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International Intellectual Property Treaties: Paris, Berne, TRIPS and WIPO Systems

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Legal, policy and commercial professionals examine the main international intellectual property treaties over 5 days. The course compares Paris Convention principles, Berne copyright protection, WTO TRIPS obligations and WIPO filing systems. Delegates practise identifying which instrument addresses a particular issue and how treaty commitments interact with national laws and business procedures.

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  • 15–19 Nov 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

International treaties perform different functions: some establish principles and minimum standards, while others organise filing procedures across participating territories. Treating them as interchangeable can lead to missed priority opportunities, incorrect assumptions about copyright formalities or misplaced expectations of international registration. This course develops a structured way to read the main instruments, identify their subject matter and understand how they operate alongside domestic law. It also distinguishes international obligations between states from the practical rights and remedies available to businesses.

Day 1 examines the Paris Convention, including national treatment and priority periods of six months for trademarks and twelve months for patents. Day 2 considers Berne's copyright principles and the relationship between automatic protection, ownership and permitted uses. Day 3 addresses TRIPS as a WTO agreement covering minimum standards and enforcement obligations. Day 4 compares the procedural functions of the PCT, Madrid and Hague systems. Day 5 uses treaty comparison exercises to analyse cross-border scenarios. Throughout the five days, delegates work with selected provisions and build a treaty map that separates legal standards, filing routes and domestic implementation questions.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Distinguish substantive protection treaties from filing systems
  2. Explain Paris Convention national treatment and priority principles
  3. Interpret the principal copyright protections under Berne
  4. Assess the role of TRIPS within the WTO framework
  5. Apply a treaty comparison method to cross-border scenarios

Target competencies

  • Treaty interpretation
  • Priority planning
  • Copyright framework analysis
  • TRIPS literacy
  • Comparative legal mapping

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • In-house counsel
  • Government legal advisers
  • IP office personnel
  • Trade policy officials
  • International IP managers

Training methodology

  • Lectures introduce the purpose and structure of each instrument.
  • Guided reading examines selected treaty provisions.
  • Group case studies compare the instruments relevant to cross-border problems.
  • Discussion connects international obligations with domestic implementation.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Paris Convention principles

    • Industrial property and national treatment
    • Priority claims and first filings
    • Six-month trademark and design priority
    • Twelve-month patent and utility model priority
    • Independence of national rights
  2. Day 2

    Berne and international copyright

    • Protected works and qualifying connections
    • National treatment and automatic protection
    • Independence of copyright protection
    • Economic rights and moral rights
    • Limitations, exceptions and domestic implementation
  3. Day 3

    TRIPS within the WTO

    • Minimum standards across IP categories
    • National treatment and most-favoured-nation treatment
    • Enforcement obligations and domestic procedures
    • Flexibilities and public policy considerations
    • State-to-state dispute settlement framework
  4. Day 4

    WIPO procedural systems

    • PCT international procedures and national phases
    • Madrid Protocol and territorial trademark protection
    • Hague international design registration
    • Procedural coordination versus substantive harmonisation
    • Treaty participation and route selection
  5. Day 5

    Comparative treaty application

    • Mapping overlapping treaty obligations
    • Priority and filing sequence scenarios
    • Copyright use across different jurisdictions
    • Distinguishing public and private dispute routes
    • Treaty analysis and internal briefing exercise

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
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  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
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