Information on the 40th session of the IGC (WIPO)
2019-06-13
Docip has the pleasure to inform you on the 40th session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC), which will be held at the headquarters of WIPO in Geneva,from June 17 - 21, 2019.
Indigenous Peoples' Preparatory Meeting
The Indigenous Peoples' Preparatory Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 16, 2019, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM at "La Pastorale", Maison rose, 106, route de Ferney, Geneva (Bus 5 – Intercontinental stop).
There will be daily meetings of the Indigenous Peoples' Caucus (Blue Room): 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (tbc)
Panel of Indigenous and Local Communities
The Panel of Indigenous and Local Communities will take place on Monday, June 17, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The theme of the panel at the Fortieth Session is: “Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge/Traditional Cultural Expressions: Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ Perspectives on Objectives”.
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General Information
Docip Technical Secretariat
Docip's staff will be present from June 16 to 21, 2019, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. We will offer the following free services for Indigenous Delegates:
- translations (English/Spanish/French)
- interpretation (English/Spanish)
- logistical support
- reporting and follow-up
For further information please contact Johanna Massa: johanna.massa(at)docip.org, +33 6 01 76 06 95