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How Kenya’s new movie platform is tackling piracy – and putting African content first
Piracy is prevalent in Kenya, robbing content owners of valuable revenue. Now a new digital movie distribution platform is fighting back.
Can access to published research help local science and innovation?
Low-cost access to information can drive research and clinical trials in developing economies and contribute to SDGs. But different regions are affected in different ways. So how can low-performing institutions catch up?
Authenticity at the Heart of Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism
Shannon Monk, an Indigenous (Mi’kmaw /Anishininew) woman from Canada, believes that cultural tourism is a natural opportunity for Indigenous peoples in Canada to reclaim and re-build their cultural heritage. Registering the Mi’kmaw cultural tourism brand is an important step in that journey.
Mexican Nano-Based Drug Delivery System Set to Boost Global Eye Health
Mexican startup CRMQ promise to boost global eye health with its new nano-based drug delivery system for treating retinopathy
WIPO Academy – Building Practical IP Skills for Growth and Development
Now in its 25th year, the WIPO Academy, the world’s leading provider of IP training and education is on a mission to equip learners with the IP tools they need for success.
Westwell's Smart Port Technology For a Sustainable Supply Chain
China’s Westwell leverages AI to cut pollution and reduce waste in major seaports.
Nigerian Author Sparks Creativity Among Young Creators
Having successfully published her first novel at the age of 21, Nigerian author Chidera Okolie aims to foster a culture of creativity among aspiring young writers in her country. Learn about Okolie's journey and her efforts to nurture Nigeria’s next generation of creatives.
SkinGourmet: Ghana’s Edible Skincare Revolution
In 2014, Ghanaian entrepreneur Violet Amoabeng began her all-natural skincare line, Skin Gourmet, which uses locally sourced ingredients that are so pure they’re edible. Amoabeng discusses the role IP plays in her business and outlines her impact-driven entrepreneurial vision.
Strategies To Improve Gender Equity in IP Development and Commercialization
New research from WIPO reveals that the gender gap in patenting is closing. However, progress hinges on scaling promising government policies and programs and concrete action to improve IP diversity within organizations.
Scotch Whisky Sees IP, Diversity and Inclusion as Keys To its Longer-term Sustainability
Scotch Whisky is a hallmark of Scotland's national identity. Find out what the Scotch Whisky Association is doing, in terms of IP, and inclusion and diversity, to secure a sustainable future for the industry.
Eco Wave Power: Changing the World One Wave at a Time
Inna Braverman, co-founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power talks about her commitment to changing the world one wave at a time, through the development and use of Eco Wave Power’s pioneering and commercially viable wave energy technology.
Global IP Alliance: Building Bridges To Improve Lives With IP
Established in 2022, the Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA) is committed to strengthening the use of IP to foster creativity and advance innovation and entrepreneurship. GLIPA’s Executive Director, Maria Fernanda Hurtado, explains how.
Rocket Scientist Aisha Bowe on a Mission to Inspire Others to Reach for the Stars
Aisha Bowe is a rocket scientist and successful entrepreneur. She is also a passionate advocate for women and girls in STEM. She is soon to make space history aboard the next Blue Origin flight and is committed to inspiring others to reach for the stars.
Inglot Cosmetics: Revolutionizing Make-up and Celebrating You and Your Individuality
Zbyszek Inglot, Chairman of the Board at Poland’s Inglot Cosmetics, one of the world’s leading cosmetics manufacturers, discusses the role that innovation plays in delivering high-performance cosmetics.
Together We Can: Approaches to Empowering Women in IP
Hear from WIPO’s high-powered IP and Gender Team about how WIPO and its partners are working to narrow the gender gap in intellectual property and innovation and how we all stand to benefit from this important drive.
Film Scholar Identifies First Copyrighted Movie
In the summer of 2022, Claudy Op den Kamp, a film and intellectual property scholar solved a longstanding mystery when she identified the first U.S. motion picture ever copyrighted, Edison’s “The Blacksmith Shop.”
Colombia’s El Bosque University Gears up its Technology Transfer Capabilities With IP
In 2019, El Bosque University ramped up efforts to develop a dynamic innovation system and a global leader in IP management within the academic sector. Its approach is already yielding benefits with technology transfer opportunities on the rise.
Is an International Agreement on IP, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Finally in Sight?
International agreement on IP, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge finally in sight with decision to hold a diplomatic conference by 2024. Next steps and the high-level policy conundrum negotiators need to unravel.
Innovation Expert, Louis Foreman on Turning an Idea Into a Profitable Business
Find out what you need to do to turn an idea into a profitable business. Serial entrepreneur and innovation expert, Louis Foreman, Founder and CEO of Enventys Partners, shares useful insights on intellectual property (IP) and entrepreneurship.
GII 2022 explores the future of innovation-driven growth
The co-authors of Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022 explore the future of innovation driven-growth and consider the of two emerging innovation waves to boost productivity and welfare impacts.
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