Innovation starts with an idea. Transforming that idea into a commercial asset requires expertise. A flourishing innovation ecosystem needs well-trained patent professionals who can help inventors translate their inventions into patents.
The International Patent Drafting Training Program (IPTDP) delivers exactly that. Since 2022, this Program has trained patent professionals from 59 countries with one goal: equipping them with the necessary skills to help inventors draft patent applications.
Over 100 professionals have completed this 8-month journey. The International Patent Drafting Training Program combines a comprehensive hands-on experience that takes a blended learning approach. It ends with a final examination to test their skills.
The Program was designed for countries to integrate it into their own training curriculum for patent professionals. Member States can officially recognize the Certificate awarded through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WIPO. IP Offices decide how to recognize the Program, for example as credits towards local certification or continuing education. This creates stronger incentives for participants to enhance their patent drafting skills.
Hungary and Paraguay officially recognized the IPTDP during the last WIPO General Assemblies. They join Argentina, Kenya, Nigeria, Peru, Serbia, and Uganda in offering their practitioners additional benefits.
What makes the International Patent Drafting Training Program different? The Program provides hands-on experience. Participants tackle real-world drafting challenges with mentorship from world-class patent drafters. This expertise helps new and emerging professionals pinpoint where they need to improve to build commercially valuable patents. They emerge from the program with solid skills needed to translate innovation into economic growth.
For inventors, this delivers access to better-trained patent experts who can guide them through the journey from creation to market-ready protection.
Contact us to learn how your IP office can benefit from recognizing the Program.