WIPO’s support for TISCs will continue to evolve and respond to local needs. New resources being developed to reinforce and expand the capabilities of TISCs will help create and strengthen innovation ecosystems, encouraging innovators to use IP for business growth and bring their innovations to market.
Looking ahead, the following activities are foreseen:
Patent search, patent drafting and IP analytics:
Global launch of the TISC Foundation Certificate Course including infrastructure development and multimedia content
Development of the TISC Specialization Certificate Course in Patentability/Novelty Search
Publication of practical guides on patent searches in biotechnology, disclosure requirements, and the protection of inventions related to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
Launch of a distance learning course introducing patent analytics
Launch of more advanced game-based learning through a new edition of the “Patent Quest” board game, designed to engage experienced participants in patent analytics through interactive, knowledge-sharing gameplay
Publication of new patent landscape reports, in areas such as occupational health and safety technologies
Launch of new training packages on trademark and industrial design searches to enable TISCs to expand their service offering into these areas
Launch of the International Patent Drafting Training Program in Spanish
Technology transfer, institutional IP policies and IP commercialization:
Implementation of mentorship-based support to assist selected universities and public research institutions in the ASEAN region to develop or upgrade their institutional IP policies based on the ASEAN Institutional IP Policy Model
Continued implementation of a capacity-building program on IP valuation for the ASEAN region based on the ASEAN IP Valuation Toolkit
Publication of a general guide to IP valuation and booklets on IP valuation in biotechnology and pharma, and IP valuation of spin-offs
Publication of a biotech technology transfer primer and development of a distance learning course on the subject
Publication of a WIPO Policy Template for Use of Copyrighted Works at Universities and Public Research Institutions
Development of a new “Institutional Capability Framework” initiative to help research institutions conduct a deep diagnostic of their innovation productivity, across pertinent dimensions and indicators, and determine what resources they need to develop world-class capabilities
Digital platforms and tools:
Continued improvements to the eTISC platform to enhance user-friendliness, interactivity, knowledge sharing and networking. This entails introducing new functionalities such as multimedia upload, follow and share options, machine translation and optimizing existing features through platform redesign.
Redesign of the Patent Register Portal to ensure seamless accessibility, intuitive navigation and alignment with the recently updated appearance of the WIPO website. This endeavor involves a thorough overhaul of the portal’s interface, functionality and user experience to meet modern standards.
Expansion of the Inventor Assistance Program to offer IP commercialization support in addition to patent drafting and prosecution services