WIPO’s COVID-19 response
WIPO’s global IP systems and other services are continuing operations, with most staff working remotely. Updates can be found via this central repository.
IP services
We provide IP services that encourage individuals and businesses to innovate and create. The WIPO IP Portal is a one-stop shop for global IP services.
Patents
The International Patent System
Trademarks
The International Trademark System
Industrial Designs 
The International Design System
Geographical Indications 
The International System of Geographical Indications
Dispute Resolution 
Arbitration and Mediation Center
Domain Names
Arbitration and Mediation Center
Data & Digital Assets
Trusted Digital Evidence
Resources
We provide the data and economic intelligence that enable strategic decisions, and artificial intelligence tools that enrich IP services and administration.
IP databases
PATENTSCOPE
international and national patent documents.
Global Brand Database
records of trademarks, appellations of origin and emblems from multiple national and international sources.
Global Design Database
industrial design registrations from the Hague System and participating national collections.
Lisbon Express
1140 appellations of origin and geographical indications from the Lisbon System.
WIPO Lex
records of national IP laws and treaties of some countries.
Artificial intelligence tools
Machine translation
World-leading instant translation tool available for use by third parties via standard licensing agreements.
Image search
Faster and easier means to establish the distinctiveness of a trademark in a target market.
Speech-to-text
Automated speech recognition for transcription of official meeting proceedings through machine learning.
Automatic classification
Technological development tracking through innovation data analysis.
Insight and analysis
IP Services yearly reviews
Comprehensive facts, figures and analysis.
Global Innovation Index
Detailed metrics on the innovation performance of over 131 countries and economies.
Technology Trends
Technological development tracking through innovation data analysis.
World IP Report
Focus on specific trends in an area of IP.
WIPO IP Facts and Figures
Overview of IP activity in WIPO member states.
Policy
We bring stakeholders together to develop global IP agreements. Follow policy discussions and negotiations on the future development of IP in our standing committees and meetings.
WIPO Assemblies
The 61st series of meetings of the Assemblies will take place in Geneva from September 21 to 25, 2020.
AI and IP policy
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses a number of questions for IP policy such as the potential of IP protection for AI output, algorithms and data.
WIPO & the SDGs
A visual exploration of how WIPO and the SDGs are connected, and IP can drive development and help tackle global challenges.
Cooperation
We help countries, businesses and individuals collaborate on using IP to improve lives.
WIPO Academy
Sign up for WIPO Academy distance learning or face-to-face courses all year round, taught by people who know intellectual property.
Inventor Assistance
The Inventor Assistance Program (IAP) matches developing-country inventors with patent attorneys who give them free legal advice on patenting.
TISCs
WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) provide access to high quality technology information and related services.
Development Agenda
The WIPO Development Agenda ensures that development considerations form an integral part of WIPO's work.
ABC
The Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) aims to increase the number of books worldwide in accessible formats and to make them available to people who are blind or visually impaired.
WIPO GREEN
WIPO GREEN promotes innovation and diffusion of green technologies by connecting technology and service providers with those seeking innovative, environmental solutions.
WIPO Re:Search
WIPO Re:Search is an international consortium through which public and private sector organizations share intellectual property and expertise with the global health research community.
Pat-INFORMED
The Patent Information Initiative for Medicines (Pat-INFORMED) provides a service to the global health community by facilitating easy access to medicine patent information.