The IP Impact Certificate Course (IPCC) and the IP4Teachers Regional and National seminar are thoughtfully designed to utilize a blended learning approach. This approach seamlessly integrates both online and face-to-face learning elements.
The WIPO Academy's comprehensive program is designed to empower and enrich schoolteachers through national seminars conducted in collaboration with intellectual property (IP) authorities. The overarching objective of these seminars is to seamlessly integrate key elements of creativity, innovation, and intellectual property education into the existing educational curricula.
During these seminars, a specialized curriculum is offered, providing teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively convey complex IP concepts to the younger generation. The training places a particular emphasis on fostering creativity and innovation in teaching approaches, encouraging educators to incorporate dynamic and engaging methods within their classrooms. The program further highlights the importance of incorporating examples of national inventions, authors, and works into the educational narrative, creating a meaningful and relatable context for students.
The seminars offer a unique and collaborative environment, bringing together schoolteachers, IP experts, and high-level guests from relevant IP agencies. Through interactive sessions, group exercises, and specialized activities such as the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ), teachers not only enhance their understanding of IP but also gain practical experience in applying these concepts to classroom scenarios.
One of the distinctive features of this program is its commitment to providing teachers with tangible, immediate benefits. By the end of the seminars, each participating teacher develops a personalized and tailor-made lesson plan encompassing IP, inventiveness, and creativity. This ensures that the insights and skills acquired during the program can be seamlessly integrated into their classrooms, contributing to a more enriched and engaging learning experience for their students. Overall, the WIPO Academy's program serves as a holistic and impactful initiative, equipping teachers with the tools and knowledge needed to foster a culture of innovation and intellectual property awareness within the educational landscape.
Uganda: May 28 to 30, 2025
A Regional Intellectual Property Training Workshop for Educators in Africa took place in Kampala from May 28 to 30, 2025, to strengthen education integration, namely of intellectual property into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and innovation and entrepreneurship subjects. The workshop brought together 45 teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum designers, and educational policymakers from seven African countries. Participants engaged in both online and in-person training phases to build practical skills, draft multidisciplinary youth lesson plans, and explore how creativity and IP can drive sustainable economic development and educational transformation across the continent. The WIPO Academy conducted the training in partnership with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau and with the support of the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2025/ip-youth-teachers-program-empowering-africa-education-changemakers
Jordan: July 22 to 24, 2025
This training program for educators aimed to strengthen intellectual property and innovation education within formal learning systems. The program focused on teachers, teacher trainers, and education professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and pedagogical tools needed to integrate IP concepts into classroom teaching and curriculum design. Participants explored practical approaches to teaching creativity, innovation, and IP; developed classroom-ready lesson plans and examined how IP education can support entrepreneurship and innovation-driven learning outcomes. The national capacity building initiative sustainably embeds IP education in schools and teacher training frameworks. The training was conducted collaboratively by WIPO Academy and national partners in Jordan.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2025/from-classroom-to-market-jordanian-youth-and-educators-trained-on-ip-and-innovation
Albania: September 24 to 26, 2025:
A three-day National Training Program for Educators in Tirana strengthened avenues for high-quality innovation and IP education within the national education system. The program brought together 40 teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum designers, and education policymakers, with a strong representation of women, to explore practical ways of integrating IP, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship into STEM education. Through interactive, practice-based sessions and gamified learning activities, participants developed classroom-ready lesson plans, curriculum modules, and policy-oriented outputs aimed at embedding IP education sustainably across teaching and learning frameworks. The initiative also launched a national training-of-trainers pathway, supporting Albania’s efforts to scale up accredited IP education for educators and advance an innovation-ready education ecosystem. The WIPO Academy, in collaboration with Albania’s Ministry of Education and the General Directorate of Industrial Property (GDIP), organized the training.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2025/from-classrooms-to-curricula-albania-advances-innovation-and-ip-education
Chile: October 6 to 8, 2025:
The inaugural national workshop integrating intellectual property into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and innovation and entrepreneurship education took place in Santiago, Chile, from October 6 to 8, 2025. The workshop provided a platform for teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum designers, and education policymakers to develop practical approaches for teaching IP and creativity in schools as part of the Empowering Youth (K-12) to Innovate for a Better Future project. Participants created IP-linked lesson plans and classroom resources connecting STEM, innovation, and entrepreneurship through a combination of online preparatory learning and in-person interdisciplinary design sessions. The initiative equipped educators with tools and knowledge to support sustainable reforms in education and strengthen Chile’s innovation-oriented learning ecosystem. The training was organized by WIPO Academy in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of Chile, the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations, and the National Institute of Industrial Property.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2025/wipo-academy-hosts-first-national-workshop-on-ip-stem-and-entrepreneurship-education-in-chile
Viet Nam: November 25 to 28, 2025:
This regional training program in Hanoi focused on strengthening intellectual property education for educators across ASEAN. The four-day program brought together 69 teachers, curriculum designers, and education policymakers from eight ASEAN Member States to equip them with practical tools for integrating creativity, innovation, and IP into primary and secondary school curricula. Participants explored interactive pedagogical approaches, hands-on teaching methodologies, and WIPO-developed tools, including the first-ever live classroom delivery of the INCIPE model lesson in an ASEAN school setting. The initiative aimed to reinforce the role of educators as key drivers of innovation-ready education systems and to support the sustainable integration of IP education within national curricula across the region. The WIPO Academy, in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Office of Viet Nam (IP Viet Nam) and with the support of the Funds-in-Trust Japan – Industrial Property Global and the Funds-in-Trust Japan – Copyright, delivered this training.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2026/first-ever-classroom-delivery-of-wipo-s-innovation-and-ip-teaching-model-in-hanoi
Philippines: November 18 to 21, 2024
A blended training program in Manila, Philippines, jointly organized by the WIPO Academy and the Japan Patent Office, brought together over 30 educators, curriculum designers, and education policymakers from ASEAN countries to strengthen IP education across the region. The initiative, delivered under the INCIPE (Innovation, Creativity, IP and Entrepreneurship) Education Program, equipped participants with the skills to integrate IP concepts into national education systems, with a focus on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The program combined self-paced learning, in-person workshops, and post-training coaching, and is part of WIPO’s broader efforts to support sustainable, scalable IP education in developing and transition economies.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2024/first-training-program-on-ip-education-in-asean-countries
Tunisia: April 23 to 25, 2024
WIPO Academy, in collaboration with Tunisia's Ministry of Youth and Sports, has launched the TANIT project to educate Tunisian youth on intellectual property (IP). It aims to empower youth club facilitators and inspectors by integrating creativity, innovation, and IP into their activities. Participants explored key IP concepts, creative teaching methods, and gamification strategies. The initiative supports youth innovation hubs to foster entrepreneurship and job creation through the IP ecosystem.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2024/news_0028.html
Egypt: March 3 to 5, 2024
A three-day seminar in Cairo, Egypt, organized by the WIPO Academy, the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and the National IP Academy of Egypt, trained over 30 educators, mostly women, from six Arab countries on integrating intellectual property (IP) education into school curricula. Participants, who influence thousands of teachers and millions of students, learned to develop IP lesson plans and emphasize the role of IP in entrepreneurship. The seminar is part of the IP4Youth&Teachers program, blending online and in-person learning.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2014/news_0045.html
Romania: October 31 to November 1, 2023
A national seminar for 59 secondary school teachers in the social sciences took place in Bucharest. The three-phase program customized for Romania offered an online general course (one month) on intellectual property, one in-person seminar introducing teachers to creative teaching tools and problem-solving methods, and a practical session applying the tools and knowledge imparted to students for a deep understanding of intellectual property in social studies. Examples were drawn from pertinent and relatable copyright cases in Romania. This country has a national IP education strategy that approves of integrating IP education as an optional curriculum in schools.
Albania: November 13 to 16, 2023:
The IP Impact Certificate Course (IPCC) was delivered through a four-day national seminar for teachers in Albania. It was organized in collaboration with the Albanian General Directorate of Intellectual Property (GDIP) and the Korean IP Office (KIPO). Thirteen primary and twenty-two secondary teachers were trained to teach Creativity and IP, which involved developing customized lesson plans for classroom teaching, and participation in a follow-up peer network.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2023/news_0072.html
Japan: June 1 to 4, 2021 (Virtual)
The Intellectual Property Impact Certificate Course (IPCC) for Teachers was delivered in Tokyo as a regional workshop to promote IP education for Young People. Organized in collaboration with the WIPO Japan Office, the course combined WIPO Academys six-week online General Course on IP (DL-101), a final assignment, and a four-day seminar (held online due to COVID-19). The program offered expert pedagogical advice, skills, and curricula development activities relevant for youth. WIPO Academy’s educational resources were customized in the Japanese language to respond to national, cultural, and linguistic specificities.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2021/news_0017.html
Korea: December 7 to 11 2020 (Virtual)
The WIPO Academy, alongside the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), conducted the first virtual IP4Youth&Teachers seminar. This event brought together 30 educators and curriculum developers from 12 countries, focusing on teaching creativity and intellectual property (IP) to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among students. The seminar included interactive lessons on creative teaching methods, the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ), and gamification techniques, culminating in a certification for participants.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2020/news_0019.html
Oman: November 6 to 7 2019
This national workshop, which coincided with the Oman Science Festival, took place in Muscat in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Oman. The 12-week blended learning, combined with online and face-to-face course delivery methods offered 28 teachers, curriculum developers, and education policymakers a customizable balance of theoretical and practical teaching methodologies.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2019/news_0030.html
Slovak Republic: November 14 to 15 2019
This blended sub-regional conference organized in Banská Bystrica with the Slovakian Republic Institute of Education rolled out WIPO Academy’s IP4Youth&Teachers service in the Central European Baltic States (CEBS) in response to the high demand for IP knowledge among youth. As with all other training programs, best practices on teaching and promoting intellectual property knowledge at key formative stages were a focus.
Peru: December 3 to 6 2019
This sub-regional conference was a result of a continuing partnership with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), and the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property of Peru (INDECOPI) to provide knowledge on “how to use” the IP system for innovation and creativity. It recognized how increasing access to information and communication technologies was generating even younger consumers of IP-based products than ever before.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2019/news_0032.html
Georgia: June 20 and 21 2018
WIPO and SAKPATENTI co-hosted a two-day regional seminar on intellectual property (IP) education in Tbilisi, Georgia. Nearly 100 participants from 16 countries learned about IP teaching methods and best practices from renowned experts and valued the opportunities for networking and idea exchange.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2018/news_0014.html
Zambia: November 27 to 30 2018
A four-day seminar was held in Lusaka, Zambia, co-organized by WIPO and various organizations. Through lectures, workshops, and case studies, educators from over 10 African countries gained knowledge on topics like IP for youth creators and practical teaching methods. The seminar also facilitated collaboration between IP offices and education officials, fostering an action plan for localized IP education across Africa.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2018/news_0025.html
United Arab Emirates: December 5 to 7 2017
The WIPO Academy held a three-day seminar in Abu Dhabi to equip teachers from 27 developing countries with the tools to integrate intellectual property (IP) into their curriculum. Through workshops and lectures, educators explored various topics including teaching methods, copyright, and the role of IP in fostering creativity and innovation among youth. Participants praised the seminar for providing valuable resources and facilitating collaboration, highlighting its potential to empower young minds and contribute to economic and social development.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2018/news_0002.html