World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO

Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Singapore and the United Kingdom are the world’s most-innovative economies, according to WIPO’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024: https://lnkd.in/g-J3KKGa Analyzing the innovation performance of 133 economies around the globe, the GII 2024 found that China, Türkiye, India, Viet Nam, and the Philippines are the fastest 10-year climbers. Themed "Unlocking the Promise of Social Entrepreneurship", this edition also shows a softening in venture capital activity, R&D funding, and other key investment indicators. Watch our video summary of the key findings⤵️ #WIPO #GlobalInnovationIndex #GII2024 #Innovation

Upcoming: WIPO Conversation on Intellectual Property (IP) and Frontier Technologies – https://lnkd.in/e2nwSiD. Themed “AI Output: To Protect, or Not to Protect – that is the IP Question”, the conference will dive into generative artificial intelligence (AI), IP and outputs. Join us online for presentations, panel discussions, and a sharing session to explore the relationship between AI-generated content and IP, evaluating current practices, proposing practical solutions and more. #WIPO #WIPOfrontierTech #WIPOipAI #Artificialintelligence #AI #IntellectualProperty #Copyright #TrainingData

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited El Salvador, where he met President Nayib Bukele, Vice President Félix Ulloa, top officials, and other stakeholders from the country’s innovation ecosystem, as well as taking part in the launch of the country’s National Intellectual Property Strategy. In conversation with President Bukele, Mr. Tang welcomed the country’s transformational journey, enabling innovation to flourish, and pledged WIPO’s support in strengthening the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, including through the implementation of the National Strategy. During his two-day visit, Mr. Tang also met with Vice President Félix Ulloa and discussed WIPO’s cooperation agenda with the country which includes skills development programs and other projects. At a roundtable with Cabinet Ministers, Mr. Tang noted El Salvador’s performance in innovation, creativity and technology, and highlighted the importance of supporting stakeholders at the grassroots level with concrete and impact-oriented projects. Additionally, the Director General met with local entrepreneurs and innovators who are leveraging new and innovative means to take their products to the world. More: https://lnkd.in/g4qAKumf #WIPO #ElSalvador

Innovative design brings comfort and color to our lives 🎨💡✏️📐✂️ Good design connects us emotionally to the products we use and love – from accessories and clothes to electronics, furniture, vehicles and even digital objects. To better support the designers who create these products, negotiators at WIPO are working on an international treaty that would make it easier for them to protect and promote their work at home and abroad. The final stage of negotiations will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2024. Let’s support our designers as they work to create a better, more beautiful world for all of us. More: https://lnkd.in/dDhgxZ_4 #WIPO #DesignDipCon #IntellectualProperty #Design #Designer #ipRights #Explainer #IndustrialDesign #DesignPatent

Save the date: The next session of the WIPO Conversation on Intellectual Property (IP) and Frontier Technologies will dive into generative artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property (IP) and outputs on November 5-6, 2024 – https://lnkd.in/e2nwSiD. The conference will explore the relationship between AI-generated content and IP, evaluate current practices, propose practical solutions, envision future directions, and more. #WIPO #WIPOfrontierTech #WIPOipAI #Artificialintelligence #AI #IntellectualProperty #Copyright #TrainingData

WIPO is at the AIPLA Annual Meeting 2024 in Washington D.C. Visit our booth (no. 309) and meet WIPO experts to learn about the latest developments on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and WIPO’s Madrid and Hague Systems for international trademark and design registration. View full program and WIPO-led sessions at: https://lnkd.in/dHFqGEzp Photo: Viviane Gross #WIPO #aiplaAM24 #AIPLA #MadridSystem #HagueSystem #PCT #PatentCooperationTreaty #Patent #Patents #Trademark #Trademarks #Brand #Brands #InternationalTrademark #InternationalTrademarks #Design #Designs #IndustrialDesign #IndustrialDesigns #DesignPatent #DesignPatents #Branding

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited Guatemala, where he met President Bernardo Arévalo, senior officials, and other stakeholders from the country’s innovation ecosystem. In conversation with President Arévalo, Mr. Tang pledged WIPO's support to implement projects that empower indigenous communities, women and youth – recognizing their critical role in preserving cultural heritage and driving innovation. During his three-day visit, Mr. Tang also met with Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Tum, the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and acknowledged the central role of Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala’s cultural identity. The Director General outlined WIPO’s focus on empowering women and youth from indigenous communities through intellectual property and discussed the significance of the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, adopted in May 2024, which holds relevance for Guatemala. Additionally, Mr. Tang participated in the VIII Meeting of Ministers from Central America and the Dominican Republic, where he highlighted various cooperation initiatives and projects in the region. More: https://lnkd.in/g9kXExQE Photos: Presidency of the Republic of Guatemala; Ministry of Economy, Guatemala #WIPO #Guatemala

Save the date: WIPO will host an in-person seminar on the Madrid System in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 21 and 22, 2024 – https://lnkd.in/eYZNW6P8 During this event, experienced users will learn how to make the most of the WIPO’s International Trademark System, from latest developments and legal updates on filing applications and managing international trademark registrations, to practices and procedures in key intellectual property (IP) offices (Japan Patent Office, Intellectual Property Office UK, USPTO, OAPI, Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI) and Office Of The Controller General Of Patents, Designs And Trade Marks (CGPDTM)). Complete with interactive learning, case studies and a roundtable discussion, the seminar represents an ideal learning and global networking opportunity for seasoned Madrid System users. The Madrid Registry colleagues are looking forward to welcoming you in Geneva. #WIPO #MadridSystem #Trademark #Trademarks #Brand #Branding #InternationalTrademark #InternationalTrademarkApplication

WIPO is at the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, China. Visit our booth (C13) at the Hangzhou International EXPO Center and meet WIPO experts to learn about the latest developments in the International Patent System (PCT), Madrid System, Hague System, dispute resolution services, and other WIPO initiatives. View the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dg5sZ6pF. #WIPO #AIPPIWorldCongress #PCTSystem #MadridSystem #HagueSystem #wipoADR #wipoCenter #Patent #Patents #Trademark #Brands #Design #Designs #IndustrialDesign

AI + 3D-printing technology = artificial bones In Thailand, a team of entrepreneurs developed innovative technology to produce customized bone replacements. Meticuly develops 3D-printed bone replacements, using an AI-powered CT scan to design titanium implants that fit each patient's unique anatomy and needs Meticuly is one of the winners of the 2024 WIPO Global Awards that recognize exceptional SMEs and startups that make smart use of intellectual property for business and social impact. #WIPO #WIPOGlobalAwards #Thailand #Invention #Innovation #IntellectualProperty #Healthcare #3DPrinting #AI #MedTech