What is WIPO?
Our mission is to promote innovation and creativity for the economic, social and cultural development of all countries, through a balanced and effective international intellectual property system.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations agency dedicated to the use of intellectual property (patents, copyright, trademarks, designs, etc.) as a means of stimulating innovation and creativity. We promote the development and use of the international IP system through:
We also work with our member states and stakeholders to improve understanding and respect for IP worldwide. We provide economic analysis and statistics. And we contribute IP-based solutions to help tackle global challenges. |
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Our activities all seek to further our nine strategic goals.
More about WIPO
- Frequently Asked Questions
- WIPO Overview and archive of annual reports
- WIPO - A User's Guide
- Program and Budget 2012/2013
- Medium Term Strategic Plan 2010-2015