[A2k] WIPO symposium on IP Education and Research 30.6-1.7.2005
Teresa Hackett (eIFL)
teresa.hackett@eifl.net
Tue Apr 19 11:00:01 2005
http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/meetings/iped_sym_05/
International Symposium on Intellectual Property (IP) Education and Researc=
h
June 30 - July 1, 2005
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Background and Objectives <http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/meetings/iped_sym=
_05/#Background>
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Audience <http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/meetings/iped_sym_05/#Audience>
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Program <http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/meetings/iped_sym_05/program.html>
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Venue and date <http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/meetings/iped_sym_05/#Venue>
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Working Languages <http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/meetings/iped_sym_05/#Lan=
guages>
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Registration <http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/meetings/iped_sym_05/#Registra=
tion>
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*Background and objectives*
In the knowledge based society of the 21^st Century, intellectual
property (IP) comprises not only valuable economic assets of private firms,=
but
also social and cultural assets of society. The impact of IP assets has bec=
ome
so crucial that it may have a great impact on our daily life and on the
development and prosperity of the nation. The lack of awareness about IP an=
d its
importance in the past is understandable because IP was generally limited t=
o
legal and technical experts working in specialized arenas. However, times h=
ave
changed; the information technology revolution, and the Internet in particu=
lar,
have expanded the use and horizons of IP, the circle of users, as well as
categories of beneficiaries of the IP system. The lack of awareness about I=
P
makes it difficult for the people and many nations to leverage their knowle=
dge,
innovation and imagination for the purpose of enhancing their wealth, their=
rate
of economic, cultural and social growth and development, and their quality =
of
life.
Against this backdrop, the critical role of academic institutions, such as
universities, public learning centers for economic and social studies, and
specialized IP training, which have traditionally contributed to the educat=
ion
element of valuable human resources, as well as to the IP research capacity=
,
over many years, now requires an in-depth review and a structured reinforce=
ment.
The area of IP education and IP research are relatively new to many academi=
c
institutions, particularly those located in developing countries. Emerging
challenges in different countries require nationally focused and tailor-mad=
e
solutions=97one size, as usual, does not fit all. However, some challenges
facing academia and research operations could be better addressed through
international cooperation underpinned by coherent approaches and recognitio=
n of
common challenges and opportunities. On-going efforts can be greatly enhanc=
ed,
where appropriate, to strengthen and expand partnerships and strategic
cooperation among academic institutions. The cooperation between academic
institutions and the different stakeholders (e.g., private enterprise and
government agencies) will also have to be developed and expanded, since the=
re is
a growing need for an interdisciplinary approach to IP education and IP res=
earch
capacity.
WIPO, in its capacity as an international forum for IP subject, will produc=
e
an international, in-depth forum in its first international symposium in th=
e
area of IP education and IP research. This symposium will provide a structu=
red
opportunity for many of the major players in these two areas to assess the
current situation, identify the challenges ahead, explore the various
possibilities for enhancing international cooperation, and suggest appropri=
ate
actions to the international community for further development of IP educat=
ion
and IP research.
*Audience*
The International Symposium on IP Education and Research is intended to
provide a forum in which discussion on IP education and IP research could b=
e
further developed and advanced. It is of particular interest to:
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Managers, administrators, advisors, professors of academic institutions.
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Policy makers responsible for national programs for assisting academic
institutions in the area of IP education and IP research.
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Business managers of the private firm who are responsible for IP education
of their staff members.
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IP professionals.
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Students and researchers who are studying IP or other fields relevant to
knowledge assets.
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Representatives of national, regional and international organizations who
are interested in assisting activities in the area of IP education and =
IP
research.
*Venue and date*
The Symposium will be held at the headquarters of the World Intellectual
Property Organization (WIPO), 34, chemin des Colombettes, 1211 Geneva 20,
Switzerland. It will run from 9 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. on June 30 and 9.30 a.m. =
to
4.45 p.m. on July 1, 2005. Participants should arrive before 8.30 a.m. on t=
he
first day of the Symposium, in order to complete their registration. A rece=
ption
will be offered to participants in the lobby of the WIPO headquarters build=
ing
at the end of the first day of the Symposium.
*Working languages*
The Symposium will be conducted in English, French and Spanish, with
simultaneous interpretation to and from each of those languages.
*Registration*
The Symposium is open to all interested persons. Participation will be
limited to 250 persons. Those wishing to register are requested to re=
turn
the registration
form <http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/meetings/iped_sym_05/registrat=
ion.html>.
*Further information may be obtained from:*
WIPO Worldwide Academy
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
34, chemin des Colombettes
1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
Tel: (41-22) 338 9111
Fax: (41-22) 740 14 17
Email: meetings.academy@wipo.int <mailto:meetings.academy@wipo.int>
Website: http://www.wipo.int/academy