WIPO- ESCWA Intellectual Property Management Clinic – eCommerce Businesses

This registration form is for the Intellectual Property (IP) Management Clinic, exclusively available to eCommerce businesses operating within the Arab region. By completing this form, you will be invited to join introductory virtual sessions. These sessions are designed to provide foundational knowledge and prepare you for potential participation in the IP Management Clinic.

Participation in the clinic offers a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding and management of intellectual property within your business. If you qualify, you will be selected for the clinic, where you will engage in both group and one-on-one sessions with experts to help you manage your IP effectively.

Please note that completing this form does not guarantee selection for the clinic, as spaces are limited and subject to a selection process.

We look forward to your participation and wish you the best in the selection process.

Please provide us with information about your company

Company Name*

Country*

Note that only businesses operating in Arab countries are eligible for this program.

Number of employees*

Focal point First name*

Focal point Last name*

Contact Person Email*

Contact Person Phone Number*

Company Website *

Familiarity with the Intellectual Property (IP) System*

Area of IP assistance that your company would be interested in*

Please describe in a couple of sentences what your company does.*

What is/are your product(s)/ services? *

Describe your main customers and markets? Please provide a short and clear description. *

Have you already protected the product/service you are developing/commercializing by IP rights, either registered (e.g. patent, trade marks, design rights) or unregistered (e.g. copyright, unregistered designs, trade secrets)? If so, please provide details. *

Could you provide details? Please refrain from disclosing any confidential information.

Can you explain what has been stopping you so far (e.g. lack of understanding IP rights, access to advise, resources, market speed and development, perception of the usefulness of IP for your business)? Please provide details.

Does your company have a specific IP strategy? Please note that a disclosure of confidential information is not requested. What market(s) is your business targeting, and how does your company reach out to your target market(s)? *

If selected to participate, how much time do you think you will be able to spare throughout the program for the in-person event in Qatar, the one-on-one mentoring sessions, the training components through the workshops and final event? (Noting that in-person event in Qatar will be held in November 2024 while the other activities of the programs will be spread from January to April 2025)*

max 2 hours/month

2-5 hours per month

5-10 hours per month

Introductory Sessions Agreement: I understand that attending introductory sessions in September is a requirement before potential selection for the IP Management Clinic. I acknowledge that completing this form will provide me with details about these sessions, which are necessary for consideration in the selection process.*

I understand that attending introductory sessions in September is a requirement before potential selection for the IP Management Clinic. I acknowledge that completing this form will provide me with details about these sessions, which are necessary for consideration in the selection process.