What is the World Intellectual Property Organization?
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is an intergovernmental organization, which was established in April 1970 in Geneva, Switzerland. 1974 12 has become one of the specialized agencies under the United Nations organization system. WIPO's predecessor was the joint international bureau for the protection of intellectual property rights established by 1893. Its purpose is to promote the protection of intellectual property rights worldwide through cooperation between countries and, where appropriate, with other international organizations; Ensure the administrative cooperation of relevant international treaty alliances.
The specific activities of WIPO are: encouraging countries to sign new international treaties; Harmonization of national legislation; Collect and disseminate information; Carry out relevant research and publish research results; Providing legal and technical assistance to developing countries; Handle international registration or engage in other administrative cooperation between member States.
China officially became a member of WIPo on June 3rd, 1980.