IP Training Institutions

“I was lucky to be part of the process of setting up the ASEAN IP Academy in my role as a focal point, and through the support provided by the WIPO Academy, communities across ASEAN member states have benefitted from the programs and projects of the ASEAN IP Academy. Thanks to the guidance and training I received as a focal point, I was able to help local entrepreneurs across industries, from the technology to handicrafts, understand and manage their IP for business growth. I am so proud of how our work is contributing to the progress of the ASEAN IP landscape and responding to the evolving needs of our people.”

Maslina Malik, Senior Officer, Intellectual Property Rights, ASEAN Secretariat, and beneficiary of the Establishing IPTIs area of support

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"The training program on IP delivered as part of the project helped me improve my knowledge on trademarks, which is so important for the development of my business, particularly after realizing how formalizing an enterprise can positively impact a society with new sources of stable work. As an entrepreneur, it is important to not only focus on money. To be successful you need to have a growth mindset and focus on building your knowledge. That will help you succeed in the end and move ahead. Focus on building your knowledge, including IP knowledge, and the money will come.”

Ada Yorleny Thorpe Thomas, Founder of Aziza's Repostería y Comida Caribeña and beneficiary of the Joint Cooperation Projects area of support

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“As a member of the IPTIs Network, I was able to learn from the experiences of other IP Training Institutions on how to better reach key audiences and new approaches for delivering IP training programs! I was also honored to have the opportunity to share the experiences of the IP Academy of Ukraine, which highlighted our initiatives to other countries in the network. This is the true power of the IPTIs Network, we learn from each other and grow together to help our local communities at home.”

Olha Kulinich, Head of the IP Academy of Ukraine, and beneficiary of the IPTIs Network area of support

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