World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

 

Description

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 192 member states.Its mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Its mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.

SECTOR

Intellectual Property and Patent

Country

Switzerland

SDG

09 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Organization Type

Multilateral Organization

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