Intellectual Property Matters

What is intellectual capital? And why do small business owners need to know about it? Susan Karamanian, the Dean of the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha, Qatar, breaks down the concept and discusses lessons we can learn from the experiences of successful global companies, such as Apple and Walt Disney. She talks about how they have used intellectual capital to leapfrog into new product and geographical markets, and promote financial growth.  Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send your questions to [email protected].

What role does intellectual property (IP) play in Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival? Is it ok to take pictures of people in costume at the Carnival? How can we enjoy Soca and Calypso music while supporting the musicians? And what other IP considerations should Carnival goers keep in mind when partaking in the festivities? Regan Mark Asgarali, the Controller of the Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago, explains how IP is a core element of the Carnival, enabling people tocelebrate their culture and contribute to the social economy of the country.  Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

What do students at university think of intellectual property (IP)? What are the next generations of lawyers interested in learning more about? And what opportunities are available to help them prepare for what the future holds? Anisia Zlătaru, President of the European Law Students Association UK (ELSA UK), joins this episode to talk about the future of the IP landscape from the perspective of a future lawyer, and the collaboration between the WIPO Academy and ELSA UK.  Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topicsfeaturing real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected]. 

How is intellectual property relevant to content creators? And what should they know before publishing their next TikTok, podcast episode, Instagram post or YouTube video? María de Lourdes Vazquez, Dean of the Law School at the University of San Andrés in Argentina, and Director of the WIPO Academy Joint Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation (offered with the University of San Andrés and the National Institute for Industrial Property of Argentina), joins this episode to breakdown the basics of copyright and its role in the creative industries. Learn how to use other creators' work respectfully, the best ways to share memes online, whether it’s okay to use ChatGPT to create content, and more.Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

What is intellectual property (IP) licensing? And why should SMEs know about it? Theo Stamatiadis, Executive Counsel for IP at General Electric, breaks down the basics of IP licensing, and the steps entrepreneurs should know about when entering IP license agreements – including royalties, license negotiations and even agreement terminations. Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

What does a career in the field of intellectual property (IP) law look like? And what are the different routes to get you there? While there is no single right answer, Pedro Marcos Nunes Barbosa, leading partner at Denis Borges Barbosa Advogados and Professor of Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, shares his IP career journey, along with tips for starting an academic or private sector career in the field. Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

Unauthorized live streaming of sports events costs the sports industry an estimated 3 billion USD a year. This form of copyright infringement not only hurts broadcasters and right holders, but also athletes and sports associations that benefit from the funds generated through the sale of broadcasting rights. In this episode, we discuss illegal live streaming of sports events, including the magnitude of the problem, its impact on sports organizations and broadcasters. Listen to an insightful conversation with Guillermo Rodríguez, the Chief Operating Officer at LaLiga Content Protection, who talks about the experiences, challenges, and strategies of sports organizations in enforcing copyright andprotecting the integrity of sports broadcasts. “Eye on Copyright Enforcement” – conversations with artists, lawyers and creative industry experts on the importance of respecting copyright – is brought to you by the Building Respect for IP Division with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. Any questions or comments? Feel free to send them to: [email protected].

In this episode, we explore the world of online copyright crime and its profound impact, not only on creators but also on users and consumers. Join us as Andrew Masterson, the Lead for Engagement, Anti-piracy and Copyright Disruptions at the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), City of London Police, shares his firsthand experiences in tackling online piracy head-on. Discover the relentless efforts undertaken by PIPCU to combat this pervasive issue, safeguarding the interests of creators while also protecting unsuspecting users from the potential dangers lurking within pirate websites. In addition, we will listen to Thomas Dillon, Legal Counsellor in the Building Respect for IP Division of WIPO, as he talks about the role that advertisements play in the illegal distribution of pirated content on the Internet. In this context, Thomas explains how WIPO Alert, a successful international public-private partnership initiative, contributes to curbing online piracy. “Eye on Copyright Enforcement” – conversations with artists, lawyers and creative industry experts on the importance of respecting copyright – is brought to you by the Building Respect for IP Division with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. Any questions or comments? Feel free to send them to: [email protected].

What is a geographical indication (GI)? How do GIs help consumers when choosing between products, and producers in protecting and promoting them? Pilar Montero, Professor of Commercial Law and Director of the Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (IP) and Digital Innovation at the University of Alicante, Spain, explains the basics of GIs and why both consumers and producers should embrace them – in the field and in our local supermarkets.   Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

What role does intellectual property education play in helping us achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)? Nikhil Seth, Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), shares his views on the importance of IP education for innovation to thrive – and drive solutions for sustainable development worldwide.   Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].