raising intellectual property awareness
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IPAN comment |
| Overviews | World IP Organisation (WIPO)
European Information & Communications Technology Industry Association (EICTA)
Swiss Federal Institute of IP (IGE) UK IP Office |
comprehensive overview of the range of IP rights and what they protect
good primers for small businesses on innovation, invention and IP
useful overview of IP (especially design and trademarks) from the perspective of the European digital information and telecommunications industries
clear website with good introductory materials about all the main types
of IP including an excellent basic primer for "innovators" short and clear rationale set out with links to specific types of protection |
| Licensing | Industry Canada | useful practical introduction |
| IP and Genetic Resources | IPR-Helpdesk* | short guide summarising the basic points clearly |
| IP Mediation | UK IPO
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details of the independent mediation service offered for IP disputes |
| Trade: GATT TRIPs |
World Trade Organisation:
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explanation written for non-specialists of agreement on Trade-Related IP Rights (TRIPs) which commits WTO member states to provide minimum standards of IP protection and enforcement |
| Utility Models | World IP Organisation:
IPR-Help Desk*: |
clear overview aimed primarily at small businesses
compares patent and utility model options within Europe |
| Valuation | IP Australia
World IP Organisation:
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basic information for non-specialists
more detailed information for SMEs |
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