The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a global organization focused on intellectual property, innovation and creativity. It supports innovators and creators by helping ideas reach markets and contribute to social and economic benefits. WIPO also provides a forum where countries and partners exchange knowledge and develop international intellectual property norms and standards.

Its services span patents, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications and other areas of intellectual property. Through systems such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty, Madrid System, Hague System and Lisbon System, WIPO helps users seek protection across borders. It also offers dispute-resolution services, including mediation, arbitration, expert determination and domain name dispute resolution.

WIPO’s resources include global databases, classification tools, legal information, statistics, research reports and publications. The organization provides training through the WIPO Academy, workshops and seminars, alongside technical assistance, policy advice and support for technology transfer and innovation. Its programs and initiatives serve businesses, universities, Indigenous peoples, judiciaries and other communities, while its meetings and outreach activities encourage international cooperation on intellectual property issues.