World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
@WIPO

WIPO is the United Nations agency that serves the world’s innovators and creators.

 Geneva, Switzerland
wipo.int
Joined December 2011
📣 Save the date: WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026 launches on September 29. Discover which economies lead in innovation – and what it takes to turn frontier science breakthroughs into real-world ventures. #GlobalInnovationIndex

Save the Date: Launch of the Global Innovation Index 2026

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Entrepreneurship without barriers 👜 In Mexico, entrepreneurs with intellectual disabilities are building businesses – and using intellectual property to protect and grow them. See how 👇

Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential

Mexican entrepreneur Ariel Báez is part of a program run by WIPO and the Government of Mexico that helps entrepreneurs with intellectual disabilities use IP tools to protect and grow their businesses.
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Standard excavators ➡️➡️ autonomous machines This upgrade kit converts excavators into self-operating machines using AI, GPS, and sensors. From digital blueprint to construction tasks – even in remote environments.
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Sports is competition, but also innovation 💡 New WIPO data shows that over the past decade, use of intellectual property in the sports industry has been booming: • 65,700+ inventions • 1.25+ million trademarks • 70,000+ designs Swipe through for key findings.

WIPO Report on Sports Technology: Key Findings

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Can #AI be creative? 🤖🎭 Indian screenwriter, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar reflects on creativity, language, culture and the evolving role of AI in creative work. ▶️ Watch the full conversation: ow.ly/AQXQ50Z79rL

How Does Creativity Happen? Javed Akhtar on AI, Language and Art

In this WIPO video podcast, iconic Indian screenwriter, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar reflects on creativity, language, culture, and the evolving role of AI in the arts.

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⚠️ Scam warning Fraudulent emails, fake invoices and spoofed calls are targeting users of WIPO’s IP services. If something feels wrong – stop: ❌ Don’t pay ❌ Don’t share information ✅ Verify directly with WIPO Learn how to spot and report scams: ow.ly/loSg50Zbakh
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Which cities are magnets for street artists? 🎨 New WIPO research maps where street art thrives and where international artists choose to create. See the findings 👇

https://www.wipo.int/en/web/economics/street-art-insights

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📢 Calling all startups! You have the vision, the passion and the perseverance We have the intellectual property tips and tricks to set you up for success on your startup journey. #MSMEDay

6 Phases of a Startup’s Intellectual Property Journey

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Breaking barriers through entrepreneurship 👜 In Mexico, a WIPO-supported program is showing entrepreneurs with intellectual disabilities how intellectual property can help them protect and grow their businesses. See how 👇

Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential

Mexican entrepreneur Ariel Báez is part of a program run by WIPO and the Government of Mexico that helps entrepreneurs with intellectual disabilities use IP tools to protect and grow their businesses.
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Meet the finalists of the WIPO Global Awards🏆 2026 33 outstanding SMEs and startups from around the world made it to the final stage of the competition. Winners will be announced on July 10. Stay tuned! #WIPOGlobalAwards

WIPO Global Awards 2026: Meet the Finalists

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Protecting the people behind the music 🎵 In Georgia, a popular musician and composer is fighting for rights and fair pay for fellow creators.
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Street art goes global 🎨 What started on city walls in the 1970s has become a worldwide creative movement. New WIPO research maps where it thrives and which cities attract creative talent: ow.ly/wVUI50Ze4GJ

https://www.wipo.int/en/web/economics/street-art-insights
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Wheels with purpose 🛴 Lebanese entrepreneur Nicolas Abou Chaar turned his passion for movement into a growing business. Powered by innovative design and intellectual property protection.
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Can construction machines work on their own? 🤖🏗️ Built Robotics has developed an upgrade kit that turns standard excavators into autonomous robots that can handle repetitive and demanding tasks on worksites.
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⚽ 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
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3D-printing 🤝 marine restoration These patented terracotta structures create a stable foundation for coral to grow and thrive. See how 👇

3D-Printed Tiles Boost Coral Survival

Archireef develops patent-protected 3D-printed terracotta reef tiles that help coral survive and regrow, outperforming traditional concrete reefs.

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Traveling door-to-door... but via air! ✈️ This US company's electric aircraft can take off vertically. No runway needed. See how 👇

Commuting Through the Clouds

US-based Joby Aviation develops electric aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing.

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Coming September 29: WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026. The #GlobalInnovationIndex will analyze the innovation performance of nearly 140 economies – and explore what it takes to turn frontier science breakthroughs into real-world ventures.

Save the Date: Launch of the Global Innovation Index 2026

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⚽ What do Lamine Yamal, Mbappé, Messi, Neymar Jr. and Ronaldo have in common? Beyond their football talent, they have all registered their names as trademarks. #FIFAWorldCup #WorldIPDay #IPandFootball

Football Stars With Registered Trademarks

These five footballers have registered their names as trademarks.
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These 33 SMEs and startups have made it to the final stage of the #WIPOGlobalAwards🏆 2026 Meet the finalists here: ow.ly/nzxZ50Z1uFr

WIPO Global Awards 2026 for SMEs and Startups

33 SMEs and startups made it to the final stage of the WIPO Global Awards 2026.
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Use of intellectual property is booming in the sports industry ⚽ Over the past decade: +65,700 inventions +1.25 million trademarks +70,000 designs Golf, swimming and racket sports lead in patenting, fitness in designs. Swipe through for key findings.

WIPO Report on Sports Technology: Key Findings

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