WIPO organizes educational briefings for groups of students, professionals and others to learn about our work. Groups can select a program according to their specific interests.
Visits take place at WIPO's Geneva headquarters and are free of charge.
The current on-site schedule of briefings will be complemented by a series of webinars. Details will be available shortly.
WIPO Briefings are designed for educational institutions, e.g. universities, schools, and other groups.
A structured program is available, from which groups can choose the modules they wish to follow.
09:00 - 09:50 – General overview of WIPO and its activities (50 minutes)
10:00 - 10:00 – IP and global challenges (e.g. climate change, public health)
10:30 - 11:00 – IP and economic development
11:00 - 11:30 – IP and business (innovation promotion)
11:30 - 12:00 – Alternative dispute resolution
14:00 - 14:45 – Copyright in the digital era
14:45 - 15:30 – International patent law (recent developments)
15:30 - 16:15 – International trademark and design law (recent developments)
16:15 - 17:00 – IP and traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions and access to genetic resources
Go directly to the WIPO Access Center at our headquarters in Geneva [Map] to obtain a visitor’s badge. You 'll need to bring your e-mail confirmation from WIPO and some form of identification.
First, e-mail us indicating which of the above dates you have chosen.
Please also include a letter from a faculty member supporting your request, as well as a full list of participants.
Contact usFirst, e-mail us indicating which of the above dates you have chosen.
Please also include a full list of participants.
Contact us
Visitors are welcome to use WIPO's library facilities.
The library at WIPO's headquarters in Geneva offers a unique collection of more than 35,000 IP reference materials, ranging from historical legal texts to the most recent IP journals.
The WIPO Cafeteria serves lunch every day from 11:45 until 14:00. Daily menus include a wide range of national cuisines and cater to various diets. No lunch reservation is required.
The Cafeteria also offers hot and cold drinks and snacks throughout the day.
