Upcoming: Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge

May 13-24, WIPO member states meet for the final leg of negotiations of a proposed treaty on genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge

🔗 ow.ly/sg6350Ryu3k

#GrTkDipCon

Masuda, an entrepreneur and leather artisan from Bangladesh🇧🇩 is building a thriving leather fashion business

To protect her work and enter new markets, she's planning to register a trademark for her brand™️®️

More: ow.ly/H3m750RzeLs

Flipping the script on fakes♻️

In South Africa, talented artists and companies are upcycling counterfeit products

See for yourself⤵️

🥛Homemade
🥛Sustainable
🥛Economic

This innovative device produces plant-based milk at home, promoting more sustainable and healthy lifestyles.

In South Africa🇿🇦, a new program is breathing new life into counterfeit products – creating jobs and reducing waste along the way⤵️

The World Intellectual Property Report 2024 finds that the development of local innovation capabilities is key to boost economic growth: ow.ly/7jMX50RuukR

The report's case studies explore successful industrial development in motorcycles🛵, videogames🎮 & agtech🚜

#WIPR24

WIPO’s Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) turns 10 this year📚✨

ABC marked this milestone with a ceremony featuring Nigerian musician Cobhams Asuquo: ow.ly/FyUR50RtbG1.

The Consortium promotes the production and availability of books which people who are blind can read.

The World Intellectual Property Report 2024 finds that the development of local innovation capabilities is key to boost economic growth: ow.ly/7jMX50RuukR

The report's case studies explore successful industrial development in motorcycles🛵, videogames🎮 & agtech🚜

#WIPR24

Farming 🤝 Tech

An innovative mobile app is connecting farmers with tractor owners in sub-Saharan Africa

See for yourself⤵️

Calling all young #Indigenous photographers📸

Enter our Photography Prize to tell the world how your community's lifestyle, beliefs and culture promote health and well-being

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In Africa’s first metaverse, digital art and innovation meet.

See for yourself ⤵️

#metaverse #nft

The World Intellectual Property Report 2024 finds that the development of local innovation capabilities is key to boost economic growth: ow.ly/7jMX50RuukR

The report's case studies explore successful industrial development in motorcycles🛵, videogames🎮 & agtech🚜

#WIPR24

WIPO’s Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) turns 10 this year📚✨

ABC marked this milestone with a ceremony featuring Nigerian musician Cobhams Asuquo: ow.ly/FyUR50RtbG1.

The Consortium promotes the production and availability of books which people who are blind can read.

A family business 🧵🪡

This fashion house from Fiji🇫🇯 is producing signature fashion pieces that combine traditional block-printing techniques with contemporary aesthetics.

With a trademark for their brand, they’re setting their sights on global growth: ow.ly/tKpU50Rp9qX

Cutting-edge technology 🤝 African culture

In this metaverse, digital art, innovation and African art meet.

See for yourself ⤵️

#metaverse

Upcoming: Launch of WIPO's World Intellectual Property Report 2024

🗓️ May 2
📍 Online and WIPO HQ
🔗 ow.ly/PUet50Rj9tG

The report explores the role of innovation policies in driving economic development.

#WIPR24

Sharing bicycles✅
Sharing cars✅
Sharing tractors❓

This Kenyan entrepreneur developed a mobile app to connect smallholder farmers with tractor owners

WIPO’s Accessible Books Consortium turns 10 this year 🎉

Join us for a special celebration featuring Nigerian musician Cobhams Asuquo:
🗓️April 29, 6 p.m. CEST
📍Online + WIPO HQ, Geneva
🔗ow.ly/nhof50Rpazh (from 6 p.m.)

More about the ABC: ow.ly/8W8e50Rpazi

This year's World Intellectual Property Day was all about celebrating the innovators, creators and entrepreneurs who are building a more sustainable future for everyone, everywhere: wipo.int/ipday

Thanks to all who participated in the #WorldIPDay celebrations! 🙌

#SDGs