WIPODs – WIPO Podcasts on Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property and Licensing
December 17, 2025
In this episode, Professor Jacques de Werra and Professor Irene Calboli cover the second edition of the ‘Research Handbook on Intellectual Property Licensing’. The book features leading experts who explore the multiple facets of IP licensing law from a global and comparative perspective. A must-listen for those wanting to expand their knowledge of IP and licensing.. Read transcript.
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Stories of How Innovation Through Design Impacts Daily Life
DEcember 22, 2025
What makes a design unforgettable, and can it change your life? In this episode, WIPO professionals share stories of how everyday products with innovative designs improved their routines, sparked joy, and made a lasting impact in their lives. Their stories highlight the powerful role design plays in solving problems, bringing beauty to our world, and enhancing our quality of life. Read transcript.
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Episode 10 – Birth of the Madrid Protocol
June 11, 2024
Close up on the driving forces behind the development of the Madrid Protocol – the governing treaty of the Madrid System. Read transcript.
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Strengthening IP Dispute Resolution in Africa through the WIPO Co-Administration Program
August 19, 2025
In this episode of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Matters podcast, we welcome Maureen Fondo, Head of Copyright and Related Rights at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). With over 16 years of experience in copyright law, Maureen shares her professional journey into intellectual property, highlighting how her background as a lawyer, lecturer, and artist has shaped her IP perspective.
The episode explores the WIPO ADR Co-Administration Program, a collaborative initiative supporting IP and copyright offices—particularly in ARIPO member states—in developing efficient, digital ADR services. Maureen explains the relevance of the Kampala Protocol for voluntary copyright registration and how it intersects with dispute resolution at the regional level.
She also shares personal insights on the transformative power of education, the importance of empowering young professionals in IP, and how ADR can support creators in today’s digital, cross-border environment. The conversation highlights ARIPO’s growing efforts, in partnership with WIPO, to build sustainable dispute resolution mechanisms across Africa. Read transcript.
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