World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Overview
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Founded Since 1967
Company Description
Inside WIPO
What is WIPO?
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 193 member states.
Our mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.
What we do
We help governments, businesses and society realize the benefits of IP.
We provide:
- a policy forum to shape balanced international IP rules for a changing world;
- global services to protect IP across borders and to resolve disputes;
- technical infrastructure to connect IP systems and share knowledge;
- cooperation and capacity-building programs to enable all countries to use IP for economic, social and cultural development;
- a world reference source for IP information
Activities
Each WIPO division, led by its Director, is responsible for specific aspects of WIPO’s work to achieve our objectives under the four Strategic Pillars and the Foundation.
Accountability
Results, program and budget
The objectives, performance measures and budgetary planning for all WIPO’s proposed activities are set out in our Program of Work and Budget. We report to member states on the results each year in the WIPO Performance Report.
Financial reporting
We submit two-yearly financial management reports and annual financial statements to the Assemblies of the Member States, prepared in accordance with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Oversight
Our operations and activities are overseen and evaluated by external and internal bodies:
- WIPO Independent Advisory Oversight Committee (IAOC)
- External Auditor
- Internal Oversight Division (IOD)
Working with WIPO
WIPO careers
We employ talented individuals from around the globe to help us meet our challenges.
Individual contractors
We engage experts and accredited service providers as external resources to cover our business requirements. Contractors typically work in areas such as IP for development, copyright, IP services, translation and strategic projects.
Procurement
We procure goods and services from suppliers worldwide. We focus on achieving the best value for money through a transparent procurement process.
Cooperation
We work in close partnership with IP offices, IGOs, NGOs, and other public and private stakeholder throughout the world to deliver our programs.
Contact us
World Intellectual Property Organization
34, chemin des Colombettes
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
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