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Tune in to the beat of IP

Explore WIPO Magazine’s special issue on music and IP. Discover how AI, streaming and rights management are transforming the industry, and get insights from global artists and industry leaders.

Call for submissions to WIPO Magazine on Music and IP

We are excited to announce an open call for pitches for a special issue of the WIPO Magazine. This edition will explore the diverse intellectual property (IP) issues that affect the vibrant global music industry and local scenes.

‘Painting’ with data: how media artist Refik Anadol creates art using generative AI

Generative AI is set to reshape not just technology but also the way we create and think about art. Media artist and designer Refik Anadol is at the forefront of the revolution.

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.

In the Courts: The US Supreme Court’s Warhol decision revisits the boundaries of fair use

In May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision on the Warhol case. The decision upheld the claim by the celebrity photographer, Lynn Goldsmith, that the Andy Warhol Foundation (AWF) had infringed her copyright in a photo of the late entertainer Prince, when, after Prince’s death in 2016, the Foundation licensed an illustration by Andy Warhol based on that photo, to Vanity Fair for a cover.

Young film director’s drive to promote Indonesian culture

Young Indonesian writer and filmmaker Andara (Andra) Fembriarto talks about the inspiration for his fantasy novel Galeo of The Seawalkers, and his plans to introduce global audiences to the wonders of Indonesian culture by adapting it to different creative formats.

Young Saudi designer adds a contemporary feel to traditional Al Sadu weaving

Find out how Young Saudi designer, Noura Al-Omair, is adding a contemporary feel to traditional Al Sadu weaving.

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?

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.

Raging Bull and Fearless Girl – moral rights in copyright

It’s an iconic image for our generation: a fearless girl staring down a charging bull – a symbol of America’s capitalist renewal. But does it affect the rights of the man who sculpted the bull?