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.
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.
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.
The Phryges – Paris 2024 Mascots Star as Olympic Merchandise
The Phryges are the official Paris 2024 mascots and feature on Olympic merchandise. Find out about the many IP rights that protect any Olympic mascot.
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.
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?
Harnessing the value of creativity in the Caribbean with IP
Jihan Williams is the Registrar of the St. Kitts and Nevis IP office and reveals how she raises IP awareness among creatives in the Caribbean. She also showcases her passion for the arts and advocacy as an author unafraid of trying personal subjects.
Patent Data Show One-Third of Inventions Relate to the SDGs
Christopher Harrison introduces a new WIPO patent analytics report showing the impact of intellectual property in advancing global sustainability efforts. Using technical information in patent data seldom published elsewhere to map the intersections between patents and the UN Sustainable Development Goals reveals robust relations and emerging connections.