International IP treaties: promotion, training, publications

Accession to international intellectual property (IP) treaties and alignment with global IP standards and systems are fundamental components of a robust IP system. While some CARIFORUM countries are already parties to key IP treaties, others are advancing in their accession processes or are still engaging in initial discussions. There is a growing demand across the region for technical assistance, policy guidance and stakeholder engagement through a range of areas related to implementation challenges and the launch of accession discussions. The CarIPI project is well positioned to provide targeted support in these key areas.

To address these challenges, during AWP 1, the project will host an in-person event on relevant international treaties and IP systems, targeting IP offices, legal professionals and private sector stakeholders. This activity continues CarIPI’s engagement in supporting CARIFORUM countries on their path toward accession to IP treaties. In its first phase, the project supported the IP offices in the region through producing various guidebooks with information on international IP treaties for SMEs. Additionally, it supported Belize, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, with the implementation of the Madrid Protocol and facilitated knowledge sharing on the Hague Agreement, which resulted in its adoption by Suriname (2020), Jamaica (2022) and Belize (2023).