Copyright Management Division

The Copyright Management Division (CMD) is responsible for technical assistance, capacity building and IT solutions in support of the collective management of copyright and related rights. CMD is also in charge of initiatives and partnerships supporting creators, creative industries and beneficiaries through sound copyright and related rights management.

Our activities include:

• Support and assist Member States and Collective Management Organizations
• Develop and deploy an IT solution for CMOs, WIPO Connect
• Manage the Accessible Books Consortium (ABC)
• Manage WIPO for Creators
• Engage with stakeholders on copyright management and infrastructure issues