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- 16
Apr
Activities
CarIPI — Overall and Annual Work Plans
12
Mar
Online
Inspiring Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs through Creativity and Innovation
On 12 March 2024, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property and Innovation Project (CarIPI) and the Belize Intellectual Property Office partnered with UN Women and WIPO (I
05
- 06
Mar
Kingston, Jamaica
IP Caselaw Conference for CARIFORUM, MERCOSUR and Chile
From 5 to 6 March 2024, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation project (CarIPI), in collaboration with the AL-INVEST Verde IPR project, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) A
20
Feb
Creativity and IP in School: regional meeting
On 20 February the CarIPI project organised an online consultation meeting with CARIFORUM IP Offices and Ministries of Education to present the results of the work carried out under this activity, namely a regional strategy to introduce IP in pr
16
Feb
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Innovation and Intellectual Property for Sustainable MSMEs in CARIFORUM SIDS
On 16 February, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property and Innovation Project (CarIPI) joined forces with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Commerce and Intellectual Property Office (
12
- 16
Feb
Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Technical Assistance Meetings with Producer Groups in Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines
From 12 to 16 February 2024, CarIPI organised face-to-face meetings between mentors and producer groups from Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which have been selected to take part in the
29
Jan
Online
Hands-on IP Scan training for regional BSOs and SMEs
On 29 January 2024, CarIPI hosted a workshop for regional business support organisations (BSOs) and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to present IP Scan cases as part of the IP Scan initiative in the CARIFORUM region.
19
Jan
Online
Cohort 1 Mentorship Programme – Online Meetings
On 19 January 2024, CarIPI will hold an online wrap up meeting, hosting its Origin-linked Products (OLPs) producers’ groups from Cohort 1 of the Mentorship Programme.
27
- 28
Nov
Online
IP in School Project: Train the Trainer Workshops
From 27 to 28 November 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation project organised a webinar series of ‘train the trainer’ courses for primary and secondary school teachers from Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.
20
Nov
Hybrid
Bahamas IP awareness training
On 20 November 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation project hosted a hybrid training session to raise awareness of intellectual property rights among SMEs in the Bahamas.
14
- 23
Nov
Online
Training on assessment of likelihood of confusion in opposition proceedings for Haiti
On 14 November 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation project hosted an online training session for Haiti on the assessment of likelihood of confusion in opposition proceedings and TMclass.
13
- 17
Nov
Bahamas - Trinidad and Tobago - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Mentorship Programme: technical assistance meetings
From 13 - 17 November, CarIPI has scheduled technical assistance sessions with producers of Origin-linked Products (OLPs) from the CARIFORUM region.
18
Oct
Online
Webinar on Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions for Dominica
On 18 October 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project, the World Intellectual Property Office, and the Registrar of the Companies and Intellectual Property Office of Dominica, held a web
09
- 13
Oct
Nassau, Bahamas
Leveraging Plant Variety Rights and Innovative Plant Breeding to Enhance Competitiveness in the CARIFORUM Agricultural Sector
During the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) from 9 to 13 October 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights & Innovation Project (CarIPI), the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), the Community Plant Variety Office
27
Sep
Online
Online meeting with CARIFORUM IPOs. Focus: regional common list of goods and services
On 27 September 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project organised an online meeting targeted at the 16 CARIFORUM IP offices to discuss the creation of a common list of goods and services.
05
Sep
Online
Online workshop on common practices in TM examination. Focus: descriptiveness of trade marks
On 5 September 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project hosted an online workshop targeted at the 16 CARIFORUM IP offices to further discuss common practices in trade mark examination, and possibly agree
13
Jul
Geneva, Switzerland
Consultation Meeting with heads of CARIFORUM IP offices
On 13 July 2023 the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project met with several heads of CARIFORUM IP offices that were present in Geneva, Switzerland for the World Intellectual Property Office General Assemblies from 6 -14 July.
26
- 27
Jun
Online
IP Scan Train the Trainers Workshop
On 26-27 June 2023, CarIPI organised a train-the-trainer online workshop on IP pre-diagnostic (IP scan) services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The purpose was to train CARIFORUM business support organisations’ experts on the needs of SMEs wishing to protect their IP rights.
23
Jun
IV PSC Meeting
On 23 June 2023, the CARIFORUM Innovation and Intellectual Property Project (CarIPI) project presented at the fourth Project Steering Committee meeting in Bridgetown, Barbados.
20
Jun
GI awareness raising session with stakeholders from Dominica
On 20 June 2023, CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) collaborated with the Companies and Intellectual Property Office Ministry of Tourism and legal Affairs (CIPO) to host an online session on geographical indications (GI) wi
14
- 15
Jun
CarIPI participates in the International IP enforcement Summit
CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) supported the participation of 12 CARIFORUM countries’ Senior Customs Officials in the International IP Enforcement Summit, held on 14
06
Jun
Online
Webinar on Trade Mark Examination Training
On 6 June 2023, the World Intellectual Property Organization hosted a webinar on trade mark examination.
22
May
IP Scan as basis of a business IP strategy
On 22 May 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project hosted a webinar on ‘IP Scan as basis of a business IP strategy’. The project will present the IP Scan initiative with business support organisations in the region.
15
May
High level event on the Hague Agreement in Suriname
On 15 May 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project and the Intellectual Property Off
03
- 05
May
IP Day Seminar and Technical Assistance Meetings with Producer Groups in Grenada
From 3–5 May 2023, CarIPI’s project expert Dr.
18
Apr
Legal assistance and guidance on the industrial design legislation for Saint Kitts and Nevis
On 18 April 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) team hosted an online meeting with the examiners and legal drafters of the Intellectual Property Office of St.
03
Apr
Presentation of the Regional Practice Paper on trade mark distinctiveness and types of marks
On 3 April 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project organised a meeting with CARIFORUM IP offices to agree on a Regional Practice Paper on trade mark distinctiveness and types of marks.
29
- 30
Mar
CARIFORUM IP Mediation Workshop
On 29-30 March 2023, CarIPI, WIPO and the CCJ Academy for Law hosted a workshop on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and IP mediation. The online session raised awareness of the judiciary and legal professionals on matters related to IP mediation from global and regional perspectives.
28
Mar
Online
Workshop on TMClass with BIE Suriname
On 28 March 2023, CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) organised a joint workshop on TMClass with the Surinamese Intellectual Property Office (
22
Mar
Awareness raising workshop on geographical indications – with stakeholders from Grenada
On 22 March 2023, CarIPI collaborated with the Grenada IP office (CAIPO) to host an online session on geographical indications with interested producer organisations in the country.
21
Mar
Specialised training for IP offices on design examination – novelty and individual character
On 21 March 2023, CarIPI organised an online training on ‘Design examination procedures: concepts of novelty and individual character’. The course was intended for IP examiners from the CARIFORUM IP offices.
07
- 09
Mar
Understanding IP business strategy: packaging, branding and distribution
On 7-9 March 2023, the CarIPI project hosted a webinar as part of the Mentorship Programme: potential GI value chains. The focus was on the marketing component and it addressed packaging and branding, marketing and distribution.
15
Feb
Webinar on formal requirements for TM applications - in collaboration with the International Trademark Association (INTA)
On 15 February 2023, CarIPI collaborated with the International Trademark Association (INTA) to host a webinar on the formal requirements for trade mark applications, targeting the IP offices in the English-speaking Caribbean.
24
- 26
Jan
Online
IP in Schools project: meetings with teachers from Antigua and Barbuda
From 24-26 January 2023, CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) organised a series of online “sensitization” meetings with teachers from Antigua and Barbuda. The sessions provided them with an introduction to IP basics.
24
Jan
Online
Online training for IPO staff on TM opposition proceedings
On 24 January 2023, CarIPI organised a training session on “TM opposition proceedings and hearings” directed at intellectual property (IP) examiners from the CARIFORUM IP offices.
17
Jan
Online
Workshop on common practices in TM examination
On 17 January 2023, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project organised an online workshop targeted at the 16 CARIFORUM IP offices to further discuss common practices in trade mark examination.
02
Dec
Information session on Hague for Suriname
On 2 December 2022, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project and the Bureau of Intellectual Property of Suriname organised a joint information session on the Hague system1 to protect national and international desig
30
Nov
Webinar on Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions
On 30 November, CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) partnered with the World Intellectual Property Office and the Government of Suriname to hold a webinar on the subject of genetic resources, t
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- 02
Nov
- Dec
Suriname
Technical visit to the Bureau of Intellectual Property of Suriname
From 28 November to 2 December 2022, CarIPI organised a technical a visit to Suriname to present the new draft legislation on Design to the Intellectual Property Office of Suriname,
16
Nov
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
TAIEX-INTPA Regional Workshop on UPOV based Plant Variety Protection for the Caribbean region
On 16 November, CarIPI collaborated with the European Commission (TAIEX), the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) and the Com
26
- 28
Oct
Castries, Saint Lucia
Training Workshop for CARIFORUM IP Offices on regional cooperation in the areas of trade marks, designs and geographical indications
During 26-28 October 2022, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property and Innovation project held an in-person Training Workshop for the CARIFORUM IP Offices in Castries, Saint Lucia.
25
Oct
Castries, Saint Lucia
IV Sub-Project Steering Committee Meeting
On 25 October, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project hosted the IV Sub-PSC in Castries, Saint Lucia.
24
- 27
Oct
Saint Lucia and Dominica
Technical Assistance Meetings with Producer Groups from Saint Lucia and Dominica
From 24 to 27 October 2022, the CarIPI team organised face-to-face meetings between mentors and producer groups from Dominica and Saint Lucia.
19
Oct
Online
International online forum on spirits GIs: Trends and opportunities of cooperation
On 19 October, CarIPI, oriGIn and the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers’ Association Inc.
11
Oct
Online
GI Manual Meeting with Jamaican Stakeholders
On 11 October 2022, the CarIPI project, in collaboration with the Bureau of Standards in Jamaica (BSJ) organised an online meeting with Jamaican stakeholders.
06
Oct
Online
IP in School Project: Consultation Meeting
On 6 October 2022, CarIPI held an online meeting to present the objectives and content of the ‘IP in School’ project, with the aim of developing a regional strategy to help introduce the concepts of ‘Creativity and IP’ in the primary and secondary schools across th
20
Sep
Online
Protecting plant genetic resources, traditional knowledge and folklore: global and regional perspectives
On 20 September 2022, the CarIPI project hosted a webinar to exchange good practices on systems that grant and regulate access to genetic resources, traditional knowledge and folklore.
13
Sep
Online
Horizon Europe and opportunities for research cooperation (Part II)
On 13 September 2022, the CarIPI project organised a second online session to follow up on the promotion of Horizon Europe, a progr
11
- 12
Jul
Alicante, Spain
CarIPI IP cooperation workshop
Following the IP Case Law Conference, CarIPI held an IP Cooperation Workshop with CF stakeholders at the EUIPO premises in Alicante on 11-12 July 2022.
07
- 08
Jul
Alicante, Spain
CARIFORUM representatives participate in the IP Case Law Conference 2022
CarIPI supported the participation of CARIFORUM representatives from the Intellectual Property Offices and judicial bodies in the IP Case Law Conference at the EUIPO premises
29
Jun
Online
Meeting with JIPO - mentorship interventions
On 29 June, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) team met with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) to discuss mentorship programme interventions with some of the identified producer groups of Jamaica (honey
28
Jun
Online
Horizon Europe and opportunities for research cooperation (Part I)
On 28 June 2022, the CarIPI project organised its first online session to promote opportunities for research cooperation between EU and CARIFORUM countries. There was a strong focus on the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Programme.
25
- 26
Jun
Jamaica
CarIPI participates in Mona Law’s 8th annual Symposium on Law, Governance and Society
On 25-26 June, in an effort to keep raising awareness on intellectual property rights in the CARIFORUM region, the CarIPI team participated in Mona Law’s 8th ann
16
Jun
Online
Meeting with HT IP Service on the GI Model law
On 16 June, the CarIPI team met with the Service for Industrial Property of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Haiti to discuss the main features and the methodology followed to develop the GI model law, with a view to tailor the technical assistance to Haiti
31
May
Online
The Use of Geographical Indications when GI-Protected Products are Ingredients
On 31 May 2022, CarIPI held the ‘GI as ingredient’ webinar, designed mainly for producers of products protected by geographical indications (GIs).
19
- 20
May
Dominican Republic
Regional cooperation in Plant Variety Rights + study visit
On 19-20 May, CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation, together with the CPVO and UPOV, organised an in-person seminar on Regional Cooperation in PVR in the Dom
11
Apr
Online
GI Meeting with Haitian Stakeholders
On 11 April 2022, the CarIPI project met with stakeholders in Haiti to:
05
Apr
Online
Second workshop on the common practices in trade mark examination
Following its first regional workshop to introduce the ‘Common Practices in Trade Mark Examination in the Caribbean’, on 5 April 2022, CarIPI hosted its sec
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- 01
Mar
- Apr
Dominica - St. Lucia
Technical Assistance Meetings with Producer Groups in Dominica and St. Lucia
Following a first set of face-to-face meetings between the mentors and producer groups in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, the CarIPI team or
22
- 24
Mar
Barbados
Regional workshop on the role of innovation and IP in the blue economy
On 22-24 March, CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) collaborated with WIPO, the University of the West Indies, and the Japan Patent Office, to hold a regio
17
Mar
Online
GI Manual Stakeholders Meeting
During 2021, the CarIPI project started to develop a regional GI Manual to serve as a national guide for producers or producer groups, Control Bodies, and CARIFORUM IP Offices.
14
- 19
Mar
Jamaica - Trinidad & Tobago
Face-to-face Technical Assistance Meetings with Producer Groups
As part of the CarIPI Mentorship Programme, from 14 to 19 March 2022, the project organised the first face-to-face meetings between the men
10
Mar
Online
Madrid System Operations training for JIPO staff
On 10 March 2022, CarIPI hosted an online on-the-job training session to further strengthening the technical capacities and skills of the examiners in the Jamaican IP office (JIPO) regarding the implementation of Madrid System Operations.
03
Mar
Online
Consultation Meeting on Design cooperation
On 3 March 2022, CarIPI hosted a virtual Consultation Meeting to discuss the study on regional cooperation mechanisms in the field of Industrial Design Law and Practice, previously shared with the CARIFORUM IP Offices.
21
Feb
Online
Regional Workshop on Common Practices in Trade Mark Examination
On 21 February, CarIPI organised an online workshop targeted at the 16 CARIFORUM IP Offices to present the Common Practices in Trade Mark Examination.
07
- 14
Feb
Online
Successful mentorship sessions hosted by the CarIPI project
From 7 to 14 February, the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) team and a group of mentors met with the first cohort of the Origin Link Product (OLP) mentorship programme.
18
Jan
Online
CarIPI regional workshop on IT tools
On 18 January 2022, CarIPI organised a regional IT tools workshop directed at the Intellectual Property Offices of the CARIFORUM.
14
Dec
Online
Specialised training on trade mark examination – in collaboration with BIE Suriname
On 14 December 2021, CarIPI provided a training session in Dutch on trade mark (TM) examination, directed at the IP office (IPO) staff of BIE Suriname.
06
- 07
Dec
Online
Regional workshop on capacity building for the strategic use of intellectual property (IP) by agro-producers and exporters
On 6-7 December, CarIPI collaborated with the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Government of Saint Lucia in organising a 2-day workshop on capacity building for the strategic use of IP by regional producers and exporters
26
Nov
Online
Informal meeting with Dominican Republic’s producers of origin link products
As part of the CarIPI Mentorship Programme, which provides technical support to selected producer groups of origin-linked products, on 26 November the project’s team met with the producer groups of Origin Link Products from the Dominican Republic to gather further infor
17
Nov
Online
TMclass tool training for Saint Lucia
On 17 November, CarIPI joined forces with the Registry of Companies & Intellectual Property of Saint Lucia (ROCIP) in a training directed at trade mark agents of the Office.
20
- 21
Oct
Online
Webinar on ‘Trade marks and geographical indications: synergies, conflicts & case-law analysis’
On 20-21 October 2021, carIPI, in collaboration with the CCJ Academy for Law, hosted two training sessions on the interrelation between trade marks and geographical indications to enhance the capacities of legal members of the judiciary in emerging ar
11
- 31
Oct
- Dec
Online
GI model law and GI manual
Caribbean GIs and speciality products have the potential to achieve a greater presence in international markets, particularly in the EU where consumers are willing to pay higher prices for origin-linked products (OLPs).
04
- 08
Oct
Online
CarIPI, in cooperation with the CPVO and UPOV, is actively involved in the roll-out of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture
The Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) is the premier event on the regional agricultural calendar.
29
Sep
Online
Regional webinar on protecting designs internationally with the Hague System for countries in the Caribbean region
On 29 September CarIPI participated in a webinar organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) of the Ministry of Industry, I
28
Sep
Online
Regional Plant Variety System webinar
On 28 September CarIPI hosted a webinar in collaboration with CPVO, UPOV and CARICOM Agricultural Division on a Regional Plant Variety System.
20
Sep
Online
WE-Xport Beneficiaries' Intellectual Property Workshop
On 20 September 2021, CarIPI and the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) jointly hosted a regional workshop to provide technical support in the area of international trade mark registration to selected companies led by women under
15
Sep
Online
Regional workshop on graphic representation of designs
On 15 September 2021, CarIPI organised a regional workshop to present and discuss the results of the questionnaires received from the CARIFORUM IP offices based on the
07
- 30
Sep
Online
Make the most of the Intellectual Property system
In September 2021, CarIPI hosted a series of webinars to raise awareness of the benefits of intellectual property protection in creating and sustaining successful and competitive SMEs in the region.
01
- 28
Aug
- Feb
online
Support in drafting and implementing modernised IP laws
The aim of this activity is to provide legal assistance to three CARIFORUM states in updating the design laws.
30
Jul
Online
Refresher training on Madrid System operations
On 30 July, CarIPI organised a webinar to complement our previous online training session on Madrid System operations.
28
- 30
Jul
Online
Regional workshop on the strategic use of IP by producers and exporters in the agro-business sector
From 28 to 30 July, CarIPI and WIPO jointly hosted a regional workshop on Capacity Building for the Strategic Use of IP by Producers Groups and Exporters of the Agro-Business Sector.
14
Jul
Online
Workshop on the classification of goods and services
On 14th July, CarIPI organised a training session in Dutch on trade mark classification, for the Bureau of Intellectual Property of Suriname’s staff and the country’s relevant legal professionals.
12
Jul
Webinar on the importance and benefits of the international IPR treaties
On 12 July CarIPI held a regional webinar to raise awareness among decision-makers in the CARIFORUM region, and in particular among national EPA Coordinators, on the benefits of the international registrations to facilitate international trade.
09
Jul
Online
Benefits of Geographical Indications to the Regional Rum Sector
On July 9, CarIPI and the West Indies Rum and Spirits Association (WIRSPA) joined forces to host a webinar on the benefits of Geographical Indications (GIs) to the regional rum sector.
30
Jun
Online
Webinar “The Madrid System in Trinidad and Tobago. A route to global branding for entrepreneurs”
CarIPI hosted a webinar to promote the Madrid International Registration System for SMEs in Trinidad and Tobago, in collaboration with TTIPO.
22
Jun
Regional workshop on the classification tool: TMClass
On 22 June CarIPI hosted a regional workshop on the classification tool (TMClass) in which the first Caribbean regional interface “Caribbean TM Class” was presented.
01
- 28
May
- Feb
Technical assistance to set-up a PVR registration system in St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Following Saint Vincent and the Grenadines UPOV accession, CarIPI has started technical assistance to put in place a
01
- 31
May
Support to local businesses in CARIFORUM: case study & training on business and marketing strategies – ongoing
From organic beauty products to aged rum and hot pepper sauce, CARIFORUM producers have a lot to offer to the international markets.
29
Apr
Online
IP Enforcement Webinar organized by the Jamaica IP Office
Counterfeiting and piracy are growing phenomena worldwide, and also the Caribbean region is a destiny of such goods.
26
Apr
Online
IP and MSMEs: Taking your ideas to market
CarIPI and the Jamaica IP Office (JIPO) collaborate on the implementation of a webinar targeting micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs).
26
Apr
Online
Launch of the new publication: The Madrid Protocol in Trinidad and Tobago
As of 2021, Trinidad and Tobago implements the Madrid protocol, which gives national businesses the possibility to register their trade marks globally.
23
Apr
Online
New Plant Varieties Protection and UPOV Membership in the Caribbean: Experience Sharing
In collaboration with CPVO and UPOV, on 23 April CarIPI hosted a webinar on New Plant Varieties Protection and UPOV Membership in the Caribbean: Experience Sharing.
09
Apr
Specialised training for IPO staff on designs: invalidity proceedings
After the well-received webinars intended to enhance the skills and capacity of design examiners of IP Offices in CARIFORUM states, on 9 April CarIPI organised an additional session, with the involvement of experts from the EUIPO and the CARIFORUM region.
06
Apr
Webinar on independence in the conduct of DUS examination and management of conflict of interest – in collaboration with CPVO and UPOV
On 6t April, CarIPI organised a webinar, together with CPVO and UPOV, on plant varieties protection, with a focus on "independence in the conduct of DUS examination and management of conflict of interest".
31
Mar
GI Model law II Consultation Meeting
On 31st March CarIPI reviewed the draft GI Model Law with CARIFORUM States (consultation process).
10
Mar
Benefits of convergence of IP systems for cross-border trade
On 10th March CarIPI hosted a webinar directed at EPA coordinators, policymakers, and private sector representatives of CARIFORUM to raise awareness on the benefits – for the business sector and in particular to SMEs - on the existing regional and international convergence efforts, as well
05
Mar
Online
Webinar “Design examination– practical aspects 2”
This webinar will close this first series of interventions aimed at enhancing the capacities of the Design Examiners of CARIFORUM IP Offices. This time focus was put on the graphical representation of designs and correct use of visual disclaimers.
04
Mar
Online
Webinar “Design examination– practical aspects 1”
After a first training session aimed at enhancing the skills and capacity of design examiners of the CARIFORUM IP Offices on design examination, a second session was organised by CarIPI on 4th March to cover some practical aspects of design examination.
26
Feb
online
Webinar “Exchange of practice for design examiners”
With the objective of strengthening the technical capacities and skills of the CARIFORUM IPO staff examiners in the field of designs, CarIPI organised a series of online trainings on design examination (ref. Activity 5 of AWP2).
04
Feb
Online
Webinar “Coordination of Risk Management Systems”
This webinar targeted senior officers from Customs Authorities of the 16 CARIFORUM countries with experience in IPR enforcement.
26
- 27
Jan
Online
Webinar ‘Managing Geographical Indications systems: Specifications & Controls’
This webinar aims to raise awareness of GI specifications and controls among producer groups, national standard setting bodies and related agencies/stakeholders, and exchange knowledge of the key role of control bodies/competent authorities in the management of a GI system
12
Jan
Online
Webinar ‘The Madrid System in Antigua and Barbuda’
This webinar aims to enhance knowledge and skills of the business sector in Antigua and Barbuda on the use of the Madrid International Registration System. In promoting the Madrid Sytem, CarIPI wants to promote global branding among A&B entrepreneurs.
17
Dec
Online training on Madrid System operations
On 17 December CarIPI organised a virtual on-the-job training for officials from Caribbean IPOs on the implementation of Madrid System operations.
10
Dec
GI Model law – regional consultation with IPOs and EPA coordinators
In 2020, the CarIPI project started to develop a model Geographical Indication (GI) law which can be used by CARIFORUM States to modernise their legal frameworks.
26
Nov
Online
Specialised training session on trade marks for IPO staff: ‘Bad faith registration’
On 26 November 2020, we hosted a specialised training session on ‘Bad faith registration’ which took place via Zoom. IPO staff members had the opportunity to participate in the training and benefit from the knowledge from Ewelina Sliwinska, EUIPO Senior Expert on Legal Affairs.
24
Nov
Online
Specialised training session on trade marks for IPO staff: ‘Unregistered marks and other signs used in the course of trade’
On 24 November 2020, IPO staff members had the opportunity to take part in a specialised training session on ‘Unregistered marks and other signs used in the course of trade’.
16
Oct
Caribbean Region
Webinar: Boost your origin linked products
Nowadays, every country in the world claims that their agricultural or traditional products and foods belong to a cultural or gastronomic heritage, as a symbol of the history of a country or a community. Such ‘origin linked products’ have not only a social, but also an economic dimension.
14
Oct
online
Sub-PSC and Trade Mark Task Force meeting
On 14 October, the CARIFORUM Directorate along with Intellectual Property (IP) Offices of its Member States, the European Union, and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), will meet virtually to discuss present and future activities of CarIPI, a European Development Fund (EDF) i
22
- 23
Sep
Online
Search and Classification Platforms Workshop
In the framework of Act.5 of its Annual Work Plan, CarIPI will host an online workshop on TMclass and TMview, aimed at Registrars or Heads of TM departments of the Cariforum IPOs, with the objective to recap the benefits, as well as strategic and practical implications of the use of these tools.
04
- 06
Aug
Online
Support on IPR for business
Act. 12 is composed of different public awareness- and capacity building actions, intended to stimulate the private sector (especially SMEs, micro-enterprises and indigenous communities), to create, protect and manage their own value chains, and use IPR as a competitive tool.
08
Jul
online
Trade mark opposition procedures; and TM distinctiveness and likelihood of confusion in RG
The training is expected to strengthen the technical capacities and skills of the CF IP Offices staff on TM examination, with particular focus on TM opposition proceedings, and TM distinctiveness and likelihood of confusion. Watch these videos related with this activity:
02
Jul
online
Interrelations between Trade Marks and GIs
The training aims at strengthening the technical capacities and skills of the CF IP Offices staff on TM and GI examination. The online training will particularly focus on the technical aspects regarding the relations between GIs and TMs (incl.
30
Jun
online
IPR Enforcement Seminar for Law Enforcement Agencies of CARIFORUM countries
The seminar is targeted at senior officers with responsibility in enforcement and experience in particular with IPR enforcement, from customs authorities and police of the 16 CARIFORUM countries.
25
- 02
Jun
- Jul
online
Specialised training on GIs for IPO staff
25 June - Protecting non-EU Geographical Indications in the EU
19
May
online
CARIFORUM IP offices - Webinar on trademark classification
On 19 May, the CarIPI project hosted a first large virtual meeting & training on trademarks classification delivered by a senior EUIPO legal expert, Mr Thom Clark, with the participation of representatives of almost all CARIFORUM countries, so as representatives from the CARIFORUM Directorate
01
May
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Effective plant variety registrations in Dominican Republic
Strengthening of the institutional framework together with capacity building and training in Plant Varieties Rights (PVR) is a priority for many IP Administrations of the CARIFORUM countries.
09
Mar
Paramaibo, Suriname
CarIPI and Suriname cooperation on the new Industrial Property Law
Concurrently with Suriname’s process of getting a new Industrial Property Law approved, covering patents, utility models, trademarks, designs, and GIs, CarIPI provided technical support to review the final text.
04
Mar
Kingston, Jamaica