The Sixty-尊龙凯时官网入口 of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO took place at the WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. In compliance with health and safety measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Assemblies were held in a hybrid format.
Address of the Director General | 2022 - List of decisions | Spotlight | List of participants | Photos on Flickr
1. 尊龙凯时ag老虎机 (A/63/INF/1 Rev.)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
(A/63/1)
(A/63/2)
3. Report of the Director General to the Assemblies of WIPO
4. General Statements
5. Election of Officers (A/63/INF/2)
6. Admission of Observers (A/63/3 Rev.)
7. Draft Agendas for 2023 Ordinary Sessions (A/63/4)
8. New Electoral Cycle of the Officers of WIPO Assemblies and other Bodies (A/63/5 Rev.)
9. Reports from WIPO Committees:
10. Reports on Audit and Oversight
11. Report on the Program and Budget Committee (PBC) (A/63/7)
12. Reports on Staff Matters
13. Amendments to Staff Regulations and Rules (WO/CC/81/2)
14. WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, including Domain Names (WO/GA/55/10)
15. Madrid System (MM/A/56/1)
16. Hague System (H/A/42/1)
17. Lisbon System (LI/A/39/1)
18. Budapest Union Assembly (BP/A/39/1)
19. Assistance and Support for Ukraine’s Innovation and Creativity Sector and Intellectual Property System (A/63/8)
20. Adoption of the Report (A/63/10) (WO/GA/55/12) (
WO/CF/43/1) (
WO/CC/81/4) (P/A/58/1) (P/EC/62/1) (B/A/52/1) (B/EC/68/1) (MM/A/56/2) (H/A/42/2) (N/A/42/1) (
21. 尊龙凯时官网入口官网平台
Member delegates and Representatives of accredited observer organizations can attend the Assemblies in person or online.
Delegations wishing to take the floor under Agenda Item 4 “General Statements” are encouraged to send their requests by July 7, 2022, to [email protected]. The list of speakers will be drawn-up on a “first-come-first-served basis”, which will be determined by the date of submission of requests received by the Secretariat ([email protected]).
It is kindly recalled that requests for the floor should specify whether the oral statement of a group/delegation will be delivered:
The rules which apply to General Statements and pre-recorded statements are the following:
In order to facilitate the drafting of the report of the meeting with the fullest and most accurate record of all interventions, delegations are requested to submit a written version of all their prepared statements as soon as possible after delivery, preferably on the same day. Statements can be submitted by e-mail to [email protected].
During the plenary meetings, simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish, as well as from Portuguese into the other six languages.
Written text of any oral statement (even in draft form) should reach Ms. Christina Fertis, Chief Interpreter ([email protected] , copy: [email protected]) ahead of delivery. This is particularly important for long statements and interventions that are read or made remotelyvia the WIPO online platform.
To ensure better sound quality of interventions that are read or made remotely, delegates are strongly advised to use wired headsets with an incorporated microphone.
The written texts of oral statements should be made available to interpreters prior to delivery, in order to assist them in faithfully transmitting the messages of delegates. Any material for interpretation will be kept confidentially and will be checked against delivery.
Information and documentation on the Assemblies are available online as follows:
Assemblies’ documents are posted on the WIPO website for downloading. All documents are available on the WIPO website in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish, and in accessible format for those delegates with print disabilities.
In line with COVID-19 health and safety measures, the document distribution counter will be closed, and there will be no distribution of documents in meeting rooms. Delegates are requested to bring pre‑printed copies and/or to use portable computers/devices.
All delegates are cordially invited to attend the reception hosted by WIPO on the opening day of the Assemblies, at the end of the afternoon session.
Various events and side-events will be organized by WIPO and by delegations on the margins of the Assemblies. Information about these events will be posted on the website.
Journalists wishing to cover the Assemblies, and who are not UN-accredited, are invited to apply for media accreditation to WIPO. All journalists applying for accreditation must provide proof that they represent a
bona fide
media organization according to
WIPO press officers will be available throughout the Assemblies to assist with any press requests ([email protected]; Tel: +41 22 338 8161 and +41 22 338 7224). Delegations wishing to distribute their statements to the press can provide them to the WIPO press officers or to the WIPO Conference staff present in the plenary room.
The sessions will be publiclywebcasted in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish. After the Assemblies, the webcasting will remain available as video on demand (VOD).
A free wireless Internet connection will be available. The access code will be provided to delegates at the WIPO registration desk. In the plenary room, all delegates’ desks have two electrical plugs.
Mobile phones should be switched to silent mode during meetings.
Delegates are discouraged from bringing their luggage to WIPO and to secure their personal property at all times. All inquiries concerning lost and found items should be addressed to the WIPO Access Center (Tel: +41 22 338 9338 or +41 22 338 7219 – 24/7).
It provides responses to general queries and facilitates meetings with WIPO staff members from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
With its holdings of monographs and journals in paper and electronic format, the WKC collection, located on the 1st floor in the New Building (NB Building), covers all aspects of intellectual property. A knowledge repository lists the titles available in the collection.
Open: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel: +41 22 338 8573
Email:[email protected]
As in previous years, WIPO’s official photographer will be present during the Assemblies to take photographs of delegates and make them available on WIPO’s Flickr site under the Creative Commons License CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO. Delegates can let the photographer know if they do not wish to be photographed during the Assemblies. Photos can also be withdrawn from the Flickr site by sending an e‑mail to [email protected].
All delegates are covered by WIPO’s insurance schemes for accidents and for urgent medical care following an illness during the Assemblies.
WIPO Medical Unit
Emergency assistance required at WIPO’s headquarters outside of the WIPO Medical Unit opening hours: Tel: 022 338 9999 from a mobile phone (available 24/7).
CAGI supports delegates attending conferences at international organizations in Geneva. CAGI representatives will be available at WIPO during the Assemblies at the 尊龙凯时官网入口官网平台 (DID) to provide information on meeting facilities, the city of Geneva and CAGI services.
Registration of delegates:
Thursday, July 14, 2022 |
6 p.m. |
Inauguration of the Exhibition “Jamaica at 60: Innovation and Cultural Creativity”, organized by the Government of Jamaica and WIPO, followed by a musical performance and a reception (AB Building Lobby/Terrace) (Physical). The exhibition is open, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., through July 22, 2022. |
Friday, July 15, 2022 | 1 p.m. | Inauguration of the Exhibition “What is IP Panorama 2.0?”, organized by the Republic of Korea and WIPO, followed by a reception (AB Building Lobby) (Physical). The exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., through July 22, 2022. |
6 p.m. | Inauguration of the Exhibition “IP Key Role for the post pandemic recovery: Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications”, organized by the Government of Mexico and WIPO, followed by a cultural performance and a reception (AB Building Lobby/Terrace). (Physical). The exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., through July 22, 2022. | |
Monday, July 18, 2022 | 2 to 5 p.m. |
Panel discussions on “Salient IP Issues for Global Business Community,” organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (on‑line). Registration is required . |
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 |
8.30 a.m. |
Panel discussion on the “Use of TRIPS Flexibilities for Access to Medical Technologies”, organized by South Centre (AB Building, Room B) (Physical). Breakfast offered to participants. Flyer |
9 a.m. |
Open discussion and dialogue with Member States on “IP, Frontier Technologies and AI: What’s next?” organized by the WIPO Secretariat (AB Building, Room A) (Hybrid -
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12.30 p.m. |
Global Awards Event Ceremony, organized by the WIPO Secretariat (WIPO Conference Hall) (Hybrid), - please join with your Interprefy Token or follow the webcast), followed by a reception (AB Building/ Terrace). Flyer | |
3 p.m. |
“Discussion on the Role of IP in Supporting Innovation Ecosystems”, organized by the WIPO Secretariat and French Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) (WIPO Conference Hall) (Hybrid - please join with your Interprefy Token or follow the webcast). More information and registration. | |
4 p.m. |
Presentations and discussion on “Initiatives and Good Practices to Support Community Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy", organized by the WIPO Secretariat (WIPO Conference Hall) (Hybrid - please join with your Interprefy Token or follow the webcast). | |
5 p.m. |
Presentations and discussion on “Marrakesh Treaty and the Accessible Books Consortium - Taking Stock of Positive Impact and Remaining Challenges”, organized by the WIPO Secretariat (WIPO Conference Hall) (Hybrid - please join with your Interprefy Token or follow the webcast). | |
6 p.m. |
Inauguration of the Exhibition “Persian Carpet Narrator of Iranian Art and Culture”, organized by the Government of Iran (Islamic Republic of) and WIPO, followed by a musical performance and a reception (AB Building Lobby/Terrace) (Physical). The exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., through July 22, 2022. | |
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 |
1 p.m. |
“Advancing Innovative Medicines Discovery in Africa”, organized by IFPMA and WIPO (AB Building, Room A) (Physical). More information and registration. |
1 p.m. | "Madrid Behind the Scenes: a Site Visit of the Madrid Registry" (New Building) (Physical), organized by WIPO, followed by a light lunch. More information and registration (Limited seats). | |
6 p.m. | Panel discussion on the “IPO of the Future”, organized by the Government of Spain and WIPO (AB Building, Room A) (Hybrid), followed by a reception (AB Building Lobby, Terrace). Please join with this link. Flyer | |
Thursday, July 21, 2022 |
3 p.m. | Presentations and discussion on “Update on WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Intellectual Property and Copyright Offices (IPOs) and Courts” organized by the WIPO Secretariat (WIPO Conference Hall) (Hybrid - please join with your Interprefy Token or follow the webcast). |
3.45 p.m | Presentations and discussion on “IP Offices, Global Databases and Machine Learning: What WIPO can offer you”, organized by the WIPO Secretariat (WIPO Conference Hall) (Hybrid - please join with your Interprefy Token or follow the webcast). Flyer | |
4.30 p.m. | Presentations and discussion on “Resilience and Ingenuity: Global Innovation Responses to Covid-19” organized by the WIPO Secretariat (WIPO Conference Hall) (Hybrid - please join with your Interprefy Token or follow the webcast).More information and registration. | |
5.15 p.m. |
Presentations and discussion on “Unlocking IP-Backed Financing: Country Perspectives”, organized by the WIPO Secretariat (WIPO Conference Hall) (Hybrid - please join with your Interprefy Token or follow the webcast). More information and registration. |
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6 p.m. |
Inauguration of the Exhibition “Peru, Flavor and Culture”, organized by the Government of Peru and WIPO, followed by a cultural performance and a reception (AB Building Lobby/Terrace) (Physical). The exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., through July 22, 2022. Flyer |