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Protocolo concerniente al Arreglo de Madrid relativo al Registro Internacional de Marcas; Reglamento; Instrucciones Administrativas; Tabla de tasas
No full textLa presente publicación contiene los textos del Protocolo concerniente al Arreglo de Madrid relativo al Registro Internacional de Marcas (denominado en adelante el “Protocolo”) (1989), enmendado en 2006 y en 2007, del Reglamento del Protocolo concerniente al Arreglo de Madrid relativo al Registro Internacional de Marcas, de las Instrucciones Administrativas para la aplicación del Protocolo, así como de la Tabla de tasas
Green Technology Book : Solutions for confronting climate disasters –:Executive Summary.
No full textHow innovation can help transform disaster preparedness is at the forefront of this edition of the Green Technology Book. As climate-driven crises intensify, emerging technologies, such as AI, IoT, drones, satellites, and nature-based systems, are redefining how we protect lives and livelihoods. From flood forecasting to modular shelters, these adaptive solutions combine digital intelligence with disaster-ready infrastructure in an increasingly volatile climate
Zoysia ::Directrices para la ejecución del examen de la distinción, la homogeneidad y la estabilidad.
No full textLa finalidad de estas directrices (“directrices de examen”) es elaborar los principios que figuran en la Introducción General (documento TG/1/3) y sus documentos TGP conexos, con objeto de que sirvan de orientación práctica y detallada para el examen armonizado de la distinción, homogeneidad y estabilidad (DHE) y en particular, para identificar los caracteres apropiados para el examen DHE y producir descripciones armonizadas de variedades
A FRAND in need::why establishing standardized technologies is so complicated
No full textDo you remember the Peanuts cartoon where Clara drags Snoopy around and, against his will, scrubs him down and dresses him up for tea, all the while singing about “fundamental friend dependability”? The world of standard essential patents (SEPs) features a similar dynamic – only it’s not between friends, it’s about FRANDs: fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory licensing terms
How Medtech is Bringing Affordable Cancer Care to Rural Communities in Cameroon
No full textGIC Space is using proprietary medtech to bridge the healthcare gap in poor communities across its native Cameroon. As part of the World Health Organization’s Africa Innovators Network, its flagship project Gic Med provides affordable and accessible breast and cervical cancer screenings to people in rural communities. Founding director Conrad Tankou tells WIPO Magazine about the GIC Med model, why upskilling nurses is so important and how intellectual property (IP) has helped the company improve healthcare for women
Closing the Gender Gap in Patents Across Latin America
No full textJust over a year ago, we formed the Global Intellectual Property Alliance to build a world in which IP enables all people to improve their lives and create a more prosperous and sustainable future. While formally established in the USA, GLIPA is now working in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. Our mission is to attract more and diverse groups of users to the intellectual property system. Through our education and awareness programs, and by collaborating with leading actors in the IP and innovation ecosystem, we are working to draw new users to the IP system, and to equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to use IP rights to support their business goals
Unlocking the power of intellectual property in medical technology
No full textMedical technology (medtech) is revolutionizing health care. From AI-driven diagnostics to 3D-printed implants, innovative solutions are enhancing patient care but also highlighting the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in bringing such advances to market. WIPO Magazine spoke to four companies about their IP strategies and the challenges they face in marketing their innovations
The 18th-century legal case that changed the face of music copyright law
No full textWhen Johann Christian Bach sued unauthorized publishers in 18th-century London, he won legal recognition for musical works as intellectual property. His victory still echoes in today’s digital music landscape
Music Special::Views on AI, creators' rights and IP developments
No full textFocus on Music. The timing does seem perfect. With streaming services reporting record royalty payments while simultaneously dealing with AI-generated content flooding platforms, there was a lot to unpack. The balance between embracing new technology and protecting creativity and innovation is a crucial conversation right now
How AI-generated songs are fueling the rise of streaming farms
No full textAs criminals adopt increasingly sophisticated approaches to artificial streaming, the music industry is fighting back and collaborating to tackle the issue