📣 Save the date: WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026 launches on September 29.
Discover which economies lead in innovation – and what it takes to turn frontier science breakthroughs into real-world ventures.
#GlobalInnovationIndex
Street art goes global 🎨
What started on city walls in the 1970s has become a worldwide creative movement.
New WIPO research maps where it thrives and which cities attract creative talent: ow.ly/wVUI50Ze4GJ
Wheels with purpose 🛴
Lebanese entrepreneur Nicolas Abou Chaar turned his passion for movement into a growing business.
Powered by innovative design and intellectual property protection.
Can construction machines work on their own? 🤖🏗️
Built Robotics has developed an upgrade kit that turns standard excavators into autonomous robots that can handle repetitive and demanding tasks on worksites.
⚽ They're among the biggest names at the #FIFAWorld Cup.
They're also brands.
These five footballers have registered their names as trademarks to protect their personal brands.
#WorldIPDay#IPandFootball
Coming September 29: WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026.
The #GlobalInnovationIndex will analyze the innovation performance of nearly 140 economies – and explore what it takes to turn frontier science breakthroughs into real-world ventures.
⚽ What do Lamine Yamal, Mbappé, Messi, Neymar Jr. and Ronaldo have in common?
Beyond their football talent, they have all registered their names as trademarks.
#FIFAWorldCup#WorldIPDay#IPandFootball
Use of intellectual property is booming in the sports industry ⚽
Over the past decade:
+65,700 inventions
+1.25 million trademarks
+70,000 designs
Golf, swimming and racket sports lead in patenting, fitness in designs.
Swipe through for key findings.
We spend most of our time indoors 🏠
But what about the air we breathe? 😷
This innovative bird makes indoor air quality visible – with a simple tilt.
See for yourself 👇 x.com/WIPO/status/20…