FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is pleased to announce the opening of the call for applications for the 2024 WIPO Global Awards. The application period will be open from January 15 to 31 March, 2024.

This year, the competition welcomes startups, in addition to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from all over the world, operating in all sectors of the economy – whether in technology, agriculture, creative industries or others. Applications are welcome from those using all forms of intellectual property (IP), from copyright and trademarks to patents and geographical indications.

The application form is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Japanese.

An independent jury will select up to seven winners. Each winner will be invited to attend an awards ceremony during the WIPO General Assembly in July in Geneva.

Each winner will also receive a personalized mentoring program aimed at promoting the use of IP, pursuing new business goals, accessing financial resources, and making a greater impact.

For more information, please visit the WIPO Global Awards website: https://www.wipo.int/global-awards/en/how-to-apply.html

About WIPO:

WIPO is an intergovernmental organization that aims to promote the protection of intellectual property (IP) around the world. It was established in 1970, following the convening of important conferences such as the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (1883) and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (1886).

Additional Information:

• Official website: https://www.wipo.int/
• Date of establishment of WIPO: 1970
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Number of member states: 193