World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April 2026

IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate

This World IP Day, we celebrate the creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs whose passion and ideas drive the future of sports.

Come Visit Us at INTA – Booth 1010

AIPPI is delighted to announce its participation in the INTA 2026 Annual Meeting, where we look forward to welcoming you at booth #1010.

Whether you are a long-time member or new to AIPPI, we would be pleased to meet you. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay updated and get involved.

See you at INTA!

Registration opens on 15 May 2026

2026 AIPPI World Congress

07 – 10 October in Hamburg, Germany

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News & Reports

AIPPI China Held Seminar on AIPPI Study Questions

From 2 to 3 April 2026, AIPPI China held a seminar focused on the AIPPI Study Questions scheduled for discussion at this year's World Congress in Hamburg.

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The First AIPPI Central America & Caribbean IP Moot: A Milestone for Regional Advocacy

The First Intellectual Property Moot Court organized by the AIPPI Regional Group of Central America and the Caribbean marked a significant step forward in fostering legal excellence, collaboration, and advocacy skills among young practitioners in the region.

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The Japanese group’s e-journal “A.I.P.P.I.” latest issue (Vol. 51, No. 2) is now available to all AIPPI members

The AIPPI Japanese Group is pleased to inform you that the latest issue (Vol. 51, No. 2) of the Japanese Group's e-journal "A.I.P.P.I." is now available to all AIPPI members.

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Swiss national group AIPPI General Assembly, Swiss Day and 100 Years Celebration

The Swiss national group of AIPPI convened on 16 April 2026 in Bern for the General Assembly and the annual Swiss Day seminar with substantive legal discussions

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Is the IP System Truly Accessible? A Quiet Question We Rarely Ask

Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), accessibility is defined as a precondition for persons with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in society (Article 9).

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WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge. And the Patent Cooperation Treaty

Biopiracy is defined by the Merrianam-Webster Ddictionary as: “the unethical or unlawful appropriation or commercial exploitation of biological materials (such as medicinal plant extracts) that are native to a particular country or territory without providing fair financial compensation to the people or government of that country or territory.”

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About AIPPI

AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle), is the world’s leading non-profit association dedicated to the development and improvement of laws for the protection of intellectual property. It is a politically neutral, non-profit organisation, based in Switzerland with over 8000 members worldwide from over 110 countries.

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Membership

6 good reasons to become a member

  1. To take part in the improvement and harmonisation of IP laws – by taking part in the resolution process
  2. To meet with IP thought leaders from around the world – by participating in top-notch AIPPI events
  3. To stay ahead on IP law developments – by having access to the work and know-how of AIPPI members
  4. To be a thought leader in IP – by joining AIPPI Standing Committees which span across all IP fields
  5. To develop other skillsets – by joining AIPPI Statutory Committees which help run the association
  6. To build long-standing relationships and friendships – by networking with like-minded professionals
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