WIPO Press Room
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The WIPO Press Room web site provides access to up-to-date information on current events at WIPO and background information to help you report on intellectual property issues. Communiqués are divided into three categories. Press Releases report on events as they happen. Updates give a progress report on the various committees that meet throughout the year and other running stories. Media Alerts provide details of forthcoming events of media interest. If you require further information about media accreditation to cover WIPO meetings, please contact the Media Relations & Public Affairs Section on +41 22 338 8161 or 338 9547. |
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Latest News |
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| May 3, 2012 |
EPO and WIPO Sign Agreement to Enhance Co-operation
(PR/2012/709)
With the aim of further developing the international patent system to better support innovation in economies around the globe, the European Patent Office (EPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have agreed on a comprehensive three-year technical co-operation scheme. |
| Apr 23, 2012 |
World Intellectual Property Day 2012 Celebrates Visionary Innovators
(PR/2012/708)
This year’s World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 celebrates visionary innovators - individuals whose ingenuity and artistry have broken molds, opened new horizons and made a lasting impact. Across the world, IP Offices, associations, businesses and technology institutions and students are organizing numerous activities to mark the day, including competitions, exhibitions and public discussions. |
| Apr 12, 2012 |
WIPO and UNIDO Agree to Strengthen Cooperation Activities
(PR/2012/707)
WIPO Director General Francis Gurry met on April 12, 2012 UNIDO Director General Kandeh Yumkella to discuss the strengthening of cooperation between the two organizations in areas relating to science and technology, innovation promotion, private sector development and trade capacity building. |
| Mar 29, 2012 |
Steve Jobs' IP on Display at WIPO
(PR/2012/706)
An exhibition showing the intellectual property (IP) behind Steve Jobs’ innovations opens to the public at WIPO on March 30, 2012 and will run through to World Intellectual Property Day on April 26, 2012. The exhibition ties in with this year’s World Intellectual Property Day theme – Visionary Innovators. |
