WIPODs – WIPO Podcasts on Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property and Art Collecting
August 28, 2025
In this episode, Bruno Boesch and Massimo Sterpi, editors of the book ‘The Art Collecting Legal Handbook’, cover the definition of art today, how it is being collected, and by whom. The impact of emerging technologies on the art world is explored and this conversation invites art collectors, advisors, dealers, and lawyers alike to consult this practical and cross-jurisdictional reference guide. Read transcript.
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Protecting Creativity: Practical Insights for Designers
June 13, 2025
In episode two, we explore how practical resources can empower designers from around the world to protect their creativity, fuel innovation, and spark competitiveness. Ms. Amano Ishikawa, Deputy Director of the Design Policy Section in the International Cooperation Division of the Japan Patent Office (JPO) joins us to share actionable strategies and real-world examples that are part of the JPO's multi-faceted approach to provide means for designers to thrive in local and international markets. Tune in to discover how thoughtful policy combined with accessible support mechanisms can help bring your ideas to the world stage. Read transcript.
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Episode 10 – Birth of the Madrid Protocol
June 11, 2024
Close up on the driving forces behind the development of the Madrid Protocol – the governing treaty of the Madrid System. Read transcript.
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Strengthening IP Dispute Resolution in Africa through the WIPO Co-Administration Program
August 19, 2025
In this episode of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Matters podcast, we welcome Maureen Fondo, Head of Copyright and Related Rights at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). With over 16 years of experience in copyright law, Maureen shares her professional journey into intellectual property, highlighting how her background as a lawyer, lecturer, and artist has shaped her IP perspective.
The episode explores the WIPO ADR Co-Administration Program, a collaborative initiative supporting IP and copyright offices—particularly in ARIPO member states—in developing efficient, digital ADR services. Maureen explains the relevance of the Kampala Protocol for voluntary copyright registration and how it intersects with dispute resolution at the regional level.
She also shares personal insights on the transformative power of education, the importance of empowering young professionals in IP, and how ADR can support creators in today’s digital, cross-border environment. The conversation highlights ARIPO’s growing efforts, in partnership with WIPO, to build sustainable dispute resolution mechanisms across Africa. Read transcript.
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