Development Cooperation

As a specialized agency of the United Nations, we are committed to working with developing and least developed countries to enable them to reap benefits from the IP system and to enhance their participation in the global innovation economy.

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Development Agenda

The Development Agenda ensures that development is taken into account at every step of our work. We do this through practical projects and activities, as well as by applying Organization-wide principles and objectives.

Technical assistance

We offer technical assistance development support both to governments and users of the IP system. Our support includes drafting national IP strategies, providing policy and legislative advice, and implementing business solutions for IP offices.

Human capacity building

We offer training to build skills in the administration and use of IP rights through WIPO Academy courses and other workshops.

Public-private partnerships

Public-private partnerships allow the enterprise sector and civil society to share their expertise to tackle borderless global challenges.

Pat-INFORMED

The Patent Information Initiative for Medicines (Pat-INFORMED) provides a service to the global health community, particularly those involved in procurement of medicines, by facilitating easy access to medicine patent information.

Accessible Books Consortium

The Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) works within the IP system to increase the number of books worldwide in accessible formats and to make them available to the people who need them.

WIPO GREEN

By connecting technology and service providers with those seeking innovative solutions WIPO GREEN serves as an interactive marketplace that promotes the spread of green technologies to combat climate change.

WIPO Alert

A secure, online platform to which authorized bodies in WIPO member states can upload details of websites or apps which have been determined to infringe copyright according to national rules.

ARDI

Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) helps to improve the availability of scientific and technical information in developing countries.

ASPI

Through Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI), eligible institutions in developing countries can access sophisticated patent data tools and services.

WIPO Match

WIPO Match is an online tool which matches seekers of specific IP-related development needs with potential providers offering resources.

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WIPO for Creators

WIPO for Creators is an open public–private partnership launched by WIPO and the Music Rights Awareness Foundation.

IP Cooperation

Together for impact through innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship

Intellectual property is an enabler for growth by incentivizing innovation and creativity, fostering job creation, facilitating business development and investment, and ensuring a better future for all. WIPO works with Member States, empowering them to reap benefits from the global IP system, enhancing their participation in the global innovation economy and cultural enrichment.

IP and Development

Cooperating for impact

Intellectual property is an enabler for development by incentivizing innovation and creativity, fostering job creation, facilitating business growth and investment, and ensuring a better future for all. WIPO works with member states, empowering them to reap benefits from the global IP system, enhancing their participation in the global innovation economy and cultural enrichment.

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How WIPO supports IP cooperation?

WIPO offers tailor-made and need-driven support to Member States and users of the IP system to harness innovation and creativity for growth. Such initiatives include projects, skills-building and training, forums, and high-level dialogues.

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Tailored initiatives and projects

Through activities, initiatives and projects, we support Member States and users of the IP system to meet specific needs and achieve IP goals across the spectrum of rights: patents, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications and copyright.

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WIPO’s Development Agenda

The WIPO Development Agenda ensures that development considerations form an integral part of WIPO's work through organization-wide principles, practical projects and activities.

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IP skills-building and training

We offer training to anyone interested in building skills in the administration and use of IP rights through the WIPO Academy’s programs and other workshops.

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Collaborative forums and dialogues

We bring together policymakers, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders across regions to exchange experiences, ignite collaborations and forge impactful IP policy.

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Cross-Regional Forum on IP and Women in Entrepreneurship

January 31, 2025

Hear from our IP community

WIPO relies on its global community of inspiring innovators, creators and entrepreneurs who are using IP to build a better future and support others to follow in their footsteps.

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IP for Impact

Get inspired by stories of WIPO-supported innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs who are using IP to add value to their products, support business growth, create employment and promote economic development.

WIPO IP Youth Ambassadors

Meet the WIPO IP Youth Ambassadors behind remarkable innovations and creations with IP protection who are engaging with youth in their countries and regions to promote IP education.

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“I only realized the importance of trademarking my products through this training. Previously, I struggled with others copying my designs, but now I understand the benefits of protecting my work. This knowledge is crucial as I seek to expand into new markets and secure competitive pricing.”

Masuda, Bangladesh

“I see a lot of young people looking for work. They have the will, all they need is guidance, training, and opportunities. The implementation of a strong recognizable brand in Omani Frankincense will play a pivotal role in providing just that, opening doors for positive impacts on their prospects.”

Musallam Bin Hbais, Oman

Get involved

Participants, partners and policymakers involved in WIPO’s initiatives are invited to join the dedicated networking platforms to take the impact of IP to the next level through sustainable and scalable collaborations.

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WIPO FACE

WPO Fantastic Agents for Creative Economy (FACE) is a global community engagement platform to empower and sustain a network of creators who have participated in WIPO's cooperation initiatives. It is a space for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy.

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IP for Her

IP for Her is a platform for women involved in WIPO’s cooperation initiatives to network, collaborate and support each other. The platform is fertile ground for new ideas to flourish.