Call for Participation: WIPO Distance Learning Course for Librarians, Information Professionals, and Publishers
The Department of Library, Archival, and Information Science invites librarians, information professionals, publishers, and other interested individuals to register for the FREE World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) DL-101 course.
Key Details:
Course Content
- Introduction to IP: Core concepts of intellectual property.
- Copyright & Related Rights: Protecting creative works and managing rights.
- Trademarks & Geographical Indications: Safeguarding brand names and origins.
- Patents & Industrial Design: Protecting innovations and designs.
- Unfair Competition & WIPO Treaties: Addressing market practices and global IP frameworks.
- Plant Varieties, Traditional Knowledge, & IP Development: Role of IP in agriculture, culture, and development.
Mode & Duration: Online and Self-paced, from October to November with the final evaluation in November.
- Schedule: Complete the modules at your own pace.
Registration Deadline: Open until Friday, 13th September, for the September intake.
The WIPO DL-101 course, offered free of charge, provides librarians, information professionals, and publishers with essential knowledge on intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents, through a flexible, self-paced online program.
For registration
To register, please complete the form at this link .
- You will receive an invitation from WIPO after this initial step.
For more information, please contact Dr. A.J. Alonge of the Department of Library, Archival, and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, via WhatsApp
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