Technical Assistance Database: Activity Details

Title: Practical Workshop on Intellectual Property and Traditional Medical Knowledge
Description: With reference to the approved project proposal on Improving Market Access and Competitiveness of Traditional Medicine in Nigeria by Using Intellectual Property Promotion and Commercialization Strategies, the Traditional Knowledge Division and the Patents and Designs Registry of Nigeria had further discussions on the implementation of the project, in particular, the delivery of Component A of the project, which is a practical workshop aimed at building the capacity of traditional healers and local communities to effectively use intellectual property (IP) tools to protect their traditional medical knowledge (TMK).
Type: Face-to-Face training
IP Subject Area: Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources
WIPO Sector: Traditional Knowledge Division
Date From: 13/05/2025 - 15/05/2025
Venue City: Abuja
Venue/Host Country: Nigeria
Activity held in Language: English

Beneficiary / Participant Countries

Country Name No. of Members / Participants
Nigeria 50
Total Number of Participants:  50