This booklet provides examples of university technology transfer offices in developing countries. Each office must work within differing national innovation policies, funding mechanisms and overall systems of innovation. That said, each office endeavors to commercialize university-produced innovations to the benefit of local... Read More »

Focusing on the Olympic Games, this report will look at the intellectual property-related issues and challenges inherent in hosting a world-class sporting event. Hosting the Olympic Games presents a unique opportunity and challenge for any host country; indeed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) maintains that the Games... Read More »

There are many unique and popular traditional textile products being produced by Indigenous groups around the world. Often, these products are made, marketed and sold by Indigenous or Indigenous-affiliated organizations without a solid understanding of intellectual property and the benefits it could confer. There are some examples... Read More »

The encouragement of a financially viable and culturally significant performing arts and entertainment sector is an important element of multi-lateral, regional and national development agendas. The collective benefits are paralleled by the individual satisfaction and inspiration unique to creative pursuits. As global cooperation... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2001 Contact: Brad Huther 202/544-6610 bhuther@iipi.org Institute Preparing to Host International Conference on Role of Technology Transfer in Economic Development Washington, DC – The International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI) is pleased to announce its upcoming International Conference... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2001 Contact: Brad Huther 202/544-6610 bhuther@iipi.org Institute Collaborates with International Trade Association on Panel Discussion Series The International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI), in partnership with the Washington International Trade Association (WITA), is pleased to announce... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2000 Contact: Brad Huther 202/544-6610 bhuther@iipi.org IIPI President Bruce Lehman Featured on Voice of America Hour-Long Program Focused on Institute’s HIV/AIDS Treatment Efforts in Developing Countries President an CEO of the International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI) Bruce Lehman... Read More »