CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Daren Tang, of Singapore, assumed his functions as WIPO’s Director General on October 1, 2020. In accepting his appointment on May 8, 2020, Mr. Tang pledged that he would be guided by the interests and needs of all Member States.

Detailed explanation-2: -WIPO Director General Daren Tang Meets Young Chilean Innovators (photo: WIPO/Ordenes Rivera).

Detailed explanation-3: -Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit and delivered a video speech. Mr.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lisa JORGENSON - Patents and Technology Sector Deputy Director General Lisa Jorgenson (United States of America) administers the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the Organization’s programs relating to the law of patents, as well as their full practical application.

Detailed explanation-5: -WIPO Lex is a global database that provides free of charge access to legal information on intellectual property (IP), including IP laws and regulations, WIPO-administered and IP related treaties, and leading judicial decisions on IP.