National Intellectual Property Strategy 2030 Launched in the Dominican Republic
The Government of the Dominican Republic has officially launched its new national policy framework to update its legal and commercial infrastructure. Developed alongside the World Intellectual Property Organization, the Dominican Republic National Intellectual Property Strategy builds a secure environment for domestic innovation and commercial growth. It sets a clear operational path through 2030. By balancing […]
WIPO Announces Global IP Partnership and Expertise Lineup for WIPO VivaTech 2026
The World Intellectual Property Organization expanded its role in supporting technology startups by establishing new international intellectual property connections. WIPO VivaTech 2026 marks a significant advancement in how global regulatory bodies interact with early-stage companies. Through a formal collaborative presence, the organization introduced a WIPO Global IP Partnership designed to integrate international legal protection directly […]
Philippines Launches First Creative Ecosystem National Diagnostic Report with WIPO
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), recently released the first Philippines Creative Ecosystem National Diagnostic Report in Manila. This publication introduces the Creative Economy Data Model (CEDM). WIPO built this analytical framework […]
WIPO and SIPO Launch First IP Management Clinic for Slovenian SMEs
LJUBLJANA, June 11, 2026, The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) just initiated a new phase of institutional cooperation. It’s a direct effort to support local businesses. The two organizations launched the first WIPO and SIPO IP Management Clinic in Ljubljana to deliver specialized legal and strategic guidance to […]
TNA Wrestling Files Trademark for Wicked Garden
Managing intellectual property assets is a constant necessity in the professional wrestling industry. If you don’t secure your creative concepts, competitors will exploit them. That’s why on June 17, 2026, TNA Wrestling files trademark paperwork with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This specific application seeks protection for the term “Wicked Garden,” a […]
WIPO Finance Pilot Project in Colombia in Colombia Through New MOU
The World Intellectual Property Organization has taken a major step to integrate intangible assets into commercial banking. On June 3, 2026, the organization signed an agreement WIPO Finance Pilot Project in Colombia. This initiative is formalized through a WIPO memorandum of understanding signed in Bogotá. The agreement sets up a trilateral framework between the international agency, […]
WIPO Intellectual Property Launches Benchbook for Nigerian Judiciary to Strengthen IP Adjudication
The World Intellectual Property Organization just introduced a new legal resource tailored for the Nigerian court system. It’s a major shift for the administration of justice in Sub-Saharan Africa. The official release of the WIPO Intellectual Property Benchbook provides jurisdiction-specific guidance for judicial officers handling complex commercial disputes. Developed with the National Judicial Institute, this […]
WIPO Internship for Students and Graduates: New Opportunity at the WIPO Japan Office
The World Intellectual Property Organization is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, and cooperation. As a United Nations specialized agency, it administers international treaties that protect innovation and creativity worldwide. To support these legal and administrative frameworks at a national level, the organization relies on its external network. The WIPO Japan Office in […]
WIPO Director General Daren Tang Visits Mexico to Promote Innovation, Growth, and Effective IP Enforcement
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) continues to build closer ties with member states to advance global intellectual property systems. As part of this effort, WIPO Director General Daren Tang traveled to Mexico for an official visit from May 21 to 22, 2026. This WIPO Director General Mexico visit marked a practical step toward aligning […]
Republic of Moldova Becomes 40th Member State of the European Patent Organisation
International intellectual property law reached a major turning point on 1 June 2026. On this date, the Republic of Moldova joined the European Patent Organization. This structural change follows the deposit of its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on 25 March 2026. What does this mean for practitioners? It means the […]