Zusammenfassung der Ressource
World Intellectual PropertyOrganization
(WIPO)by-Edison, Christian,Yessica
- 6.1 What is World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?
- WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information
and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 191
member states
- 6.2 Which are the five types of intellectual
property and how are defined by the WIPO?
- 1. Copyright: is a legal term used to describe the
rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works.
Works covered by copyright range from books, music,
paintings, sculpture and films, to computer programs,
databases, advertisements, maps and technical drawings.
- 2. Patents: A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention.
Generally speaking, a patent provides the patent owner with the right to
decide how - or whether - the invention can be used by others
- 3. Trademarks: A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one
enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks date back to ancient times when
artisans used to put their signature or "mark" on their products.
- 4. Industrial designs: An industrial design constitutes the ornamental or
aesthetic aspect of an article. A design may consist of three-dimensional
features, such as the shape or surface of an article, or of two-dimensional
features, such as patterns, lines or color.
- 5. Geographical indications: Geographical indications and
appellations of origin are signs used on goods that have a
specific geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation
or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that
place of origin. Most commonly,
- a geographical indication
includes the name of the place
of origin of the goods.
- 6.3 What is Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC)? The
WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) program
provides innovators in developing countries with access to locally
based, high quality technology information and related services,
helping them to exploit their innovative potential and to create,
protect, and manage their intellectual property (IP) rights. Services
offered by TISCs may include:
- • access to online patent and non-patent
(scientific and technical) resources and
IP-related publications;
- • assistance in searching and
retrieving technology information
- • training in database search
- • on-demand searches (novelty,
state-of-the-art and infringement)
- 6.4 What is Inventor Assistance Program (IAP)?
- Is the first global program of its kind. It matches developing country
inventors and small businesses with limited financial means with
patent attorneys, who provide pro bono legal assistance to secure
patent protection.