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Niclas Molinder: music creators need to shift their mindset about metadata and IP

Read how Swedish music producer Niclas Molinder urges creators to take better care of their metadata, so that the industry can take better care of them.

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.

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.

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.

Stogie T: hip hop, IP and all that jazz

Pioneering South African hip hop artist, Stogie T, talks about his passion for hip hop music, his recent signing with Def Jam Africa, and how important it is for young musicians to understand how to protect and manage their IP rights.

Building sustainable futures with traditional knowledge in New Caledonia

Subama Mapou, a young Kanak scientist from New Caledonia comes from a long line of traditional healers. She discusses her work in supporting local Indigenous groups, and how IP is enabling her to leverage the value of New Caledonia’s natural resources and traditional knowledge.

IP and youth: educating our future innovators

Young people today are demanding an education that will give them with the knowledge and skills to make sustainability a reality. How are educators responding and what are the benefits of entrepreneurial education in a rapidly changing world?

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?

Now’s the time for young people to switch on to intellectual property

WIPO’s Youth Engagement Team highlights the relevance of intellectual property to young people in their drive to build a better future and points to some of the challenges ahead, as WIPO ramps up its youth engagement activities.

Digital influencers herald a new era of branding

Digital influencers, or virtual humans, are the latest trend in social media marketing. Find out how the avant-garde Japanese start-up Aww Inc. is changing behaviors and powering tomorrow’s brands with its newly minted virtual humans.

Meet WIPO’s first IP Youth Ambassador: Santiago Mena López

Meet WIPO’s first Intellectual Property (IP) Youth Ambassador, award-winning writer, Santiago Mena López.

Preparing Africa for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

“Universities play a fundamental role in developing the skills of future generations as they navigate new technological directions” – University of Johannesburg’s Professor Marwala argues.

WIPO Academy: delivering IP training for the 21st century

On the twentieth anniversary of the WIPO Academy, WIPO’s training arm, WIPO Director General Francis Gurry reflects on the enduring need to educate policymakers, businesses, academics and students about intellectual property rights and the benefits that can flow from their strategic use.