World Intellectual Property Organization
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The world’s number one source for global intellectual property (patents, industrial designs, copyright, trademarks etc.) information, resources, and services.
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Intellectual property knowledge, data and services are adding value around the globe

Our IP protection services are easy to use and an effective way to get your IP registered across borders. Our data and knowledge resources help create a better understanding of IP.

Bringing people together to help shape the future of intellectual property worldwide

We set IP norms and standards, and serve as a global forum for the exchange of ideas and best practices. Together with our partners, we address complex global challenges in which IP plays an important role.

WIPO Meetings

We unite the global community to proactively address emerging issues and policy challenges to do with IP, innovation and creativity.

We use these meetings to exchange information and experiences that help us create a deeper understanding of emerging and complex IP issues.

WIPO GREEN

WIPO GREEN connects the technology and service providers of green technology with those seeking innovative, environmental solutions.

WIPO for Creators

WIPO for Creators is an open public-private partnership between WIPO and the Music Rights Awareness Foundation to create awareness and a better understanding of creators’ rights.

WIPO's ABC

The Accessible Books Consortium helps increase the number of books in accessible format worldwide in support of people who are blind or visually impaired.

WIPO's PAT-INFORMED

The Patent Information Initiative for Medicines (Pat-INFORMED) provides easy access to medicine patent information to the health community worldwide.

WIPO Academy

The WIPO Academy is our center of excellence where we educate and upskill WIPO member states on IP. We focus particularly on least-developed countries, developing countries and countries in transition to help build human capacity in IP, which is essential to innovation and creativity.

Sign up for WIPO Academy distance learning or face-to-face courses all year round.