WTO-WIPO Colloquium for Intellectual Property Teachers Opens in Geneva
Geneva, 3 February 2025 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) opened a three-day colloquium for intellectual property (IP) teachers on Monday, 3 February 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland.
The colloquium, which is being held at the WTO headquarters, brings together over 50 academics and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest developments in IP law and policy.
The colloquium is part of a joint initiative by the WTO and WIPO to promote the teaching of IP law and policy in universities and other educational institutions.
The opening ceremony was addressed by WTO Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff and WIPO Deputy Director General Daren Tang.
In his opening remarks, Mr Wolff said that the colloquium was a “unique opportunity for IP teachers to exchange ideas and best practices, and to learn from each other about the latest developments in IP law and policy.”
Mr Tang said that the colloquium was “a testament to the strong partnership between the WTO and WIPO, and our shared commitment to promoting the understanding and teaching of IP.”
The colloquium is covering a wide range of topics, including:
- The role of IP in innovation and economic development
- The protection of IP rights in the digital environment
- The relationship between IP and trade
- The enforcement of IP rights
The colloquium is also providing participants with an opportunity to visit the WTO and WIPO headquarters, and to meet with WTO and WIPO officials.
The colloquium is expected to conclude on Wednesday, 5 February 2025.
WTO-WIPO colloquium for intellectual property teachers opens in Geneva
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