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15 April 2024 
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Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights    
 
WTO TRIPS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES IN 202 4  
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT1 
1.  The Secretariat of the WTO plans to organize a number of specific technical assistance activities 
on the Trade -related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement ( TRIPS  Agreement ) in 2024. 
This document provides detailed information about TRIPS -specific WTO technical assistance 
activities planned for 2024, including information on dates, and where applicable, eligibility and 
selection criteria of participants  and instructions for submission of applications . The overall objective 
of the  TRIPS technica l assistance activities is to enhance the knowledge and expertise of government 
officials from WTO developing  and least -developed  Members and Observers, so they can better 
understand and implement the TRIPS Agreement,  benefit from its provisions, and stren gthen their 
capacity to engage in the work of the Council for TRIPS .2 
2.  This document is structured according to the different types of TRIPS -specific technical assistance 
activities provided by the WTO:  
• e-Learning Course s on the TRIPS  Agreement ; 
• National TRIPS  Workshops ; 
• Regional TRIPS Workshops ; 
• Geneva -based TRIPS thematic  Workshops ; 
• Joint activities  with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) ; and  
• Activities under the auspices of the WHO -WIPO -WTO Trilateral Cooperation  on Trade and  
Public Health .  
3.  The structure, content, target audience, pre -requisites  and materials of the  above -mentioned  
TRIPS-specific -activities will follow the WTO Progressive Learning Strategy (PLS).3 Therefore, 
each activity is identified according to a scale ranging from "Level 1" (the least advanced, 
introductory activities) to "Level 3" (the most advanced, in -depth training activities). 
This classification  will, inter alia, assist in making candidates aware of the expected level of the 
activity before they apply, and facilitate the Secretariat's assessment of whether a candidate's profile 
and experience match the level of the activity when carrying out the selection process. Further 
informati on on the WTO PLS and a table with the level of each of the  TRIPS -specific technical 
assistance -activities can be found in Annex I .  
4.  Members are encouraged to review document JOB/TC/18 , which provide s information on the 
WTO's Global Training Activities, including e -Learning, as well as Regional Trade Policy Courses 
 
1 This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members or to their rights and obligations under the WTO.  
2 The TRIPS Council  is scheduled to meet three times in 20 24: 25-26 April; 10-11 July ; and 
6-7 Novem ber (also see document  IP/C/M/109 ).  
3 The primary aim of the PLS is to promote higher levels of learning and to encourage the development 
of participants ' autono my, with a view to building and sustaining the long -lasting human and institutional 
capacity of beneficiary countries to participate most effectively in the rules -based multilateral training system.  IP/C/W/710  
 
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  (which include a module on the TRIPS Agreement), organized by the WTO Secretariat and scheduled 
to be conducted in 2024. For additional queries and information  on TRIPS -related Technical 
Assistance activities,  including request s for a TRIPS national or regional workshop,  please contact 
Ms. Roshan Khan  (Technical Assistance and Legal Officer, Intellectual Property, Government 
Procurement and Competition Division, WTO ) at roshan.khan@wto.org  or +41227396153.  
1  E-LEARNING COURSES ON THE TRIPS  AGREEMENT  
Level of this activity: 1    3 
5.  The WTO offers  several  e-Learning Course s on the TRIPS  Agreement  ("TRIPS  e-Learning 
Course s") including : 
a. Micro Course series4: Why are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRS) protected?  and Why 
are copyright and related rights protected;  
b. Core TRIPS Courses : A short trip through TRIPS  and Trade -related aspects of Intellectual 
Property Rights;  
c. Copyright in the WTO; and  
d. Patents in the WTO.  
6.  e-Learning Courses are  freely accessible at all times via the WTO e -Learning Platform 
(https://www.learning.wto.org ). All course s include a final exam and a WTO  certificate upon  its 
successful completion.  
7.  Successful completion of the TRIPS e-Learning Courses (in any of the WTO working languages) 
is normally a pre -requisite or recommendation for participation in TRIPS  face-to-face technical 
assistance activities. However, successful completion of the TRIPS e-Learning Course s does not 
guarantee selection for TRIPS -related face-to-face training events. Government officials who have 
already successfully completed the  core TRIPS  e-Learn ing Course s, or the courses on copyright and 
patents,  in any of the available languages, are not required to undertake it again.  
8.  Government officials from eligible5 developing WTO Members and Observers wishing to enrol in 
the TRIPS e-Learning Courses must:  
a. Create an account on the WTO e -Learning Programme: the online registration 
is available at https://www.learning.wto.org ; and  
b. Submit the Nomination Form:  participants wishing to have full access to the e -Learning 
programme (i.e., access to course exams , certification , live webinars, and other e -
Learning activities ) must be nominated by the ir government authorities. The nomination 
form is available for download on the e -Learning platform ( https://www.learning.wto.org ) 
in the participant's Dashboard upon log in.  The completed nomination form, duly signed 
and stamped by the candidate's government authorities, must be submitted ( i.e., 
uploaded on the WTO e -Learning platform) to  complete the candidate's registration 
process.  
9.  For further information and help about th e registration process for the TRIPS  e-Learning Course s, 
the WTO e -Learning team can be contacted at elearning@wto.org . Please also consult 
the WTO e-Learning Quick Guide , available in English, French and Spanish.  
 
4 Condensed Courses on key topics with an estimated learn ing time of 10 -15 hours.  
5 Eligible participants are government officials from WTO Members and Observers who are beneficiaries 
of WTO Technical Assistance  and who are not subject to WTO Administrative Measures. The WTO e -Learning 
programme is also freely a ccessible to the public (non -eligible participants) on a self -study basis; 
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  2  NATIONAL TR IPS WORKSHOPS  
Level of this activity: 1    3 
10.  WTO developing and least -developed Members and Observers are entitled to request national 
workshops  with a view to address specific training needs on the TRIPS Agreement  and its 
implementation. National TRIPS workshops  may have a lower (more introductory ) or higher (in -
depth, advance training) level, depending on the training needs identified by the requesting Member, 
and the level of knowledge and experience of the participants. It is also possible to organize two 
national activities back -to-back for dif ferent participants, for example, one at an introductory level 
and another at an  advanced level. The Secretariat will aim to tailor the structure and content of 
these workshops according to each specific request and through consultations with the beneficia ry 
Member during the preparation phase of the workshop . In addition, the Secretariat encourages 
Members to clearly outline the objectives of  national seminars in the online national activity request , 
in order to allow the Secretariat to respond more effectively to the training needs of Members.  
11.  To request a national workshop  on the TRIPS Agreement , developing and least -developed 
Members and Observers must complete and submit a technical assistance national activity request 
through the Technical Assistance Management System  (TAMS) , which is available through the 
weblink https://tams.wto.org .6 
12.  The Technical Assistance National Activity Request must be submitted along with an official 
accompanying letter from the  contact point to the WTO (e.g. mission in Geneva), addressed to the 
Director of the  Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC). The request and the official 
letter s hould be submitted online via the weblink https://tams.wto.org .The Secretariat encourages 
Members and Observers to submit their requests for national TRIPS  seminars as early as possib le 
(preferably in the first half of the year) to ensure proper coordination and preparation for these 
activities.7 
3  REGIONAL TRIPS WORKSHOPS  
Level of this activity: 1    3 
3.1  Overview  
13.  The WTO Secretariat organizes regional workshops related to the TRIPS Agreement , or to TRIPS 
in a broader policy context  such as digital trade or public health , with the purpose of making 
participants fully aware of the TRIPS Agreement , its implementation, and the possible implications 
at the regional and national levels. Funding is available through the Global  Trust Fund (GTF) for 
these workshops.  
14.  Regional workshops also serve as an opportunity for government officials working on TRIPS 
matters in different developing and least -developed Members  to establish contact with their 
counterparts  from other ministries or dep artments of their own government or  those in other 
Members  of the region, facilitating the exchange of information and the sharing of best practices 
related to the implementation of the TRIPS  Agreement . 
15.  These regional workshops may include representatives from WIPO and the World Health 
Organization (WHO)  as resource persons contributing their knowledge and experience in  specialized 
areas . In addition, other relevant  international organizations, international and regional 
development institutions,  and organi zations, as well as other technical assistance organizations and 
bilateral donors involved in TRIPS  matters, may  be invited to inform participants of their latest 
activities.   
 
6 The system is available in the three WTO working languages, English, French  and Spanish. 
Login  usernames and passwords are the same as for the WTO website.  WTO Members must connect using their 
WTO credentials through the WTO sign in button on https://tams.wto.org  
7 While every effort will be made to accommodate the requests of Members and Observers, 
the Secretariat cannot guarantee that it will have the necessary resources to undertake  all national workshops 
requested during the year.  IP/C/W/710  
 
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  16.  To enhance the efficacy and customization of regional workshops, the WTO Secreta riat initiates 
and actively engages with Members to identify and target the specific training requirements related 
to TRIPS within various regions . In this context, t he WTO Secretariat has scheduled three regional 
TRIPS  workshops in 2024  in close collaboration with Members . 
17.  As a first step, Members interested to organize  a regional workshop on the TRIPS Agreement  in 
2025, should consult with the WTO Secretariat. Subsequently, a Member can submit  an official letter 
indicating the purpose a nd expected outcome of the regional workshop,  their expected contribution, 
the participation and contribution of other partners, as well as the proposed dates and venue. This 
request  should be addressed to the ITTC Director and sent by e -mail to ittcregionaldesk@wto.org . 
Level of this activity: 1    3 
3.2  Regional Workshop on Trade and Public Health for French -Speaking African  Members 
and Observers, Rabat, Morocco , 28 to 30 May 2024  
18.  The WTO  Secretariat  is organizing a Regional Workshop on Trade and Public Health, in Rabat, 
Morocco from 28 to 30 May 2024 , for government officials from WTO Members and Observers from 
French -speaking Africa. The workshop  adopts a comprehensive perspective on the intricate 
connections among public health, trade, and intellectual property. It embraces a multidisciplinary 
approach, drawing from various fields to delve into these interlinked domains. Detailed information 
on the Regional Workshop, including eligibility criteria, selection process, application form is available 
in Annex II .  
Level of this activity: 1     3 
3.3  Sub-Regional Workshop on Trade  and Public Health f or South East  Asian Members 
and Observers, Bangkok, Thailand , 6 to 8 November 2024  
19.  At the request of the National Commission on International Trade and Health Study (NCITHS), 
Thailand, the WTO Secretariat will organize a sub-regional workshop on Trade and Public Health  for 
Members and Observers from the South East Asian Region on 6 to 8 November 2024. The Regional 
workshop will be held back -to-back with the International Trade and Health Conference  organized  
by NCITHS on 4  to 5 November 2024. Detailed information on eli gibility criteria, the selection process 
and deadlines will be announced in July 2024  and invitations circulated to eligible technical 
assistance developing and least -developed Members  and Observers in due course . 
Level of this activity : 1    3 
3.4  Regional workshop for Central, Eastern Europe, Central  Asia, and the Caucasus , 
Vienna, Austria, 1 2 to 15 November 2024  
20.  The regional event will be held in collaboration with the Joint Vienna Institute at their 
headquarters in Vienna, Austria. It will target officials that are responsible for cross-cutting TRIPS 
issues  and will be held from 12 to 15 November 2024. The worksh op is structured to encompass 
two segments: an initial part offering a comprehensive overview of TRIPS Agreement  and its  
provisions, followed by a second component delving into the dynamic interaction between the 
TRIPS  Agreement and contemporary public pol icy issues . Information including a detailed 
programme, eligibility criteria, the selection process and deadlines will be announced in 
August  2024 .  
4  GENEVA BASED -THEMATIC WORKSHOPS  
Level of this activity: 1    3 
4.1  WTO Workshop on the Implementation of Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement: 
Incentives for Technology Transfer to LDCs , 23 to 25 April 2024  
21.  The WTO Secretariat will organize the Workshop on the Implementation of Article  66.2 of the 
TRIPS Agreement in Geneva, Switzerland, on 23 to 25 March  2024 to enable least-developed  
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  concerning technology tra nsfer measures under Article  66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement (as established 
by the Decision of the Council for TRIPS (WTO document IP/C/28 ) in line with the direction given by 
WTO Members in the Doha Ministerial Decision on Implementation -related issues and concerns 
(WT/MIN(01)/17 ).  
22.  The Workshop comprises two segments: a two -day workshop segment on 23  to 24 April 202 4 
and one day reporting and review segment within the TRIPS Council's formal meeting on 
25 April 2024, which together aim to promote dialogue and coordination between developed 
Members reporting technology transfer incentives under Article  66.2, and their intend ed 
beneficiaries, the LDC Members.  The Workshop also provides an opportunity to improve the use of 
this transparency mechanism on incentives for transfer of technology, so as to respond more 
effectively to the technological needs identified by LDCs. The W orkshop is based on the Article  66.2 
reports submitted by developed  Members in 2023 (circulated in document IP/C/R/TTI  series), 
current work on trade and technology transfer  at the WTO , and LDCs ' priority needs. More 
information on key workshop outcomes will be circulated to Members via the WTO website.  
Level of this activity: 1    3 
4.2  WIPO -WTO Executive Programme on Intellectual Property Issues for Senior 
Government Officials , 3 to 14 June 2024  
23.  The Secretariats of WIPO and the WTO will jointly organize the WIPO -WTO Executive 
Programme on Intellectual Property Issues for Senior Government officials, from 3 to 14 June 2024. 
The Governments of Members and Observers to the WTO,  eligible for technical assistance, received 
an invitation letter with the application form via their WTO Representation, on 20 March 2024.  
24.  The main objective of the Programme is to update government officials from technical 
assistance beneficiaries on the activities and instruments of WIPO and the WTO , and to provide a 
forum for them to exchange information and ideas with the two Secretariats and with a range of 
policymakers and organizations based in Geneva. The emphasis will be on recent developments and 
policy issues, including those currently under  debate in the two Organizations and in other 
international organizations.  As an Executive Programme, it is designed for senior government 
officials who already have a strong background in IP matters, including the international legal and 
policy dimensions . This programme is not suitable as an introductory course, and nominees are 
require d to have sufficient background in IP  policy or practice to be selected . Please  consult the 
information in Annex I II. 
Level of this activity: 1    3 
4.3  Trade and Public Health  Workshop , 30 September to 4 October 2024  
25.  The Secretariat of the WTO, in close collaboration with the  Secretariats of the WHO and WIPO 
will organize the Annual Trade and Public Health Worksh op in  Geneva, from 30 Septem ber to 
4 October 2024. The Workshop aims to improve the capacity of government officials to analyse 
policy choices, address multidisciplinary issues, and foster smooth domestic coordination through a 
comprehensive understanding of overlapping policy issues with bearing on public health and their 
relationship with WTO Agreements. The Workshop's content is multidisciplinary and based on the 
2nd Edition of the WHO -WIPO -WTO Trilateral Study " Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and 
Innovation: Intersections between Public Health, Intellectual Property and Trade ".  
26.  The Workshop is intended for a global audience from government officials working on trade, 
intellectual property, and public health issues , and fosters collaborative linkages and coordination 
between officials working in these three areas of policy responsibi lity. During June 2024 , WTO 
Members and Observers, eligible to benefit from training and technical cooperation activities, will be 
invited to submit up to three nominations of capital -based officials, from different government 
authorities or agencies, of w hich one could be possibly selected. Further details on eligibility criteria, 
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  5  ACTIVITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WI PO  
Level of this activity: 1    3 
5.1  WIPO -WTO Colloquium for African Scholars, Researchers and Teachers , 5 to 8 August 
2024  
27.  The WIPO -WTO Colloquium for Intellectua l Property Teachers, Academics and Researchers in 
Africa , and the IP Scholars Africa (IPSA) Conference, will be held in -person at the University of 
Cape Town, South Africa from 5 to 9  August  2024. Specifically, the  WIPO -WTO Colloquium Africa is 
scheduled from 5 to 8  August  2024 and it will be followed by the IPSA Conference on 9 August  2024.  
28.  The WIPO -WTO Colloquium will provide IP academics from Africa a platform to: (i) enhance 
their understanding of international develop ments in IP law and policy; (ii)  share comprehensive 
updates on the status of WIPO and WTO agreements;(iii) foster insights on current activities in both 
organizations relevant to the African region; (iv) map existing IP teaching and scholarship in the 
region; and (iv) facilitate debate and collaboration among the academic community in Africa . 
29.  Candidates with an advanced degree and teaching experience in IP law or international law, 
economics , management with a specialization in IP, who are fluent in Englis h and have 
Africa -focused IP research  are encouraged to apply . IP teachers and researchers are welcome to 
apply for the WIPO -WTO Colloquium Africa by submitting an online application through the WIPO 
eLearning centr e by 15 May  2024 . Detailed information on the WIPO -WTO Colloquium is available 
on the WIPO Academy webpage  and in Annex V . 
Level of this activity: 1    3 
5.2  WIPO -WTO Colloquium for Teachers of Intellectual Property 2024  
30.  This 18th Colloquium jointly organized by WIPO  and the WTO  for teachers of intellectual property 
from developing and least-developed Members will be organized in November or early 
December  2024.  The colloquium seeks to be a multidisciplinary event, open to economists and other 
university teachers working in the field of intellectual property.    
31.  The colloquium will updat e university teachers on the activities and instruments of the WIPO 
and the WTO with focus on important policy issues under negotiation or discussion in the two 
organizations. Additionally, it seeks to enhance and organize the exchange of practical knowled ge 
regarding pertinent national or regional experiences between university educators and the two 
Secretariats. Special attention will be given to empowering participants to devise practical strategies 
for enhancing teaching methodologies. To sustain this m omentum, the colloquium will foster the 
establishment and reinforcement of connections between participants and trainers, as well as subject 
matter experts, facilitating ongoing dialogue and collaboration in the realms of intellectual property 
teaching and  research.  
32.  Normally, u p to 35 places are available for applicants fr om WTO developing and least -developed 
Members and Observers, eligible to benefit from training and technical cooperation activities . 
Expenses for 30 participants will be jointly borne by t he WTO and WIPO. An additional five places 
will be available for applicants from developed  Members . It is expected that between mid-
August  and September 2024 , the WTO and WIPO Secretariat will issue the call for applications 
through their  respective websit es and regular channels .  
6  OUTREACH ACTIVITIES UNDER THE AUSPICES OF WHO -WIPO -WTO TRILATERAL 
COOPERATION ON TRADE AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN 2024  
6.1  Series of briefings for Health , Trade and IP  Attach és 
33.  The WHO, WIPO and th e WTO will jointly organize a briefing series for Geneva -based Health, 
IP, and Trade Attachés. These briefings aim to provide delegates with more comprehensive, 
multi-institutional, multidisciplinary assistance and expertise to address challenges encountere d at 
the intersection of public health, IP, and trade.  The first in -person joint meeting will be hosted by 
the WHO on 7 May 2024  at its headquarters in Geneva. Information about the topic and logistics, IP/C/W/710  
 
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  and a detailed agenda will be shared shortly . The sec ond meeting is tentatively scheduled for 
2 July 2024,  and will be hosted by WIPO. Delegations have been invited to submit suggestions for 
topics that could be usefully addressed by the tri lateral briefing series.  
6.2  WHO -WIPO -WTO Trilateral Technical Webinar s on Public Health, IP and Trade  
34.  WHO, WIPO and WTO will  continue their series of trilateral webinars to address topical issues  
(information about past webinars is available here). The 5 th technical webinar is scheduled for 
20 June 2024  and will address issues at the intersection between public health, IP and competition 
law and policy . 
6.3  11th Trilateral Symposium  
35.  WHO, WIPO and WTO will continue to convene high -level technical symposia  (information about 
past symposia is available here). Theme and dates of the 11 th Trilateral Symposium will be 
communicat ed in an update of th is note.  
6.4  Trilateral Technical Assistance Platform  
36.  The Trilateral Technical Assistance Platform  serves as a comprehensive resource for 
capacity -building initiatives addressing various challenges at the convergence of health, trade, and 
IP. Its primary objective is to offer a centralized avenue for accessing the col lective expertise of 
WHO, WIPO and WTO alongside other relevant partners, concerning the overarching nexus of trade 
and public health. Through the Trilateral Platform, stakeholders can solicit tailored technical support 
to effectively leverage available po licy and legal mechanisms, including TRIPS flexibilities. This 
assistance is aimed at facilitating equitable access to medical technologies and fostering innovation 
within the pharmaceutical sector. Furthermore, the platform facilitates collaboration and 
knowledge -sharing among its members, enhancing coordination and promoting best practices across 
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  ANNEX I  
PROGRESSIVE LEARNING STRATEGY1 
TRIPS -SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) ACTIVITIES  
1.  In order to respond to the need for greater coherence and complementarity in WTO 
capacity -building, ITTC has developed a progressive strategy to promote higher levels of learning 
and encourage the development of participants' autonomy. This is with a view to build and sustain 
the long -lasting human and institutional capacity of beneficiary countries to participate more 
effectively in the rules -based multilateral trading system.  
2.  In this regard, two broad categories of participants in WTO capacity -building have been 
identified:  
a. "Generalists"  are govern ment officials who will need a broad knowledge of the WTO to 
conduct their work, such as capital -based officials dealing with WTO issues or delegates 
posted to Geneva missions with general responsibility for WTO affairs;  
b. "Specialists"  are government offici als who will require in -depth knowledge in a specific 
area, such as officials working on a specific issue in a particular Ministry in their capital 
(for example, those who are dealing with TRIPS  issues).  
3.  Following this strategy, each TRIPS -specific technic al assistance activity has been categorized 
based on a scale of three training levels, ranging from "Level 1" (the least advanced, introductory 
activities) to "Level 3" (the most advanced, in -depth training activities).  
Progressive Learning Strategy  
Level  TRIPS -specific TA Activity  
1 e-Learning micro -Courses related to the TRIPS 
Agreement  
1 and 2  e-Learning Course s on the TRIPS  Agreement  
1 and 2 National TRIPS  Workshops  
2 and 3  Regional TRIPS  Workshops2 
3 Workshop on the Implementation of Article 66.2 of 
the TRIPS Agreement: Incentives for Technology 
Transfer to LDCs  
 
WIPO -WTO Executive Programme on Intellectual 
Property Is sues for Senior Government Officials , 
Geneva  
 
Trade and Public Health Workshop , Geneva  
 
WIPO -WTO Colloquium for Teachers of Intellectual 
Property 2024 , Geneva  
 
 
 
1 Additional information on the WTO's progressive learning strategy (PLS) is available in JOB/TC/7 . 
2 The training provided in regional TRIPS workshops will, in general, be more advanced than the training 
given in national TRIPS  seminars, as it will also focus on  regional challeng es and implementation matters.  IP/C/W/710  
 
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  ANNEX II  
Title of the activity  Regional Workshop on Trade and Public Health for WTO Members and 
Observers from French -speaking Africa  
Dates  28 to 30 May 2024  
Venue  Rabat, Morocco  
Eligible WTO 
Members and 
Observers  Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Comoros Congo, 
Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti Equatorial Guinea, 
Gabon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Níger, Senegal Togo and Tunisia  
Pre-requisites  Candidates must be government officials holding direct responsibilities for issues 
relating to the interaction between trade agreements, intellectual property 
conventions and public health, and may belong to national authorities responsible 
for foreign affa irs, trade, intellectual property, public health or any other relevant 
government entity.  
 
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a clear intention to continue working or 
assume responsibilities specifically in this area and possess  advance knowledge of 
the WTO's TRIPS Agreement.  
 
Candidates must be proficient in the French language, as the workshop will require 
active participation in group work  and discussions.  
Application  The Governments of Members and Observers  from French -speaking Africa , eligible 
to benefit from training and technical cooperation activities  have been invited to 
present officials for consideration in the selection process in March 2024.  
Candidates  interested  must complete the application form available here: 
https://wto.formstack.com/forms/2024_atelier_regional_maroc  
The online application form requires uploading scanned copies of the passport  of the 
candidate  and official  letter of nomination,  duly signed and  stamped by  the competent 
government  competent  authority.  
 
Requests must be validated by Permanent Missions/Embassies to the WTO. 
Validations should be sent by email to the WTO Institute for Training and Technical 
Cooperation (email address: logistics.unit@wto.org ) no later than 17 April 2024.  
Results of the 
selection  Selected candidates will be informed about the results of the selection by end-April 
2024.  
Administrative and logistical information will be provided in due course to the 
selected candidates.  
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  ANNEX III  
Title of the activity  WIPO -WTO Executive Programme on Intellectual Property Issues for 
Senior Government Officials  
Dates  3 to 14 June 2024  
Venue  Geneva, Switzerland  
Eligible WTO 
Members and 
Observers  WTO developing  and least -developed  Members and Observers  
Pre-requisites  Thirty places are available for allocation to a selection of applicants from technical 
assistance beneficiaries.   
 
To be considered for possible selection, applicants must:  
• be a senior government official responsible for intellectual property and 
related policy issues;  
• have completed the  WTO on -line e-Training TRIPS course  or the  WIPO 
General Course on Intellectual Property (DL -101) or possess proven 
commensurate knowledge or professional experience ; 
• demonstrate an extensive practical background in intellectual property law, 
policy and practice;  
• be nominated by their government; and  
• possess an excellent knowledge of English.  
 
Application process  The application process consists of the following steps:  
 
1. Interested candidates need to duly complete and submit the online 
application form, which is available at 2024 WIPO -WTO IP Advanced Course 
- Formstack  
 
2. The online application form requires uploading a scanned copy of the 
passport and of the official nomination letter, signed and stamped by the 
competent government authori ty that is nominating the candidate. A 
template for such a letter to be signed and stamped by the national 
authority can be found here.  
 
3. The application form, including the passport and nomination letter, should 
be submitted via the online application system no later than 10 April 2024 . 
 
4. Applications are to be validated by the Permanent Missions/Embassies to 
the WTO. Validations should be addressed by email to the WTO Institute 
for Training and Technical Cooperation (Email: logistics.unit@wto.org ) no 
later than 10 April 2024.   
 
Results of the 
selection  Selected candidates will be informed about the results of the selection by 
end April 2024 . 
Administrative and logistical information will be provided in due course to the 
selected candidates.  
 
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  ANNEX IV  
Title of the activity  Trade and Public Health Workshop  
Dates  30 September to 4 October 2024  
Venue  Geneva, Switzerland  
Eligible WTO 
Members and 
Observers  WTO develop ing and least develop ed Members and Observers  
Pre-requisites  Government officials with at least ten years of relevant experience in trade and 
public health and:  
 
• Direct responsibility for matters relating to the interaction between trade , IP and 
public health, whether from authorities responsible for foreign affairs, trade, IP, 
public health or from any other rel evant government entity;  
• Demonstrable expectation of continuing to work, or being assigned 
responsibilities, specifically in th ese fields;   
• Advanced level of knowledge on trade law and policy, including, but not limited 
to, the TRIPS Agreement,  intellect ual property  and public health; and  
• All-round proficiency in English . 
 
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to register for and complete the 
WIPO Distance Learning Course 701 "Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and 
Innovation" . 
Application  The invitation to nominate candidates will be distributed to WTO Members and 
Observers, eligible to benefit from training and technical cooperation activities in 
May 2024 . 
The invitation letter will include a link to the online application form , which  requires 
uploading scanned copies of the candidate's passport and of an official nomination 
letter, duly signed and stamped by the competent government authority that is 
nominating the candidate.  
Results of the 
selection  Selected candidates will be informed about the results of the selection by 
July 2024 . 
Administrative and logistical information will be provided in due course to the 
selected candidates.  
 
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  ANNEX V  
Title of the activity  WIPO WTO Colloquium for African Intellectual Property Teachers, 
Academics and Research  
Dates  5 to 8 August 2024 (organized back-to-back with IPSA 2024)   
Venue  Cape Town, S outh Africa  
Eligible WTO 
Members and 
Observers  WTO developing  and least -developed  Members and Observers  
Pre-requisites  To be considered, applicants should:  
• hold an advanced degree and have teaching experience in IP law or 
international law/economics/management with a specialization in IP;  
• be fluent in English; and  
• Select a topic related to one of the themes on the draft program.  Prepare, 
and submit as part of the application, a  one page summary and an outline 
of a paper that the applicant will present during the Colloquium.  
Candidates with Africa -focused research on IP and the fol lowing themes are 
encouraged to apply : 
• Recent developments in IP Laws and regulations within WIPO and WTO;  
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs);  
• African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA);  
• Innovation and technology adaptation;  
• Climate change and environmentally friendly technologies;  
• Traditional knowledge and genetic resources;  
• Frontier technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and business;  
• Global public health (including the COVID -19 pandemic and diversifying 
production of vaccines and other key technologies); and  
• Building capacity of universities to transform ideas into tangible assets.  
 
Application  IP teachers and researchers are welcome to apply by submitting an online 
application through the WIPO eLearning centre  by 15 May 2024  
Results of the 
selection  Selected candidates will be informed about the results of the selection by 
30 May 2024.   
Administrative and logistical information will be provided in due course to the 
selected candidates.  
 
 
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