What is WIPO?

WIPO is a United Nations specialized agency serving innovators and creators worldwide, ensuring their ideas reach the market safely

Main Functions of WIPO

• Administers 26 international IP treaties
• Streamlines procedures such as the Trademark Law Treaty (TLT) and Patent Law Treaty (PLT)
• Acts as a global forum for information exchange, technical assistance, and dispute resolution
• Publishes authoritative resources such as PATENTSCOPE, WIPO Lex, and the World Intellectual Property Report

Special Initiatives and Innovations

The 2024 GRATK treaty on IP, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge, addressing indigenous communities’ rights.

Impact and Purpose

Harmonizes national legislation and procedures, enhances filing services, promotes information and technology exchange, and supports economic development through IP rights.

WIPO plays a pivotal role in advancing IP rights and fostering global innovation.

Hiring a specialized intellectual property attorney is crucial to navigate its mechanisms and ensure efficient and secure handling of patents, trademarks, and other IP filings.