1. Intellectual Property Development Matchmaking Database (IP-DMD) www.wipo.int/dmd/en

2. What is WIPO IP-DMD ? an online tool for matching specific IP related development needs with resources offered by potential donors.

3. Assisting Member States IP-DMD created in response to Member States and their increasing Intellectual Property needs. Expand the scope of WIPO’s technical assistance for Developing and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

4. Access to IP-DMD platform Who has access? Any interested users of the IP-DMD platform (beneficiaries or donors) To ensure optimal efficiency of coordination, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) or Private individuals in developing countries should channel requests through their IP office or other relevant government entity. Registration Explain who you are? and what is your interest? IP-DMD Platform

5. Expression of interest IP-DMD enables users to share IP Development related partnership ideas through an expression of interest’s option DEMAND: Developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with specific IP-related needs can submit their requests, OFFER: Partners interested in providing funding, expertise or other IP-related assistance for IP-related can also use this mechanism to formally offer their resources. Expression of interest

6. Looking for potential partners Following an internal screening and approval of incoming of Expression of Interest, these expressions are posted on the IP-DMD platform, and Interested users (beneficiaries and donors) can search the database for partnering opportunities in - a particular region/country, or - specific field of technology/IP.

7. Ensuring Success WIPO assists by assessing ideas and matching them into viable projects that benefit developing countries and LDCs. Successfully completed projects initiated through IP-DMD platform will be reported on its website to show how innovative ideas can become reality. IP-DMD Search

8. Examples of existing offers and needs Need list 1)Provision of IT equipment and software for the admistrative area of IP Office of Bhutan 2)Strengthening and sensitization of information about the Malagasy office of Industrial Property (OMAPI) 3)IT Support for technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) 4)WIPO Voluntary Fund for accredited indigenous and local communities 5)Digitizing Traditional Culture – WIPO Creative Heritage Training Program for Indigenous and local communities 6)Proposal for upgrade of automation system in the trademark, patents and designs registry in Nigeria. Offer list 1)KIPO-KIPA «One Village, One Brand» Project (South Korea) 2)Funds in Trust (Australia) 3)Funds in Trust (Japan – Industrial Property) 4)KIPO-KIPA «Appropriate technology» Project (South Korea) 5)WIPO Special Projects Division offers business application: Technical Assistance Database (TAD) and Roster of Consultants (ROC) 6)Pro Bono IP Counsel (USA)

9. National Meeting in FORTEC – Curitiba Local Systems of Innovation and Organizational Innovation Policies WIPO’s IP-DMD platform can post offer and demand related to local systems of innovation to identify potential donors / partners / beneficiaries to realize the specific projects. http://www.wipo.int/dmd All Member States & relevant IP stakeholders will be immediately informed once a project is posted on the IP-DMD platform.

10. WIPO contact person: Mr. Bajoe Wibowo bajoe.wibowo@wipo.int

11. Obrigado!!!