March 8, 2021
Watch the recording of an online discussion on innovation and intellectual property (IP) for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), organized by the WTO Friends of IP and Innovation Group.
On March 9, 2021, WIPO GREEN participated in an online event “Making MSMEs Competitive through IP and Innovation — Supporting MSMEs, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Green Technology”. The panel discussions addressed how IP and innovation can enable MSMEs to develop green technologies for a sustainable economy, especially in LDCs and Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs).
This highly experienced panel of speakers addressed important points of consideration for both MSMEs and policymakers, including:
When: Mar 9, 2021 04:00 PM, Geneva time
Languages: English, French and Spanish
Opening remark: Deborah Lashley-Johnson, US Mission to the WTO Geneva
IMPROVING MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE USE OF THE IP SYSTEM
16.05 – 16.15 Opening of Panel and Introduction of Panelists
Moderator: Mr. Guy Pessach, Director IP for Business Division, IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Mr. Paul Storer, Head of Business Support Policy, Intellectual Property Office of the UK
Mr. Denis Leclerc, President and CEO of Écotech Québec
Mr. Remy Buser, CEO & co-founder of Bloom Biorenewables Ltd.
LDC/LMIC PARTNERSHIPS: CASE STUDIES AND NARRATIVES
16.55 – 17.05 Opening of Panel and Introduction of Panelists
Moderator: Ms. Marion (Amy) Dietterich, Director Global Challenges Division, WIPO
17.05 – 17.45 Panelist Discussion and Q&A
Dr. Jenifer Holmgren, CEO LanzaTech
Dr. Rose Mwebaza, Director, Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)
17.45 – 18.00 Wrap-up and take-aways from moderators and panelists
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