First Name:
Last Name:
Organization:
Address:
Website:
Telephone:
Email:
1. Are you aware of any developing country organizations (a government
agency or non-government group in or serving a developing country), for
which assistance from an intellectual property professional would be
desirable, if such assistance were available pro bono (free)?
2. Where are such organizations located? Please provide the geographical
region or the country name. Please be as specific as possible.
3. In what sectors would such organizations need IP professional assistance?For example: Health,
Agriculture,
Biodiversity,
Environmental Technology,
Culture/Art,
Information Technology,
Academic,
Political,
Trade,
Other
4. How many such organizations are you aware of?
5. What are the types of organizations that need help? For example: Intergovernmental organization,
Developing country government agency,
Developing country non-governmental organization,
Academic institution,
Research institution,
Developed country government agency,
Non-governmental organization,
Public-private partnership,
IP professional services organization (law firm, patent firm etc.),
Small business,
Individual,
Philanthropic organization
6. For what types of intellectual property is assistance required? For example: Patents,
Copyrights,
Trademarks,
Geographic designations,
Trade Secrets,
Traditional knowledge,
Plant Variety Protection,
Biological Materials,
Genetic resources,
Folklore or Traditional cultural expressions,
Performers' rights
7. For what types of matters is assistance required? For example: Advice regarding IP rights,
Obtaining IP rights,
Challenging IP rights,
Licensing,
IP litigation,
Mediation,
Drafting Legislation,
Training in IP management,
Invalidity opinions,
Freedom to operate opinions,
Fair use options
8. What languages are required for IP professionals serving the developing
country organizations?For example: English,
Spanish,
French,
Chinese,
Arabic,
Japanese,
German,
Russian,
Portuguese
9. To the extent possible, please identify all specific IP organizations
for which assistance on IP matters would be desirable, including Organization Name, Address, Email and General Description of the Matter:
10. What qualifications of IP professionals would be key to a successful
representation for organizations that need professional assistance in IP?For example: Location in same country,
Location in same region,
Fluency in particular language,
Skill in particular type of IP,
Skill in particular type of matter,
Experience with developing country concerns
11. Are you aware of any intellectual property professionals who might be
willing to volunteer their services for developing country organizations?
12. Where are such volunteers located? Please provide the geographical region or the country name.
13. What is the best way to contact potential volunteers who might be interested in providing pro bono intellectual property services?For example: Professional associations,
Direct contact,
Newsletters,
Mailings,
Regional/national professional networks,
International organizations,
National patent offices,
Conferences
14. Which categories best describe you and/or your organization? For example: Developing country government agency,
Developing country non-governmental organization,
Intergovernmental organization,
Academic institution,
Research institution,
Developed country government agency,
Other non-governmental organization,
IP professional services organization (law firm, patent firm etc.),
Philanthropic organization,
Individual
15. Do you have any interest in requesting assistance?
16. Do you have any interest in volunteering as an IP professional?
17. Do you have any questions or comments for PIIPA?
