Resources for Journalists

This page offers pointers to information across the WIPO website, which may assist journalists and media contacts.

PATENTSCOPE®: This facility allows you to search over one million international patent applications
Press room for press releases, updates and media alerts; plus how to obtain press accreditation to selected WIPO meetings.
Calendar for dates and locations of WIPO events.
Meetings and documents for official documents and meetings of WIPO committees, conferences and seminars. Alternatively, search meetings by topic.
About WIPO for how WIPO works, its core tasks, program and budget, and the main decision-making bodies.
Director General for a profile of Francis Gurry and selected speeches.
FAQs
IP statistics database gives access to industrial property statistics (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, plant varieties and microorganisms) by country and classification.
IP Digital Library gives access to online registers of international trademark applications (Madrid Express) and international patent applications (PCT Gazette).
Domain Name Dispute resources include a search facility for WIPO UDRP Panel decisions on domain name disputes.
Annual Reports for an illustrative overview of WIPO’s activities.
WIPO Magazine reports on WIPO activities and features articles on IP, innovation and creativity in developed and developing countries.
World Intellectual Property Day (26 April) displays the objectives, message, and Member States activities to celebrate the annual IP Day.
Visit WIPO
WIPO Information Center is a visitor center, offering information materials and exhibitions on IP.

For press enquiries please contact Media Relations and Public Affairs on:

- Tel: +41 22 338 81 61; or +41 22 338 95 47
- E-mail: publicinf@wipo.int
- Fax: (+41 22) 338 82 80.