Organized jointly with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
United Nations Headquarters, New York  

Objectives 
The objective of this seminar is to familiarize the delegates in New York with the critical importance of issues related to world intellectual property, its impact on societies at the international, national and local level, the role of WIPO in promoting the intellectual property rights and transfer of technology. The workshop also intends to raise awareness of the influence of intellectual property on the economic, social, cultural and technological developments of countries.

Organization
Over one and a half days, participants will follow lectures and participate in discussions on intellectual property management and its role in fostering economic development. The workshop will focus on:
(a) an overview of the concept, historical development and future trends in international property rights;
(b) WIPO's programme of cooperation for development as well as services provided by the Organization to its Member States.

Working Languages
English and French

Dates
8 and 9 February 1999:  English-language workshop
30 and 31 August 1999:  French-language workshop