World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day, established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000, aims to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights, including patents, copyright, trademarks, and industrial designs, in fostering innovation, creativity, and economic development worldwide. This annual observance serves as a platform to highlight the role of IP in promoting innovation, protecting the rights of creators and inventors, and enabling the dissemination of knowledge and technology for the benefit of society. World Intellectual Property Day celebrates the contributions of inventors, creators, and innovators to the global landscape and emphasizes the need for robust IP frameworks to incentivize investment in research and development, stimulate cultural and technological progress, and promote economic growth. Through various events, campaigns, and activities, this day aims to engage policymakers, businesses, educators, and the public in discussions about the importance of IP rights and their impact on innovation and creativity in the digital age.