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Country Perspectives: The Journey of the Visegrad Group
In The Journey of the Visegrad Group (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia), intellectual property is gaining recognition as a key driver of financing. The region is actively promoting IP awareness, protection, and utilization in recognition of its role in driving economic growth and development. Efforts are being developed to integrate IP-backed financing into traditional financial systems, thus expanding opportunities for startups and SMEs. These initiatives provide a solid foundation for advancing and expanding IP-backed financing across the region.
Publication year: 2025
Guide to the International Patent Classification (2025)
This Guide provides information on the objectives, history and reform of the International Patent Classification (IPC) as well as assistance in the use of the IPC.
The WIPO Academy Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs 2025
This Portfolio serves as a catalogue of all the training opportunities to be offered by the WIPO Academy in 2025 and outlines the content of each course. It gives information to potential participants on eligibility criteria, application formalities, timelines, selection procedures, travel and other relevant necessary information.
Gender Gap in Industrial Designs of Central European and Baltic States
WIPO Development Studies
This report examines women's participation in industrial design across Central European and Baltic States (CEBS). Over the past three decades, the number of women designers in the region has increased. Nevertheless, they remain underrepresented, particularly in machinery and arms manufacturing, while being more active in clothing, pharmaceuticals, and health-related design. Our projections estimate full equality could take up to 40 years, making gender parity in industrial design a long-term goal. Addressing industry-specific barriers will be crucial to fostering a more inclusive and innovative design sector in the CEBS region.
WIPO Technology Trends: Future of Transportation
Executive summary
The WIPO Technology Trends report on the Future of Transportation focuses on the sustainability and digitalization of the transport sector. It highlights key innovations across Sustainable Propulsion, Automation and Circularity, Communication and Security, and Human–Machine Interface. The report analyzes patent data and emphasizes the role of intellectual property in fostering technological progress and envisions transformative futures. By inspiring action, the report aims to drive the development of sustainable, efficient, and connected transportation systems aligned with the UN's 2030 Agenda.
The WIPO Technology Trends report on the Future of Transportation dives into the transformative changes reshaping the transportation sector. The report, based on patent data and scientific literature data complemented by business information, policy, regulation and standards data looks at transportation technologies and trends across land, sea, air and space. It identifies four primary technology trend clusters: Sustainable Propulsion, Automation and Circularity, Communication and Security, and Human-Machine Interface technologies – representing the critical areas of innovation crucial to the future of transportation. The report also considers the current and future applications of technologies in the transportation sector.
WIPO Good Practice Toolkit for Collective Management Organizations (The Toolkit)
A Bridge between Rightholders and Users
The WIPO Good Practice Toolkit for Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) brings together examples of legislation, regulation and codes of conduct in the area of collective management from around the world. Member states and other stakeholders may use relevant parts of the document to help them design an approach suitable for their particular context. Note - The Toolkit is not a normative document. The first version of the Toolkit was published in 2018. The current version was published in January 2025, and reflects the submissions received from WIPO Member States and other stakeholders throughout the consultation process in 2024.
Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs
Regulations (as in force on January 1, 2025) / Administrative Instructions (as in force on January 1, 2025)
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs provides a practical business solution for registering up to 100 designs in any of its contracting parties, through the filing of a single international application with WIPO. Management of the resulting international registration is a single-step procedure. The Hague Agreement governs the Hague System.
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: An Economic Perspective
Economic Research Working Paper No.77
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profound implications for intellectual property (IP) frameworks. While much of the discussion so far has focused on the legal implications, we focus on the economic dimension. We dissect AI's role as both a facilitator and disruptor of innovation and creativity. Recalling economic principles and reviewing relevant literature, we explore the evolving landscape of AI innovation incentives and the challenges it poses to existing IP frameworks. From patentability dilemmas to copyright conundrums, we find that there is a delicate balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding societal interests amidst rapid technological progress. We also point to areas where future economic research could offer valuable insights to policymakers.
Publication year: 2024
Incentives in Technology Transfer
A guide to encourage, recognize and reward researchers and professionals
The “Incentives in Technology Transfer” Guide offers valuable insights on incentivizing academic researchers and technology transfer professionals to actively participate in technology transfer activities and research commercialization. Drawing from successful global examples, the Guide explores motivations, challenges, and diverse incentives. The Guide also provides recommendations for universities and governments in formulating incentive schemes, an action plan for the planning process, and a questionnaire template for a better understanding of stakeholders, with the aim of optimizing incentive programs and improving technology transfer effectiveness.