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Call for submissions to WIPO Magazine on Music and IP

We are excited to announce an open call for pitches for a special issue of the WIPO Magazine. This edition will explore the diverse intellectual property (IP) issues that affect the vibrant global music industry and local scenes.

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.

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.

Uncanny Valley: charting a new era of musical creativity

Charlton Hill, Co-founder and Head of Innovation at Uncanny Valley, a Sydney-based progressive music technology company discusses the company’s ambitions to speed-up, democratize and re-shape music production through the use of artificial intelligence.

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.