IP around the World
Working ethically with Indigenous cultural and intellectual property: Australia launches new protocols
In September 2020, the Australia Council for the Arts released the latest edition of its Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts, which aims to bridge the existing legal gap and provide traditional knowledge protection by recognizing and engendering respect for customary practice.
El Salvador makes a fashion statement with its handbags
El Salvador’s Minister of the Economy, María Luisa Hayem, reflects on how government-led intellectual property awareness programs are supporting El Salvador’s flourishing handicraft sector, as demonstrated by the success of emerging young female design entrepreneurs Eva Innocenti and Raquel Arana.
Reflections on IP: An interview with WIPO Director General Francis Gurry
Francis Gurry reflects on his experience over the past 12 years at the helm of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Global Innovation Index 2020: Who Will Finance Innovation?
Amid the economic turmoil triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of the GIobal Innovation Index explores the question of who will finance innovation?
The invention of rechargeable batteries: An interview with Dr. Akira Yoshino, 2019 Nobel laureate
In 2019, Dr. Akira Yoshino was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in inventing the world’s first lithium-ion battery.
Enda: Kenya’s first home-grown running shoe
Kenyan entrepreneur Navalayo Osembo-Ombati gave up a job at the United Nations in New York to set up a business making running shoes in Kenya.
The Skolkovo Foundation: fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation
Fin out the achievements of the landmark Skolkovo Innovation Center and plans for its future expansion
Saudi Arabia gears up on IP
Find out how Saudi Arabia promotes local innovation by supporting local businesses in their strategic use of IP.
Blockchain: Transforming the registration of IP rights and strengthening the protection of unregistered IP rights
Blockchain platforms create a transparent and (arguably) immutable chain of information, but what is its potential to enhance the registration of trademarks and designs?
Drug repurposing and the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted worldwide interest in the repurposing of drugs.
Open innovation – Embracing collaboration
Innovation ecosystems are becoming ever more complex and diverse.
Supporting environmental sustainability with GIs: The case of Madd de Casamance
Find out how the process of securing GI certification can serve in promoting environmental sustainability goals.
New European Directive adds impetus to international efforts to promote accessibility
Find out how the new European Accessibility Act seeks to promote inclusive publishing for visually impaired and blind people.
The written word can still change the world
he written word in its most basic form enables a transfer of knowledge from the ideas of an author directly into the hearts and minds of readers.
Intellectual property, innovation, access<br> and COVID-19
WIPO Director General Francis Gurry reflects on measures that can be undertaken to enhance innovation performance.
Baidu’s AI-related patented technologies: Doing battle with COVID-19
Find out how China’s pioneering tech giant, Baidu, helps overcome challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oman: Pollinating Date Palms with AI and Drones
Wakan Tech’s AI-powered drone features tanks and nozzles to optimize delivery of liquid pollen to palm trees.
Climate change: the time to act is now
Climate change is one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time.
Sustainability in the circular economy
Without urgent action, annual global waste generation will rise to 3.4 billion tonnes by 2050.
WIPO GREEN: supporting green innovation and technology transfer
Find out how WIPO GREEN, an online marketplace for green technology, is accelerating green technology innovation.
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