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Call for submissions to WIPO Magazine on Music and IP

We are excited to announce an open call for pitches for a special issue of the WIPO Magazine. This edition will explore the diverse intellectual property (IP) issues that affect the vibrant global music industry and local scenes.

A FRAND in need: why establishing standardized technologies is so complicated

Wi-Fi, 5G and Bluetooth are part of our everyday lives. But implementing such standards is a process fraught with IP challenges. In the push and pull between patent holders and product developers, everyone feels a little like Snoopy.

‘Painting’ with data: how media artist Refik Anadol creates art using generative AI

Generative AI is set to reshape not just technology but also the way we create and think about art. Media artist and designer Refik Anadol is at the forefront of the revolution.

In the Pipeline: A New Treaty for Designers

Design is all around us, but protecting it is a challenge. Success at the upcoming Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh would lead to a new international treaty that will facilitate design protection worldwide.

The new WIPO Treaty 25 years in the making: what does it mean and what happens next?

Designed to curb biopiracy, a historic new WIPO treaty builds bridges between IP, Indigenous Peoples, biotech and biodiversity conservation efforts.

How Medtech is Bringing Affordable Cancer Care to Rural Communities in Cameroon

Too few women are screened for cancer in rural communities and medtech can bridge these gaps. Read how GIC Space provides breast and cervical cancer screenings to thousands of women via their flagship project.

The Phryges – Paris 2024 Mascots Star as Olympic Merchandise

The Phryges are the official Paris 2024 mascots and feature on Olympic merchandise. Find out about the many IP rights that protect any Olympic mascot.

How Kenya’s new movie platform is tackling piracy – and putting African content first

Piracy is prevalent in Kenya, robbing content owners of valuable revenue. Now a new digital movie distribution platform is fighting back.

Iconic handbags: how to protect fashion’s most beloved icons with IP

Iconic handbags never go out of style but are often counterfeited. Find out how fashion brands can protect designer handbags with IP rights.

Shining a light on Alaskan Tlingit art and culture through commercial collaborations

James Johnson is an award-winning Tlingit artist and carver, born and raised in Juneau, Alaska. He’s designed collections for renowned brands such as Vans and Slowtide. Here he shares his insights on when to say yes to new opportunities and how to protect your own work and traditions.

Can access to published research help local science and innovation?

Low-cost access to information can drive research and clinical trials in developing economies and contribute to SDGs. But different regions are affected in different ways. So how can low-performing institutions catch up?

Harnessing the value of creativity in the Caribbean with IP

Jihan Williams is the Registrar of the St. Kitts and Nevis IP office and reveals how she raises IP awareness among creatives in the Caribbean. She also showcases her passion for the arts and advocacy as an author unafraid of trying personal subjects.

Achieving the SDGs is an all-hands-on-deck affair and requires strong partnerships

How can strong partnerships drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals? From eradicating poverty to advancing gender equality and innovation, Edward Kwakwa shines a spotlight on how WIPO collaborates across sectors.

Patent Data Show One-Third of Inventions Relate to the SDGs

Christopher Harrison introduces a new WIPO patent analytics report showing the impact of intellectual property in advancing global sustainability efforts. Using technical information in patent data seldom published elsewhere to map the intersections between patents and the UN Sustainable Development Goals reveals robust relations and emerging connections.

Closing the Gender Gap in Patents Across Latin America

The Global Intellectual Property Alliance is tackling the prevalent gender gap within the IP sector. Women inventors still account for less than a quarter of patent applications. So, in a busy first year, GLIPA teamed up with the Mexican think tank CAIINNO to better understand the gender IP gap in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.