The WIPO has been consistently working to strengthen and promote intellectual property (IP) systems across the globe. As part of its ongoing mission to enhance IP awareness and accessibility, WIPO has started new programs and institutions dedicated to IP education and management, names the WIPO and TURKPATENT IP Management Clinic, starting with initiatives in Qatar and now in Turkiye. In its latest move, WIPO, in collaboration with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT), has launched a new IP Management Clinic aimed at supporting SMEs and organizations in improving their IP strategies and commercialization. This marks another significant step in WIPO’s journey to make IP management more practical and business-focused.
What is the WIPO and TURKPATENT IP Management Clinic?
To understand the importance of this launch, it’s essential to first know what these IP Management Clinics are and how they aim to support innovators — especially SMEs in Turkiye. This was first officially introduced on October 15, 2025, at the TURKPATENT headquarters in Ankara. This initiative is part of the WIPO’s broader effort to shift the global focus from merely registering IP rights to strategically managing and commercializing IP assets. Designed specifically for SMEs, the program helps businesses integrate IP into their growth strategy through practical workshops and personalized mentoring.
Just a month ago, WIPO launched its first IP Management Clinic in Qatar under the same global initiative, and now Turkiye has become the next country to join this movement. In its first phase, the program selected 20 innovation-driven and export-oriented SMEs to participate in hands-on sessions aimed at helping them identify, manage, and leverage their intellectual property more effectively. This marks another significant milestone in WIPO’s mission to empower businesses with the tools and knowledge to transform their ideas into valuable assets that drive sustainable economic growth.
What Is the Main Purpose of the WIPO and TURKPATENT IP Management Clinic?
If we talk about the main purpose of the WIPO and TURKPATENT IP Management Clinic, or rather this global initiative led by WIPO, it is designed to help SMEs and entrepreneurs in Turkiye, and eventually in other countries, to understand, manage, and strategically use their intellectual property (IP) as a key business asset. Instead of focusing only on patent or trademark registration, the program aims to teach companies how to integrate IP into their overall business strategies, turning innovation into measurable commercial value.
Through practical workshops, mentoring sessions, and hands-on exercises, the clinics guide SMEs in identifying their intangible assets, protecting them effectively, and developing IP-based growth plans. The collaboration between WIPO and TURKPATENT functions through several structured steps to ensure impact and scalability:
- SMEs are carefully selected based on their innovation potential and export orientation.
- Workshops are organized to teach the basics of IP management, strategy, and value creation.
- Interactive sessions help businesses identify and map their intangible assets.
- Experts provide one-on-one mentoring to guide companies in enhancing IP utilization.
- Each SME develops its own IP roadmap for managing and monetizing intellectual property.
- Online training and follow-up sessions ensure continuous learning and practical application.
- Results are evaluated to measure success and expand the program to benefit more SMEs in the future.
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Conclusion
The launch of the WIPO and TURKPATENT IP Management Clinic marks a major step toward empowering SMEs and entrepreneurs to see intellectual property not just as legal protection, but as a driver of innovation, growth, and competitiveness. By combining training, mentorship, and strategic guidance, this initiative helps businesses turn ideas into valuable assets and strengthens Turkiye’s role in the global IP ecosystem. Keep reading our articles and learn more about the latest IP news in India and across the world.