World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO

Strong intellectual property frameworks and new partnership models are key to addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), WIPO Director General Daren Tang said at the opening of this year’s joint WIPO-WHO-WTO technical symposium. AMR occurs when bacteria and other microorganisms evolve to resist medicines like antibiotics, making infections harder to treat and increasing mortality risk. WIPO hosted this year’s edition of the annual trilateral symposium, organized jointly with the World Health Organization and World Trade Organization. The day-long meeting brought together policymakers, experts, industry and civil society to examine gaps in innovation, supply and access, particularly in lower-income countries. Discussions focused on aligning innovation, manufacturing and access strategies, and on how health, trade and IP policies can reinforce each other. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBPpq358 Photos: WIPO/Martin #WIPO #WHO #WTO #GlobalHealth #IntellectualProperty #AMR

Welcome to LinkedIn, WIPO – Patents and Technology. Follow the page to learn how WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and patent-related tools, resources and initiatives empower inventors, patent applicants, and professionals to successfully navigate their global intellectual property journeys. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekiai8Fz #WIPO #PCTsystem #Patent #Patents

How can Nigeria’s music industry drive economic growth in the country? This year’s National IP Essay Competition, organized by the WIPO Nigeria Office, asked students from across the country to explore how the music industry and intellectual property can contribute to Nigeria’s economy. Congratulations to the winners: Paul Olatunde Ajibola (1st place), Michael Williams (2nd place), and Abisola Oyeniyi (3rd place) – and thanks to all participants for their thoughtful contributions. More: https://lnkd.in/d9ScG99G #WIPO #WIPONigeria #IntellectualProperty #Music

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited Zimbabwe where he met with President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and underscored WIPO’s commitment to support the country in harnessing intellectual property (IP) for its growth and development. During his visit, the Director General held high-level meetings with government ministers, senior officials, local entrepreneurs, and students, discussing ways to strengthen Zimbabwe’s innovation ecosystem, and how IP can support entrepreneurship and business growth across the country. Mr. Tang also visited the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), meeting its Director General Bemanya Twebaze and the 18th cohort of the Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property jointly offered by WIPO, ARIPO, and the Africa University in Mutare. More: https://lnkd.in/gDfzjqhq Photos: Office of the President; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development; ARIPO; Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development; Ministry of Industry and Commerce; WIPO/Brutsch. #WIPO #Zimbabwe

Rock-solid carbon storage, made in Iceland: Carbfix has developed a technology to turn CO2 into stone, safely storing it in rock underground. This patented technology is going global, helping tackle climate change. Carbfix is one of the winners of the 2025 WIPO Global Awards, which recognize exceptional SMEs and startups that make smart use of intellectual property for business and social impact. More on the WIPO Global Awards winners: https://lnkd.in/e46qWwiN #WIPO #IntellectualProperty #WIPOGlobalAwards #ClimateTech #CarbonStorage #CarbonCapture #Iceland

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited Spain where he held high-level meetings with ministers, industry and representatives from the creative industries. Discussions focused on AI's impact on the music industry, piracy challenges facing creators, and intellectual property frameworks for high-performance and quantum computing research. In talks with Minister of Culture Ernest Urtasun Domènech, the Director General highlighted the critical role of IP in protecting Spain's creative economy, while in meetings with Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu Boher, he emphasized the role of IP in supporting startups, SMEs and technology commercialization. More: https://lnkd.in/gKTa4i28 Video credits: Andema; Ministry of Industry, Spain; Sociedad de Artistas Intérpretes o Ejecutantes de España (AIE); WIPO/Badar #WIPO #Spain #IntellectualProperty #CreativeIndustries

The future of browsing? Interactive, photorealistic, 3D. In Seoul, CodeGream is transforming how creative content is experienced online. Their technology allows seamless integration of photorealistic, interactive 3D models into websites – enabling creators, designers, and artists to present furniture, sculptures, and artworks in dynamic ways. CodeGream is one of the winners of the 2025 WIPO Global Awards that recognize exceptional SMEs and startups that make smart use of intellectual property for business and social impact. More on the WIPO Global Awards winners: https://lnkd.in/e46qWwiN #WIPO #IntellectualProperty #WIPOGlobalAwards #Innovation #3D #DigitalStorytelling #SouthKorea

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited Finland, where he met with senior government officials, industry, academics and startups. Discussions focused on deep-tech innovation, transparency reforms for standard essential patents and building capacity to leverage intangible assets in the innovation-driven economy. During the visit, the Director General also engaged with representatives from Finland’s creative industries and delivered a keynote address at the Autumn Meeting of the Finnish Copyright Society. More: https://lnkd.in/gZyXSD3Q Photos: WIPO/Badar #WIPO #Finland

Open for nominations: WIPO Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Award 2026. The award recognizes publishers and initiatives demonstrating leadership and innovation in expanding access to books for persons who are blind, visually impaired or print-disabled. It highlights practical, impactful work that strengthens accessibility across the global publishing ecosystem. Winners are invited to the award ceremony and gain international visibility for their work. The 2026 Award will be presented during the Bologna Children’s Book Fair on April 13, 2026. Learn how to submit a nomination: https://lnkd.in/gWxdQpUZ #WIPO #Accessibility #AccessibleBooks #Copyright #Publishing #PublishingIndustry

How it started 🛷 🔋 Where it’s going 🚆⚡ On #WorldSustainableTransportDay, we look at how patents show the evolution of sustainable mobility – from early electric vehicles to today’s EVs with flexible charging and high-speed travel capsules. How will we get from A to B in the future? Take a sneak peek at WIPO’s Technology Trends report: https://lnkd.in/eEHjaAGR #WIPO #WIPOTechTrends #Patent #FutureOfTransportation #Innovation