Can Access to Published Research Help Local Science and Innovation?
Low-cost access to information can drive research and clinical trials in developing economies and contribute to SDGs. But different regions are affected in different ways. So how can low-performing institutions catch up?
Harnessing the value of creativity in the Caribbean with IP
Jihan Williams is the Registrar of the St. Kitts and Nevis IP office and reveals how she raises IP awareness among creatives in the Caribbean. She also showcases her passion for the arts and advocacy as an author unafraid of trying personal subjects.
Patent Data Show One-Third of Inventions Relate to the SDGs
Christopher Harrison introduces a new WIPO patent analytics report showing the impact of intellectual property in advancing global sustainability efforts. Using technical information in patent data seldom published elsewhere to map the intersections between patents and the UN Sustainable Development Goals reveals robust relations and emerging connections.
Achieving the SDGs is an all-hands-on-deck affair and requires strong partnerships
How can strong partnerships drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals? From eradicating poverty to advancing gender equality and innovation, Edward Kwakwa shines a spotlight on how WIPO collaborates across sectors.
Closing the Gender Gap in Patents Across Latin America
The Global Intellectual Property Alliance is tackling the prevalent gender gap within the IP sector. Women inventors still account for less than a quarter of patent applications. So, in a busy first year, GLIPA teamed up with the Mexican think tank CAIINNO to better understand the gender IP gap in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.
Tourism Inclusion for All - Fostering Social Entrepreneurship in Uganda
Through her practical skills training programs, Ugandan social entrepreneur, Charlotte Kazoora, is creating new livelihood opportunities for communities across Uganda, enabling them to tap into the lucrative tourism market.
LexisNexis SDG Patent Mapping of Sustainable Innovations
LexisNexis leads the way in enabling decision-makers to leverage patent analytics to accelerate sustainable innovation.
The Inventor’s Patent Academy: moving the dial on diversity
In 2022, Invent Together and Qualcomm joined ranks to launch The Inventor’s Patent Academy, a free online learning platform to help inventors from underrepresented groups better navigate their patenting journey.
H3D: Africa’s First Integrated Drug Discovery and Development Platform
Professor Kelly Chibale, Director of H3D, Africa’s first integrated drug discovery and development center, explains how the Center is supporting drug discovery in Africa and the role the IP plays in its pioneering work.
Access Infinity: Bringing Accessible Content to Print Disabled Users in Developing Countries
The Access Infinity platform from Tata Consultancy Services is transforming the lives of millions with print disabilities in India. A recent agreement with WIPO opens the possibility of extending these benefits to more than 50 other countries. Charudatta Jadhav, one of the platform’s main architects, discusses the platform’s development and its transformative impact.