The international training program for crafts Trainers in intellectual property for small and medium enterprises.

Supporting the Authority initiatives in the protection of intellectual property rights for Craft Industries. The program was organized in order to develop craft training and production programs which are carried out by the Public Authority through craft training and production centers in various governorates of Oman. The training program discussed a number of themes related to the areas of cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization "WIPO", the role of the successful management of intellectual property in developing the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises as well as reviewing the business organization's strategy through developing intelligent competitive skills, strategic use of intellectual property rights as well as how to apply and promote intellectual property rights in the Sultanate. It should be noted that the Public Authority strives to increase awareness among craftsmen of the importance of benefiting from the programs and mechanisms of intellectual property rights in order to protect innovations and Omani craft designs. It is also very keen to support craftsmen towards the establishment of successful small and medium-sized craft enterprises through access to international expertise and experience in the areas of protection of innovations rights and enhancing crafts marketing.