This course provides an in-depth, practical exploration of the United States’ participation in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and its implementation of international IP treaties. Designed for in-house counsel, IP compliance officers, and legal advisors handling global portfolios, the course emphasizes how multinational organizations can align their intellectual property strategies with treaty obligations and leverage U.S. leadership in shaping international IP policy.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Analyze the U.S. legal position in key WIPO-administered treaties.
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Understand the implications of treaty compliance for U.S.-based and multinational corporations.
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Navigate procedural and substantive aspects of international IP registration and enforcement.
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Engage with U.S. trade and IP policy tools used to influence global IP norms.
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Strategically leverage WIPO systems (PCT, Madrid, Hague) to optimize asset protection.
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Anticipate legal and political tensions between U.S. IP law and global treaty frameworks.
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Align internal IP policies with international obligations and dispute mechanisms.
