOther

WIPO’s Main Sources of Revenue

Budget 2010-2011: CHF 618 million

(decrease of 1.6% (9.8m) on 08-09)

Thank you for your attention

Questions ? ? ?

cathy.jewell@wipo.int