WIPO News Monitoring

"Copyright in China" exhibition opens at WIPO headquarters

GENEVA, July 9 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition highlighting the development of China's copyright sector opened Tuesday at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva, coinciding with the opening day of the 66th series of …

Oman participates in meeting of WIPO Assemblies of Member States

Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 66th session of Assemblies of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), held in Geneva, Switzerland, until 17 July 2025. Oman's delegation is led by Dr. Saleh Said Masan, …

Cambodia Attends 66th WIPO General Assembly in Switzerland

AKP Phnom Penh, July 09, 2025 -- H.E. Ouk Prachea, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, is leading a Cambodian delegation to the 66th World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) General Assembly, taking place from July 8 to 17 in Geneva, …

WIPO Academy Alumni Spotlight: Meet José Carlos Mallma Soto Who is Writing His Own Legacy

On a bus ride home across Lima, Peru in early 2015, José Carlos Mallma Soto noticed a gas station next to a building with a revolving door and had an “aha moment” where the idea for a more efficient LPG gas bottle dispenser came to mind. José was inspired …

GRENADA-WIPO-Grenada in the spotlight at WIPO event in Geneva

Emirates Intellectual Property Association participates in 66th Session of WIPO General Assembly

The Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA) is participating in the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), which commenced today at the organisation’s …

Grenada in IP spotlight at WIPO Assemblies

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Grenada will be honoured in the Intellectual Property (IP) Spotlight at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Assemblies, taking place from 8–17 July 2025, at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva …

Deputy Justice Minister and Registrar-General Participate in 66th WIPO Assemblies in Geneva

The Deputy Minister of Justice, Madam Saptieu Elizabeth Saccoh, along with the Administrator and Registrar-General, Madam Martina Baindu Egbenda, is currently participating in the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the …

Director General Daren Tang Opens WIPO Assemblies Meetings, Welcoming Largest-Ever Delegate Participation

Geneva, July 8, 2025 PR/2025/936 Director General Daren Tang welcomed the biggest-ever contingent of delegates to a WIPO Assemblies meeting on Tuesday, calling for collective action to ensure that the global intellectual property (IP) ecosystem …

IEEE Iran section grabs outstanding Section Award

TEHRAN – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE) organization has designated the IEEE Iran section as the Outstanding Section Award 2025. As one of the IEEE’s most prestigious global honors, this award is granted to the sections that …

INTERVIEW: Türkiye's intellectual property ecosystem sees major growth as patent filings soar: Industry minister

Türkiye's Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said the country has achieved significant progress in the field of intellectual property over the past two decades, citing a surge in patent filings and global rankings in design and …

Investments rise in data, AI, outpacing physical assets: UN

FILE - The United Nations flag flies on a stormy day at the U.N. during the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)The purchase of physical assets was eclipsed last year by a surge in investment in intangible …

Investment in Intangible Assets Surges, led by Funding for Software and Databases Amid AI Boom

Geneva, July 9, 2025 PR/2025/937 Investment in intangible assets such as data, software, brands and other intellectual property-backed assets grew three times faster in 2024 than investment in physical assets such as machinery and buildings, which …

Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup?

•How it affects new companies Startups have become a major player in the economy of Nigeria. Indeed, it is said that the Nigerian Startup ecosystem outranked other African nations in the last few years; dominating the African Startup sector in terms of …

Morocco, WIPO sign landmark agreement to strengthen intellectual property protection

Morocco signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on Monday, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights, including copyright, neighboring rights, and the legal …

Morocco Signs Agreement with WIPO to Legally Protect Its Cultural Heritage

Rabat – Morocco has taken an important step to protect its rich cultural heritage. The Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Daren Tang, the Director General of the World …

Deputy Justice Minister Saptieu Saccoh Arrives in Geneva Ahead of 66th WIPO Assemblies

Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Justice, Madam Saptieu Elizabeth Saccoh, has officially arrived in Geneva as preparations begin for the Sixty-Sixth Session of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The …

Celebrating the Vibe, Protecting the Brand

In June 1325, famed Moroccan Amazigh Ibn Battuta set off to perform the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. He was 21 years old and seeking knowledge, not riches. He would not return to Morocco again for another 24 years. He collected countless memories and would …

South Korean bank stocks surge on stablecoin trademark filings

Shares of major South Korean banks surged following trademark filings for stablecoins, signaling growing institutional interest in digital assets.  According to Google Finance data, at least three South Korean banks that recently applied for Korean won …