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100 years of design protection: the Hague System

Discover how a century of international design protection evolved alongside industrial innovation and what is next for the Hague System.

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 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.

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.

From idea to industry: amplifying the voices of the next generation

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the global economy, the fabric of our society and our sense of being. How have emerging young creatives responded to the pandemic and how are new approaches to IP education igniting positive change?

Meet the designer of the Olympic torch for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

World-renowned contemporary Japanese artist and designer Tokujin Yoshioka, who designed the Olympic torch for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, unpacks the symbolism of his design and the message of hope it conveys.

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.

Introducing WIPO PROOF: an interview with Francis Gurry

WIPO Director General Francis Gurry on WIPO PROOF, the latest in the Organization’s suite of IP business services.

GII 2019: Creating healthy lives – the future of medical innovation

The recently launched 2019 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) reveals the latest global ranking of countries on their innovation performance. It also explores the future of medical innovation. WIPO’s Sacha-Wunsch-Vincent, a co-editor of the report, discusses some of its key findings.

Curbing cultural appropriation in the fashion industry with intellectual property

The world over, calls are being made for fashion designers to be mindful when borrowing from other cultures and to offer products that are respectful of their traditions. What role for intellectual property in curbing this harmful practice?

Wafrica: exploring identity through design

In his work, African designer Serge Mouangue, Founder of WAFRICA, combines West African and Japanese aesthetics to create new artistic perspectives that allow audiences to explore the meaning of identity. The designer talks about his work and why creators need to protect their work.

GII 2018: Energizing the world with innovation

Find out more about the key findings of the 2018 edition of the Global Innovation Index and how the global energy landscape is changing.

Tracking the value of intangibles

What is intellectual property worth? The recently launched World Intellectual Property Report 2017 offers fresh evidence about the role of intangible capital in global value chains.

Perspectives on access to medicines and IP rights

Thomas Cueni who heads up IFPMA, the global trade association for the research-based pharmaceutical industry and Ellen ‘t Hoen, former Executive Director of the Medicines Patent Pool, offer their views on access to medicines and the challenges that lie ahead in the search for innovative solutions.