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Patent Cooperation Treaty Yearly Review – 2025
The International Patent System
Comprehensive facts, figures and analysis of the international patent system.
Publication year: 2025
A Primer on Technology Transfer in the Field of Biotechnology
This publication provides practical, user-friendly templates and recommended language for professionals in the biotechnology innovation ecosystem. It aims to help biotechnology innovation stakeholders understand the environment needed for sustainability, legal certainty and effective technology transfer in this sector, and the considerations involved in challenging issues such as the role of intellectual property (IP) in the creation, protection, commercialization and transfer of research outcomes from laboratories to public and private users. The Primer includes helpful templates as well as example agreements and clauses that have been utilized in successful biotechnology agreements.
LDC Graduation Toolkit
Toolkit in patent and technology law for Member States graduation from least developed country status
This Toolkit assists national policymakers in identifying legal gaps which may need to be addressed upon graduating from LDC status in relation to the protection and enforcement of patents, layout designs of integrated circuits and trade secrets under the TRIPS Agreement and the applicable international framework. It also contains frequently asked questions and general guidance, and complements needs-assessment for LDC graduation support provided by WIPO.
Hague Yearly Review 2025
International Registration of Industrial Designs
Comprehensive facts, figures and analysis of the international registration of industrial designs.
Digital Access to Knowledge and Women in Science
Economic Research Working Paper No.88
Scientific progress relies on access to prior knowledge, yet costly access to academic literature can hinder researchers, particularly in marginalized positions of academia and developing economies. This paper examines the impact of free or lower-cost access to scientific literature on gender representation in research. Leveraging the staggered adoption of the Hinari program, which provides digital access to health science research, we analyze its effects on women's participation in research production and academic publishing across more than 600 institutions in 80 countries.
Madrid Yearly Review 2025
International Registration of Marks
Comprehensive facts, figures and analysis of the international registration of marks.
Country Perspectives Japan's Journey
Japan's Journey in the "Unlocking IP-backed Financing Series" presents an overview of how IP-backed financing is gaining traction as a strategy for many SMEs in Japan without fixed assets. To this end, government initiatives have been developed to educate IP owners, as well as financial institutions, on understanding IP assets and their critical role in driving businesses. This involves going beyond a quantitative approach and solely focusing on their value in the balance sheets but also complementing it with a qualitative assessment how the IP is driving businesses.
Occupational Health and Safety
Patent Landscape Report
The WIPO Patent Landscape Report on Occupational Health and Safety provides an in-depth analysis of global patent trends in this field, with a focus on three key areas: accident prediction, detection and protection technologies. These innovations leverage advanced methods such as statistical analysis, machine learning, and real-time monitoring to improve workplace safety. The report highlights a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by technological progress, regulatory frameworks, and growing awareness of occupational hazards.
WIPO Technology Trends Technical Annex: The Future of Transportation on Land
This technical annex to the WIPO Technology Trends Report on the Future of Transportation offers a deep-dive analysis of global patenting and emerging trends in land transportation affording comprehensive insights into innovations shaping the future of road and rail transport systems. It serves as a valuable resource for those stakeholders – including policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and innovators – seeking to understand the trajectory of technological advancements and their implications for the future of land transportation.
WIPO Technology Trends Technical Annex: The Future of Transportation in Space
This technical annex to the WIPO Technology Trends Report on the Future of Transportation presents a detailed analysis of global patenting trends that highlight the latest technological developments within the space industry. Tailored for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and innovators, it is designed as a strategic resource for understanding the trends shaping space transportation, examining the intersection of innovation, policy and market demand.