New at WIPO

SCP to Intensify Work on Several Patent-Related Issues
International Patent Classification System to simplify - sharing of technological knowledge facilitated.
Short film on former WIPO Director General, Árpád Bogsch - Video.
Record Number of Cybersquatting Cases in 2008 - WIPO proposes paperless UDRP.
Madrid registrations robust in 2008 - but slowdown at year end.
WIPO-WTO Colloquium - Geneva, June 22 to July 3: for teachers of IP in developing countries/countries in transition.

Forthcoming Events

Seminar on the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs - May 13, 2009
Seminar on the Madrid System of International Registration of Marks - May 14 and 15
Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights - May 25 to 29
Information Meeting on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations - May 25
Conference on Intellectual Property and Public Policy Issues - July 13 and 14
Global Symposium of Intellectual Property Authorities - September 17 and 18
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Climate Change - the role of intellectual property

Nicolas Lavarenne - Sculpting a Lifestyle [Video | Article]

Francis Gurry
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Industrial Designs

Maximizing the benefits of design innovation with the Hague System.
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WIPO Summer Schools

WIPO's Summer Schools, held in several locations worldwide, provide students and young professionals with a deeper knowledge of all areas of IP. Registration is now open.

Combating Counterfeiting & Piracy

Fifth Global Congress in Cancun, Mexico, postponed from June to late fall 2009.

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Industrial Designs

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Combating Counterfeiting & Piracy

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