What is the aim of the colloquium?
The programme aims to provide those teaching and researching intellectual property and closely related disciplines with an update on the relevant activities and instruments of WIPO and the WTO. It will focus on policy issues under negotiation or discussion in the two organizations, placing these issues in their wider legal and policy contexts.
The colloquium aims to strengthen the capacity of universities to develop national expertise in intellectual property, thereby building their capacity to provide policy support on current negotiations or discussions in WIPO and the WTO.
The colloquium will further strengthen, and give structure to, the exchange of practical information on relevant national or regional experiences between university teachers and the two secretariats. Emphasis is placed on enabling participants to develop practical strategies for improving teaching methodologies. To maintain momentum, it will encourage the establishment and strengthening of contacts between participants and trainers and experts for continuing dialogue and cooperation on intellectual property teaching and research.
A copy of the provisional programme for the colloquium is available here.
How do I apply?
The final selection will be made by the organizers, taking into consideration the need for regional and gender balance. Participants in previous colloquia may not apply within five years of their earlier participation. Where two applicants are equally ranked, preference will be given to applicants who have not previously taken part in a colloquium. Selected applicants will be directly notified by the organizers.
The provisional programme is available here.
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