World Intellectual Property Day 2022

OBJECTIVE

To learn about the role of intellectual property (IP) rights in fostering innovation and creativity. And to discover how intellectual property rights can help the young people of tomorrow to create a better future.

AIMED AT

Young people who want to discover how IP rights can support their goals, help them transform their ideas into reality, generate income, create jobs and have a positive impact on the world around them.

OFFERED

Throughout the campaign, young people will gain a better understanding of how the tools of the intellectual property system - trademarks, design rights, copyrights, patents, plant variety rights, geographical indications, trade secrets and more - can support their ambitions to build a better future.

It will also take a closer look at WIPO's role in supporting national and regional efforts to create a legal and policy environment for young inventors, creators and entrepreneurs to flourish.

In addition, a competition for young entrepreneurs will be held where they will be able to present activities they have carried out related to Intellectual Property.

DATE AND PLACE

The event will take place on 26 April 2022 in hybrid format.

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