II. Comments on some of the Strategic Goals

• Strategic Goal II - Provision of Premier Global IP Services

WIPO must strengthen its work as the main provider of IP services not only in terms of what it currently provides but also by exploring new options for services which enable the promotion of innovation, technology transfer and knowledge sharing. These are aspects of which developing countries have very little knowledge, and include for example, the valuation of intangible assets, international licensing and auditing in business models.

Proposal: To identify all the services which enable capacity building and assess every stage, from generating innovation and knowledge to their marketing.

• Strategic Goal III – Facilitating the Use of IP for Development

In relation to the above goal, WIPO seeks to assist countries so that they effectively use the intellectual property system with a view to achieving their social, cultural and economic development. In order to do this it is necessary to build the capacity, both human and institutional, of countries.

In order to achieve the appropriate use of IP, however, it is necessary to train all the actors involved, that is to say, innovators and creators, universities, governments and industry, with regard to the advantages of the use of IP and the related tools.

Proposal: To make WIPO a reference point in terms of public and institutional IP policies, as well as a focal point for different parties involved (acting as a link between creators-innovators and industry and governments). In order to do this, it will be essential for regional WIPO offices, which understand the sensitivities of the respective actors and their cultures, to be involved with a view to submitting effective customized or tailored proposals.

• Strategic Goal IV: Coordination and Development of Global IP Infrastructure

In order to strengthen the infrastructure of developing countries, least developed countries and countries in transition, it is proposed that international cooperation is enhanced to improve infrastructure and data flow in the system and that global IP databases and voluntary participation platforms are established to increase technical cooperation.

Strengthening the IT systems, which are an important tool, must undoubtedly go hand in hand with complementary services which allow the real benefits to be derived from them.

Proposal: databases should be created which not only improve search tools, cooperation and streamlining in the patenting processes between offices, but which also promote the marketing of IP such as patent databases or software licensing databases, which could be grouped by region thus facilitating and promoting the completion of business models in the IP context.

• Strategic enabling goals: VIII – A responsive communications interface between WIPO, its Member States and all stakeholders; IX efficient administrative and financial support structure to enable WIPO to deliver its programs

Both goals are aimed at achieving the general goals set by the Organization, however, in order to achieve these effectively, it is necessary to have a complete understanding and timely knowledge of the needs of Member States.

Proposal: in order to meet the needs of Member States in a timely and sensitive manner, it is necessary to have offices in each region. Having regional WIPO offices would mean not only that the messages of the Organization could be adapted to the reality in each specific region, but would also, from an organizational point of view, provide an efficient support structure in line with the needs to be assessed on the ground.

III. CONCLUSION

Chile appreciates this valuable initiative, which will certainly contribute to strengthening WIPO’s role as an advocate of innovation and intellectual property. However, the incorporation of elements – such as those mentioned which go beyond improving the efficiency of services and functions and which include a range of aspects from legal aspects, to financial (valorization and financing of IP) and business aspects – are key to tackle comprehensively and substantively the real issue of development through IP.

DENMARK

Observations

The Medium Term Strategic Plan

For WIPO 2010-2015

The Danish Patent and Trademark Office

At the Assembly Meetings of the Member States of WIPO 2010

The Danish Patent and Trademark Office would like to thank the Director General for his initiative in relation to the Medium Term Strategic Plan for WIPO 2010-2015. We support the Medium Term Strategic Plan in order to reach WIPO’s strategic goals and the efforts made in order to stimulate innovation and creation and to promote effective use and protection of IP world wide. Further, we support to strive to achieve the utmost development within the IPR environment in the future, including among other things to achieve further harmonization within the patent area.