Hundreds of delegates from WIPO’s 194 Member States have joined the July 8-17 WIPO Assemblies to negotiate the future of the global intellectual property (IP) ecosystem and WIPO’s activities in promoting the economic, social and cultural development of all countries.
The delegates will also benefit from a range of information sharing and cultural activities.
Video: WIPO Assemblies in images
Grenada and WIPO spotlight how IP – ranging from geographical indications to artist royalties – is catalyzing the island’s economic and creative future, as the country marks five decades of independence. Photos on Flickr
Indonesia is using IP to support the country’s dynamic entrepreneurs, start-ups, innovators and creators to safeguard their creations and bring their ideas to the market. Photos on Flickr
Peru is bringing IP to the grassroots, ensuring even the most remote communities can see themselves in the IP system and benefit from its protections and possibilities. Photos on Flickr
Ten SMEs and startups are the winners of this year’s WIPO Global Awards, with products including antibody therapeutics, sign-to-speech gloves, next-generation memory chips and sustainable protein fermentation—breakthroughs that reflect the transformative power of intellectual property (IP) in improving lives, advancing technology, and building more sustainable communities. Photos on Flickr
WIPO Director General Daren Tang met with representatives of NGOs during the annual WIPO-NGO dialogue, highlighting the importance of partnership and cooperation between WIPO, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Photos on Flickr
Representatives from current and prospective signatories to the Geneva Act shared their experiences and expectations of using WIPO’s international registration system for appellations of origin (AOs) and geographical indications (GIs) under the Geneva Act. Photos on Flickr
An exhibition at the WIPO Assemblies shows how Albania is accelerating its GI journey, recognizing the power of GIs not just as legal tools, but as pathways to local jobs, growth and opportunity. Photos on Flickr
WIPO's platform for creators, CLIP, hosted a special event at the WIPO Assemblies in honor of this year's World IP Day theme of IP and music, with musical performances by Solange Cesarovna and Didier Awadi. Photos on Flickr
Armenia showcased it rich heritage and how IP is helping local producers build brands, grow businesses, and reach global markets, at the WIPO Assemblies. Photos on Flickr
A new partnership between WIPO and Harvard Growth Lab was announced at the 2025 WIPO Assemblies during a side event that showcased innovative approaches to leveraging big data for smart policy design in innovation ecosystems. Photos on Flickr
At the WIPO Assemblies, Oman invited delegates to explore how IP can serve as a powerful catalyst for holistic national development, one that balances economic advancement with cultural preservation and social progress. Photos on Flickr
Investment in intangible assets grew three times faster in 2024 than investment in physical assets, which has languished amid high interest rates and subdued economic recovery, according to new data from WIPO and Italy’s Luiss Business School. Photos on Flickr
India has a long and rich history of innovation and creativity, which was celebrated at the WIPO Assemblies with a performance by Grammy award-winning artist, Pandit Vishwa Mohan. Photos on Flickr
An exhibition at the WIPO Assemblies reflects the richness of the creative environment in China and the country’s deep association with all forms of artistic expression. Photos on Flickr
Director General Daren Tang welcomed the biggest-ever contingent of delegates to a WIPO Assemblies meeting, calling for collective action to ensure that the global IP ecosystem continues to evolve in supporting the world’s innovators and creators. Photos on Flickr
