World
Intellectual Property Day
The World Intellectual Property Day was observed across the world on April 26, 2019 to spread awareness about the role that intellectual property rights like patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyright play in encouraging innovation and creativity.
On this day, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) works together with various government agencies, non-government organizations, community groups and individuals to hold different events and activities to promote the day.
26 April:
World Intellectual Property Day
The World
Intellectual Property Day was observed across the world on April 26, 2019 to
spread awareness about the role that intellectual property rights like patents,
trademarks, industrial designs and copyright play in encouraging innovation and
creativity.
On this day, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) works together with various government agencies, non-government organizations, community groups and individuals to hold different events and activities to promote the day.
On this day, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) works together with various government agencies, non-government organizations, community groups and individuals to hold different events and activities to promote the day.
Theme
The theme of
World Intellectual Property Day 2019 was “Reach for Gold: IP and Sports”.
This year’s
theme dives into the world of sports. It explores how innovation, creativity
and the IP rights support the development of sport and its enjoyment around the
world.
Lately,
sports have become an industry of its own, generating multi-billion dollars and
employing millions of people around the world. Sports businesses use patents
and designs for development of new sports technologies, materials, training,
and equipment. Business relationships built on IP rights help to secure the
economic value of sports.
Background
• In October 1999, the General Assembly of the WIPO approved the idea of declaring a particular day as a World Intellectual Property Day.
• In 2000, the WIPO designated 26 April as an annual World Intellectual Property Day to address the perceived gap between Intellectual Property as a business/legal concept and its relevance to people’s lives.
• April 26 was specifically chosen as the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization, first entered into force in 1970 on this date.
• In October 1999, the General Assembly of the WIPO approved the idea of declaring a particular day as a World Intellectual Property Day.
• In 2000, the WIPO designated 26 April as an annual World Intellectual Property Day to address the perceived gap between Intellectual Property as a business/legal concept and its relevance to people’s lives.
• April 26 was specifically chosen as the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization, first entered into force in 1970 on this date.
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