World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO

How can standard essential patents (SEPs) be licensed fairly while supporting innovation? On October 12 and 13, WIPO brought together judges, industry representatives, policymakers and patent experts to exchange perspectives on SEP licensing and dispute resolution across jurisdictions. On the first day, consultation workshops focused on WIPO initiatives in the SEP field and related issues of data and transparency, access to legal information and fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing. The second day's seminar discussions examined how courts across jurisdictions approach SEP disputes, FRAND rate determination and the role of mediation and arbitration in resolving disputes. The exchanges will help guide WIPO's future work towards an SEP ecosystem where innovation is rewarded, technologies can be implemented and disputes can be resolved effectively. Read more about the seminar: https://lnkd.in/eRiCpCfh #WIPO #Patents #StandardEssentialPatents #SEP #DisputeResolution #Innovation #ADR

How can AI-generated content be reliably identified? How can we verify the authenticity of original works? What metadata will future AI ecosystems need? These questions need more than policy debate – they need practical, technical solutions. On November 11, more than 120 technical experts from over 30 countries will share their first results at WIPO's Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange (AIII) Annual Meeting. Their work covers the categorization of AI-generated content, metadata for future systems, evolving industry workflows, and a shared language for AI and IP. The online event starts the day after the Global Forum on IP and AI. View the program and register here: https://lnkd.in/dRUBJQ5Y #WIPO #WIPOfrontierTech #AI #GenAI

WIPO has recognized Charleroi (Belgium), Liverpool (United Kingdom), and Shanghai (China) for their commitment to local innovation. Each of these winners of the 2026 WIPO City of Innovation award has pledged to support innovators and creators – from training people in digital and creative skills to attracting technology startups. Watch the highlights from this week’s ceremony. More: https://lnkd.in/ebnJUGFh #WIPO #WIPOCityofInnovation #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #UrbanInnovation

Save the date: the WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Workshop returns November 17-19, 2026. Designed for mediators, arbitrators, IP and dispute resolution lawyers, in-house counsel, and businesses, this free online workshop will explore how mediation and arbitration can help resolve international IP and technology disputes out of court. Over three days, participants will gain practical insights and updates on mediation and arbitration procedures, case examples, and more, with a focus on the WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Rules. Don't miss this chance to hear from WIPO mediators, arbitrators, legal counsel, and WIPO Center professionals, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage with speakers. View the program and register here: https://lnkd.in/d5buKHC5 Our colleagues at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center look forward to your participation. #WIPO #IntellectualProperty #wipoADR #wipoCenter #Mediation #Arbitration

Judges from supreme, appellate, and specialized intellectual property (IP) courts gathered at WIPO this week to exchange insights and experiences on how courts resolve IP disputes. Drawing registrations from nearly 1,000 judges, with more than 160 attending in person, the ninth edition of the WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum addressed artificial intelligence – including IP rights in AI-assisted and AI-generated outputs and the use of protected works in AI training – as well as digital technology patents; permissible third-party use of trademarks; platform and intermediary liability; cross-border IP disputes; and the role of apex courts. The Forum offered a neutral space for judges from different legal traditions to compare approaches and test their reasoning, while remaining anchored in their own laws and judicial practices. Read more: https://lnkd.in/de-eKqqM Photos: WIPO/Berrod #WIPO #IntellectualProperty #ipLaw #AI

Making art is one thing. The business of art is another. WIPO's Creators Learn Intellectual Property - CLIP initiative, which helps creators understand and manage their rights, has just expanded beyond music into visual arts. From painters and sculptors to illustrators, photographers and muralists, CLIP Visual Arts offers free, practical guidance to help creators protect, share and monetize their work. Initially launched in 2023 with content for the music industry, the platform follows a creator-first approach, combining down-to-earth explanations of IP with key insights and hands-on experiences from artists and other art world professionals. More: https://lnkd.in/dhtcCB5K #WIPO #goCLIPnow #VisualArts #Copyright #CreatorsRights #CreativeIndustries

The WIPO Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition is returning in 2027. Now in its third edition, the competition gives university teams of law students aged 35 and under the opportunity to tackle IP law issues arising from a hypothetical case through written submissions and oral arguments before a panel of judges. From early 2027, participants will advance through four stages, from video applications and written submissions to online rounds and in-person finals at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva in June. The competition offers young legal minds a chance to develop practical skills in written and oral advocacy, critical analysis, and legal reasoning, while connecting with peers who share an interest in intellectual property. More: https://lnkd.in/d7kXBn4N Applications close on November 6, 2026.

The winners of the first WIPO City of Innovation award are: 📍 Charleroi (Belgium) 📍 Liverpool (United Kingdom) 📍 Shanghai (China) Launched this year at the annual UN Forum of Mayors, the award recognizes cities pledging to create ecosystems that unlock the innovative and creative potential of their residents. An independent international jury selected the three winners from 15 finalists, assessing the ambition and credibility of their pledges. The 2026 winners' pledges include plans to attract technology startups, develop digital and creative skills, expand intellectual property support, and further involve communities in innovative activities. Congratulations to all three cities! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebnJUGFh #WIPO #WIPOCityofInnovation #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #UrbanInnovation #ForumOfMayors

What is deep science – and why does it matter for innovation? 🔬 Deep science brings together breakthrough innovations rooted in scientific research, spanning fields such as genomics, synthetic biology, and quantum physics. By helping turn scientific discoveries into real-world applications, deep science can open new avenues for innovation and growth. More than 30,000 deep science ventures have been created since 2000, together worth USD 7.6 trillion – and they are emerging at every income level, all over the world. WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026 special theme, "Powering entrepreneurs at the frontier of science", explores where these ventures are emerging, how they grow, and the challenges they face as they scale. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emB-AM4H #WIPO #GlobalInnovationIndex #Innovation #DeepScience #Research #Entrepreneurship

Videogames are evolving fast – how should intellectual property systems evolve with them? "WIPO Pathfinders: The Futures of Videogames and Intellectual Property" brings together industry leaders, creators, academics, and experts to explore how intellectual property can continue to support creativity, innovation, and growth in a rapidly transforming sector. Through high-level dialogue and a foresight exercise based on four scenarios for 2037, participants will examine how developments such as artificial intelligence, user-generated content, and new business models may reshape the relationship between videogames and IP. Join us on October 16 – the event is open to all: https://lnkd.in/eKBH74gQ #WIPO #IntellectualProperty #Videogames #Gaming #AI #Copyright