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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?
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.
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 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!
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