WIPO Patent Landscape Reports
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
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Description
During the planning phase, the specific needs and expected outcomes are defined in consultation with the cooperation partner(s), and respective Terms of Reference are prepared for subsequent tendering.Active participation of the partner institution in this phase is essential since WIPO usually has no technical expertise in a specific field of technologies to be covered by a PLR, and since WIPO has limited knowledge of the context (i.e., policy discussions) to which a PLR is expected to contribute. WIPO's expertise will assure that only such objectives and expected outcomes are defined that can realistically be answered by analyzing patent information. During the delivery phase, WIPO will involve the partner institution in the reviewing of patent search and analysis results, and draft reports. Upon completion of the PLR, WIPO will publish the report and prepare additional information material, like infographics or further visualizations.In the third phase, which covers dissemination, utilization and evaluation, the collaboration partners are expected to disseminate the PLR to their stakeholders and their own partner community, to utilize and evaluate the report. WIPO will provide further assistance in this phase, e.e.g, by giving presentations in user meetings, policy bodies, etc. The collaboration partners will be expected to report to WIPO on, for example how the PLR was disseminated, how useful it was for the activities of the partner, what feedback was received etc.In an optional fourth phase, the report may be updated or further analysis or visualizations may be added.
Collaborating with WIPO experts on a PLR provides an opportunity for capacity building the field of patent information and the patent system. Upon request WIPO may also provide further training in the area of patent information, technology search, and technology transfer, including licensing arrangements.
WIPO coordinates the preparation of a PLR in collaboration with a partner institution (or several) in a developing country (an SID State) that wishes to explore the patenting situation in a particular area of technology. Each collaboration consists of a planning phase, a delivery phase and post-delivery phase which covers dissemination, utilization and evaluation of the PLR. Active participation of the partner institution is expected in each phase to assure the relevance and utility of each report and its later dissemination and utilization.The delivery phase further involves collaboration with a commercial contractor to which the actual preparation of the PLR is commissioned, i.e., patent search, analysis and report drafting.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 12
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12.1
Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries
12.1.1
Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production
12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.2.1
Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
12.2.2
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
12.3
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses
12.3.1
(a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index
12.4
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
12.4.1
12.4.2
(a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment
12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
12.5.1
National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
12.6.1
12.7
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
12.7.1
Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans
12.8
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
12.8.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
12.a
Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
12.a.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
12.b
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
12.b.1
Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability
12.c
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities
12.c.1
Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP
SDG 14 targets covered
Deliverables & Timeline
Resources mobilized
Partnership Progress
| Title | Progress Status | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership Progress 2016-08-18 | On track |
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Region
- North America
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Contact Information
Mr. Alejandro Roca Campaña, Senior Director, Access to Knowledge and Information Division, Global Infrastructure Sector