The International Intellectual Property Training Institute (IIPTI) under the Korean Intellectual Property Office said Monday it will run the "2026 Korea-WIPO AI & IP Training Program" online from November 18 to 22, in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The program will host 105 intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI) policy and practice officials from 49 countries.
The training program was launched in 2021 to enhance IP capabilities in developing countries. It aims to strengthen IP competencies in AI, a key driver of the future.
In response to the AI transformation (AX), the curriculum has been revamped from its previous focus on theory and issue-based learning to emphasize practical subjects, including AI patent and design examination cases, discussions on AI copyright and patent protection issues, search, analysis, and notification drafting using AI tools, and AI use cases for enhancing administrative efficiency. The program also covers corporate IP utilization strategies in the AX era, highlighting the value of IP as a core competitive asset, with case studies on AI-based IP creation and protection, as well as introductions to corporate management strategies leveraging AI. Reflecting the demand for participatory learning identified in previous WIPO training programs, real-time online discussions will be held on each country's AI regulatory trends and policy implementation experiences.
The program drew strong participation from countries with high interest in AI and IP, including India (18 participants), Kenya (7), and Malaysia (5). Public and private sector experts will share policy and practical experiences in the AI and IP fields, including 8 examiners from national IP offices, 19 government officials, 16 university professors, and 63 private sector practitioners.
"This training is significant in that, as part of proactive administration, it preemptively incorporates AI examination and administrative tool utilization—essential skills in the AX era—into a formal curriculum and shares it with the international community," IIPTI President Song Sung-heon said. "We will continue to actively share Korea's advanced AI and IP experience with the international community through education, contributing to strengthening global IP capabilities."
