World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
@WIPO

WIPO is the United Nations agency that serves the world’s innovators and creators.

 Geneva, Switzerland
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Joined December 2011
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Today Daren Tang begins his second mandate as WIPO Director General. He took the oath of office alongside WIPO's new Sector Leads, pledging together to serve the world through intellectual property. Mr. Tang thanked WIPO's member states, partners, and stakeholders for their continued trust, as well as the outgoing leadership team and colleagues who helped advance a vision of IP as a catalyst for jobs, investment, entrepreneurship, creativity, and inclusive growth. Over the next six years, WIPO will continue its transformation by modernizing its global IP services, building bridges among countries, and helping shape the IP ecosystem in the age of AI, with innovators and creators at its center and a clear focus on concrete results. WIPO Director General Daren Tang: ow.ly/tUyN50ZTBTx WIPO's Sector Leads: ow.ly/w4Fv50ZTBTy
WIPO Director General Daren Tang stands with WIPO’s new Sector Leads and the Chairs of the WIPO General Assembly and Coordination Committee during the Oath of Office Ceremony taking place in the Conference Hall of the WIPO headquarters. The eleven officials stand side by side on stage, with a row of WIPO flags behind them and a large screen above.

ALT WIPO Director General Daren Tang stands with WIPO’s new Sector Leads and the Chairs of the WIPO General Assembly and Coordination Committee during the Oath of Office Ceremony taking place in the Conference Hall of the WIPO headquarters. The eleven officials stand side by side on stage, with a row of WIPO flags behind them and a large screen above.

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What does it take to break into one of the world's most competitive sports markets? ⚽️ Swiss sportswear brand On has entered football with a combination of Kylian Mbappé's star power and innovative products. Behind it lies a substantial intellectual property (IP) portfolio, filed through WIPO: ⚙️ 70+ international patent applications (PCT) ®️ 130+ active international trademark registrations (Madrid System)🎨 40+ international design applications (Hague System) And Mbappé brings brand power of his own – with dozens of registered trademarks covering his name, initials, iconic celebration pose, and memorable quotes. Technology, design, and brand – three forms of IP behind one move into football.
Image featuring Kylian Mbappé in a blue France national football team jersey, celebrating with his arms crossed. A magenta geometric shape appears in the lower-left, with large white text reading “Betting On Football” and the ON logo appears in the background.

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What's the state of global innovation? WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026 finds that Switzerland🇨🇭, Sweden🇸🇪, and the US🇺🇸 are leading – and that AI is driving a rebound in innovation investments. Watch the key findings ⤵️ More: ow.ly/aVf550ZTXCx
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What does it take to become an artist? 🎵 For John Legend: years of playing, experimenting, failing, and succeeding. And what happens when AI enters the picture? Watch his take 👇
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AI is used to write music, design products, and discover medicines 🤖 But who owns what is created? And what does it mean for the people behind the ideas? WIPO's inaugural Global Forum on IP and AI takes on these big questions: ow.ly/7R0G50ZQZZj #WIPOfrontierTech

Global Forum on IP and AI (November 9–10, 2026)

The Global Forum on IP and AI addresses AI-related legal and policy issues across the full spectrum of IP rights and their broader impact on IP, innovation and creativity.

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1.2 million accessible books 📚 For 10 years, WIPO's Marrakesh Treaty has helped make books available to people who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled. For readers like 17-year-old Le Duc Minh, it means more independence and opportunity. 🔗ow.ly/9RpX50ZT09y
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These are the world's most innovative countries: 1. Switzerland 🇨🇭 2. Sweden 🇸🇪 3. US 🇺🇸 4. Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 5. Singapore 🇸🇬 6. UK 🇬🇧 7. Netherlands 🇳🇱 8. Finland 🇫🇮 9. Denmark 🇩🇰 10. China 🇨🇳 See the full rankings: ow.ly/iMFH50ZSBl5 #GlobalInnovationIndex
Illustrative visual listing the rankings of the "Top 10 Most Innovative Countries" according to WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026. From 1-10: Switzerland, Sweden, US, Republic of Korea, Singapore, UK, Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, China.

ALT Illustrative visual listing the rankings of the "Top 10 Most Innovative Countries" according to WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026. From 1-10: Switzerland, Sweden, US, Republic of Korea, Singapore, UK, Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, China.

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Which economies are leading in innovation? Switzerland 🇨🇭, Sweden 🇸🇪, the US 🇺🇸, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 and Singapore 🇸🇬 top WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026. The GII also finds that AI is reshaping innovation investments. More: ow.ly/qQ1M50ZSxUI #GlobalInnovationIndex
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📣 Today: Launch of the Global Innovation Index 2026 Follow the launch event live from 1:30 p.m. Geneva time: ow.ly/o1fO50ZSwly More: ow.ly/yA3o50ZSwlx #GlobalInnovationIndex
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ALT Text reads: “Global Innovation Index. Powering entrepreneurs at the frontier of science”. The image features a blue gradient background with the WIPO acronym in the bottom right corner. On the right, a woman wearing futuristic glasses is shown surrounded by stylized wings and abstract elements representing technology, science, innovation, and biotechnology.
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When ideas grow, cities thrive ✨ 15 cities are on the shortlist for this year’s #WIPOCityofInnovation award. We’ll reveal the winners on October 12. Join us live: ow.ly/oVrY50ZS8QG
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ALT Visual featuring a large abstract blue‑and‑gold circular trophy, set on a stone base, with a yellow background, stylized futuristic city elements, with text that reads: ‘WIPO City of Innovation. Finalists” on the top right with the WIPO acronym in the bottom left corner.

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Traditional crafts🧶 Storytelling and performances🗣️ Food and natural remedies🌿 Agriculture and environmental practices🌱 Show Indigenous know-how and creativity in action through video. Enter the WIPO Video Prize for Indigenous Youth by November 6: wipo.int/youth-prize
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What happens when a running brand takes on football? ⚽️ On is entering the sport with Kylian Mbappé, developing lightweight boots designed to give players a closer feel for the ball. Watch 👇
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15 cities. 15 ways to help innovators thrive. 🏙️✨ These cities are the finalists for the 2026 #WIPOCityofInnovation award – recognized for their pledges to encourage innovation and creativity in their communities. More: ow.ly/JQEr50ZPzo1
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Which are the world's most innovative economies? 💡 WIPO's #GlobalInnovationIndex 2026 launches September 29, revealing the innovation performance of nearly 140 economies. Learn more: ow.ly/MpEJ50ZcauJ
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A new perspective on heart care ❤️ ArteryFlow uses AI and aerospace fluid dynamics to help deliver faster cardiac assessments at a fraction of the cost of conventional procedures. #WIPOGlobalAwards
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Is the intellectual property system ready for the AI era? WIPO's inaugural Global Forum on IP and AI brings together policymakers, creators, innovators, and industry to explore what stays uniquely human, who benefits from AI's value, and more. 🔗ow.ly/7R0G50ZQZZj
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Indigenous know-how and creativity in action 🎥 The WIPO Video Prize for Indigenous Youth 2026 invites young members of Indigenous Peoples to create a video showing how their communities practice traditional knowledge and cultural expressions. More: wipo.int/youth-prize
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ALT Visual with a blue background featuring a photo of hands working on a colorful traditional craft, a blue halftone image of a young person holding an object, and a photo of a young Indigenous person having their face painted. Text reads “WIPO Video Prize for Indigenous Youth 2026, Enter now.” The WIPO acronym appears at the bottom.

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Kylian Mbappé isn't just a footballer – he's a brand ⚽️®️ The French superstar has registered trademarks covering his name, initials, iconic celebration pose, and memorable quotes. Now he's partnering with Swiss sportswear brand On as it enters football.
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Where are the world's innovation hubs? 🔹 China and the US together host nearly half of the top 100 innovation clusters 🔹 Germany follows with seven clusters, while India and the UK have four each Learn more: ow.ly/aesC50ZMx4z #GlobalInnovationIndex
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Not just paintings. A living tradition. 🎨🌺 Kamasan art carries generations of Balinese stories. A collective mark helps keep this unique art form alive.
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