World Intellectual Property Organization
About
WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 193 member states.
Our mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.
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News
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Events and Activity
Workshops and Seminars
We run workshops and seminars throughout the year - in Geneva and worldwide - to share knowledge about the use of intellectual property. The presentations and meeting documents are made available for downloading wherever possible.
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Activities by Unit
WIPO's organizational structure is based on seven Sectors, each headed by a Deputy Director General (DDG) or Assistant Director General (ADG), under the overall leadership of the Director General.
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Publications
WIPO Magazine
The WIPO Magazine explores intellectual property, creativity and innovation in action across the world.
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Membership details
WIPO currently has 193 member states. 190 of the UN Members as well as the Holy See, Niue and the Cook Islands are Members of WIPO.
Career opportunity
At WIPO we are looking for talented individuals from around the globe to help us develop the global intellectual property system. We employ for a wide range of roles: from software engineers, to designers, lawyers, statisticians and more.
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Establishment year
1967
Establishment Country
Swaziland
Website
Registered Office Address
World Intellectual Property Organization
34, chemin des Colombettes
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland