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On
April 26th every year, the World IP day is celebrated with the purpose of
"learning the role that intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks,
industrial designs, copyright) play in encouraging innovation and
creativity."
According
to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), this year's focus is
exploring "how innovation is making our lives healthier, safer, and more
comfortable, turning problems into progress." In addition, the
organisation highlighted the importance of looking "at how the
intellectual property system supports innovation by attracting investment,
rewarding creators, encouraging them to develop their ideas, and ensuring that
their new knowledge is freely available so that tomorrow’s innovators can build
on today’s new technology."
It is
the creativity and innovation displayed by people around the world that tackles
and solves global issues such as poverty, food availability, health and even
climate change. The protection of these innovations by intellectual property
rights creates an atmosphere where creativity can thrive and an incentive to
encourage more innovation. It also ensures knowledge is shared by attracting
investments and inter-territorial cooperation.
We can
all identify at least one way that innovation has changed our lives. Problems are solved
by people who think long and hard about creating a solution. From the chair we
sit on, to our laptops, mobile phones, light bulbs, cars etc. which are
constantly improved on by new technologies; innovation is something that
influences everyone around the world. However, depending on location and means,
the levels of access to these technologies may vary.
WIPO is
asking you to consider the following questions:
- Which innovation has most improved your life?
- What more can be done to make sure new technologies reach the people who need them?
- What do you think should be the priorities for future innovation?
Join in
this discussion by sharing the publicity materials below on your social media handles
using the tag: #worldipday
For more information, see WIPO Website and World IP Day Facebook page.
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