Tailored Initiatives for IP Cooperation

We offer cooperation support both to governments and users of the intellectual property (IP) system. All of our activities in this area are needs-driven and tailor-made. They are financed using both our regular budget, as well as funds-in-trust contributions.

Tailored Initiatives for IP and Development

We offer development cooperation support both to governments and users of the intellectual property (IP) system. All of our activities in this area are needs-driven and tailor-made. They are financed using both our regular budget, as well as funds-in-trust contributions.

We coordinate and plan our support to governments and users of the IP system (including universities and SMEs) through our focal points across the Organization.

Support for Member States

WIPO’s cooperation support for Member States covers the full spectrum of IP rights such as: patents, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications and copyright. Our activities include:

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National IP Strategies

We help countries design, develop and implement national IP and innovation strategies, aligned with their development goals.
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Policy and Legislative Assistance

We provide tailored advice to individual Member States who request our assistance in developing their national IP legislative and policy frameworks.
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WIPO’s Graduation Support package for LDCs

We provide Least-Developed Countries (LDCs) scheduled for graduation from the LDC category with country-specific support to ensure their IP systems are ready for graduation.

Support for users of IP

From support with filing for IP protection to tailored training and networking opportunities, individual users of the IP system can also benefit from WIPO technical assistance. Below are related offerings for users of IP:

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Training & skills-building

The WIPO Academy offers IP training and skills-building opportunities for IP users looking to gain knowledge and know-how to meet their IP needs.
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Community spaces

To provide a sustainable continuation of projects, WIPO launched two networking platforms. WIPO FACE was set up for participants in the creative economy, and IP for HER was established for women innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators.
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Cross-regional collaboration

We foster cooperation opportunities among regions and countries through forums and conferences.
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Training & skills-building

The WIPO Academy offers IP training and skills-building opportunities for IP users looking to gain knowledge and know-how to meet their IP needs.
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Community spaces

To provide a sustainable continuation of development projects, WIPO launched two networking platforms. WIPO FACE was set up for participants in the creative economy, and IP for HER was established for women innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators.
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Technology and innovation support

Innovators in developing countries often lack the resources or support network they need to use IP. Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) help remedy this by providing access to local, technology information and related services.
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Assistance to inventors

Legal support and advice are sometimes out of reach for developing country inventors. The Inventor Assistance Program (IAP) matches resource-limited inventors/small businesses with patent attorneys providing pro bono assistance. 

Projects for impact

WIPO supports Member States and users of IP through limited-term projects to meet their specific needs. Through projects, WIPO maximizes IP’s role as a catalyst for economic growth. The project approach focuses on impact, reaching new groups of users or enablers of IP, and strong partnerships with Member States. There are three mechanisms for development projects at WIPO:

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IP Cooperation Projects

WIPO works closely with Member States to deliver urgent and impactful projects at the local level and amplify the outcomes at a global scale.
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Development Agenda Projects

Development Agenda Projects are proposed and approved by Member States at the WIPO Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP). These projects address IP-related challenges relevant to several countries.
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Innovation, Creativity and Development Acceleration Program Projects

The Innovation, Creativity and Development Acceleration Program empowers stakeholders to harness IP as a powerful catalyst for social and economic transformation.

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