Continuing Judicial Education on IP

The DL course on IP for Judges is comprised of the following modules:

General Distance-Learning Course on IP for Judges based on modules developed and reviewed by renowned judges. The course will progressively be made available in all official languages of the United Nations.

• Module 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
• Module 2: Copyright and Related Rights
• Module 3: Trademarks
• Module 4: Patents
• Module 5: Geographical Indications
• Module 6: Trade Secrets / Undisclosed Information
• Module 7: Industrial Design
• Module 8: Other topics on Intellectual Property

Customized Modules

Customized modules on IP for Judges are developed for selected beneficiary countries. Customization is undertaken in full coordination with the national experts, taking into account national needs and priorities.

Face-to-face training

Face-to-face training sessions are organized for the trained trainers of the selected countries. The participants receive training on main areas of IP and on basic training methodologies. They are also offered the opportunity to practice the acquired knowledge through the discussion of selected court decisions and the participation in "teaching" experiences.

Judge-to-Judge Training

Judge-to-judge training is achieved through the practical "training" experience offered to each judge to "train" his/her fellow judges and through the several electronic community of practices made available to judges through the DL discussions fora and the dedicated networks for exchange of information, experience sharing and peer-to-peer learning.