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Apply Now: Advanced Training Opportunities for Government Officials

February 2, 2023

The WIPO Academy’s 2023 advanced intellectual property (IP) training courses for government and public sector officials are now open for registration.

Register now for a professional development training course

The nine professional development courses on offer in 2023 are skills-based specialized IP training opportunities organized in partnership with institutions around the world, including national IP offices. Participants benefit from career development certifications upon successfully completing a program.

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Why sign up?

The practical IP courses for government officials cover a wide range of topics including:

  • Topical IP policy issues;
  • IP innovation policy
  • Trademarks;
  • Design law and examination;
  • Geographical indications;
  • Technology transfer and licensing;
  • Copyright and related rights; and
  • Patent examination.

Each course offers a unique opportunity to public sector officials seeking to enhance their IP skills with the support of leading experts in the field, and to network among peers involved in IP policy at the national and regional levels.

Need more information?

For guidelines on participating in such courses, please consult the relevant general information webpage. Please contact the program administrator if you need more information or have further enquiries.

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