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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.

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

Too few women undergo cancer screenings. Discover how GIC Space's innovative medtech project is providing vital breast and cervical cancer screenings to thousands of women in rural Cameroon.

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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. Wend Wendland, leader of WIPO’s Traditional Knowledge Division, breaks down an achievement 25 years in the making.

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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.

Out Now - WIPO Magazine Special Edition IP and the SDGs

Dive into our latest issue focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Intellectual Property (IP). Download your exclusive edition pdf for insights, stories, and strategies on how IP helps us strive towards a sustainable future.

Some Highlights of the Latest Issue:

  • Patent analyst Christopher Harrison finds that nearly a third of inventions now relate to the SDGs and reveal emerging fields.
  • Assistant Director General Edward Kwakwa considers the importance of partnerships in achieving our shared goals.
  • Select ‘IP at Work’ stories to showcase progress in even the most challenging areas of development.

This is also your chance to preview our new look online— it's soon to come!

We look forward to receiving your feedback. To share your comments, questions or ideas for more stories, please contact the editor.

Issue 1/2024

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Leveraging IP awareness among law students in Puerto Rico

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Crafting a Better Future for Women with Etikoppaka Wooden Toys

The Art of China’s Li Brocade

The Art of China’s Li Brocade: Weaving Tradition and Innovation

Sustainable Biocontrol Solutions in Costa Rica

BioTech: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Sustainable Biocontrol Solutions in Costa Rica

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WIPO Magazine explores the fascinating worlds of innovation and creativity and the central role that intellectual property (IP) plays in driving human progress.

We aim to bring the world of IP closer to you by inspiring and informing you about how IP supports social, cultural and economic development and business growth around the world.

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