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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
- Patents (Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Three Track Examination Program
1, record 1, English, Three%20Track%20Examination%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Three-Track Program 2, record 1, English, Three%2DTrack%20Program
correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Under the Three-Track Program, applications may be given priority treatment(Track One), be examined under standard examination procedures(Track Two), or delayed for up to 30 months at the applicant's request(Track Three). Presently, under standard examination procedures, an application reaches a final disposition after an average time of about three years. 2, record 1, English, - Three%20Track%20Examination%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Three Track Examination Programme
- Three-Track Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
- Brevets d'invention (Droit)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- programme d'examen en trois phases
1, record 1, French, programme%20d%27examen%20en%20trois%20phases
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- programme d'examen de brevet en trois phases 1, record 1, French, programme%20d%27examen%20de%20brevet%20en%20trois%20phases
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme mis en place par le Bureau de brevets américains visant à examiner une demande de brevet de manière accélérée en trois phases. Il y a un coût qui est relié à chaque phase du traitement de la demande, (Phase I) priorité du traitement de la demande ( coût 10000 dollars), (Phase II) demande examinée selon les procédures normales (coût 4000 dollars) et (Phase III) demande de brevet examinée dans un délai de 30 mois. 1, record 1, French, - programme%20d%27examen%20en%20trois%20phases
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-05-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Transfer of Knowledge through Expatriate Nationals
1, record 2, English, Transfer%20of%20Knowledge%20through%20Expatriate%20Nationals
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TOKTEN 1, record 2, English, TOKTEN
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A brain-child of UNDP, the TOKTEN programme was initiated in 1977 to compensate for the ill effects of the "brain drain" syndrome through the concept of bringing back talents to their home country. Throughout its existence, TOKTEN has proven to be a cost-effective and innovative modality to transfer knowledge to over 30 developing countries in a wide spectrum of fields. TOKTEN funds the services of expatriate national experts for well prepared short-term assignments, usually one to three months, with selected host institutions in the government, academic and research institutions, private sector and non-governmental organisations in developing countries. The global TOKTEN programme is under the overrall management of the United Nations Volunteers based in Bonn, Germany. 2, record 2, English, - Transfer%20of%20Knowledge%20through%20Expatriate%20Nationals
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Transfert des connaissances par l'intermédiaire des expatriés nationaux
1, record 2, French, Transfert%20des%20connaissances%20par%20l%27interm%C3%A9diaire%20des%20expatri%C3%A9s%20nationaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TOKTEN 2, record 2, French, TOKTEN
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Transfert des connaissances par l'intermédiaire des expatriés 2, record 2, French, Transfert%20des%20connaissances%20par%20l%27interm%C3%A9diaire%20des%20expatri%C3%A9s
former designation, correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement. 2, record 2, French, - Transfert%20des%20connaissances%20par%20l%27interm%C3%A9diaire%20des%20expatri%C3%A9s%20nationaux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La traduction du sigle anglais «TOKTEN» se lit comme suit : «Transfert des connaissances par l'intermédiaire des expatriés nationaux». Dans ce cadre, les professionnels expatriés qualifiés des pays en développement retournent dans leur pays d'origine pour des missions de courte durée afin de partager les connaissances qu'ils ont acquises à l'étranger. Les consultants TOKTEN effectuent des missions qui seraient autrement confiées à des experts internationaux. Les consultants TOKTEN se portent volontaires, et ils sont souvent motivés par le désir de prendre part aux développement de leur pays d'origine. 1, record 2, French, - Transfert%20des%20connaissances%20par%20l%27interm%C3%A9diaire%20des%20expatri%C3%A9s%20nationaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Transferencia de Conocimiento a través de la Comunidad de Expatriados
1, record 2, Spanish, Transferencia%20de%20Conocimiento%20a%20trav%C3%A9s%20de%20la%20Comunidad%20de%20Expatriados
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TOKTEN 1, record 2, Spanish, TOKTEN
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TOKTEN, por sus siglas en inglés, significa Transferencia de Conocimiento a través de la Comunidad de Expatriados. En este marco, expatriados calificados de países en vías de desarrollo regresan a su país de origen por cortas estadías para compartir o impartir las competencias que hayan obtenido durante su residencia en países desarrollados. Los consultores de TOKTEN realizan trabajos que de otro modo serían efectuados por consultores internacionales; y ofrecen sus servicios como voluntarios, generalmente motivados por un sincero interés en colaborar con el desarrollo de su país de origen. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Transferencia%20de%20Conocimiento%20a%20trav%C3%A9s%20de%20la%20Comunidad%20de%20Expatriados
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-11-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Young Canada Works Internationally
1, record 3, English, Young%20Canada%20Works%20Internationally
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Young Canada Works Internationally is a component of the Young Canada Works program of Canadian Heritage geared to college and university graduates who are under the age of 30 and unemployed or underemployed. There are approximately 33 placements--each lasting between 6 and 12 months--available each year. Participants work to raise Canada's economic and cultural profile on the world stage, and come away with marketable work experience and networking contacts. 1, record 3, English, - Young%20Canada%20Works%20Internationally
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Jeunesse Canada au travail sur la scène internationale
1, record 3, French, Jeunesse%20Canada%20au%20travail%20sur%20la%20sc%C3%A8ne%20internationale
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jeunesse Canada au travail sur la scène internationale est un volet du programme Jeunesse Canada au travail de Patrimoine canadien qui s'adresse aux diplômé(e)s de collèges ou d'universités qui sont, de façon générale, âgé(e)s de moins de 30 ans et sans emploi ou sous-employé(e)s. Environ 33 stages d'une durée de 6 à 12 mois sont offerts chaque année. Les participant(e)s y mettent en valeur le profil économique et culturel du Canada à l'étranger, acquièrent une expérience utile et intègrent des réseaux. 1, record 3, French, - Jeunesse%20Canada%20au%20travail%20sur%20la%20sc%C3%A8ne%20internationale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Sciences - General
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Young Canada Works in Science and Technology
1, record 4, English, Young%20Canada%20Works%20in%20Science%20and%20Technology
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Young Canada Works in Science and Technology, component of Young Canada Works program of Canadian Heritage, provides each year about 40 internships--lasting 4 to 12 months--of interest to recent post-secondary graduates who are under the age of 30 and unemployed or underemployed. They include a range of challenging research and application opportunities, developed in partnership with enterprises, cultural and heritage institutions, universities and not-for-profit organizations. 1, record 4, English, - Young%20Canada%20Works%20in%20Science%20and%20Technology
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sciences - Généralités
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Jeunesse Canada au travail en sciences et technologie
1, record 4, French, Jeunesse%20Canada%20au%20travail%20en%20sciences%20et%20technologie
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jeunesse Canada au travail en sciences et en technologie est un des volets du programme Jeunesse Canada au travail de Patrimoine canadien. Il permet environ 40 stages d'une durée de 4 à 12 mois qui sont offerts chaque année à des diplômé(e)s d'études postsecondaires qui sont âgé(e) de moins de 30 ans et sans emploi ou sous-employé(e)s. Ces stages comprennent des emplois en recherche scientifique et technologique pure et appliquée, créés en partenariat avec des PME, des établissements voués à la culture et au patrimoine, des universités et des organismes sans but lucratif. 1, record 4, French, - Jeunesse%20Canada%20au%20travail%20en%20sciences%20et%20technologie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
PME [petite et moyenne entreprise]. 2, record 4, French, - Jeunesse%20Canada%20au%20travail%20en%20sciences%20et%20technologie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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