WIPO Academy - [EXP] Executive Training Program

Introduction

This training course is offered by WIPO in cooperation with the British Copyright Council and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) of United Kingdom.

Who should enroll

Senior officials from national copyright authorities and public funded entities in the field of copyright in developing countries, least developed countries and countries with economies in transition.

Course objectives

The course is designed to build the knowledge of participants on contemporary and emerging copyright issues from a technology and policy perspective.  

At the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of current developments in the field of copyright and related rights and the strategies to develop appropriate responses for the practical operation of copyright in the digital environment for the creative industries.

Curriculum highlights

The curriculum comprises the following phases:

Special session of the Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (4 weeks, online, from September 7 to October 2, 2026)

Selected participants must complete the Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights (DL-201) prior to their participation in the course in person. Only participants who have completed DL-201 within three years prior to their selection will be exempted from re-taking the DL-201 again. The special session of the DL-201 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.

• Recent legislative and policy developments in the field of copyright and related rights.
• Copyright law and policy in the digital environment.
• Disruptive technologies and their impact in the copyright and related rights ecosystem.
• Limitations and exceptions: Balance between copyright protection and fostering creativity.
• Practical strategies for creators to protect their works.
• Regional efforts, strategies and compliance of copyright and related rights.
• Global digital trends and tackling solutions.
• Copyright and related rights management.
• Role of copyright offices in the creative economy: New visions and opportunities.
• Implications of machine learning and generative AI.
• Copyright enforcement measures.
• Copyright for publishers, artists, performers.

Participants will be requested to submit and present a country report in a relevant topic. 

Award of certificate

A certificate will be granted to participants who have completed all phases of the program curriculum.

Language of training

English.

Documents required

Recent Curriculum Vitae.

Letter of endorsement from the competent authority in your country.

For the selected participants, a valid passport will be requested after the selection process.

The WIPO-CNIPA Executive Program is a high-level executive training designed for senior government officials, policymakers, institutional leaders and private-sector executives seeking to leverage IP, innovation and technology commercialization to accelerate the development and deployment of green technologies. A distinctive feature of this program is its public-private learning model, bringing together decision-makers from government, innovation agencies, research institutions and industry to exchange experiences, build partnerships and explore practical pathways for green technology commercialization.

Participants will explore how IP systems, technology transfer mechanisms and licensing strategies can accelerate green innovation and facilitate the commercialization, dissemination and cross-border transfer of green technologies. Particular emphasis will be placed on practical approaches to technology valuation, financing, partnership development, market deployment and scaling of green innovations. Through practical case studies, peer learning and public-private exchange, participants will strengthen their ability to assess commercialization opportunities, identify financing pathways, structure strategic partnerships and develop actionable approaches for accelerating the market uptake of green technologies.

Drawing on global expertise, international best practices, real-world case studies and collaborative learning methodologies, the program will enable participants to translate insights into action and drive measurable institutional, sectoral and national impact. By strengthening strategic leadership and implementation capacity across both the public and private sectors, the program aims to accelerate the development, commercialization, adoption and scaling of green technologies in support of innovation-led and sustainable development objectives.

Course objectives

The program aims to:

• Strengthen executive-level understanding of IP’s role in driving green innovation and sustainable development.
• Enhance participants’ ability to commercialize, finance, transfer and scale green technologies.
• Build capacity to design enabling policies, institutional frameworks and public-private partnerships that foster innovation.
• Support participants in developing practical action plans for green technology commercialization within their organizations and countries.

Course Phases

Phase I: Advanced IP eLearning Course on IP Management (DL-450) – Online | October 19 to November 13, 2026

Selected participants must complete the Advanced IP Management Course (DL-450) prior to participation in the in-person training. Participants who have successfully completed DL-450 within the three years preceding selection may be exempted from this requirement.

Phase II: WIPO-CNIPA Executive Program – In Person, Beijing, China | November 23 to 27, 2026

Participants will engage in executive-level discussions, international case studies, peer learning exercises, practical workshops and the development and presentation of their Green Technology Commercialization and IP Action Plans.

Practical Project

Throughout the program, participants will develop a Green Technology Commercialization and Intellectual Property Action Plan addressing a real institutional, business or policy challenge. Drawing on the knowledge, tools and frameworks explored during the program, participants will identify implementation priorities, key stakeholders, partnership opportunities and measurable performance indicators. 

The Action Plan will serve as the principal applied learning output of the program and a practical roadmap to support implementation and impact following completion of the training. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Develop IP-enabled commercialization strategies for green technologies, covering protection, licensing, technology transfer and market deployment.
• Apply patent analytics and technology intelligence tools to identify technology trends, assess innovation opportunities and support strategic decisions in green technology sectors.
• Evaluate the commercial potential of green innovations using practical approaches to valuation, financing, risk assessment and market readiness analysis.
• Design policy and institutional interventions that strengthen innovation ecosystems, facilitate public-private collaboration and accelerate green technology adoption and diffusion.
• Structure, negotiate and manage strategic partnerships among government, research institutions, industry, investors and technology developers to support green innovation and commercialization.
• Identify and use appropriate IP management mechanisms to facilitate technology access, collaborative innovation and sustainable technology transfer.
• Formulate evidence-based recommendations for strengthening national, institutional or corporate strategies related to green innovation, climate technologies and sustainable development.
• Prepare and present a Green Technology Commercialization and IP Action Plan addressing a concrete institutional, sectoral, national or business challenge, with implementation priorities, stakeholder engagement mechanisms and measurable outcomes.

Learning outcomes are assessed through active participation, practical exercises, case discussions, and development and presentation of the Green Technology Commercialization and IP Action Plan.

Eligible Applicants

Public Sector

• Senior government officials and policymakers, including leaders and decision-makers from intellectual property offices, government ministries, innovation agencies, research institutions and technology development organizations.

Private Sector

• Senior executives and managers.
• Entrepreneurs and technology commercialization professionals.

Innovation and sustainability leaders.

Requirements

• Professional responsibilities related to innovation, technology commercialization, climate technologies, sustainability or IP management. 
• Ability to influence policy, institutional practice or business strategy. 
• Commitment to implementing knowledge gained from the program.
• Proficiency in English.

Fees

Sponsored Participants

• Selected government officials and public-sector applicants may be considered for sponsorship, subject to program funding availability and compliance with applicable selection criteria. Information will be provided to selected participants after the selection process.

Self-Financed Participants

Qualified applicants from the private sector may participate on a self-financed basis and will be responsible for the registration fee, as well as any associated travel, accommodation and daily expenses.

Program Registration Fee
USD 1,200 / RMB 8,000 per participant
Please note that accommodation and meals will be billed separately, and participants will be responsible for their own local transportation (excluding study visits).

Program Registration Fee Payment
Detailed information regarding payment of the registration fee will be provided to successful applicants following the selection process.

Introduction

This training course is offered jointly by WIPO and the International Intellectual Property Training Institute (IIPTI), with the assistance of the Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea. 

Course objectives

The course is designed to provide design examiners, professional in public and private sectors and SMEs representatives in developing countries, least-developed countries (LDCs), and countries in transition, industrial design registration, examination, protection, and IP strategy and management. It aims to assist in enhancing the capacities of participants in handling and administering design examinations and legal practices as well as brand development and management strategies.
 

Online Training Course from December 2 to 4, 2026

The program will include the following themes: 

• International treaties and the Hague system for international registration of designs
• Design protection system and examination practices
• Substantive and non-substantive examination
• Practical know-how on design searches
• Counterfeiting and design infringement cases
• Trial and appeal procedures and litigation of design disputes
• Design enforcement systems at national and international levels

The certificate will be awarded to participants who will meet the following requirements:

• At least 80% of attendance of each training day;
• A minimum score of 80% on the test; and
• Submission of the course evaluation survey.

Language of Training
English

Who should enroll
Design examiners and officials dealing with designs from IP offices and relevant ministries as well as professionals related to design strategy and policy in the private sector.