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Registration :
28-May-2024 -
14-Jun-2024
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Training (Phase 2 and Phase 3):
22-Jul-2024 -
13-Sep-2024
- Official endorsement letter from the employer *
- Copy of passport *
- Recent Curriculum Vitae *
- DL 302 Trademark Certificate
Documents marked with * are mandatory.
Introduction
This executive program is offered by WIPO and the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (SAKPATENTI).
Who should enroll
Senior officials and experts from IP offices or relevant government ministries or departments working on the protection and promotion of national products whose quality is linked to origin.
Language of training
English.
Course objectives
This executive program aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of officials managing national products whose quality is linked to origin. The program focuses on building capacity to use Geographical Indications (GIs) as a tool for sustainable growth and development. Participants will learn about the latest developments and best practices in GIs, with a strong emphasis on practical applications.
By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to design effective policies related to GIs. They will also be able to implement new techniques and strategies to promote national products, ensuring their quality and origin are highlighted and protected.
Curriculum highlights
The curriculum comprises the following phases:
Phase 1: Application and selection
Phase 2: Special Session of the advanced distance learning course DL-302 (4 weeks, July 22 to August 16, 2024)
Selected participants must complete the Advanced Distance Learning Course on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (DL-302) prior to their participation in phase 2. Only participants who have completed DL-302 after April 2020 will be exempted from re-taking the distance learning (DL) course again. The special session of the DL-302 will take place for a period of four weeks from the notification of selection. An assessment and exam will take place at the end of this special session.
Phase 3: Executive Training (one week, in person in Tbilisi, Georgia) – September 9 to 13, 2024
The program will cover several key themes, including both theoretical and practical aspects, through in-depth lectures, expert-led discussions, and engaging case studies. Participants will also benefit from a most relevant on-site study visit, providing real-world insights into GIs. The key themes to be addressed include:
- Understanding Geographical Indications (GIs)
- Legal Protection of GIs: National and International Frameworks and Case Studies
- The Lisbon System: Appellations of Origin (AOs) and Geographical Indications (GIs)
- Enforcement, Control Mechanisms, and Infringement for GIs
- Commercialization and Promotion Strategies for GIs
- Licensing and Management of GIs
- Socio-Cultural, Environmental, and Economic Impacts of GIs
- Case Studies: Successful Examples of GIs
- Trademarks vs GIs: Challenges and Solutions
- Advancing GIs: Innovations and Emerging Trends
Participants will be requested to submit and present their country reports.
Phase 4: Award of certificate
A certificate will be granted to participants who have successfully completed the program curriculum.