What is WIPO?

WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation.
It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 188 member states.
The mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international intellectual
property (IP) system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Mandate,
governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO
in 1967.
Director General: Francis Gurry | Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
http://www.wipo.int/about-wipo/en/index.html
WIPO:
(The World Intellectual Property Organization is an international organisation with its headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland. One of the 16 specialised agencies of the United Nations system of organisations, it is responsible for

the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through co-operation among
states

the administration of various multilateral treaties dealing with the legal and administrative aspects of
intellectual property
the administration of the Patent Cooperation Treaty and PCT patent applications)

http://worldwide.espacenet.com/help?locale=en_EP&method=handleHelpTopic&topic=wipo

NIPO is dedicated to mobilizing the use of intellectual property for economic and social
development by creating an IP culture and enhancing knowledge & competencies in tune with the
global environment.NIPO works for advancing an intellectual property agenda that promotes
business practices, commercial infrastructure and law fostering economic growth through efficient
development, use and exchange of IP rights at the point where technology development, intellectual
property rights, and jobs creation all intersect.
NIPO provides all stakeholders with a strong voice on IP matters affecting their future business
through regular publications, meetings and conferences to both educate and engage the public in
debate on IP enforcement, trade and exchange, IP management, litigation, alternative dispute
resolution and related issues.
NIPO is entitled to receive foreign contributions under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act and
contributions to NIPO are exempted u/s 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act

http://www.nipo.in/introduction.htm

What are intellectual property rights?

Intellectual property rights are the rights given to persons over the creations of their minds. They
usually give the creator an exclusive right over the use of his/her creation for a certain period of
time.
Intellectual property rights are customarily divided into two main areas:
(i) Copyright and rights related to copyright.
(ii) Industrial property
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/trips_e/intel1_e.htm

What is the WTO?

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with
the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed
by the bulk of the worlds trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help
producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/whatis_e.htm

WTO for developing countries:

Over three quarters of WTO members are developing or least-developed countries. All WTO
agreements contain special provision for them, including longer time periods to implement
agreements and commitments, measures to increase their trading opportunities and support to
help them build the infrastructure for WTO work, handle disputes, and implement technical
standards.
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/inbrief_e/inbr04_e.htm