Context:
- This day is observed on 26th of April.
- The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to “raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life” and “to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe”.
Why in April 26?
- 26 April was chosen as the date for World Intellectual Property Day because it coincides with the date on which the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization entered into force in 1970.
Themes:
- 2015 – Get Up, Stand Up. For Music.
- 2016 – Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined.
- 2017 – Innovation – Improving Lives.
- 2018 – Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity.
- 2019 – Reach for Gold: IP and Sports.
- 2020 – Innovate for a Green Future.
Future Officers 