VIR21-38

Sessions and Objectives

Issues of IP Law and Policy, Economic and Social Development, and Public Health Theme 1 : International Law and Policy in Intellectual Property (IP) in 2020 and 2021 Theme 2: Intellectual Property and Economic and Social Development Theme 8: Panel Discussion: IP and Public Health: Issues of IP Law, Policy and Practice in Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Date: - Duration: 6 (h)

Number of participants: Men(18) / Women(10)

Objective: Objective 1: Update university teachers from developing countries and countries with economies in transition on the activities and instruments of WIPO and WTO with focus on important policy issues under negotiation or discussion in the two Organizations.

Category: Improve knowledge of WTO Agreements or particular area of Agreements, of WTO negotiations, of WTO Committees or WTO subjects

Indicators:

  • Indicator: Participants opinion

    Evidence: This session comprised three themes. The three themes received a very successful rate between 52% to 72%. Participants commented that the presentations under themes 1 and 2 were interesting, thought-provoking, and well presented, as well as provided an overview of the recent IP issues. Participants also found the panel discussion enlightening.

  • Indicator: Participation – frequency and quality of the interventions / questions raised, contribution to group work

    Evidence: Participants were actively engaged in the discussion with the presenters as well as among each other. They raised several questions by taking the floor or through the chat. Each presenter also actively responded to all questions orally or through the chat.

  • Indicator: Presentation to the group – relevance, quality of the substance, quality of the form, time management, etc.

    Evidence: As a standard practice, presentations under each theme were made by a WIPO representative as well as a WTO representative. Under theme 2, the Colloquium also benefited from the participation and presentation made by three inviting professors. The panel discussion under theme 8 benefited from the participation and presentation made by WHO, industry, and academia.

Conclusion: Participants rated the extent to which objective 1 was achieved as 70% very successful and 30% successful. At least two participants indicated themes 1 and 2 each as most valuable, whereas theme 8 was found most valuable by at least eight participants who responded to the final evaluation.

Results: Fully

The Evolving International Landscape in IP Law, Policy and Development (Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Copyright and Related Rights) Theme 3: Copyright and Related Rights Theme 5: The Evolving International Landscape of Patents: Law, Policy and Development Theme 6: Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications Theme 7: Geographical Indications (GIs)

Date: -

Number of participants: Men(0) / Women(0)

Objective: Objective 2: Enhance the capacity of universities in these countries to develop national and regional expertise in intellectual property.

Category: Improve analytical, communication or negotiating skills / Improve capability to assess the implications and deal with a given WTO subject

Indicators:

  • Indicator: Participants opinion

    Evidence: This session comprised four themes. These four themes received a very successful rate between 60% to 80% Overall, participants found the presentations and discussions richly rewarding and living up to expections.

  • Indicator: Participation – frequency and quality of the interventions / questions raised, contribution to group work

    Evidence: Participants were actively engaged in the discussion with the presenters as well as among each other. They raised several questions by taking the floor or through the chat. Each presenter also actively responded to all questions orally or through the chat.

  • Indicator: Presentation to the group – relevance, quality of the substance, quality of the form, time management, etc.

    Evidence: As a standard practice, presentations under each theme were made by a WIPO representative as well as a WTO representative. Participants indicated that more time should be allocated for discussion on the participants' presentations.

Conclusion: Participants rated the extent to which objective 2 was achieved as 65% very successful and 35% successful. At least three participants indicated theme 3 as most valuable, whereas theme 6 was found most valuable by at least four participants who responded to the final evaluation.

Results: Fully

Recent Developments in areas such as IP and Competition Policy, Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore, and Protection of New Varieties of Plants Theme 4: Intellectual Property and Competition Policy Theme 9: Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore: Recent Developments in WIPO and the WTO Theme 10: Protection of New Varieties of Plants and New Nature-Derived Technologies

Date: -

Number of participants: Men(0) / Women(0)

Objective: Objective 3: Improve the capability of university teachers to provide policy advice to governments on the implications of current negotiation or discussion in the two Organizations.

Category: Improve analytical, communication or negotiating skills / Improve capability to assess the implications and deal with a given WTO subject

Indicators:

  • Indicator: Participants opinion

    Evidence: This session comprised three themes. Theme 4 received a very successful rate between 48% to 52%, whereas themes 9 and 10 received a very successful rate between 78% and 87%. Participants found the presentations made under themes 9 and 10 very insightful, thoughtful, and outstanding. More time for clarifying issues on competition policy was suggested for theme 4.

  • Indicator: Participation – frequency and quality of the interventions / questions raised, contribution to group work

    Evidence: Participants were actively engaged in the discussion with the presenters as well as among each other. They raised several questions by taking the floor or through the chat. Each presenter also actively responded to all questions orally or through the chat.

  • Indicator: Presentation to the group – relevance, quality of the substance, quality of the form, time management, etc.

    Evidence: As a standard practice, presentations under each theme were made by a WIPO representative as well as a WTO representative. Theme 10 benefited from presentations by UPOV and Dr. John Liddicoat, the latter previously participated in the TRIPS@25 webinar on Biotechnology.

Conclusion: Participants rated the extent to which objective 3 was achieved as 57% very successful and 39% successful. At least four participants indicated theme 9 as most valuable, whereas theme 4 was found most valuable by at least five participants who responded to the final evaluation.

Results: Fully

IP Management and Public Policy, Disputes, Jurisprudence and Enforcement Theme 11: Settling Intellectual Property-Related Disputes Theme 12: Intellectual Property Jurisprudence Theme 13: Intellectual Property Management and Public Policy: from university research to IP commercialization and entrepreneurship Theme 14: Enforcement of Intellectual Property

Date: -

Number of participants: Men(0) / Women(0)

Objective: Objective 4: Strengthen and give structure to the exchange of practical information on relevant national or regional experiences between university teachers and the two Organizations.

Category: Identify, analyse and address technical assistance needs, implementation problems or other aspects of the local context

Indicators:

  • Indicator: Participants opinion

    Evidence: This session comprised four themes. The four themes received a very successful rate between 67% to 83%. Overall, participants found the presentations and discussions under these four themes thought provoking and insightful. Participants appreciated the information received about the TRIPS-related dispute settlement mechanisms, and insights provided on technology transfer programmes for LDCs under Article 66.2. Participants would have liked to see more teaching material and discussion on IP enforcement.

  • Indicator: Participation – frequency and quality of the interventions / questions raised, contribution to group work

    Evidence: Participants were actively engaged in the discussion with the presenters as well as among each other. They raised several questions by taking the floor or through the chat. Each presenter also actively responded to all questions orally or through the chat.

  • Indicator: Presentation to the group – relevance, quality of the substance, quality of the form, time management, etc.

    Evidence: As a standard practice, presentations under each theme were made by a WIPO representative as well as a WTO representative. Themes 12 and 13 also benefited from presentations by inviting academia and industry.

Conclusion: Participants rated the extent to which objective 4 was achieved as 65% very successful and 26% successful. At least five participants indicated theme 13 as most valuable, whereas theme 11 was found most valuable by at least three participants who responded to the final evaluation. Themes 12 and 14 were each found most valuable by at least two participants.

Results: Fully

IP and Emerging Technologies, Teaching and Skills Building Theme 15: IP and Emerging Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Environment Theme 16: IP Teaching and Skills Building Roundtable discussion among participants WIPO-WTO Colloquium Research Papers: Introduction of Editorial Board and Rules and Submission Guide for Publication

Date: -

Number of participants: Men(0) / Women(0)

Objective: Objective 5: Establish and/or strengthen a network of contacts between participants and trainers/experts for continuing dialogue and cooperation on intellectual property teaching and research.

Category: Establish/strengthen a network of contacts

Indicators:

  • Indicator: Participants opinion

    Evidence: This session comprised two themes. The two themes received a very successful rate between 75% to 83%. Overall, participants found the presentations and discussions under these two themes thought provoking and informative. Especially theme 15 was most valued by participants. The roundtable discussion provided the opportunity for participants to express their view on the Colloquium.

  • Indicator: Participation – frequency and quality of the interventions / questions raised, contribution to group work

    Evidence: Participants were actively engaged in the discussion with the presenters as well as among each other. They raised several questions by taking the floor or through the chat. Each presenter also actively responded to all questions orally or through the chat.

  • Indicator: Presentation to the group – relevance, quality of the substance, quality of the form, time management, etc.

    Evidence: As a standard practice, presentations under each theme were made by a WIPO representative as well as a WTO representative. Theme 15 was exceptionally covered by three distinguished professors, which was also valued by participants. Theme 16 benefited from an invited academia as well.

Conclusion: Participants rated the extent to which objective 5 was achieved as 52% very successful and 35% successful. At least nine participants indicated theme 15 as most valuable, whereas theme 16 was found most valuable by at least three participants who responded to the final evaluation.

Results: Fully