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26 April 2017Copyright

World IP Day 2017: A roundup

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is focusing on the impact of innovation on our lives as it celebrates World IP Day today.

In 2000, WIPO member states designated April 26—the day on which the WIPO Convention came into force in 1970—as World IP Day.

World IP Day aims to increase the general understanding of IP.

The theme for this year’s event is to “explore how innovation is making our lives healthier, safer, and more comfortable, turning problems into progress”.

WIPO aims to look at how the IP system supports innovation by attracting investment, rewarding creators and encouraging them to develop their ideas

WIPR has provided a roundup of some of the activities taking place worldwide.

The US Copyright Office, in partnership with the Copyright Alliance, has organised a discussion with musician Jason King and songwriter Steve Bogard, who will talk about the importance of recording technology as a tool of creativity.

In Sydney, Australia, the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property is hosting the Sydney Study Questions Forum, which will focus on the patentability of computer-implemented inventions, as well as bad-faith trademarks.

Over in Hyderabad, India, the Andhra Pradesh Technology Development and Promotion Centre is holding a conference to raise awareness about the appreciation of IP rights and innovation.

The London-based Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) has called on the UK government, local authorities and enforcement bodies to protect IP.

Alison Statham, director general for the ACG, said: “Innovation can be protected by a registered trademark, but consumers also need to understand that not only is their personal health and safety at risk, but the money they pay for a counterfeit is ultimately leading to organised crime.”

A release issued by the ACG said that trademarks in the UK have contributed £15 billion ($19 billion) a year to the economy.

A full overview of the events taking place can be viewed here.

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