IP Resources and Tools for Inventors, Creators and Entrepreneurs
The following resources, tools, and information offer useful insights about the intellectual property (IP) ecosystem and how inventors, creators and entrepreneurs can benefit from IP to achieve their goals and help improve people’s lives and safeguard our planet in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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WIPO Academy: The IP Education Hub
The WIPO Academy offers a wide portfolio of training courses on IP education and skills-building to foster innovation and creativity.
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WIPO GREEN Network
The WIPO GREEN Network facilitates commercial relationships and transactions by connecting green technology providers and seekers. WIPO GREEN is also a gateway to a range of useful services.
SDG Patent Analysis Report
WIPO, in partnership with LexisNexis, has launched a patent analysis report that focuses on the SDGs. This report aims to visually represent the advancements made towards these goals through patented innovations.
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Intellectual Property Information
Check out WIPO’s unique collections of statistical, legal and technical IP information.
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Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation
This study was developed by the WHO, WIPO and WTO, and focuses on access to and innovation in medicines and other medical technologies.
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Judicial Training on IP
The general IP distance learning course for judges provides expert continuing education to enhance the capacity of judicial IP training institutions to impart IP knowledge.
SDG Patent Analysis Report
WIPO, in partnership with LexisNexis, has launched a patent analysis report that focuses on the SDGs. This report aims to visually represent the advancements made towards these goals through patented innovations.
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IP Training Program for Diplomats and Trade Officials
This program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the intricate world of IP within the realms of international diplomacy and trade.
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IP Protection of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions
WIPO provides normative, policy and capacity-building activities that address the IP protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions and the IP rights management of genetic resources.
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IP Guides for Business
These guides show how SMEs can use and benefit from IP rights, helping them make informed decisions about their IP strategy and turn their ambitions into reality.
SDG Patent Analysis Report
WIPO, in partnership with LexisNexis, has launched a patent analysis report that focuses on the SDGs. This report aims to visually represent the advancements made towards these goals through patented innovations.
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WIPO IP Diagnostics
Use WIPO’s free, IP self-assessment tool to identify your business assets.
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Enterprising Ideas
The success of a company can often be traced back to a single idea. This infographic takes you through the important IP issues you need to consider at different phases of your startup’s journey.
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WIPO CLIP
Do you want to learn how to be credited and paid for your music? With CLIP – Creators Learn Intellectual Property – you’ll learn everything you need to know about your rights as a creator.
SDG Patent Analysis Report
WIPO, in partnership with LexisNexis, has launched a patent analysis report that focuses on the SDGs. This report aims to visually represent the advancements made towards these goals through patented innovations.
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Entrepreneurs Online Network
The Entrepreneurs Online Network (EON) delivers IP content tailored to SMEs including information on strategies, insights from experts and other resources to support businesses in using IP for growth.
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WIPO’s Inventor Assistance Program
WIPO’s Inventor Assistance Program (IAP) supports inventors and small businesses with limited resources and helps them transform their innovations into commercial assets.
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WIPO IP Portal
The WIPO IP Portal supports your innovation journey from concept development to commercialization, enabling easy access to online IP services.
SDG Patent Analysis Report
WIPO, in partnership with LexisNexis, has launched a patent analysis report that focuses on the SDGs. This report aims to visually represent the advancements made towards these goals through patented innovations.
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WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Resolve your IP and technology disputes through mediation and arbitration.
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Technology and Innovation Support Centers
Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCS) provide researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs with local access to patent information and innovation-support services.
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WIPO Knowledge Center
Step into the fascinating realm of IP at the WIPO Knowledge Center (WKC) and explore our extensive collection of IP resources for academics.
SDG Patent Analysis Report
WIPO, in partnership with LexisNexis, has launched a patent analysis report that focuses on the SDGs. This report aims to visually represent the advancements made towards these goals through patented innovations.
More information