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Zoysia ::Richtlinien für die Durchführung der Prüfung auf Unterscheidbarkeit, Homogenität und Beständigkeit.
No full textZweck dieser Richtlinien („Prüfungsrichtlinien“) ist es, die in der Allgemeinen Einführung (Dokument TG/1/3) und deren verbundenen TGP-Dokumenten enthaltenen Grundsätze in detaillierte praktische Anleitung für die harmonisierte Prüfung der Unterscheidbarkeit, der Homogenität und der Beständigkeit (DUS) umzusetzen und insbesondere geeignete Merkmale für die DUS-Prüfung und die Erstellung harmonisierter Sortenbeschreibungen auszuweisen
Zoysia Grasses ::Guidelines for the Conduct of Tests for Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability.
No full textThe purpose of these guidelines (“Test Guidelines”) is to elaborate the principles contained in the General Introduction (document TG/1/3), and its associated TGP documents, into detailed practical guidance for the harmonized examination of distinctness, uniformity and stability (DUS) and, in particular, to identify appropriate characteristics for the examination of DUS and production of harmonized variety descriptions
WiseShape::Revolutionizing Winemaking with Eco-Efficient Concrete Tanks
No full textTatiana Sá Marques, a civil engineer and wine enthusiast, founded WiseShape with the aim of revolutionizing winemaking in Portugal through innovation, technology, and design. Since 2018, WiseShape has been creating eco-friendly concrete tanks for wine fermentation, storage, and aging. The tanks are made from 100 percent recyclable materials, combining aesthetic design and advanced materials engineering to maintain the aroma and flavor of wine. Through its "Zero Carbon" approach, WiseShape is contributing to the sustainability of wine production in Europe
Nigerian Author Sparks Creativity Among Young Creators
No full textFrom immersing herself in the world of literature to crafting her own stories, Chidera Okolie has been nurturing her creative interests since she was a child. The Nigerian lawyer and writer is the author of two novels, When Silence Becomes Too Loud (2014) and Not Forgiven (2017). Beyond her passion for writing, Okolie is actively encouraging young writers in Nigeria to fulfil their writing dreams through her Idios Creatives initiative, which she launched in 2018
H2L::Bridging the Gap Between Humans, Machines and Virtual Environments
No full textImagine being able to control and feel sensations in virtual reality (VR) when playing a video game, for example. For the last ten years, Emi Tamaki has been at the forefront of research on human-computer interaction technologies, exploring how to bridge the gap between the two. Her pioneering AI-based company, H2L (Happy Hacking Life), is developing AI assistive tools to create immersive experiences and realistic sensations to connect physical human feelings with machines and virtual environments, offering users truly unique VR experiences
Resolving Video Games and eSports Disputes::How Can WIPO's Alternative Dispute Resolution Options Help?
No full textThe video gaming industry has grown rapidly in recent years, surpassing the film and music sectors combined. In 2022, the estimated value of the global video game market was over USD 200 billion. Expansion of the global video game market is set to continue as growing numbers of people turn to video games for entertainment and as the industry breaks into new areas such as virtual reality and eSports
Global IP Alliance::Building Bridges To Improve Lives With IP
No full textInnovation ecosystems around the world share a common fault line: Similar actors pursuing sector-specific agendas in isolation, missing precious opportunities to join regional and international efforts that are broader in scope and reach, and hold increased potential to improve people’s lives
Korea Women Inventors Association::Promoting the Business of Women’s Innovation
No full textThirty years ago in 1993, a handful of women inventors with a vision came together to establish the Korea Women Inventors Association (KWIA). Their purpose? To shine a light on the significant contributions that women inventors make to society, and to offer new generations of women an opportunity to generate income through their inventions with effective use of intellectual property (IP) rights
Jobbatical::Boosting Innovation Through Hassle-free Talent Relocation
No full textMeet the CEO of Jobbatical, Karoli Hindriks. She is on a mission to make talent relocation a seamless and hassle-free experience. In the face of the biggest talent shortage in history, Jobbatical is creating opportunities for businesses to access the high-caliber talent they need to thrive and for governments to address prospective labor shortages resulting from aging populations and other factors
Is an International Agreement on IP, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Finally in Sight?
No full textIn a dramatic development July 2022, WIPO member states decided to fast-track negotiations on genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge by convening a Diplomatic Conference to conclude an international agreement on these matters no later than 2024. This step-change development, welcomed by many countries, is also revitalizing discussions on traditional knowledge more broadly and traditional cultural expressions/expressions of folklore. These exciting developments come after many years of intensive negotiations and mounting concerns about how they would evolve