11 to 13 November 2014
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ REGIONAL WORKSHOP
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ Regional Workshop on Intellectual Property and its Role in the Generation and Diffusion of Green Technologies
11 to 13 November 2014
Hong Kong, China
Location: Hotel Intercontinental Grand Stanford
PROGRAMME
Tuesday, 11 November, 2014
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09.00 – 10.15 |
Keynote Addresses Moderator:
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10.30 – 12.00 |
Session I: Policy context for international work on technology, innovation and diffusion relating to climate change Moderator:
Introductory discussion on context and general policy themes concerning IP in climate negotiations, and their practical implications. What factors make certain technologies priorities for climate change mitigation and adaptation? Can these technologies be clearly defined or categorized? What IP factors are relevant to innovation and diffusion of climate friendly technologies?
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12.00 – 12.30 |
Session II: TRIPS provisions relevant to the generation and diffusion of green technologies Moderator:
An in-depth explanation of the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement raised in international discussions, including the UNFCCC work, and a discussion of their relevance in the generation and diffusion of green technologies
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14.00 – 15.45 |
Session III: Framing the Policy Debate on Green Technology: The Economics of Green Technologies Moderator:
What can economists tell us about the role of IPR in innovation and technology transfer in general? What technology-specific forms of administering and managing IP are relevant?
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16.00 – 18.00 |
Study Trip to Hong Kong Science Park (see Annex for details) |
Wednesday, 12 November, 2014
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09.00 – 10.30 |
Session IV: Practical Tools for Promoting Technology in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
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What lessons can we draw from the Technology Needs Assessment reports? What are the lessons of experience in developing and applying tools for leveraging green innovation, and access to and uptake of new technologies? What IP and innovation management strategies can be explored? International arrangements on monitoring and responding to development needs in green technologies.
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10.45 – 12.30 |
Session V: Intellectual Property and Innovation in Green Technologies
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An investigation of legal, economic and policy issues relating to the generation of green technologies, and the current work in WIPO and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ. A practitioner's overview of information resources for policymakers and negotiators.
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14.00 – 15.30 |
Session VI:Role of IPRs in the diffusion and transfer of green technologies
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What can governments learn from each other on initiatives to promote the diffusion and sharing of green innovation, and the mainstream adoption of technological solutions for a carbon neutral economy? What avenues can be explored to strengthen and expand cross-border co-operation?
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15.45 – 17.30 |
Case Studies – Small Group Discussions Led by Antony Taubman and Jayashree Watal, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ |
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Thursday, 13 November, 2014
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09.00 – 10.30 |
Case Studies—Large Group Report Led by Antony Taubman and Jayashree Watal, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ |
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10.45 – 12.30 |
Session VII: The Way Ahead: Brainstorming Paths for the Future Led by Antony Taubman and Jayashree Watal, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ; Joe Bradley, WIPO and UNFCCC.
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14.00 – 15.30 |
Session VIII: Engaging Business — a Round Table Discussion Chair:
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15.45 – 17.00 |
Administration of the post-workshop quiz;Closing Round table |
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