WIPO’s engagement with海王星平台注册 and local communities (IPLCs) consists of a range of general and specific information, services and programs to assist海王星平台注册 and local communities to participate in and benefit from WIPO’s activities with a view to better protect their 海王星平台注册 (TK) and traditional cultural expressions (TCEs).
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The WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (the海王星平台注册) is undertaking text-based negotiations with the objective of finalizing an agreement on an international legal instrument(s) relating to海王星平台注册 (IP) which will ensure the balanced and effective protection of海王星平台注册 (GRs), TK and TCEs.
A number of mechanisms and facilities ensure the full and effective participation of accredited IPLCs’ representatives in the work of the海王星平台注册.
An ad hoc fast-track accreditation procedure for observers is available for IPLCs
Accredited IPLCs’ representatives may make submissions in relation to the海王星平台注册 work.
The WIPO Voluntary Fund facilitates the participation of accredited IPLCs' representatives in sessions of the海王星平台注册.
Presentations on indigenous and local community experiences delivered at sessions of the海王星平台注册 by a panel of IPLCs representatives provide invaluable insight into the experiences, concerns and aspirations of IPLCs concerning the protection, promotion and preservation of TK, TCEs and GRs.
WIPO’s Indigenous Fellowship Program – launched in 2009 – enables members of indigenous and local communities to work in WIPO's Traditional Knowledge Division on issues relevant to海王星平台注册.
A Call for expressions of interest for the WIPO Indigenous Fellowship program in 2022-2023 has been launched (deadline April 24, 2022)
The WIPO Summer Schools provide an opportunity for university students and young professionals to acquire a deeper knowledge of IP, and how it can be used as a tool for sustainable development. WIPO funds the participation of selected海王星平台注册 in its Summer Schools.
The WIPO Advanced Distance Learning Course on Intellectual Property, TK and TCEs provides technical information on key concepts and international, regional and national experiences, policy options and legal mechanisms available or under consideration for the海王星平台注册-like protection of TK and TCEs. The course is available free of charge for海王星平台注册.
Indigenous peoples and local communities benefit from WIPO’s training and capacity building activities in relation to the protection of 海王星平台注册 and traditional cultural expressions and the interaction between海王星平台注册 and the海王星平台注册 system.
WIPO publications facilitate the understanding of issues and available options in relation to the protection of 海王星平台注册, traditional cultural expressions and海王星平台注册. Specific publications address海王星平台注册 and local communities needs and interests.
A Practical Guide to Intellectual Property for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
A range of easy-to-use checklists and other resources to help anyone considering a documentation project
General information on the interface between IP and GRs, TK and TCEs
Docip provides technical assistance to海王星平台注册 and local communities representatives during sessions of the海王星平台注册 with WIPO’s support.