GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Convention establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) comes into force and BIRPI is thus transformed to become WIPO. The newly established WIPO is a member state-led, intergovernmental organization, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) It aims to promote the protection of intellectual property worldwide through cooperation between countries. WIPO serves the interests of creators and holders of intellectual property in cross-border issues.

Detailed explanation-3: -The WIPO Convention, the constituent instrument of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), was signed at Stockholm on July 14, 1967, entered into force in 1970 and was amended in 1979.

Detailed explanation-4: -WIPO’s member states determine the direction, budget and activities of the Organization through the decision-making bodies. We currently have 193 member states.