World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

📣 July 7-15: WIPO Assemblies 2026 Agenda, meeting documents, and more: ow.ly/5NMm50ZjVJU Live webcast: webcast.wipo.int #wipoGA

WIPO Global Awards 2026 🏆: 11 companies from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, and the United States are this year's winners – ow.ly/jr2l50Zm1I8 Watch the highlights from the #WIPOGlobalAwards ceremony⤵️ #wipoGA

The WIPO Assemblies 2026 opened this week. Some 1,300 delegates from WIPO’s 194 member states are meeting in Geneva to discuss the future of the intellectual property ecosystem. Follow the latest news and highlights from the Assemblies: ow.ly/viHk50ZmlWi #wipoGA

WIPO Global Awards 2026 🏆: 11 companies from 8 countries are this year's winners, recognized for using intellectual property to build and scale their businesses: ow.ly/jr2l50Zm1I8 Watch the highlights from the #WIPOGlobalAwards ceremony⤵️ #wipoGA

WIPO Global Awards 🏆 2026 recognize 11 SMEs and startups from 8 countries for excellence in using intellectual property to build and scale their businesses – ow.ly/hXLJ50Zm0cv #WIPOGlobalAwards #wipoGA

WIPO member states have approved the appointment of new Deputy and Assistant Directors General. Deputy Directors General: • Pascal Faure (France) – Copyright, Creative Economy and IP Governance Sector • Laura Peter (United States of America) – Patents and Technology Sector • Mzukisi Qobo (South Africa) – Regional and National Development Sector • Shen Changyu (China) – Brands and Designs Sector Assistant Directors General: • Marco Aleman (Colombia) – IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector • Chitra Narayanaswamy (Switzerland) – Corporate Management and Transformation Sector • Kenichiro Natsume (Japan) – Infrastructure and Platforms Sector • Andrew Staines (United Kingdom) – Global Challenges, Opportunities and Partnerships Sector The new appointments take effect on October 1, 2026. 🔗 ow.ly/vHQl50Zmi42 #WIPO #wipoGA

📣 Happening today: WIPO Global Awards ceremony Be the first to know who the winners of this year’s #WIPOGlobalAwards are. Tune in live from 11:45 a.m. (CEST): webcast.wipo.int #wipoGA

Making machines smart 🏗️🤖 San Francisco-based Built Robotics turns excavators into autonomous systems that can take on repetitive and demanding construction tasks independently. See how 👇

From Buenos Aires to Montpellier, football is leaving its mark on city walls ⚽ WIPO research found that Lionel Messi is the most featured athlete in sports murals worldwide, followed by Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo. #WorldIPDay #IPandFootball

Innovation with real-world impact 🏆 33 innovative SMEs and startups made it to the last stage of the #WIPOGlobalAwards Join us on July 10 to discover this year’s winners: ow.ly/LLQi50ZjVi7

Mission Geneva is bringing The Rhythm of IP to the world stage at @WIPO! 🎶 We’re uniting global icon @johnlegend, music industry leaders from @UMG, and IP experts from @USPTO to showcase how strong copyright frameworks drive tangible economic growth. A special performance by @LadiPoe will demonstrate why Africa's creative economy is a dynamic blueprint for global wealth creation. Catch our livestream on LinkedIn @USMissionGeneva. linkedin.com/events/7479864…

Intangible investment has crossed USD 10 trillion for the first time 📈 WIPO's World Intangible Investment Highlights 2026 finds investment in software, data, R&D and other intangible assets is growing more than 3x faster than tangible investment. 🔗 ow.ly/AOCX50Zlsix

WIPO Director General Daren Tang today opened the 2026 Assemblies – saying WIPO can be a place where member states win together. ➡️ Full speech: ow.ly/ow7l50Zl83W 🔗 WIPO Assemblies: ow.ly/52Ts50Zl83S #wipoGA

Branding for nature – and community. In Laos, an eco-adventure park is finding new ways to grow. See for yourself 👇

Final preparations are underway 🛠️ Ahead of tomorrow's opening of the WIPO Assemblies 2026, here's a glimpse behind the scenes as we get ready to welcome some 1,300 delegates from around the world. More: ow.ly/hKej50Zk2IV #wipoGA

Intellectual property is for everyone ✨ Ariel Báez is a Mexican entrepreneur – and like 5% of Mexico's population, she has a disability. Through a WIPO-supported pilot program, she’s learning how to use IP to protect and grow her business ⤵️

94% of trucks and buses still run on fossil fuels 🚛 But innovation to decarbonize heavy-duty transport is accelerating fast: battery-electric tech leads while hydrogen gains momentum, a new WIPO report finds. Swipe through for key findings.

⚽ They're among the biggest names at the #FIFAWorld Cup. They're also brands. These five footballers have registered their names as trademarks to protect their personal brands. #WorldIPDay #IPandFootball

Coming next week 🔜 WIPO Global Awards 2026 ceremony Join us live on July 10 as we reveal the winners of the #WIPOGlobalAwards: ow.ly/LLQi50ZjVi7

⚠️ Have you received an unexpected invoice, email or call claiming to be from WIPO? Scammers are targeting users of WIPO’s IP services to steal money and sensitive information. Learn how to spot and report scams: ow.ly/loSg50Zbakh