WIPO Academy - Executive Training Program

Introduction

This advanced training program is offered jointly by WIPO and the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI), University of Strasbourg, with assistance from the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI-France). 

Course objectives

The course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of officials involved in promoting research and development (R&D) and technology transfer in national IP offices and relevant national authorities in the innovation ecosystem. The course is open to government officials from developing countries, least developed countries and countries with economies in transition and aims to equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills in intellectual property (IP) management, transfer and licensing. 

At the end of the training program, participants will be able to apply different technology transfer frameworks to bring new innovations to market and effectively negotiate IP licensing terms and agreements.

Curriculum highlights

The curriculum comprises the following phases:

Advanced IP eLearning Course on IP Management (four weeks, online), from April 20 to May 15, 2026

Selected participants must complete the Advanced Course on IP Management (DL-450) prior to participation in the in-person training.  Only participants who have completed DL-450 within three years prior to their selection will be exempt from retaking the course. The special session of the DL-450 will take place for a period of four weeks from notification of selection. An assessment and examination will take place at the end of the special session of the DL-450 course.

One week in-person intensive training in Strasbourg, France, from June 1 to 6, 2026

The program will include the following themes: 

• Creating Added Value through Research
• Research Protection and Governance
• IP and the Valuation of Research Outcomes
• Research Results and TTO Partnership
• Intellectual Property Offices (IPOs) and Valorization
• Results Commercialization: Strategies for Commercializing Research Outcomes
• Commercialization Pathways and Deal-Making

An assessment and short exam will take place at the end of the intensive training.

Award of certificate

A certificate will be granted to participants who have completed all phases of the program curriculum upon completion of assessment and short exam.

Language of training

English

Who should enroll

• Senior government officials and professionals from national technology transfer authorities, national innovation agencies and R&D institutions. 
• Senior officials of relevant government ministries and departments engaged in research and development, innovation, technology licensing, IP management and commercialization.
• National IP Office focal points responsible for commercialization.

Interested professionals from the private sector and applicants coming from other regions may apply directly through the CEIPI website for consideration.

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.

Introduction

This Advanced Certificate Training Program is offered by WIPO and the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (SAKPATENTI).

Course objectives

This advanced training 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:

Special session of the Advanced Course on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (4 weeks, online, from August 3 to 28, 2026)

Selected participants must complete the Advanced Course on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (DL-302) prior to their participation in the in-person Training. Only participants who have completed DL-302 within three years prior to their selection will be exempted from re-taking the 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.

One week in-person intensive training in Tbilisi, Georgia, from September 21 to 25, 2026

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)
• GI Specifications, control mechanisms, Enforcement, and infringement for GIs
• Collective Management, Branding, and Commercialization of Registered 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.

Language of training

English.

Award of certificate

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

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.

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.

Introduction
This executive program is offered by WIPO and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for senior-level officials working in Intellectual Property (IP) Offices.

Who should enroll
Heads of IP Offices and senior officials working on intellectual property (IP) policy and administration issues from relevant government ministries or departments and IP offices.

Language of training
English

Course objectives
The executive program is offered to enhance the managerial skills of senior IP officials responsible for the management of IP Offices for better delivery of IP services.

At the end of the program, officials will develop a deeper understanding of current and future challenges associated with managing IP offices and will be in a position to implement new techniques enabling the smooth running of an IP office, such as how to reduce backlogs, how to deliver qualitative services to stakeholders and how to introduce new services.

Curriculum highlights
The curriculum comprises the following phases:

Executive Training (one week, in person Gatineau, Québec, Canada) – October 5 to 9, 2026

The main part of the program will encompass professional training and project related discussions. The program will cover, inter alia, the following themes:

• Supporting the Canadian IP Ecosystem
• Modernization of IPOs
• Modernization of information technologies (IT) at CIPO
• Economic research and data analytics at CIPO, patent analytics, data visualization, reports
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at CIPO
• Finance, budget origin and forecasting
• Strategic Planning and Performance Measurements
• Operational management
• Quality management
• Examiner training program

Identification, research and guidance on projects (up to 20 weeks)

Participants will be requested to identify projects for research on IP office management. Such projects must be endorsed by the participants’ respective institutions. Each participant will be prepared to conduct research on a selected theme of the project under the guidance of an assigned advisor from CIPO. The timeframe for submitting the project report and its implementation plan by each participant will last up to 20 weeks after the workshop.

Award of certificate

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