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World IP Day 2018 Roundup

June 5, 2018

World Intellectual Property Day 2018 was dedicated to the theme Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity. The event provided an excellent opportunity for intellectual property (IP)-related awareness raising in the Russian Federation.

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Mr. Zaurbek Albegonov, Senior Adviser, WIPO Office in the Russian Federation, speaking during one of the events devoted to World IP Day. (Photo: WIPO)

More than 200 activities were conducted throughout Russia to mark World Intellectual Property Day and the importance of IP, including :

  • International forums
  • Conferences
  • International Olympiads
  • Round tables
  • Seminars
  • Master-classes
  • Exhibitions
  • A mock IP court session
  • A school patent contest
  • Award ceremonies to honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution to IP development in the Russian Federation.
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WIPO award given to honor outstanding contribution to IP development in the Russian Federation. (Photo: WIPO)

Message from Director-General

In all events, WIPO representatives in Russia passed on WIPO Director General Mr. Francis Gurry’s core message:

Today we celebrate the innovative, creative accomplishments of women around the globe and across history who expand the frontiers of knowledge and culture,” said Mr. Gurry. “On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day, I call on everyone, everywhere, to ensure that we each do everything in our power to increase the full participation of women in innovation and creativity.

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