The WIPO Russia Office (WRO) was established in Moscow in 2014. We promote WIPO services in Russia as well as Russian-language information about the Organization. We also undertake research, development, outreach and capacity building activities in intellectual property (IP).
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Director General's Message for World IP Day 2026
Other IP events
Our staff regularly participate in other IP events in Russia:
- Seminar "Regional Brands of Russia – New Growth Points", Ekaterinburg, March 12, 2026
- Seminar "Regional Brands of Russia – New Growth Points", Kostroma, February 26, 2026
- International Career Day, MGIMO University, Moscow, November 13, 2025
- Seminar on IP Management and Commercialization of Developments in the Field of Medicine and Healthcare, Moscow, October 29, 2025
- International Forum IPQuorum – Music, Moscow, October 15 and 16, 2025
Resources for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
IP for Business Guides
These guides are designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises understand why it is important to pay attention to IP, and what benefits can be drawn from its use.
WIPO IP Diagnostics
The IP Diagnostic Tool helps you identify your business' IP assets and provides you with an automated report with basic information on how to manage these assets.
WIPO Publications
Patent Cooperation Treaty Yearly Review 2025 - Executive Summary
This executive brief identifies the key trends in the use of the WIPO-administered Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and provides a summary of the statistics reported in the PCT Yearly Review 2025.
Madrid Yearly Review 2025 – Executive Summary
This executive brief identifies key trends in the use of the WIPO-administered Madrid System.
Hague Yearly Review 2025 - Executive Summary
This executive brief identifies key trends in the use of the WIPO-administered Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs.
World Intellectual Property Report 2026: Technology on the Move - Executive Summary
This Executive Summary highlights the key findings of WIPO’s flagship World Intellectual Property Report 2026.
Global Innovation Index 2025
The Executive Version of the Global Innovation Index 2025 provides key highlights and results presented in the full report.
WIPO Technology Trends: Future of Transportation
The WIPO Technology Trends report on the Future of Transportation focuses on the sustainability and digitalization of the transport sector.
WIPO services and products in Russia
PCT system for patents
Russia joined the PCT in 1978 and is now among the top 10 countries in respect of national phase entries of PCT applications.
Madrid System for trademarks
Russia joined the Madrid System in 1976 and is now one of the top five most designated member countries in international registrations.
Hague System for industrial designs
The Russian Federation joined the Hague System in 2018, so now entities and designers from Russia can use the Hague System to protect their industrial designs in the Contracting Parties. Conversely, foreign entities and designers can indicate the Russian Federation in their applications. Read more – Russian Federation joins the Hague System
WIPO Global Services
Russia and WIPO initiatives
TISCs
Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) provide innovators in developing countries with access to locally-based, high quality technology information and related services. Today the total number of TISCs in the Russian Federation is more than 170.
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WIPO Office in the Russian Federation
The WIPO Russia Office (WRO) was established in Moscow in 2014. We promote WIPO services in Russia as well as Russian-language information about the Organization. We also undertake research, development, outreach and capacity building activities in intellectual property (IP).
Video: Director General's Message for World IP Day 2026
News
WIPO events in Russia
Other IP events
- Seminar "Regional Brands of Russia – New Growth Points", Ekaterinburg, March 12, 2026
- Seminar "Regional Brands of Russia – New Growth Points", Kostroma, February 26, 2026
- International Career Day, MGIMO University, Moscow, November 13, 2025
- Seminar on IP Management and Commercialization of Developments in the Field of Medicine and Healthcare, Moscow, October 29, 2025
- International Forum IPQuorum – Music, Moscow, October 15 and 16, 2025
Resources for businesses and entrepreneurs
IP for Business Guides
WIPO IP Diagnostics
Entrepreneurs Online Network
WIPO publications
Patent Cooperation Treaty Yearly Review 2025 - Executive Summary
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
Madrid Yearly Review 2025 – Executive Summary
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
Hague Yearly Review 2025 - Executive Summary
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
World Intellectual Property Report 2026: Technology on the Move - Executive Summary
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2026
Global Innovation Index 2025
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
WIPO Technology Trends: Future of Transportation
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
WIPO services and products in Russia
PCT system for patents
Video: The PCT: Seeking Patent Protection Beyond Borders
Madrid System for trademarks
Video: Protect Smartly and Grow Confidently with WIPO's Madrid System
Hague System for industrial designs
The Russian Federation joined the Hague System in 2018, so now entities and designers from Russia can use the Hague System to protect their industrial designs in the Contracting Parties. Conversely, foreign entities and designers can indicate the Russian Federation in their applications. Read more – Russian Federation joins the Hague System
