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Tune in to the beat of IP

Explore WIPO Magazine’s special issue on music and IP. Discover how AI, streaming and rights management are transforming the industry, and get insights from global artists and industry leaders.

Copyright protection in the music industry in China

China has made great strides in protecting music copyright since 1991. In a world of increased digitalization and AI, how are platforms, CMOs and new regulations shaping the industry’s future?

IFPI looks at a decade of digital transformation in the music industry

IFPI data shows that music revenue has doubled to US$29.6 billion since 2014, with streaming now accounting for 69 per cent. Read how the industry responds to unprecedented challenges posed by AI and how artists are flying, especially in regions once hardest hit by piracy.

A FRAND in need: why establishing standardized technologies is so complicated

Wi-Fi, 5G and Bluetooth are part of our everyday lives. But implementing such standards is a process fraught with IP challenges. In the push and pull between patent holders and product developers, everyone feels a little like Snoopy.

The Phryges – Paris 2024 Mascots Star as Olympic Merchandise

The Phryges are the official Paris 2024 mascots and feature on Olympic merchandise. Find out about the many IP rights that protect any Olympic mascot.

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.

Boosting business competitiveness in Africa with IP and innovation

Africa’s young and expanding population promises significant economic benefits.

Singapore’s biggest copyright reform in 30 years

Having embarked on the most comprehensive review of its copyright law in 30 years, find out what lawmakers in Singapore are doing to make their copyright system more accessible to everyone.

The United States modernizes its music licensing system

In 2018 the United States passed sweeping legislation – the Music Modernization Act – to reform its licensing system for musical works. Find out how what many consider to be “one of the most significant pieces of United States copyright legislation will support participants across the music ecosystem.

Grumpy Cat: the feline who grew a business empire with IP rights

The intriguing tale of how two entrepreneurs in the United States and a disgruntled-looking cat made a fortune through astute use of IP rights.

Signal piracy: a threat to Asia-Pacific broadcasters

Amid an apparent increase in the piracy of broadcast signals in the Asia-Pacific region, The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), the world’s largest broadcasting union, underlines the need to finalize an international treaty that offers broadcasters in all regions a fair and reasonable means of safeguarding their interests.