Oaxacanita Chocolate: Reviving Indigenous Mixtec Cocoa Traditions
Discover how the social enterprise Oaxacanita Chocolate is leading local development with Indigenous communities to produce chocolate that embraces the traditions of Mexico’s cocoa culture.
Alleviating food hunger and reducing food waste with innovation
Award-winning invention creates an opportunity for everyone to tackle food waste.
H3D: Africa’s First Integrated Drug Discovery and Development Platform
Professor Kelly Chibale, Director of H3D, Africa’s first integrated drug discovery and development center, explains how the Center is supporting drug discovery in Africa and the role the IP plays in its pioneering work.
Closing the Gender Gap in Patents Across Latin America
The Global Intellectual Property Alliance is tackling the prevalent gender gap within the IP sector. Women inventors still account for less than a quarter of patent applications. So, in a busy first year, GLIPA teamed up with the Mexican think tank CAIINNO to better understand the gender IP gap in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.
Biodôme du Maroc brings renewable energy to local farmers
Dr. Fatima Zahra Beraich, CEO of Biodôme du Maroc, is helping local farmers to reduce energy consumption by implementing biogas technology.
Nigerian Author Sparks Creativity Among Young Creators
Having successfully published her first novel at the age of 21, Nigerian author Chidera Okolie aims to foster a culture of creativity among aspiring young writers in her country. Learn about Okolie's journey and her efforts to nurture Nigeria’s next generation of creatives.
Patent Data Show One-Third of Inventions Relate to the SDGs
Christopher Harrison introduces a new WIPO patent analytics report showing the impact of intellectual property in advancing global sustainability efforts. Using technical information in patent data seldom published elsewhere to map the intersections between patents and the UN Sustainable Development Goals reveals robust relations and emerging connections.
The Art of China’s Li Brocade: Weaving Tradition and Innovation
The Li people of Hainan Island in the People’s Republic of China are known for their beautiful brocade art, which reflects their rich history and cultural traditions. Having mastered traditional techniques, the Li People are continue to pass on their knowledge to future generations, keeping brocade art alive with innovative contemporary designs.
Air Quality Monitoring for a Healthier Environment for All
Slovenia’s Aerosol Magee Scientific, a leading developer of air quality monitoring systems keeps an eye on air quality to help reduce pollution and negative health effects.
Mootral: Saving the climate, one cow at a time
Find out how Mootral, a Swiss AgriTech startup, produces a natural animal feed supplement that significantly reduces methane emissions.
Achieving the SDGs is an all-hands-on-deck affair and requires strong partnerships
How can strong partnerships drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals? From eradicating poverty to advancing gender equality and innovation, Edward Kwakwa shines a spotlight on how WIPO collaborates across sectors.
Can Access to Published Research Help Local Science and Innovation?
Low-cost access to information can drive research and clinical trials in developing economies and contribute to SDGs. But different regions are affected in different ways. So how can low-performing institutions catch up?
Access Infinity: Bringing Accessible Content to Print Disabled Users in Developing Countries
The Access Infinity platform from Tata Consultancy Services is transforming the lives of millions with print disabilities in India. A recent agreement with WIPO opens the possibility of extending these benefits to more than 50 other countries. Charudatta Jadhav, one of the platform’s main architects, discusses the platform’s development and its transformative impact.
Authenticity at the Heart of Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism
Shannon Monk, an Indigenous (Mi’kmaw /Anishininew) woman from Canada, believes that cultural tourism is a natural opportunity for Indigenous peoples in Canada to reclaim and re-build their cultural heritage. Registering the Mi’kmaw cultural tourism brand is an important step in that journey.
Natural Solutions To Battle Microplastics
Lactips is rethinking plastic with its fully biodegradable natural milk-derived bio-material alternative.
Collaboration, Diversity, and Inclusion for More Effective Innovation Ecosystems
The late Japanese inventor and entrepreneur Kyoko Ikoma, former CEO of Proassist and Representative Director of the KANSAI Association of Corporate Executives, discusses the importance of cooperation, diversity, and inclusion to the development of more effective innovation ecosystems.
Peruvian Filmmaker Rossana Díaz Costa on her Passion for Cinema and an Hispanic Classic
A self-confessed “movie maniac,” Peruvian author and filmmaker Rosanna Díaz Costa talks about her passion for literature and film and what it took to bring the movie adaptation of the Peruvian classic, A World for Julius, to the big screen.
In the Courts: The US Supreme Court’s Warhol decision revisits the boundaries of fair use
In May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision on the Warhol case. The decision upheld the claim by the celebrity photographer, Lynn Goldsmith, that the Andy Warhol Foundation (AWF) had infringed her copyright in a photo of the late entertainer Prince, when, after Prince’s death in 2016, the Foundation licensed an illustration by Andy Warhol based on that photo, to Vanity Fair for a cover.
How Patent Information Can Help Spot Technology Gaps and Catalyze Economic Development
Analyzing patent data can uncover technologies with low patenting activity that could be spaces for future innovation.
Flexxon’s AI-Based Cybersecurity Solution Promises to Tackle Cybercrime
The cost of cybercrime set to rise to USD 10.5 trillion by 2025, crippling businesses and critical infrastructure. Camellia (Cam) Chan, CEO and co-founder of Flexxon, a Singapore-based hardware-based cybersecurity solutions manufacturer, discusses Flexxon’s novel approach to cybersecurity and its commitment to innovation and IP to safeguard digital citizens everywhere.
Mexican Nano-Based Drug Delivery System Set to Boost Global Eye Health
Mexican startup CRMQ promise to boost global eye health with its new nano-based drug delivery system for treating retinopathy.
The Intersection of Intellectual Property, Branding and Diversity in Modern Advertising
As the value of intangible assets rises, brands can inspire meaningful connections with a broader range of consumers and boost business growth by introducing diversity, inclusion and equity into their advertising campaigns.
WIPO Academy – Building Practical IP Skills for Growth and Development
Now in its 25th year, the WIPO Academy, the world’s leading provider of IP training and education is on a mission to equip learners with the IP tools they need for success.
IP assets and film finance – how it works in the United States
New WIPO research sheds light on the standard practices that filmmakers use to obtain funding for the production and distribution films in the US, the world’s largest film industry by revenue.
In the Courts: Ed Sheeran succeeds in music copyright infringement case, but it’s not over yet…
In May 2023, a US court found that Ed Sheeran’s hit Thinking Out Loud did not copy Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On. The crux of this case was that while parts of the two songs are similar, those parts are unprotected elements that are freely available for everyone to use.
WIPO’s Green Technology Book: what you can do to tackle climate change
The Green Technology Book demonstrates that there are solutions that everyone can use to tackle climate change. Find out what you can do today to help overcome these challenges.
Westwell's Smart Port Technology For a Sustainable Supply Chain
China’s Westwell leverages AI to cut pollution and reduce waste in major seaports.
Air Quality Monitoring for a Healthier Environment for All
Slovenia’s Aerosol Magee Scientific, a leading developer of air quality monitoring systems keeps an eye on air quality to help reduce pollution and negative health effects.
The Right to Repair: Recent Developments in the USA
Do you automatically think you have the right to repair your smartphone or any other electronic product you own? The fascinating debate around the right-to-repair, in which IP rights are central, reveals that this is not always the case.
Upcycling, Sustainability, and IP: What It Means for the World of Fashion
As consumer awareness around sustainability grows, upcycling, thanks to its environmental benefits, is becoming one of the most popular new ways to “consume” fashion. But is it risk-free from a legal standpoint? Leading academic Irene Calboli takes a closer look at the IP issues that can arise.
