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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182608Z
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SUMMARY:Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights\, SCCR (48th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/standing-committee-on-copyright-and-related-rights-48th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Copyright, SCCR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20251006T105348Z
CREATED:20251006T105348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T105348Z
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SUMMARY:Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the annual decision-making meeting of the World Health Organization.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/seventy-ninth-world-health-assembly/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,World Health Assembly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20250911T192544Z
CREATED:20250911T192544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T192544Z
UID:10000031-1780358400-1780617599@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Advisory Committee on Enforcement (18th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/advisory-committee-on-enforcement-18th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20250911T192653Z
CREATED:20250911T192653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T192653Z
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SUMMARY:Program and Budget Committee (40th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/program-and-budget-committee-40th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T100715Z
CREATED:20260310T121705Z
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SUMMARY:Create and Research with AI
DESCRIPTION:Can creators use AI in the creative process and still secure copyright for their work? Do researchers have access to the limitations and exceptions to copyright they need to produce new knowledge using AI ? How can the notion of JUST AI help us ensure that Intellectual Property laws serve creators\, users and the broader public interest? \n\n\n\n    \n\n  \nThe Geneva Center on Knowledge Governance (CKG) and the Instituto Brasileiro de Direitos Autorais (IDBA) are sponsoring a series of meetings and events for members of the User Rights Network June 24-26\, 2026\, — the week prior to the ATRIP meetings in Sao Paulo\, Brazil. The meetings will have a focus on the intersection of copyright and artificial intelligence\, especially in the context of uses and production of AI models in developing countries. A rough draft of the agenda follows. We invite proposals to present papers or works in progress at and of the sessions\, which will be revised based on the applications received. \nDraft programme: June Arrangements.docx – Google Docs \nTell us what contribution you’d like to make at the meeting. Accepted presenters will be offered two nights hotel stay in Rio..
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/just-ai-meetings-in-rio/
LOCATION:Rio de Janeiro\, Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260629T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260325T152028Z
CREATED:20260324T201820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T152028Z
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SUMMARY:IVIR Course on International Copyright Law (Scholarship)
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Information Law organizes an annual intensive post-graduate course on international copyright law and policy. The face of copyright law and policy changes continuously\, mostly due to the constant evolution of the digital networked environment and the legislative initiatives at the international and European level. As a result\, copyright professionals must keep abreast of the applicable rules and policy initiatives\, including those deriving from the international treaties and the various European directives in the area. \nThe Centre on Knowledge Governance is offering 5 scholarships to attend the course. Priority will be given to policy makers and stakeholders from the Global South who are working directly on copyright reform initiatives. \n\n\n\n    \n \nAt the conclusion of the course\, participants will have gained valuable insight in the most crucial current issues of copyright law\, examined from a comparative law perspective and in the light of recent international and regional agreements.  Participants in the course will also have access to comprehensive course material\, consisting of the most relevant international\, European\, and American legislative documents\, case law\, and other background materials. The lectures are given by internationally renowned scholars\, including those of the Institute for Information Law\, and practitioners who all share years of academic and practical experience in the field of international copyright law.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/summer-course-on-international-copyright-law-policy-scholarships-available/
LOCATION:The Institute for Information Law (IViR)\, Korte Spinhuissteeg 3\, Amsterdam\, 1012
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260912T103928Z
CREATED:20260912T103928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T103928Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Good Global Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The AI for Good Global Summit is the United Nations’ platform on artificial intelligence\, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with more than 50 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. The 2026 Summit at Palexpo in Geneva addressed AI standards\, skills and governance across tracks including AI policy\, AI creativity and culture\, health\, education and the future of work. \nRead the Centre’s reflections on the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/ai-for-good-global-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Palexpo\, Route François-Peyrot 30\, Le Grand-Saconnex\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260716T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T103541Z
CREATED:20260912T103541Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Course for Ambassadors of the African Group: Navigating the Global IP Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Dates: July 16-17\, 2026 (following the conclusion of the WIPO General Assembly)\n\n\n\nLocation: Geneva Graduate Institute Maison de la paix Meeting Centre\n\n\n\nObjective: To equip ambassadors and senior officials with the technical and strategic insights needed to play a leadership role in advancing negotiations in 2026–2027 involving intellectual property matters\, focusing on health\, education. genetic resources\, and digital equity.\n\n\n\nParticipants: Limited to the executive level in African missions\, including Ambassadors/Permanent Representatives\, Chargé d’Affaires\, or Deputy Permanent Representatives (initially limited to one per mission\, with additional nominations to be considered based on availability of places).\n\n\nAmbassadors and senior diplomats can register to attend here. More information here.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/executive-course-for-ambassadors-of-the-african-group-navigating-the-global-ip-architecture/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260912T103926Z
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UID:10000082-1784592000-1785023999@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Wikimania 2026 Paris
DESCRIPTION:Wikimania is the annual global conference of the Wikimedia movement. The 2026 edition\, hosted by Wikimédia France with WikiFranca and the Wikimedia Foundation at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris\, ran under the theme “Liberté\, Équité\, Fiabilité” (Freedom\, Equity\, Reliability)\, with a programme on free knowledge\, reliable information\, artificial intelligence\, open education and community governance. \nA partner event of the Centre on Knowledge Governance.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/wikimania-2026-paris/
LOCATION:Cité des sciences et de l’industrie\, 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260912T103525Z
CREATED:20260912T103525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T103525Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Regional Approaches to Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:Sponsors: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP); Centre on Knowledge Governance\, Geneva Graduate Institute; Texas A&M University School of Law \nThe COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant inequalities between and within countries in providing access to healthcare\, including access to quality\, safe\, efficacious and affordable essential medical products. Existing weaknesses and deficiencies in health systems within countries\, in terms of financing\, human resources and technologies\, were also accentuated through the pandemic. The experiences across countries highlighted the need to diversify production capacity for essential medical products and to facilitate their access\, including through securing essential technologies for manufacturing and utilizing appropriate policy mechanisms. \nThis event will feature a presentation of research on intellectual property and technology transfer policies for access to medicines\, diagnostics and vaccines commissioned by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)\, followed by a roundtable of responses by invited experts in the field. The discussion will focus on engaging with appropriate legal tools that can address and/or alleviate the barriers to achieving health equity objectives at a regional level. Issues including improving innovation and transfer of technology\, and creating appropriate legal policy tools and other enablers to achieving healthcare related goals will form the crux of the discussion. \nRegister to Attend \nKey discussion areas: Intellectual property; International Treaties; Regional legal policy initiatives; Public health governance; Growing role of regional engagement on emerging issues such as innovation technology and the role of international economic law at the regional level. \nIn-person attendance will be limited to invited experts. The event will include a public webcast open to all registered participants. Registered guests holding a valid invite code may register to attend in person. \nDraft Paper: Regional Approach to Health Equity: A Policy Proposal\, Srividhya Ragavan \nTentative Schedule\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:10\nIntroductory remarks\nSean Flynn\, Director\, Centre on Knowledge Governance\, Geneva Graduate Institute\nRupa Chanda\, Director\, Trade\, Investment and Innovation Division\, ESCAP\n\n\n11:10 – 12:00\nPart 1: Research presentations\nSrividhya Ragavan\, Professor of Law\, Texas A&M University\nAnthony So\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice (Emeritus)\, Johns Hopkins University (Recorded)\n\n\n12:00 – 12:55\nPart 2: Roundtable Comments and Discussion with Experts\nModerator: Sean Flynn\, Director\, Geneva Graduate Institute\nPimchanok Pitfield\, Permanent Representative of Thailand to WTO and WIPO · Agya Mahat\, Technical Officer\, WHO · Roger Kampf\, Expert Consultant · Jamie Love\, KEI · Susan Isiko Štrba\, CKG · Kaitlin Mara\, CKG · Nirmalya Syam\, South Centre · Erica Duenas\, WHO · K.M Gopakumar\, TWN · George Thomas\, Indian Mission to the WTO · Natalie Linou\, UNDP · Suerie Moon\, IHEID · Yern Fai Lee\, UNESCAP (online) · Daniel Hofilena\, Attorney at Law\, Philippines (online) · Rohit Malpani (online\, invited) · Brigitte Tenni\, University of Melbourne (online)\n\n\n12:55 – 13:00\nClosing (Lunch will be served at 13:00 – 14:00)\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/roundtable-on-regional-approaches-to-health-equity-policy-considerations/
LOCATION:Geneva Graduate Institute\, Chem. Eugène-Rigot 2\, 1202 Genève\, Switzerland\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260916T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260925T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T200433Z
CREATED:20260911T200433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T200433Z
UID:10000019-1789516800-1790380799@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources\, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore\, IGC (53rd session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/intergovernmental-committee-on-intellectual-property-and-genetic-resources-traditional-knowledge-and-folklore-igc-53rd-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Traditional Knowledge, IGC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260826T214411Z
CREATED:20251120T165005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T214411Z
UID:10000048-1790640000-1790812799@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Executive Course IP and Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:This intensive two-day course provides a comprehensive\, comparative analysis of the evolving legal and policy landscape at the intersection of Intellectual Property (IP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Participants will explore pressing legal challenges\, including the copyright protection for AI training data\, the patentability and copyright of AI-generated outputs\, and the balance between proprietary interests and the public interest in research (Text and Data Mining and computational research) and the development of Public AI and Just AI. \nUse the link below to apply for a scholarship. Priority in the awarding of scholarships will be given to policy makers from the Global South and stakeholders who are working on AI and copyright reform in the public interest. \n\n\n\n    \n \nThe course will feature in-depth comparative analysis of legal frameworks and policy proposals across the European Union (EU)\, United States (USA)\, India\, Brazil\, Singapore\, Japan\, and in international forums\, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization\, World Trade Organization and other agencies. \nEnroll on the course without applying for a scholarship on the website of the Geneva Graduate Institute here. \nThe learning experience will culminate in a practical role-play exercise in which students will draft a model international legal instrument aimed at ensuring fair remuneration for creators while safeguarding the rights of researchers and public interest organizations developing AI infrastructure. This legal instrument will focus on  a range of factors to be used in distinguishing research and public interest uses of AI from commercial competitive uses.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/course-intellectual-property-and-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Domaine Barton (Geneva Graduate Institute)\, Parc Mon Repos\, Rue de Lausanne\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260325T135401Z
CREATED:20260316T174005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T135401Z
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SUMMARY:Copyright\, the Right to Research and Just AI: User Rights Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the annual meetings of the Global Network on Copyright User Rights. This year’s meeting focuses on Just AI. \nWe invite presentations of scholarship and the opportunity to join a breakout session to discuss any of the following. \n\nAnalysis of the L&E agenda at WIPO\, including the African Group Proposal for an Instrument. \nHow copyright norms can promote “Public AI” policies\, including public interest\, transparent governance\, public accountability\, equitable access to core and essential components (e.g. application of open access\, essential facility\, and refusal to deal doctrines). \nProtections of the moral and material interests of creators in AI development;\nProtecting the stewardship of traditional and knowledge and cultural expressions by communities;\nPrioritization of the developmental priorities of the Global South.\n\nIf you are a member of the User Rights Network and you would like to make a presentation at the meeting\, please apply below: \n\n\n\n    \n \n  \nFor general participation or attendance please register below:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/just-ai-meetings-in-geneva-user-rights/
LOCATION:Domaine Barton (Geneva Graduate Institute)\, Parc Mon Repos\, Rue de Lausanne\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20250911T192911Z
CREATED:20250911T192911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T192911Z
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SUMMARY:Working Group on the Legal Development of the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks (24th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/working-group-on-the-legal-development-of-the-madrid-system-for-the-international-registration-of-marks-24th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Trademarks, GIs, AOs, Design
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20250911T190651Z
CREATED:20250911T190651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T190651Z
UID:10000024-1792972800-1793231999@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Working Group on the Legal Development of the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs (15th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/working-group-on-the-legal-development-of-the-hague-system-for-the-international-registration-of-industrial-designs-15th-session/
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Trademarks, GIs, AOs, Design
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260912T103927Z
CREATED:20260912T103927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T103927Z
UID:10000083-1793145600-1793404799@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Mozilla Festival (MozFest) 2026\, Barcelona
DESCRIPTION:The Mozilla Festival (MozFest) returns to Barcelona for three days of sessions on trustworthy AI\, open technology and community-owned digital futures\, held at the Fabra i Coats complex in Sant Andreu as part of Barcelona’s Open Tech Week 2026. \nListed here as a public event of relevance to the Centre’s work on artificial intelligence\, access to knowledge and digital governance.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/mozilla-festival-mozfest-2026-barcelona/
LOCATION:Fabra i Coats\, Carrer de Sant Adrià 20\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:* All Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20250911T191003Z
CREATED:20250911T190938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T191003Z
UID:10000025-1793577600-1794009599@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (38th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/standing-committee-on-the-law-of-patents-38th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20250911T191846Z
CREATED:20250911T191846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T191846Z
UID:10000029-1794182400-1794614399@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:IPC Union - IPC Revision Working Group (56th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/ipc-union-ipc-revision-working-group-56th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20250911T183258Z
CREATED:20250911T183234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T183258Z
UID:10000018-1794787200-1795219199@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Committee on Development and Intellectual Property\, CDIP (37th Session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/committee-on-development-and-intellectual-property-cdip-37th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Development, CDIP
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20250911T185225Z
CREATED:20250911T185225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T185225Z
UID:10000022-1795392000-1795823999@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Committee on WIPO Standards (14th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/committee-on-wipo-standards-14th-session/
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20250911T184709Z
CREATED:20250911T184709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T184709Z
UID:10000020-1795996800-1796428799@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights\, SCCR (49th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/standing-committee-on-copyright-and-related-rights-sccr-49th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Copyright, SCCR
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270126T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270128T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192348Z
CREATED:20260911T192348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192348Z
UID:10000060-1800921600-1801180799@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Working Group (19th session)
DESCRIPTION:The PCT Working Group was established by the PCT Assembly to do preparatory work on matters requiring submission to the Assembly\, in particular proposals to amend the Regulations under the Patent Cooperation Treaty\, and it also considers other issues of interest to users and offices of the PCT system. Its 19th session opened in February 2026 and was suspended for resumption at a later date; the agenda and documents will be added when WIPO publishes them.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-working-group-19th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270209T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192349Z
CREATED:20260911T192349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192349Z
UID:10000061-1802131200-1802390399@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Working Group on the Development of the Lisbon System (Appellations of Origin) (8th session)
DESCRIPTION:The Working Group on the Development of the Lisbon System was established by the Lisbon Union Assembly to consider improvements to the international registration of appellations of origin and geographical indications under the Lisbon Agreement and its 2015 Geneva Act. Recent sessions have focused on proposed amendments to the Common Regulations\, including procedures relating to additional requirements under Article 7(4) of the Geneva Act and drafting proposals put forward by the European Union.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/working-group-on-the-development-of-the-lisbon-system-appellations-of-origin-8th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Trademarks, GIs, AOs, Design
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270216T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270218T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192349Z
CREATED:20260911T192349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192349Z
UID:10000062-1802736000-1802995199@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:IPC Union – Committee of Experts (58th session)
DESCRIPTION:The Committee of Experts of the IPC Union governs the International Patent Classification (IPC)\, the language-independent hierarchical system established under the Strasbourg Agreement for classifying patents and utility models by area of technology. The Committee adopts the amendments prepared by the IPC Revision Working Group and decides on the annual version of the IPC\, which enters into force each year on January 1.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/ipc-union-committee-of-experts-58th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270302T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270305T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192031Z
CREATED:20260911T192031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192031Z
UID:10000063-1803945600-1804291199@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks\, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (50th session)
DESCRIPTION:Current discussions address trademark protection\, including country names and geographical names of national significance in the domain name system\, as well as industrial designs\, including graphical user interfaces\, icons and typefaces\, and their potential impact on innovation. In the field of geographical indications\, discussions consider developments related to existing systems and broader implications such as sustainability and rural development\, while emerging digital issues include information sessions on trademarks in the metaverse and NFTs. \nThe full report is available here: https://knowledgegov.org/sct-background-next-meeting-and-key-issues-to-be-considered/
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/standing-committee-on-the-law-of-trademarks-industrial-designs-and-geographical-indications-50th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Trademarks, GIs, AOs, Design
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270315T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270324T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192029Z
CREATED:20260911T192029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192029Z
UID:10000064-1805068800-1805932799@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources\, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore\, IGC (54th session)
DESCRIPTION:The IGC continues to work towards international legal instrument(s) ensuring balanced and effective protection of genetic resources (GRs)\, traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural expressions (TCEs)\, following the adoption of the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property\, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK treaty). Current discussions remain centered on addressing the misappropriation of TK and TCEs through the IP system\, and the recognition of rights grounded in customary law of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs). Additional issues include the creation of new or adapted IP protection mechanisms of a collective nature\, possible disclosure requirements in patent applications\, and the degree of flexibility and policy space for national implementation versus minimum binding standards. \nThe full report is available here: https://knowledgegov.org/igc-background-next-meeting-and-key-issues-to-be-considered/
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/intergovernmental-committee-on-intellectual-property-and-genetic-resources-traditional-knowledge-and-folklore-igc-54th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Traditional Knowledge, IGC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270412T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270416T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192351Z
CREATED:20260911T192351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192351Z
UID:10000065-1807488000-1807919999@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Committee of Experts of the Nice Union (37th session)
DESCRIPTION:The Committee of Experts of the Nice Union\, made up of representatives of the states party to the Nice Agreement\, decides on all changes to the Nice Classification of goods and services used for the registration of trademarks. It meets annually and its decisions are published as yearly versions of the Classification\, with a new edition issued every five years.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/committee-of-experts-of-the-nice-union-37th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Trademarks, GIs, AOs, Design
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270413T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270415T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192030Z
CREATED:20260911T192030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192030Z
UID:10000066-1807574400-1807833599@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Advisory Committee on Enforcement (19th session)
DESCRIPTION:Key issues include the exchange of national experiences on public campaigns aimed at fostering respect for IP\, consideration of national policies and enforcement mechanisms\, and presentation of training programs supported by WIPO. Discussions also address legislative assistance\, avoidance of misuse of enforcement procedures\, experiences related to physical and digital forms of infringement\, challenges faced by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)\, application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools\, and collaborative approaches and information-sharing practices\, alongside discussions related to biopiracy and the impact of intellectual property infringement in the biotechnology sector. \nThe full report is available here: https://knowledgegov.org/ace-background-next-meeting-and-key-issues-to-be-considered/
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/advisory-committee-on-enforcement-19th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270419T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270423T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192351Z
CREATED:20260911T192351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192351Z
UID:10000067-1808092800-1808524799@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:IPC Union – IPC Revision Working Group (57th session)
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Revision Working Group carries out the technical work of revising the International Patent Classification\, examining revision requests and preparing amendments for adoption by the IPC Committee of Experts. Its work keeps the IPC current with technological developments and feeds into the new version of the Classification that enters into force each year on January 1.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/ipc-union-ipc-revision-working-group-57th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270426T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20270430T235959
DTSTAMP:20260911T192034Z
CREATED:20260911T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192034Z
UID:10000068-1808697600-1809129599@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights\, SCCR (50th session)
DESCRIPTION:Key issues include ongoing discussions on a potential broadcasting treaty\, limitations and exceptions with differing views on possible international instruments\, and proposals related to copyright in the digital environment\, including artificial intelligence and remuneration for digital uses. Discussions also address the relationship between copyright and AI training\, including permitted uses\, the role of exceptions and conditions under which remuneration may be required. \nThe full report is available here: https://knowledgegov.org/sccr-background-next-meeting-and-key-issues-to-be-considered/
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/standing-committee-on-copyright-and-related-rights-sccr-50th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Copyright, SCCR
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