Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a WIPO Wallet?

WIPO Wallet is a special deposit account administered by WIPO. WIPO Wallet is managed in Swiss francs (CHF).

WIPO Wallet can be used to make payments relating to any WIPO service (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, conferences etc) billed in CHF.

For more information on WIPO Wallets and how to use them, please see our Terms and Conditions.

What is the difference between WIPO Wallet and Current Account at WIPO?

WIPO Wallet is the new name for the deposit account held with WIPO, previously known as Current Account at WIPO. For more information or to open a WIPO Wallet, please visit the WIPO Wallet main webpage.

Why should I open a WIPO Wallet?

WIPO Wallet can help you save money on bank transfer and credit card fees. Additionally WIPO Wallet transactions are faster and save time compared to regular bank transfers.

WIPO Wallet is designed for customers who regularly carry out (or plan to carry out) financial transactions with WIPO, to simply the payment process. It works like a bank account; you authorize debits and replenish the wallet when necessary.

If you only have one transaction to settle, please see our other payment methods: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/paying-for-ip-services/

Is a WIPO Wallet free of charge?

The wallet is free of charge, however you must maintain a balance greater than CHF 200.

Which information must I provide in the opening form?

All the fields must be filled in if possible. Some fields are compulsory:

• NAME/Address: is the holder of the WIPO Wallet. If you are employed by a firm, it will be your firm’s name and address, not your personal ones. Only indicate a personal name if you are self-employed
• Full name: please provide the first name and last name of the person that will be the contact for this wallet within your firm
• Email address: please provide a generic email address if available and/or the contact person’s email
• Proof of identity: please attach a copy of any official document attesting the existence of your firm and in case of an individual, a copy of an identity document.

What happens once I have submitted my opening form?

You will receive an automatic confirmation attesting we received your opening form.

Then you will receive a personal reply by email indicating if your form is complete and if you may proceed with the wiring of the initial deposit (a minimum of CHF 200)

When can I start using my WIPO Wallet?

As soon as your initial deposit is received, we will open your WIPO Wallet and communicate its number to you by email. We will also provide you with the login credentials required to access WIPO Wallet online and authorize payments.